Good morning, Warrington. It’s Friday; for some, it’s the last day of work before Christmas – time to dig out the festive jumper and start planning that well-earned break. Before you do, here’s your local round-up

This weekend is a little quieter than others; there are no markets, and I guess everyone will be busy out doing some last-minute shopping 😁 

In today's edition:

• Luke Littler Returns to the Big Stage 🎯 

• 23 Live Music Acts 🎸 

• 14 Things to do This Weekend 🗓️ 

Grab your favourite brew, and let's start. ☕️ 

🎯 Warrington’s Own Luke Littler Returns to the Big Stage

Warrington’s pride, Luke Littler, is back in action this weekend as he kicks off his PDC World Darts Championship campaign. After bursting onto the scene last year at just 16, reaching the final in his debut tournament, ‘The Nuke’ has become a hometown hero.

It’s been a massive year for Littler – not only has he claimed major titles in the Premier League and Grand Slam of Darts, but he’s also been named BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year. It’s no wonder Warrington is cheering him on louder than ever.

Littler starts his second-round match on Saturday, December 21st, taking on Ryan Meikle in the evening session. He’s expected to step up to the oche around 9:30pm.

No matter what happens, the whole of Warrington is behind him, ready to celebrate another moment of magic. Go on, Luke – bring it home! 🎯👏

What’s On This Week

Friday

🤣 Christmas Comedy Night - The Engine Rooms, 6pm | Xmas tunes and a bite to eat before you head upstairs to enjoy the fabulous line up from Manchester’s Frog & Bucket Comedy Club.

🤣 Peggy McCools Christmas Comedy Night - Peggy McCools, 8pm | Come and split your sides laughing at the leg-end that is Adam Hughes.

🎸 Livewire AC/DC, vs Shef Leppard - Parr Hall, 7:30pm | With over 20 years of touring under their belt, Live/Wire put the audience right in the middle of a live experience comparable to that only AC/DC themselves produce.

Ugly Christmas Jumper Party - The Peacock, 8pm | Perfect for your Christmas Office celebration and families!

Saturday

🎅 Christmas Jumper Party With The Patriots - The Club Burtonwood, 7pm | Get that Jumper out the cupboard and rock on with The Patriots & From The A Band.

🎤 Christmas Voices Christmas Brass - Parr Hall, Warrington, 7:30pm | They are back again with guests Leyland Band for our annual Christmas Voices Christmas Brass.

💿️ Pop Up Record Fair - The Woodlands, 10am | This is always a great event and its back again.

🧝 Elf Masterclass, 10am | A festive event for your children where they learn to become a certified Elf.

🎄 The Odyssey Christmas Party - 6pm | The Odyssey’s wildest Christmas celebration yet.

🎈 Balloon Christmas Nativity - St Josephs Catholic Primary, 4pm | I bet you’ve never watched a balloon artist create the entire nativity for your children in this format before.

Sunday

🎶 The Night, Night, Night Before Christmas with Les Glover - The Club Burtonwood, 6pm | The KING IS BACK and he’s going to be delivering a right old gift for everyone whether you’ve been naughty or nice it’s ok with Les

🧠 Christmas Quiz - The Botanist, 7:30pm | Botanist Bingo gets festive! Know your Wham from your Mariah? ‘Tis the season for getting together with loved ones and dancing the night away.

🎅 Mrs Claus Take Over at Santas Grotto - White Moss Garden Centre, 10am | While Santa takes a trip to the North Pole, Mrs Claus will be at Hudson’s Santa’s Grotto to meet the children.

🕯️ Carols by Candlelight - All Saints Church, 6:30pm | Join us on Sunday for our Carols by Candlelight such a lovely service, open to all.

Live Music Lowdown 🎸 

A big list this weekend. We have had a few places copy and paste this into their Facebook pages. If you do…. please credit back that you got it from us 😄 as this takes a long time to find them all.

Friday

The Comfortable Gill | Jack of all Trades | 9pm
The Club Burtonwood | The Young Ones | 8pm
The Blue Bell | Outer Limits | 9:15pm
Doherty’s Irish Bar | Tom Jordan | 7pm
Doherty’s Irish Bar | Ian Morley | 9:30pm
White Hart | Various Acts | 9pm
Tank Bar | Unknown | From 2pm

Saturday

James Erlam | Seven Woods Pub | 8pm
The Comfortable Gill | Kiale Burt | 9pm
Lymm Brewery Tap | Anywhere But There | 9pm
Doherty’s Irish Bar | Onora Trad Session | 2:30pm
Doherty’s Irish Bar | Liam Hillyer | 5pm
Doherty’s Irish Bar | Chris Schofield | 6:30pm
Doherty’s Irish Bar | Connor Farrell | 9:30pm
Pasha Lounge Bar | Dogbone | 9:30pm
Costellos (Time Square) | Jen | 8:45pm
White Hart | Various Acts | 9pm
The Howley | On The Edge | 9:30pm
Pasha Lounge | Dogbone | 9pm

Sunday

The Queens Wolf | Greg Dixon | 6pm
Doherty’s Irish Bar | Jimmy Dale | 5pm
Costellos (Stockton Heath) | Pink Pumps | 5pm

Weather ⛅️ 

Friday: 🌦️ Scattered showers throughout the day. A cool one with highs of 8°C and lows of 7°C.

Saturday: 🌧️ Expect more rain, especially in the afternoon. Temperatures will peak at 10°C and drop to 4°C overnight. A good day for wellies! 🥾

Sunday: 🌦️ Light rain lingers through the day. It’ll feel chillier with temperatures sticking around 6°C. Perfect weather for a lazy Sunday indoors. ☕

Sport 🏉 

⚽️ This Saturday, Warrington Town are back in action as they take on Buxton at home in a National League North clash. Kick-off is set for 3:00 PM on Saturday, 21st December 2024. If you’re heading to the match, wrap up – and bring the noise. Let’s get behind the lads and aim for three points before Christmas. 🟡🔵

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