ONE of the oldest traditions on the calendar comes to Lymm on Sunday.

The annual Rushbearing event takes place in the village from 4pm.

Dating from medieval times, the festival marks the custom of replacing the reeds used as a carpet on the earthen floor of buildings such as churches.

Following various breaks, the ceremony was restarted in the early 1970s.

A procession of people carrying reed garlands leaves the Pepper Street car park at 4pm and makes its way to St Mary's church for a 4.30pm service.

After a short service, the procession returns to the village hall where there will be judging of the garlands and more Morris dancing.

For coverage, read next week's Warrington Guardian.