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Things to do around town this week
Plus: community shout outs, house of the week and swing bridges......
Mike P
October 13, 2025
Good morning, Warrington. Mike here. This is The Warrington Scoop. The local newsletter that's like stepping into a warm pub on a drizzly October evening 😊
In today’s Scoop:
Your big what’s on guide for the week 📆
Community shout-outs 📣
House of the week 🏠️
How many times have the swing bridges caught you out? 🥹
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From The Papers 📰
Here are some stories that are not crime or politics from around the town over the past few days.
🍜 Popular Chinese restaurant evicted from town centre site (Warrington Guardian)
👻 7 of Warrington's scariest ghost spots ahead of Halloween (Warrington Guardian)
🚌 Bus lane on main route into town to be suspended for work (Warrington Guardian)
Community Shout Outs 📣
📸 Winmarleigh Photographic Society Exhibition
Lifetime, The Gateway, Sankey Street, Warrington 📅 14–28 October 2025A free exhibition showcasing photographs taken by members of the Winmarleigh Photographic Society. Expect a mix of local scenes, creative portraits, and nature shots all by Warrington’s own photography enthusiasts.
🎉 Save Stockton Heath Festival
For over 15 years, Stockton Heath Festival has brought our village to life with music, theatre, and family fun. But after a few tough years, its future is at risk, and 2026 could be the last one. The team needs local sponsors and volunteers to help keep it alive. Find out how to get involved at stocktonheathfestival.co.uk
🙏 Warrington Wellbeing Festival Returns in 2026
Good news for anyone who loves positive energy and community spirit. The Warrington Wellbeing Festival is back for 2026! Neil and Becca have set the date: Saturday 11th July 2026 at The Engine Rooms, Birchwood Park.
What’s On This Week🗓️
Tuesday
Breadmaking Made Easy - The Olive Tree, 6pm
Afternoon of Entertainment - Chapelford Farm, 10am
Longer Cycle Ride - Transpennine Trail, 10am
Wednesday
Winter Storey Knit and Natter with Sara - Warehouse Studios, 3pm
The Secret of My Success (How I Got Here from There) - The Engine Rooms, 11:30am
Thursday
Members Meeting - Thelwall Parish Hall, 10am
Quiz Night (Wrestling) - The Eagle and Spaceman, 8am
Valuation Day - Appleton Parish Hall, 10am
Small Group Womens Yoga - Whittle Hall Community Centre, 7:30pm
Friday
Charles Dickens a Christmas Carol - Newchurch Parish Hall, 7:30pm
A Coldplay Candlelight Experience - St Wilfrids Church, 7pm
Kissing the Wall (2025 Spine Talk) - The Spread Eagle, 7:30pm
Jazz Night with Mere Morsels - Mamars Artisans Bakery, 6:30pm
Parent Chat and Relax - The Old School, 11:30am
The ABBA Soloist - London Bridge Inn, 8pm
Saturday
Freight Fiesta Halloween Experience - Gullivers World, 10:30am
Radley Woods Launch Event - New Homes, 10am
Birchwood Repair Cafe - Birchwood Youth and Community Centre, 10am
St Oswalds Place First Time Buyer Event - Winwick,11am
The Penketh and Great Sankey Artisan Market - Penketh Connie Club, 10am
Halloween Paint and Pastry - Latham Hall, 10am
Pop Up Record Fair - The Woodlands, 10am
Voices of Autumn - St Elphins Church, 7pm
Paint Like Monet - Turners Painting School, 10am
WBC Councilor Surgery - Burtonwood Library, 9:30am
Movie Mania - Culcheth High School, 6:30pm
Woodlands Spooktacular Market - Woodlands Pub, 10am
Warrington 2025 Model Railway Exhibition - Warrington & Vale Royal College, 10am
Alien Bubble Bar Workshop - Lush, 1pm
Sunday
Christmas Decoration Workshop - Stockton Heath Gallery, 10am
Spiked Island - The Brooklands Pub, 4pm
Results from last week’s poll 📊
Last week we asked you what your ideal way was to spend an autumn weekend. There was one clear winner……. a pub stop and a dog walk along the canal!
House of the Week – Maple Road, Woolston (£300,000+) 🏘️
Fully refurbished and extended, this three-bed semi in Woolston is ideal for families who want modern living without the DIY. Finished in Farrow & Ball colours and fitted with new electrics, heating, and windows throughout.
Highlights:
Open-plan kitchen-diner with skylights and bifold doors
West-facing landscaped garden
Three bathrooms including en-suite and downstairs WC
Driveway parking for four cars
Quiet cul-de-sac location
EPC: C | Council Tax Band: B
How many times have the swing bridges caught you out?
Just a bit of fun on Instagram with a famous meme and our swing bridges 🤣
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Catch you on Friday.
Mike
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