Good morning, Warrington. Mike here. This is The Warrington Scoop. We keep it light, friendly, and easy to read in 5 minutes.

Today’s edition is a bit different (and maybe a bit longer).

With Monday being the bank holiday, I thought I would make this a longer edition than usual, with some stuff that’s on next week (and because I want a day off 🤣 ).

In today's edition:

• Are You Up For the Step Challenge? 🪜💪 

• A Local Castle You Can Drink In? 🏰🍺 

• Plenty of Live Music 🎸🎤 

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

Are You Up For The Step Challenge? 🪜 

I know it’s half term, but if you end up eating a bit too much over the bank holiday weekend, then why not burn it off by taking part in a step challenge and raising money for charity?

How does it work? Well, according to their Facebook post, you climb every step in the stadium, which might sound easy. However, I have a friend who has done this before, and I remember him walking into the pub the next day and barely being able to walk, so I know it’s a great workout 😄 

Let me know if you take part, as I am tempted to give it a go myself.

More info available here on their Facebook page.

A Local Castle You Can Drink In? 🍺 

Yep, something else castle-related for you.

I had a few replies to Monday’s email about the castle history section, which people liked, but did you know there’s a local castle (well, castle ruins) that you can enjoy a pint and food in?

I’ve been there quite a few times, and it’s recently reopened. I don’t think there are many places like this.

The castle I am talking about is Halton Castle (I know, I know, it’s not quite Warrington, but it’s close enough). This is the picture from their Facebook page, which does a great job of showing you what you can expect (you can see the new bridge in the background).

You can see for miles around, and it’s just something a bit different. If you end up going over the bank holiday weekend, let me know what you think.

Here’s a link to their Facebook page if you want to find out more.

What’s On This Weekend and Next Week🗓️ 

There is an extra guide for you this week, as we take a break on Monday. There was a lot on, so we have only picked out some of the best things happening around town, or it would have ended up not being a “scoop”, and more of a “full-on 10,000 words” kinda email.

Saturday

🎸 Neighbourhood Weekender - Victoria Park
It’s the big music festival we host every year. If you haven’t heard of it, where have you been?

🤓 Yugioh Alliance Insight OTS - Greek Retreat, 10am

🎵 Fältsånger Vs Chris Rose - Warrington Museum, 1pm
Psychedelic Electronica duo Fältsånger perform a massive 3 hour ambient set at Warrington Museum & Art Gallery in support of Chris Rose’s exhibition

Sunday

🎸 Neighbourhood Weekender - Victoria Park
It’s the big music festival we host every year. If you haven’t heard of it, where have you been?

🛍️ Lowton Social Club Artisan Market - Lowton Social Club, 10am
We have some special small businesses showcasing their makes, bakes, and wares.

🎨 Little Nest Spring Craft Event - Rixton Community Glazebrook Community Hall, 11am
Free entry for all Refreshments sold on site Free children’s craft table

🏃 Run Club Warrington - Birchwood, 11am
A great way to get into running, connect and chat with like-minded people, or even just come for the post run coffee and treats.

Monday

It’s the bank holiday Monday, but I couldn’t find much out there for today. Have a lie in bed? 🤷 

Tuesday

🧠 The Ultimate Noughties Pub Quiz - Chapelford Farm, 8:30pm
Loads of great prizes to be won with our Smartphone Quiz & Music Bingo in between.

⚽️ Warrington Football Holiday School - Thelwall Junior School, 8:45am
Our schools out weeks are perfect for Kids to meet new mates in a positive learning environment and at fantastic facilities

💪 Step Challenge - Halliwell Jones Stadium, 5pm
Climb every step in the stadium and test your stamina, all while supporting St Rocco’s Hospice.

🧒 Minecraft & Roblox May Half Term Camp (4 day event) - Tannery Court
At our Minecraft & Roblox May Half-Term Camp, kids will learn to code and create their own game worlds instead of just playing them.

