Good morning, Warrington. This is The Warrington Scoop. The local newsletter that’s counting down the days to the bank holiday weekend.

In today's edition:

• Discover Warrington’s Hidden History 🏰 

• What’s On This Week 🗓️ 

• Dementia Action Week 🫂 

• Plus, from the papers and more 📰 

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

Warrington Had a Castle? 🏰 

There's a fantastic chance to explore the hidden history of Warrington Castle

Where: The Bulls Head, Warrington
When: Wednesday, 29th May

What: A guided walking tour and illustrated talk about the medieval Warrington Castle site and its surrounding history. Whether you're a history lover, a local curious about the past, or just looking for something different to do, this will be a great evening.

Tickets are available here.

Cultural Quarter Heritage Walk 🚶 

We spotted this and thought it might be right up your street. A gentle 60–90 minute heritage trail through Warrington’s cultural quarter, starting at Warrington Central Library on Thursday 23rd May at 11am.

It’s a free guided walk exploring local history, followed by refreshments and a chance to chat with the Archivist.

What’s On This Week🗓️ 

Monday

🧶 The Flying Pin Cushions, 11:50am
Any level of sewing. Bring a machine with you if you have one and a project

🎪 Happy Circus - Grappenhall Heys Primary School, 5:30pm
Expect an amazing show with international circus artists, thrilling performances, and plenty of family-friendly entertainment

🥕 Vantry (The Little Shop on Wheels) - Lymm Sancutary Hub, 2pm
Pick up everything you need. Fresh fruit and veg, bakery items, tinned and frozen goods, dried staples, and more. All under one roof.

Tuesday

🙏 Tuesday Evening Sound Bath - Grappenhall Community Centre, 7:15pm
Clear your mind and melt away all stress and tension during this Sound Healing experience.

🧒 Parent and Carer Coffee Morning (Online Safety) - Gorse Covert Primary School, 9am
As ever you are also very welcome to come along purely for the social aspect, we look forward to seeing you there.

📖 Friends Meeting and AGM - Friends of Gorse Covert Mounds, 7:30pm
Gorse Covert Mounds site news, discuss future plans and meet other people who are interested in our local community woodland.

Wednesday

🦆 2025 Engineered Duck Race - Birchwood Park, 12pm
Over the years, we’ve seen some of the most creative, high-tech, and downright wacky racing ducks at Birchwood Park… and this year, we want to see even more

🤣 Free Comedy Night - Hideout, 7pm
Free Comedy new material night this wednesday a Hideout Warrington with Gill Gee Jokes - Comedian as Host.

Thursday

🎉 Family Fun Night with TJ the DJ - Warrington Market, 6pm
Mini Kids Disco, Party Games, Balloon Modelling, Kids Entertainment, and more

🤸 Active Ageing Club, 11:30am
Come for a natter join in the drumming exercise class or play dominoes

🏍️ Cheshire Bikers Thursday Meet - The Dog and Partridge, 6pm
Motorcycles, scooters, classic vehicles, sports cars, all petrol heads.

🥩 Weber BBQ Masterclass - Bents Garden Centre, 5:30pm
Try out new barbecue accessories and share a fun experience

🙏 In Person Conscious Breath Yoga Class - Glazebury Methodist Church, 7pm

🚴 Short Cycle Ride - Transpennie Trail, 10am
A cycle ride of 10 to 15 miles in length out to a local cafe and back.

💻️ Digital Cafe (Free IT Skills Support) - Lymm Library, 2pm
Digital Café is a free weekly drop in support service offering basic computer, tech and digital skills.

🧠 Quiz Night (Game of Thrones) - Eagle and Spaceman, 8pm
Test your knowledge of Westeros and beyond

Friday

👩 Ladies Day - Newchurch Parish Hall, 7:30pm
Ladies Day by Amanda Whittington tells the story of Pearl, Jan, Shelley and Linda four fish plant workers

🙏 Mum and Baby Yoga Special - The Spread Eagle, 10:30am
Enjoy some gentle, reviving yoga, unlimited brews, bakes and social time

Dementia Action Week – Free Support Event This Tuesday

The Making Connections dementia network is hosting a free drop-in event on Tuesday 20 May between 10am and 4pm at the Living Well Hub on Horsemarket Street (opposite the Blue Bell pub).

You can speak to professionals, learn about reducing your risk of dementia, and even take part in two free sessions:

🧠 10:30am – Risk reduction talk by the Later Life and Memory Service
🫱 1:00pm – Dementia Friends training

No booking needed. Just turn up. First come, first served.

From The Papers 📰 

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

🎸 Everything you need to know ahead of Neighbourhood 2025 (Warrington Guardian)

🇮🇹 Could this historic Warrington pub be transformed into an Italian restaurant? (Warrington Guardian)

🌲 Free Forest School sessions launched at Warrington nursery (Warrington Guardian)

Weather ⛅️ 

🌤️ Monday: Partly cloudy, 17°C / 9°C
⛅ Tuesday: Bright spells, 20°C / 11°C
🌧️ Wednesday: Rainy, 18°C / 8°C
⛅ Thursday: Cloud and sun, 17°C / 7°C
⛅ Friday: Light cloud, 17°C / 10°C

Sport 🏉 

🏉 A tough one for Warrington Wolves this weekend as they were beaten 40–10 by Wakefield Trinity. There is not much more to say. Let's move on to the next.

Thanks 👍️ 

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Catch you on Monday!

Mike

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