Leamington Mayor's history walk raised funds for Warwickshire Music Education Trust

The Mayor of Leamington Cllr Sarah Boad hosted a Lillington History Walk on Sunday (September 27) to raise funds for one of her chosen charities - the Warwickshire Music Education Trust.

The 60-minute walk was led by Peter Coulls and Margaret Rushton of the Lillington Local History Society, who shared their knowledge of the area and brought to life some of the stories behind Lillington’s past.

Photograph includes, starting from the left: the Mayor of Alcester; Gill Foreman and Consort Tim Foreman; the Deputy Mayor of Southam, Cllr John Harrison, and Consort; Warwick District Chairman, Cllr Pam Redford, and Consort; the Warwickshire County Council Chairman, Cllr Dale Keeling, and Consort; the Mayor of Kenilworth, Cllr Alison Insley; the Mayor of Warwick, Cllr Simon Pargeter; the Deputy Mayor of Whitnash, Cllr Simon Button; and, on the right-hand side, the Mayor of Evesham, Bill Kimberley, and Consort. Picture supplied.

placeholder image — Photograph includes, starting from the left: the Mayor of Alcester; Gill Foreman and Consort Tim Foreman; the Deputy Mayor of Southam, Cllr John Harrison, and Consort; Warwick District Chairman, Cllr Pam Redford, and Consort; the Warwickshire County Council Chairman, Cllr Dale Keeling, and Consort; the Mayor of Kenilworth, Cllr Alison Insley; the Mayor of Warwick, Cllr Simon Pargeter; the Deputy Mayor of Whitnash, Cllr Simon Button; and, on the right-hand side, the Mayor of Evesham, Bill Kimberley, and Consort. Picture supplied.

The walk explored significant locations include Midland Oak Park, Manor Farm, Lillington Church, Church Lane, Manor Road and Vicarage Road.

Participants heard about Lillington’s origins as a farming community, its historic buildings and notable people and families connected with the area.

The history of Manor Farm, once one of Lillington’s largest farms, was among the stories shared. Participants also heard about The Warren, which because a rehabilitation hospital for wounded servicemen during the First World War.

Cllr Boad said: “it was a pleasure to host the Lillington History Walk and to discover more about the history of the area.

"There are so many fascinating stories connect to Lillington and it was a wonderful opportunity for them to be shared.”

“I would like to thank Peter and Margaret for leading the walk and sharing their knowledge, and everyone who came along and supported my chosen charity.”

The Warwickshire Music Education Trust provides financial assistance to support music education for children and young people across Warwickshire, including funding for instruments, lessons and music projects.

Cllr Boad’s other chosen charities, which she will be supporting during her term as Leamington Mayor, are Cocoon Care After Care and Skylarks.