💻️ Warrington Half Term Tech Club - Culcheth High School, 9am
Join our exciting 2-day Half Term Tech Club this May and embark on a fun-filled journey into the world of coding, gaming, and creativity

🍕 Childrens Make Your Own Pizza - Bents Garden Centre, 11am
Let your little chefs unleash their creativity at our Make Your Own Pizza event

🚶 An Evening Walk and Support Group - Olive Branch Cafe Glazebury, 6pm
Women’s Support Group. 6pm start for an hours walk through Crows Wood or 6:30pm for a 30min walk.

☕️ Warrington Coffee Morning - Rhode Island, 10:30am
Everyone is welcome to come and join us upstairs in the Latte Lounge for a chat and catch up.

Wednesday

🤣 Free Comedy Night - Hideout, 8pm
Free Comedy new material night this wednesday a Hideout Warrington with Gill Gee Jokes - Comedian as Host,

Thursday

🦎 Go Wild Spring Camp - Warrington Market, 10am
You'll have the opportunity to learn more about these amazing creatures, whilst getting up close and personal.

🐻 Build a Buddy - Bents Garden Centre, 10am
Bring your little ones along to our Children’s Boutique to stuff their very own bear and bring them to life

Warrington band The Bemonts are playing at the Neighbourhood Weekender 🎸 

I had an email from one of the Scoops readers to let me know that the Warrington band, The Bemonts (named after the school), are playing at the Neighbourhood Weekender.

Here’s a link to their Spotify and Facebook if you want to learn more about them.

Live Music 🎸 

Friday

Dohertys Irish Bar | Tom Jordan | 7:30pm
White Hart | Various Artists | 9pm

Saturday

The Stone Mill | The Rude Boyz | 8:30pm
The Dubliner | Two Up Front | 9:30pm
The Comfortable Gill | Rebecca | 8:30pm
Lymm Brewery Tap | Alison Sings | 9pm
The Blue Bell | The Mersey Flows | No Time Mentioned
Costellos (Time Square) | True Reflections | 8:45pm
Dohertys Irish Bar | Onara Trad | 2:30pm
Dohertys Irish Bar | Wards of Olaf | 6:30pm
Dohertys Irish Bar | Ste & Jake | 6:30pm
Porters Ale House | Paula Ann | 9:30pm
White Hart | Various Artists | 9pm

Sunday

The Comfortable Gill | Carloss Grassot | 3pm
The Queens Wolf | Scarlet Roses Duo | 5pm
Costellos (Stockton Heath) | Tap Band | 5pm
Dohertys Irish Bar | Jack Sadler | 6:30pm
Pasha Lounge | Steve Moore (Southern Rock) | 8pm

From The Papers 📰 

This week has been the worst week in all the time I've been writing the Scoop to find positive stories. The local papers are just full of crime, doom, and gloom, robberies, arrests, and council debt.

This is the best I could find…….. 🤷 

🏉 High praise from Burgess for Warrington Wolves' youth system (Warrington Guardian)

🍺 How you can get a free drink at Neighbourhood Weekender 2025 (Warrington Guardian)

Weather ⛅️ 

Looks like that amazing weather we have had might be coming to an end. And right on the bank holiday weekend as well.

Friday: 🌥️ Cloudy with a high of 18°C and a low of 11°C
Saturday: 🌧️ Rain likely throughout the day – 18°C / 12°C
Sunday: 🌦️ A mix of showers and sunshine – 14°C / 9°C
Monday: 🌧️ More rain on the cards – 14°C / 11°C

Sport 🏉 

🏉 Warrington take on Hull KR on Friday at 8pm. Let’s hope our form improves as this ones almost a practice for the cup final in 2 weeks time when we play them again.

Thanks 👍️ 

Thanks for reading The Warrington Scoop today.

If you found this useful, please share it with someone who is always cold.

Catch you next Friday (an eagle-eyed reader noticed I sometimes get this day wrong).

Mike

P.S. Congratulations to one of our readers, Charlene, for passing her driving test!

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