Good morning, Warrington. Mike here. This is The Warrington Scoop.

Half the town’s off to Creamfields with glitter and glowsticks. The rest of us are staying home with tea and a bit of peace. Which one are you?

In today’s Scoop:

• Tree climbing at Arley Hall 🌳 

• Alice in The Hidden Garden Lights Trail ⏱️ 

• Warrington food and drink news 🍽️ 

• Warrington Wordle 🧠 

• Warrington Mela returns 🥳 

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

P.S. If you are after the guide of what was on this weekend, you can check out Monday’s email here.

From The Papers 📰 

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

🥇 Great Sankey students achieve GCSE grades above national average in core subjects (Warrington Guardian)

🛣️ Toll bridge reopens after refurbishment and increased costs will come into force soon (Warrington Guardian)

🎲 Warrington gaming café named one of UK's best community hubs (Warrington Guardian)

🎯 Local football club gets a surprise visit from "Luke The Nuke" (Warrington Guardian)

Discover Tree Climbing 🌳 

In September, Arley Hall is hosting Discover Tree Climbing, and we are happily claiming it as part of Warrington (as it’s close enough, right?). On Saturday, 13 September, children and adults aged six and over can try climbing up into the canopy of some impressive trees.

More info on this page.

Alice in The Hidden Garden Lights Trail

Alright, don’t hate me for this… I know it’s still August and we’ve barely had summer, but Bents have already gone and talked about their Christmas plans.

They’re launching Alice in the Hidden Garden, a brand-new light trail inspired by Alice in Wonderland that will involve glowing displays, magical soundscapes, and plenty of surprises along the way.

It’s happening on selected evenings this winter at Bents Garden & Home, Glazebury, and tickets are already up for grabs.

Symphonic Ibiza at Parr Hall 🎶 😎 

Some of Ibiza’s biggest club anthems are getting the orchestral treatment in Warrington this November. Symphonic Ibiza brings live DJs, singers and a full orchestra to Parr Hall on Saturday 15 November for what’s being called the town’s biggest party.

Expect huge visuals, iconic dance tracks reimagined, and plenty of nostalgia for anyone who remembers their clubbing days. Tickets start at £32.50 via Parr Hall.

Warrington Food and Drink 🍽️ 

🎭️ Pop-Inns, the new musical theatre bar that we mentioned the other week, officially opened yesterday.

🇮🇹 Pasta Master has also officially opened in the market. This is in the corner near the Hop Emporium. Follow them here on Facebook.

🎉 Two Brothers Coffee turns 8 next Friday (29th August) and they’re celebrating with free oat milk coffees all day at their Warrington Market stall.

Warrington Wordle 🧠 

Remember, every Wordle is a word that is somehow related to Warrington.

Today's is related to a building……. that’s all I can say. Once you see it, you will know why. As always, let me know how you get on as this one’s a bit tricky! 😀 

Click here to play

Warrington Mela is Back

The Warrington Mela is back in the town centre on Sunday 31 August 2025, and it’s completely free.

This year’s theme is “Home”, with food, music, dance and performances spread across Queens Gardens and Time Square.

Here’s what to expect:

• A colourful procession from Town Hall to Queens Gardens, led by giant puppets Dolly and Rocky.

• Street food market with flavours from India, Korea, Turkey, Greece and more.

• Performances including samba bands, Chinese lion dancers, martial arts, capoeira and live music.

• Trigger’s TEABREAK show. Enjoy a proper brew while listening to the story of tea across the world.

• Family fun with rides, games, balloons and creative workshops.

Find out more on the Warrington BID site.

Council News 📰 

New Speed Limits in Winwick ⚠️

After years of residents pushing for change, new speed limits are being introduced in Winwick and Hermitage Green within the next two weeks.

Here’s the breakdown:

• 20mph: Golborne Road (Swan to Bellway development) + Green Lane

• 30mph: Bellway development to Hermitage Green

• 20mph: Through Hermitage Green to the bottom of the hill towards the link road

• 30mph: Leaving Hermitage Green to the St Helens boundary

Thanks 👍️ 

Thanks for reading The Warrington Scoop today.

If you found this useful, please share it with someone who will forget its Creamfields and get caught up in all the traffic…….. 🚗 

Catch you on Monday!

Mike

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