Good morning, Warrington. Mike here. This is The Warrington Scoop. The local newsletter that rounds up all the good stuff going on around town and delivers it to you in a quick, easy 5-minute read.

Can you believe it’s summer already?

In today's edition:

• Great Sankey Summer Fun Day 🥳 

• Fancy a Treasure Hunt? 👁️‍🗨️ 

• What’s On This Weekend 🗓️ 

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

🎈 Mini Mania Play Zone - Parties, Play, and Plenty for Little Ones

Sponsored by Mini Mania

Mini Mania is based in the Bridge Shopping Centre in Latchford, designed for families under 5s.

If you're planning a birthday party, they offer private and non-private hire with soft play, sensory rooms, ride-ons, and a giant sandpit.

Even if you’re not booking a party, there is a lot going on during the week, such as baby clubs and themed events, to pop-up play sessions. It’s a relaxed, welcoming space that kids love and grown-ups feel comfortable in.

You can find out more information on their website, Facebook or Instagram.

Great Sankey Summer Fun Day This Sunday 😎 

When browsing Facebook, I saw that over 1200 people had marked themselves as interested in attending this fun day, so I thought it was something the Scoop readers should know about. It looks set to be a great day, and the weather looks half decent.

It’s a community fun day organised and funded by Great Sankey Parish Council. Fairground rides, dog show, hot food, stalls, doughnuts, ice cream, live performances, and lots more.

Find out more on their Facebook page.

Fancy a Treasure Hunt? 👁️ 

When speaking to a friend recently, I asked him about one of the best things he had done in Warrington recently.

He told me about this site called Treasure Trails and how his family bought the Lymm Dam treasure trail. I hadn’t heard of them, but it looks pretty cool, and I thought it was worth sharing.

It could be a good way to keep the kids entertained during the summer holidays.

You can find a link to the Lymm one here.

The Digest 📰 

🔌 Warrington’s getting 150 new EV charge points
Warrington Council is switching providers but moving ahead with plans to install 150 on-street electric vehicle chargers across 25 places in town. The aim? Support the shift to electric and make it easier to plug in without a driveway.

🍽️ Free school meals to expand for families on Universal Credit
Up to 7,500 Warrington children could get free school meals by 2026, thanks to a new plan backed by MP Sarah Hall. The policy will give all kids in families receiving Universal Credit a free daily lunch, no more earnings cap, just simple support. Full story here.

🍓 Strawberry season starts early at Kenyon Hall Farm
A warm spring means good news for fruit fans. Kenyon Hall Farm’s popular pick-your-own strawberries are now ready earlier than ever. There are five miles of ripe berries waiting, and Farmer Tod says the quality this year is excellent. Read the full story.

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What’s On This Weekend 🗓️ 

Friday

🙏 Self Care Mini Yoga Retreat - Appleton Parish Hall, 6pm
We will enjoy face yoga known for releasing stress & tension whilst improving blood flow and stimulating collagen to the face.

🎉 Family Fun Day - Lymm Rugby Club, 5pm
Why not come along and have some fun playing Tennis for FREE.

Saturday

🏞️ 2025 Count on Nature - St Thomas Church, 9:30am
Once again, we are mapping the biodiversity of the churchyard. Drop in and join us between 9:30 and 1:30 to record fauna and flora at the church.

🎤 Just Tina (Tina Turner Tribute) - The Club Burtonwood, 7:30pm
Performing all the classic hits this is a show not to be missed.

🎵 Warrington Record Fair - Golden Square Shopping Centre, 9am
First Saturday of the month can only mean one thing, Warrington, here we come.

🍷 Old Skool R n B Bottomless Brunch, 4pm
2 hours of bottomless booze and old skool r n b with DJ Kristian

👕 Childrens Clothes Swap - Latchford Methodist Church, 11am
Bring some clothes or just take some clothes. Donations are welcome to Feed the Hungry

😱 Thelwall Scarecrow Parade, 9am
The theme this year is Heroes & Villians. From Superheroes & their arch nemesis to real life goodies & baddies, the choice is yours.

🏇 Charity Race Night - The Orford Hotel, 6pm
Lots of fun , laughs and maybe a little win. All proceeds going to a very good cause.

Sunday

🐶 Puppy Skills Life Class - Woof Woof Meadow, 11am
Next class starts 8th June. For first steps with puppy training get in touch.

🎉 Birchwood Carnival - Birchwood Forest Part, 12pm
Birchwood Carnival returns for 2025

🚮 Howley Litter Pick, 9:45am
As usual everyone is welcome and kit is provided too so please sign up if you can

🥳 Lowton Social Club Family Funday, 10am
Lovely small selection of market stalls. Bouncy Castle. Face Painter. Free Kids Play Zone.

🧘 Afternoon Yoga Retreat - The Olive Tree, 2pm
The afternoon will consist of a nourishing yoga practice (hatha and restorative) pranayama and meditation.

Live Music 🎸 

Friday

Cheshire Cheese | The Ska Club | 9pm
White Hart | Various Artists | 9pm
Porters Ale House | Sonic Duo | 9pm

Saturday

The Albion | On The Edge | 9:30am
Lymm Brewery Tap | The Red River Band | 9pm
Costellos (Time Square) | Survivors of Mild Peril | 8:45pm
Pasha Lounge | DarkNight19 | 9:30pm
White Hart | Various Artists | 9pm
Porters Ale House | Marauderising | 9pm

Sunday

Costellos (Stockton Heath) | Red River Band | 5pm

Sport 🏉 

🏉 Don’t forget, Warrington are in the Challenge Cup final at 3 pm on Saturday.

Thanks 👍️ 

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Catch you on Monday!

Mike

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