Good morning, Warrington. This is The Warrington Scoop.

It’s half-term week! If you’ve got the kids at home, hopefully, you’ve got some plans lined up (or at least a strong coffee in hand). Park visits, soft play, or a quiet afternoon with a film—whatever gets you through. We’ve got a few ideas to help. Let’s see what’s happening around town.

In today's edition:

• Comedy Night 🤣 

• IKEA Events 📆 

• What’s On This Week 🗓️ 

• Plus the Weather, Sport and More….

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

P.S. Do you like our new logo and branding? It's a bit more fun, and it’s good to have the Warrington Colours back again 😁 

Comedy Night Returns 🤣 

Comedy Night Live returns to St Oswald’s Social Club, Padgate with a top lineup of professional comedians.

Kevin Finn (BGT 2024 semi-finalist), Laurence Tuck (inventively offbeat), and John Lebbon (naturally funny) bring the laughs, hosted by the brilliant Bobby Murdock.

📅 Saturday 22nd Feb | ⏰ Doors 7:15 PM, Show 8:15 PM 🎟️ Tickets £12 – Get them online, at the venue, or on the door.

🔗 www.wegottickets.com/WhoDaresGrins

What’s On at IKEA Warrington This Week? 🗓️ 🇸🇪 

Did you know IKEA Warrington has events running all the time? If you’re heading there this week, here are a few we’d recommend checking out:

• 🧵 Dreamcatcher Making – Get creative with pom-poms, feathers, and crafting materials to design your own dreamcatcher. (Tuesday, 10:00-16:00)

• 📦 Bedtime Box Decorating – Personalise a storage box for bedtime essentials—books, soft toys, or pyjamas. (Wednesday, 11:00-16:00)

• 🍹 Mocktail Station – Enjoy a refreshing alcohol-free treat with IKEA’s mocktail bar. Try a POÄNG-star Martini or a Flatpack Fizz. (Thursday, 12:00-16:00)

And of course, no IKEA trip is complete without grabbing a hot dog at the end—an absolute bargain.

Check out the full calendar here: IKEA Warrington Events

What’s On This Week🗓️ 

Monday

🦁 Go Wild Winter Camp (FREE) - Warrington Market, 10am | Head to the Mezzanine (first floor) at Warrington Market between 10am and 3pm to meet the crew from Animal Teach Team.

🥳 Ferry Link Holiday Club 3yrs to 11yrs - (17th to 21st Feb ) - Thelwall Parish Hall | Fun filled Holiday club.

🤝 Warrington Disability Partnership Annual General Meeting - Village Hotel, 6pm | You are cordially invited to attend the Annual General Meeting of Warrington Disability Partnership.

💻️ Warrington Half Term Tech Club - Culcheth High School, 10am | 3-day Half Term Tech Club (Mon to Weds) - Sessions run from 9am-3pm with half days available.

Tuesday

🎨 Childrens Crafting - Bents Garden Centre, 10am | Bring your little ones along for a fun and creative crafting experience as they paint their very own ceramic moneyboxes.

🎲 Games Night (Activity Angels) - Dorado Lounge, 7pm | Join them for a night of board game fun.

Wednesday

✋ Volunteers Recruitment Day - St Benedicts Social Club, 10am | As a group we have the best time, bringing people together, putting food into hungry tummys and smiles on faces that may have been lonely.

💻️ Childrens Coding Club - Grappenhall Community Centre, 10am | We have a half term Coding club in Warrington finally after lots of requests! 19th 20th 21st February Grappenhall community centre.

👶 Mums and Tots Playgroup - The Daten, 9:30am | Join us for Mums & Tots, a fun and friendly playgroup for little ones and their grown-ups.

Thursday

🏉 Charity Rugby Quiz Night - Eagle and Spaceman, 5pm | All money raised will go to the Warrington Wolves Foundation.

🐕️ Design Your Pet Competition - Birchwood Park, 12pm | Bring your little Critters along to the EngineRooms on Thursday 20th February for half term crafts and enter our Design Your Pet competition.

🐻 Build a Buddy - Bents Garden Centre, 10am | The joy is all theirs - it's the perfect halfterm activity - let the bear-creating adventure begin.

🎸 Jamm Session - The Albion Club, 8pm | Thursday nights it's live music with the Jamm Session.

From The Papers 📰 

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

😃 Youth Zone has 'positive impact' on young people (Warrington Guardian)

☕️ Pubs, restaurants and cafes where kids eat free this half term (Warrington Guardian)

🍛 New restaurant hits back at ‘vindictive’ trolls after 'hurtful' social media post (Warrington Guardian)

This Week’s Warrington Weather ☁️🌧️

• Monday ☁️ – A grey start to the week with cloudy skies and chilly temperatures of 4°C, dropping to 1°C overnight. Definitely a coat day!

• Tuesday ☁️ – Another cloudy one, but slightly warmer at 6°C, dipping to 2°C later. Still no sign of sunshine, but at least it’s dry.

• Wednesday 🌦️ – Rain showers arrive, and temperatures stay stuck at 7°C all day. Might be time to dig out the brolly.

• Thursday 🌧️ – A warmer but wetter day, with rain showers and highs of 12°C, dropping slightly to 11°C overnight. A classic British spring preview—mild but damp.

Sport 🏉 

⚽️ Warrington Town’s match against Spennymoor Town was postponed over the weekend.

🏉 Wire off to a flyer. Warrington Wolves kicked off the season with a hard-fought 20-12 win over Huddersfield Giants. Tries from Lindop, Ashton, King, and Dufty sealed the points, with Dufty’s late score easing some nerves. A solid start for Sam Burgess in charge—roll on next week.

Thanks 👍️ 

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Catch you on Friday!

Mike

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