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Good morning, Warrington. Mike here. This is The Warrington Scoop. There’s a storm coming today, so don’t forget your brolly if you’re heading out. Rain won’t stop Warrington, though, and we’ve got plenty to chat about.

In today's edition:

• Go Outdoors Reopens 🛍️ 

• 2 x Community Events That Need Your Help 🗑️ 

• What’s On This Weekend 📆 

• Plus, Live Music Lowdown, Poll Results and More

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

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Help Out The Local Community 🙋 

There are 2 events happening this weekend where you could help out and make a difference.

1. Fairfield & Howley Litter Pick

Join the first litter pick of 2024 on Sunday, 26th January, starting at The Big Tree @ Cabul Close. Covering Cabul Estate, O’Leary St, and Marsh House Lane (time permitting), it’s a chance to get some fresh air, meet new people, and help the community. All equipment provided – just RSVP on the Facebook event.

2. Sankey Canal Work Party

Join the Sankey Canal Work Party on Saturday, 25th January, from 10am to 2pm at Newton Common! Help clear vegetation along the canal near Sankey Viaduct. Gloves, tools, and good company provided – just bring sturdy boots, old clothes, and a packed lunch. Let’s make a difference together! 🌿

Go Outdoors New Look Store Opening 🛍️ ⛰️ 🚲️ 

Don’t miss the reopening celebration on Saturday 25th January at 9am, featuring special guest David Seaman, giveaways, prizes, and family fun

What’s On This Week🗓️ 

Friday

🙏 Heat Chakra Meditation - Padgate Community Centre, 12pm | A Heart Chakra meditation using Reiki energy to open and balance your heart space

Saturday

🖥️ Digital Den (Code Club in Lymm) - Lymm Youth and Community Assocation, 10am | a focus on creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork, Digital Den empowers kids to build skills for the future while having fun in a supportive environment.

🥣 Burns Night Supper - The Culchetch Arms, 6:30pm

😁 Dick Whittington - Newchurch Parish Hall, 1pm | A traditional family pantomime with dancers from The Rosemary Powell School of Dance, a contribution from ABC Autism Rocks and a special appearance from The Culcheth Fairy.

🏸 Warrington Challenge U13 Junior Badminton Championship - Warrington Yourh Zone, 9am | Calling all juniors under the age of 13 to take part! Anyone from Warrington, and also all current or ex students of Coach Frank is invited!

🚢 Sankey Canal Work Party - Newton Common, 10am | As mentioned earlier on in the newsletter.

Sunday

🧠 Walk and Talk - Lymm Dam, 10am | Come and meet the Warrington AMC Team, have a chat and find out more about what we do and have a great walk in the fresh winter air.

🌹 Thelwall Rose Queen - Thelwall Parish Hall, 2:30pm | It's a FREE family event with entertainment for the kids and all the tea, coffee and cakes you could desire.

🚘️ Phoenix Classic Car Meet - Chapelford Farm, 9:30am | We are a warm friendly group of enthusiasts who each have a keen interest in showing and preserving vehicles of various ages and quality.

🎸 T-Rextasy Greatest Hits Tour - Parr Hall, 7:30pm | The band is now accepted as the world’s only official live tribute band dedicated to Marc Bolan & T.Rex

☕️ New Song Cafe - Latchford Methodist Church, 7pm | Joins us in worship and song for our January New Song Cafe where we consider our Covenant.

Marvel Pub Quiz - Seven Woods, 7:30pm | If you consider yourself a Huge Marvel fanatic, you are definitely going to want to come down.

Live Music Lowdown 🎸 

Friday

Deffo Maybes | Doherty’s Irish Bar | 9:30pm

Saturday

Electric Outlawz | The Stonemill | 9pm
Loose Connections | Lymm Brewery Tap | 9pm
That Old Chesnut | The Blue Bell | 9pm
Twisted Joker | Porters Ale House | 9:30pm

Poll Results From Last Week 🗒️ 

Last week we asked your thoughts on the new bins that are being brought in for food waste. It was a real mixture of results, but it seems quite a lot of you are in support of it.

Where Are We Today? 🤔 📸 

We haven’t had this feature in for a while, but can you guess where we are today?

Or…. can you tell me what is located in this building now? You can guess on our Instagram, or reply to the email and let me know.

From The Papers 📰 

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

🎯 Who Luke Littler plays first in Dutch Darts Masters on Friday (Warrington Guardian)

🤣 Two shining comedy stars to headline popular Warrington Market comedy club (Warrington Guardian)

🥇 Warrington school named one of the best in the country (Warrington Guardian)

Weather ⛅️ 

We’ve got a storm brewing this weekend, hopefully it won’t hit Warrington too hard. That being said, it will be wet and miserable.

• Friday: Mostly cloudy with highs of 8°C and a chilly 1°C overnight. Wrap up warm if you’re heading out. ☁️

• Saturday: Scattered showers during the day, with temperatures around 6°C, dropping to -1°C at night. 🌧️

• Sunday: Rain showers throughout, with a high of 6°C and milder overnight temperatures at 4°C. 🌦️

Sport 🏉 

⚽️ Warrington Town secured a 1-0 victory over Stockport County to advance to the Cheshire Senior Cup quarter-finals. Matty McDonald’s late curling strike sealed the win after earlier drama saw Joe Rodwell-Grant’s penalty saved. The Yellows controlled much of the match and now face Crewe Alexandra in the next round.

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