Good morning, Warrington. Mike here. This is The Warrington Scoop.

Can we just take a moment to appreciate the weather forecast for Saturday? Sunshine, blue skies, and not a rain cloud in sight. If that doesn’t scream “Get out and do something,” I don’t know what does.

This weekend’s got a bit of everything—quizzes, tribute nights, markets, dog walks, soul nights… even a Spice Girls party if you feel like zig-a-zig-ah’ing your way into April.

In today's edition:

• 🧠 Warrington Wordle returns

• 🗓️ A bumper weekend of local events

• 🐶 Dog walks, jumble sales, and boy bands

• 😎 And yep, the weather is looking 👌

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

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Warrington Wordle 🧠 

A few of you emailed asking for the return of Warrington Wordle, so here it is. I will try and add one in every 3 to 4 editions for you.

The answer is something Warrington related.

Enjoy!

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Litter Picking Success 👍️ 

On Tuesday, I decided to take part in the GBSC (Great British Spring Clean) litter picking event at Sankey Bridges.I also met 2 Warrington Scoop Readers (Hello, Louise and David 👋 ) who attended the event thanks to the reading about it in The Warrington Scoop, and it was great to meet Tony, who's in charge of the litter picking.

The guys that attend these litter picking events work so hard, and they are out there every week across Warrington (not just at the GBSC events above).

The group I was in managed to pick up 50 bags from 9:30am until 12pm, and other items that were too big for bags that got dragged over to the tip (bikes, TVs, chairs). It was crazy just how much litter was around Sankey Bridges.

The team went on to pick up another 36 bags from Forest Way. That’s 86 bags in one day alone.

If anyone wants to join one of the events, I am posting the calendar below again, but they are out litter-picking all the time outside these events. Get in touch, they will make you welcome and you will meet some great people.

There are a few more dates left for this weekend.

What’s On This Week🗓️ 

Friday

🙏 Self Care Mini Yoga Retreat - Appleton Parish Hall, 6pm
Join them for an evening of pure bliss and relaxation.

Saturday

🐶 Dog Walk and Lunch - Spread Eagle, 10am
Grab a takeout coffee... a local stomp with the pooches & back to the pub for lunch

🐕️ Sighthound Meet Up - Lyme and Wood Pits Country Park, 10am
It would be lovely to meet you and your dogs on the 5th April in the first field next to the Vista Road car park for a walk and a run around

🎢 Easter at Gulliver’s World - 10:30am
Bounce along with the Easter Bunny and Candy Crew for mad-cap antics and eggscellent entertainment this April at Gulliver's

🤠 21st Century Tennessee - Warrington Parr Hall, 7:30pm
The ultimate must-see modern day country show, combining all your favourite contemporary artists and hits into one phenomenal live show!

🎤 Spice Girls Tribute - The Stone Mill, 6:30pm
Get your best spice girls outfit and get ready to party

🛍️ Jumble Sale - 1st Birchwood Scout Group, 12pm
Come join us 5th April 12-3pm for our fantastic jumble sale.

🙋 Dementia UK Fundraiser - Burtonwood Community Centre, 7:30pm
Join us on Saturday 5th April for a top evening supporting DementiaUK - tickets just £5

💃 Rare & Modern Two Room Soul Night - Culcheth Village Club, 8pm
Kicking off April in style and covering the decades and featuring some of the biggest dancefloor packers, laced with underplayed and semi known gems, plus bang up to date modern releases.

Sunday

🛍️ Walton Gardens Artisan Market - 10am
Join them for 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.

🧠 Family Fun Quiz - Eagle and Spaceman, 1pm
Bring your family and friends, and don't worry, kids are welcome too!

🐶 Spaniel Fest 2025 Cheshire Walk - Appleton Thorn, 2pm
Meet at 2pm at the The Thorn Inn pub, Appleton Thorn to start off on our lovely walk around the Cheshire countryside.

🏃 Running/Walking Club - Bruche Park, 6pm
No Need To Book, Run/Walk till your heart in content. No strict time or distance

🥚 Fun French Easter Party - St Mary Magdalene’s Church Hall, 1pm
Fun French Easter party for children aged 2-8

Live Music Lowdown 🎸 

Friday

White Hart | Various Artists | 9pm
Doherty’s Irish Bar | Joe Hatton | 7:30pm

Saturday

The Dog and Partridge | On The Edge | 9:30pm
White Hart | Various Artists | 9pm
Tank Bar | Various Artists | 6pm, 8pm and 10pm
Porters Ale House | Rogue IV | 9pm
Costellos (Time Square) | Rude Dogg | 8:45pm
Doherty’s Irish Bar | Live music from 2:30pm (3 acts)

Sunday

Blue Bell | Max Vickers | 6pm
Costellos (Stockton Heath | Johnny Foreigner | 5pm

🚴‍♂️ 3 Peaks, 2 Wheels, 1 Man – All for Cancer Research

Warrington's very own adventure-loving grandad is back in the saddle – and this time, he's taking on over 2,000 miles and 11,000 feet of climbs to raise money for Cancer Research UK.

At 67, he's cycling solo from Warrington to Land’s End, climbing Snowdon, Scafell Pike, and Ben Nevis along the way, before heading up to John O’Groats and all the way back home. It's a huge challenge in memory of his brothers Ken and Gary, and in support of his sister Wendy, who is currently undergoing treatment for Leukaemia.

Follow his journey, get inspired, and chip in if you can. All donations go directly to Cancer Research UK.

▶️ Watch the journey on YouTube: 321 Ride YouTube Channel
🌐 More info and donation link: www.321ride.co.uk

From The Papers 📰 

Here are some positive stories from around the town over the past few days. There was honestly not that many positive stories to pick out……..

👶 Award-winning nursery group offers student placements (Warrington Guardian)

🙋 Warrington philanthropist supports charity with three-year funding deal (Warrington Guardian)

🏠️ Housebuilder team sleeps out to raise thousands for veterans' charity (Warrington Guardian)

Weather ⛅️ 

Fri ☀️ Sunny and warm, highs of 18°C
Sat ☀️ Another sunny one, a bit cooler at 14°C
Sun 🌤️ Mostly sunny, crisp start with a high of 14°C

Sport 🏉 

⚽️ Warrington Town travel to Curzon Ashton this Saturday in the National League North. With points still to fight for, the Yellows will be aiming to bounce back.

🏉 Warrington Wolves host St Helens this Sunday at 2:30pm in a huge home clash. Expect fireworks as these local rivals go head-to-head at the HJ.

Thanks 👍️ 

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Catch you on Monday!

Mike

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