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It’s a Bank Holiday weekend and—believe it or not—it’s not raining. We checked twice. So if you needed a reason to get out and about, this is it. Music, markets, pub quizzes, and maybe a bit of sun too? Go on then.

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

P.S. We are taking a break on Monday, with it being a bank holiday. See you on Friday!

Tribute Band Night 🎸 

Three massive tribute bands are landing in Warrington this Bank Holiday Sunday. Head to Golden Square for a night of live music with top tributes to Fleetwood Mac, The Beatles, and Queen.

Gates open at 6pm. Music kicks off at 7pm with Gold Dust Dreams (Fleetwood Mac), followed by With The Beatles at 8:20pm, and Mercury (Queen) at 9:30pm.

Bring your mates, sing along, and enjoy a proper night out.

Find out more here.

From The Papers 📰 

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

📚 Peace Centre to Become Education Hub by 2026
Warrington Borough Council has bought the Peace Centre and plans to turn it into an educational facility by September 2026. The Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Peace Foundation will now focus on giving grants to small charities tackling violence and supporting young people. [Read more here]

🏥 New Medical Centre Coming to Cockhedge
The former B&M unit at Cockhedge Shopping Centre will soon become a medical centre. Plans include new entrances, car parking, and a fresh look for the building. The site has been empty since September 2024, but its future use will help support local healthcare services and bring more activity to the area. [Read more here]

🌿 Warrington MP visits Woolston Eyes Nature Reserve
Charlotte Nichols MP recently toured Woolston Eyes Nature Reserve with members of the conservation group. The site is home to rare wildlife including Black-necked Grebes and Great Crested Newts, and is one of the UK’s most important habitats. The MP praised volunteers and backed plans for a new viewing platform.
[Read more here]

Activity Angels May Calendar ✋ 

Here’s your look at May’s calendar of events from Activity Angels CIC — the local group running pop-up community sessions for adults across Warrington.

Expect puzzles, bingo, well-being walks, craft mornings, and more, all designed to bring people together and lift spirits. Most sessions are for a small £1 donation, with a focus on fun, connection, and improving mental health.

Check out their Facebook page for more info.

What’s On This Bank Holiday Weekend🗓️ 

Friday

🎨 Willow Lantern Workshop - Lymm Village Hall, 4pm
Join us at Lymm Village Hall for a series of workshops to make your own eco friendly lantern using biodegradable material such as willow and wet tissue paper.

🧠 Partridge Lakes Quiz, 7pm
Join us under the stretch tent by the lake for an epic general knowledge quiz hosted by the incredible Hashtag Quizzes.

💃 Swing-Roc VE Day Freestyle - Alford Hall, 8pm
Join us for our VE Day freestyle. 1940's fancy dress or red white & blue theme is optional. Always a great night with lots of fantastic dancers.

Saturday

📗 Free Comic Book Day - Scott’s Pops and Comics, 9am - 5pm
Located upstairs in the Warrington Market in Time Square in the heart of Warrington. Join us for for free comics, while they last, in our amazing shop!

🎙️ Warrington Record Fair - Golden Square, 9am
Seems like forever after missing a month, but we are back and raring to go.

🥖 Baking Bread for Beginners - Lymm Village Hall, 9am
You'll learn all the basics of bread making, pizza making and we'll also make a soda bread - perfect for when time is not on your side but it still has to be home made.

🕺 Woolston High School 60-Year Reunion, 12pm
Enjoy live music, DJ, BBQ and more

🍺 BBQ, Rugby and Beer - The Hawthorne, 3pm
Come join us for an afternoon of rugby, BBQ, and beer, followed by live music

Sunday

🥳 VE Day 80. Street Party in the Park - Winwick Leisure Centre, 12pm
Winwick Parish Council will be hosting a ‘Street Party in the park’ on Myddleton Lane playing fields, where we’re encouraging you to bring your own picnic, and there will be a bouncy castle for the kids.

🥳 VE Day Party - The Rams Head, 2pm
Come and celebrate a moment in history at The Rams Head with our VE day party on the garden.

🛍️ Walton Gardens Aritsan Market, 10am
Join us for a Sunday of fun at Walton Gardens Artisan Market, with around 45 amazing local small businesses on display and plenty of fun for all the family.

🪩 Soul and Motown Night - Warrington Market, 7pm
This superb 3 piece show has all the biggest Soul and Motown hits of the 50s, 60s and 70s through to current RnB classics.

🧠 The Ultimate Star Wars Pub Quiz - The Seven Woods, 7:30pm
If you consider yourself a Huge Star Wars enthusiast, you are definitely going to want to come down to The Seven Woods, Warrington Sunday 4th May.

🚆 Thelwall and Grappenhall Model Railway Club Open Day, 12pm
Thelwall & Grappenhall Model Railway Club is hosting their annual Spring Open Day soon.

Live Music Lowdown 🎸 

Friday

White Hart | Various Artists | 9pm
Tank Bar | Various Artists | 6pm and 9pm

Saturday

The Looking Glass | Reillo Back | 9pm
Warrington Irish Club | The Baldy Holly Band | 8pm
Pasha Lounge | Rock Night | 8pm
Porters Ale House | The Underlines | 9:30pm
White Hart | Various Artists | 9pm
Costellos (Time Square) | The Fleegles | 8:45pm
Tank Bar | Various Artists | 6pm, 8pm, 10pm
The Blue Bell | The Pink Pumps | 9pm

Sunday

The Millhouse | Fleetwood Mac Tribute | 2pm
Costellos (Stockton Heath) | The Pink Pumps | 5pm

Weather ⛅️ 

• ⛅ Friday: Partly cloudy with highs of 17°C and lows around 7°C.

• ⛅ Saturday: Similar to Friday, staying mild and dry at 17°C / 7°C.

• ⛅ Sunday: A bit cooler at 12°C / 4°C, but still dry with sunny spells.

• ⛅ Monday: Slightly warmer at 13°C / 6°C with more patchy sunshine.

Sport 🏉 

🏉 Warrington Wolves take on rivals Wigan Warriors this Sunday (3:15pm) at St James’ Park as part of Super League’s Magic Weekend.

Thanks 👍️ 

Thanks for reading The Warrington Scoop today.

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Catch you on Monday!

Mike

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