28 things to do this week + new podcast episode

Plus: 4 fun family days in August and Bee Kind Wellness Day

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Mike P
August 04, 2025

Good morning, Warrington. Mike here. This is The Warrington Scoop. Hello to all 7,300 of you!

The Scoop is all about the good stuff happening around town. August’s here, and Warrington’s not slowing down.

In today’s Scoop:

  • Episode 2 of the Warrington Scoop podcast is live 🎙️ 

  • VPX Warrington starts this week 😀 

  • Bee Kind Spiritual Wellness Day 🙏

  • 28 things to do this week in Warrington 🗓️ 

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

Slice And The Sea Monster was created by Liverpool author C.R Knox and Warrington illustrator Jo MacMichael.

Aimed at children aged 2-7, the book is full of vibrant illustrations with a charming story that will capture the imagination of young readers. It tells the tale of a cat named Slice who, after his snooze, gathers his friends Mags, Boots and Willis and whisks them away on a high seas adventure with a very angry sea monster! Does Slice make it out alive? Read the book to find out! 

🎙️ Episode 2 of The Warrington Scoop Podcast is Live!

We have just finished working on the August episode, and it’s a banger! It’s the perfect listen for your next dog walk or commute to work.

In this month’s episode:

  • 🏃 VPX preview – Tony Spruce explains what to expect at Warrington’s biggest free family activity days

  • 🐿️ Red squirrel babies – Peter from Walton Gardens tells us all about the new arrivals

  • 📅 We look ahead to what’s coming up in August – and back at what went on in July

🎉 VPX Warrington Is Back – And It’s On Tour! 🎉

(That’s Victoria Park Experience… but this time, it’s hitting parks all over town.)

Every Wednesday in August, families can enjoy a full day of free activities across Warrington, packed with energy, fun, and plenty to keep kids happy.

✨ What to Expect:

  • Early years play zone for the little ones

  • Bouncy castle, assault course & Wipeout inflatable

  • Football, rugby, boxing, basketball, netball

  • Samba music, youth zone, dance sessions

  • Arts & crafts, face painting, bubble magic

  • Fitness fun, decathlon zone, emergency vehicles

  • Every event will be slightly different

🎠 Town centre event (13th Aug) swaps the inflatables for free rides in the Old Market Place from 11am–4pm.

📍 Where & When:
🗓 6th Aug – Bank Park, WA1 1UP
🗓 13th Aug – Golden Square & Time Square
🗓 20th Aug – Victoria Park, WA4 1HN
🗓 27th Aug – Warrington Youth Zone, WA2 7NG
🕚 11am–4pm each day

🎟 No booking needed – just turn up and enjoy. It’s all completely FREE.

If you attend, let them know that you heard about it in the Warrington Scoop!

Bee Kind Spiritual Wellness Day 🙏 

If you fancy a slower pace this weekend – and maybe a bit of inner peace – head to the BeeKind Spiritual Wellness Day.

It’s a relaxed, welcoming event full of stalls, talks, and taster sessions aimed at helping you feel more grounded and connected. Expect therapy rooms, meditation sessions, an open circle, and even a café for a quiet cuppa.

It’s at the Old School in Fairfield at 11am on Saturday, the 9th of August.

From The Papers 📰 

Here are some positive stories from around the town over the past few days.

🛶 Dragon boat racers raise over £20,000 for St Rocco’s Hospice (Warrington Worldwide)

😊 Local mum celebrates second year supporting the community (Warrington Worldwide)

🛍️ Showroom set to move to new larger unit on Junction Nine Retail Park (Warrington Guardian)

What’s On This Week🗓️ 

Monday

😄 Escape the Ordinary - The Engine Rooms, 11am

🙏 Over 50s Wellbeing Workshop with Courtney Fry - Orford Jubilee Hub, 1pm

🍊 Vantry (The little shop on wheels) - Lymm Sanctuary Hub, 2pm

Tuesday

🐻 Build a Buddy - Bents Garden Centre, 10am

💻️ Warrington Summer Tech Club - Culcheth High School, 9am

🎤 Afternoon of Entertainment - Chapelford Farm, 12pm

Wednesday

🎉 VPX On Tour - Bank Park Warrington, 11am

🪄 Kids Magic Show - The Engine Rooms, 1:30pm

Thursday

🧠 Hamilton Quiz Night - Eagle and Spaceman, 8pm

🎷 Jazz at Hungamaa - 7pm

💃 Salsa cross-body beginners level - Studio 54 Dance Academy, 7pm

🍏 Proud to 2 b Parents - Apple Jacks Adventure Farm, 10:30am

🧶 Children’s Crafting - Bents Garden Centre, 10am

Friday

🤣 The Comedy Elvis Show - The Stonemill, 8:30pm

🎤 A Tribute to Meatloaf - Station House Pub and Dining, 8pm

🙏 Cacao/Holyfire Reiki Meditation & Sound Bath - Grappenhall Village, 7pm

Saturday

🛍️ Artisan Market - Bents Garden Centre, 10am

🏉 Eagle Rugby Open Day - Eagle Sports, 10:30am

🎸 Brookfest 2025 - Blackbrook Rugby & Recreation Club, 6pm

🎤 Jed Fry as Tom Jones - Burtonwood Community Centre, 7:30pm

🔨 Lymm Repair Cafe - Lymm Village Hall, 10am

🎸 Wheat Fest Family Music Festival - The Wheatsheaf, 1pm

🙂 Clatterbridge Charity Day - Rope and Anchor Pub, 12pm

Sunday

🚗 Stretton Lazy Bones Car Boot - Stretton House, 12pm

🎉 Community Open Day - Lowton Social Club, 10am

🛍️ Artisan Market - Bents Garden Centre, 11am

🔫 Warrington Temple Lodge Clay Shoot - Star Gun Club, 10am

🙏 Canvas and Calm (Full Moon Soundbath) - Red Lion Moore, 7pm

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Catch you on Friday.

Mike

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