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Whenever my wife and I head into Stockton Heath, we always like to pop into the Rabbit Hole, which is a lovely independent gift shop on London Road.

But……whereabouts is the Rabbit Hole in Stockton Heath, I hear you ask? Well…. it’s literally just over the swing bridge as you head into the village on your left hand side. You can’t miss it as you drive through. From the centre near the traffic lights, it’s about a 1 minute walk at the most.

I’ve been in and spoken to the owner, David, a few times, and he’s always so helpful. Inside you'll find cards, gifts, chocolate, candles, jewellery, bags, artwork and loads of other stuff. With Christmas on the way, they've got secret Santa gifts, stocking fillers, Christmas cards and gift wrapping too.

I made a video last year that shows it off the shop.

You can also find them on Facebook and Instagram.

They've got another shop in Culcheth too, which has been open for many years, but the one in Stockton Heath has only been open for about a year, so it's still getting known.

If you head down over the next few weeks, please let them know you heard about them in the Scoop 😀

We had a few people email in asking what fireworks and bonfires were on in the area, and there are quite a lot, so here are a few that you might like. Most are ticket only and Lymm's usually sells out, so don't leave it too late.

The Big Padgate Halloween and Fireworks Bonanza
Saturday 31st October, Bennetts Recreation Ground, Blackbrook Avenue, Padgate, 5pm to 10pm
A family Halloween party with a fancy dress prize for the best dressed family, street food, a licensed bar, stalls, a DJ and a fun fair, finishing with a fireworks display. It's ticketed.

Glazebury Methodist Church Bonfire and Fireworks
Thursday 5th November, Warrington Road, Glazebury, from 5:30pm, fireworks at 7:30pm
A village bonfire night with barbecue food, jacket potatoes, hot drinks and treacle toffee. It's ticket only and parking on site is very limited, so walk if you can.

Station House Bonfire Night
Friday 6th November, Station Road South, Padgate, from 6pm, fireworks at 7:30pm
A free community bonfire night with live music from Indiefly, burgers and hot dogs, and donations welcome for the Longbarn Residents Association. No sparklers, but battery light-ups are fine for the kids.

Family Fireworks and Bonfire
Saturday 7th November, Stockton Heath Scout Centre, gates and bar open 5:30pm, bonfire at 7pm
A scout group night with a licensed bar and food. Everyone needs a ticket, including children, and dogs aren't allowed.

Fireworks Spectacular
Saturday 7th November, Gulliver's World, Shackleton Close, open 12pm to 8pm, fireworks at about 7pm
Extended opening hours with selected rides staying open, then a free fireworks display. It's one night only and the show could change in bad weather.

Lymm Fireworks
Saturday 7th November, Cherry Tree Primary School, Hardy Road, Lymm, gates 6pm, quiet display 6:45pm, main display 8pm
Lymm & District Round Table's annual night, with a quieter display first for little ones and then the main show. It usually sells out in advance and there's no parking at the school, so plan to walk.

🛝 Slidie Sliderson, the indoor slide park at Cockhedge Shopping Centre was due to open today, but they posted to say that they will now open on the 9th of November.

🐔 Warrington Animal Welfare is looking for kind homes for ex-battery hens, who will be available for rehoming from Friday 30th October. If you've got a suitable setup, with fresh air, space and grass for them to explore and a safe, comfortable place to call home, get in touch with them through Facebook.

🏉 Crosfields Women's Rugby League is recruiting for the 2027 season, and pre-season training starts on Wednesday 4th November, 7pm to 8pm, at Crosfields ARLFC (WA5 1ET).

🌉 Margaret Ingham from Friends of Warrington Transporter Bridge is giving a talk on the story of the bridge. It's on Monday 26th October at 2:15pm in the Penketh Library Community Room, organised by the Friends of Penketh Library's Local History Group.

Our website now has a dedicated page for the podcast, which makes it easy to find all our latest episodes. If you haven’t listened to our latest one with Tommy North, go check it out 😀

🍺 After 18 years as landlord of the Lord Rodney, Ray Fisher has retired from the pub on Winwick Road, and it's now in the hands of new tenants, Blind Tiger Inns, who run 22 other pubs across the North West. It's closed for a refurb and reopens on Friday 30th October. Ray says thank you to all his customers over the years, many of whom became friends.

🍔 The White Hart has a new menu, which includes small plates like Nashville hot wings and smoky brisket tacos, a Steak Stone where you cook your steak on a super-heated volcanic rock, and a cheese and onion pie made with the Great Northern Pie Company.

🍬 Naughty Nibbles by Lady Lou is opening a new shop in Woolston on Saturday 24th of October at 10am, selling all the good stuff she has been selling in the Nibble Nest with coffee and other stuff as well.

Last Friday's word was Hulme, and you did not disappoint. Roger finally got it in one (he said "at last!"), Denise had it in four, and Cristi got it in five without even peeking at the clue. Today's word has another Warrington connection, so have a proper think before your first guess, then reply and tell me how many goes it took.

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Every week I go looking for a house that's a bit different, and this is the one that caught my eye.

It's a Grade II listed fustian cottage on Arley Grove in Lymm, and it's unique for two reasons. First, it's part of a terrace built in the early 19th century for fustian cutters, who worked in a long room at the top of the house. Second, it has a living room that runs the full length of the second floor, which is flooded with natural light, so it sounds a lot like the old workroom.

Downstairs there's a sitting room and a kitchen with room to eat, with two bedrooms on the first floor. There are exposed beams, feature fireplaces and traditional woodwork throughout, plus a private garden and no onward chain.

It's on for offers over £320,000, and the price was reduced in September. Have a look here on Rightmove.

🍺 Warrington pub manager earns major national recognition (Warrington Guardian)

🏛️ Warrington history website mywarrington recognised in awards (Warrington Guardian)

🧘 New yoga classes for cancer patients launch in Lymm (Warrington Guardian)

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