Good morning, Warrington. This is The Warrington Scoop. Another weekend, another chance to catch up on all the local happenings. I’ve rounded up everything you need to know in just a few minutes.

In today's edition:

• Steam rally weekend 🚂 

• Warrington Wordle 🧠 

• What’s on this weekend 🗓️ 

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

Steam Rally Weekend at The Black Swan 🚂 

Looking for something to do this weekend? The Black Swan in Hollins Green is hosting its Annual Steam Rally on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th May, and the weather’s looking great on for it.

You’ll find vintage steam engines, classic cars, a road run to Irlam Station, and live music in the beer garden. There’s a garden bar open, food being served, and even Morris dancers on Sunday if you fancy a bit of tradition.

For the kids (and big kids), there’ll be bouncy castles and entertainment both days.

Live music lineup:
🎤 Saturday: Amy Hannam
🎤 Sunday: Jordan Drinkwater

It’s always a great weekend at The Black Swan, and with the sun shining, it’s shaping up to be a good one.

Find out more on their Facebook page.

Warrington Wordle 🧠 

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What’s On This Week🗓️ 

Friday

🍺 Grappenhall Beer Festival – Grappenhall Community Centre, 7:30pm
Beer, cider, gin, and live music at the community centre.

🧘‍♂️ An Evening of Restorative Yoga and Yoga Nidra – The Olive Tree, 6:30pm
Unwind, rest, and reset with this gentle evening of yoga and deep relaxation.

🎤 The Shires - Parr Hall, 7:30pm
The UK’s biggest country music export The Shires have announced an intimate acoustic tour for 2025.

🎤 Karaoke Night – 94 Battersby Lane, Warrington, 8:00pm
Grab the mic and have a go at Karaoke Night.

⚔️ Viking Training Fridays – Orford Community Hub, 7:15pm
Fun training session with Viking techniques.

Saturday

🍺 Grappenhall Beer Festival – Grappenhall Community Centre, 12pm
Beer, cider, gin, and live music at the community centre.

🍔 Warrington Food & Drink Festival – Bank Park, 10am–7pm
Bars, street food, live performances, demo classes, artisan stalls, and more.

🎭 Ladies' Day – Culcheth Players – Newchurch Parish Hall, 7:30pm
Comedy performance by Culcheth Players.

🎉 25 Year Throwback Party – Peggy McCools, 6:00pm
Celebrate with a throwback party night.

🏮 Celebration of Chinese Dance – Loushers Lane, Warrington, 2:00pm
Showcase of traditional Chinese dance.

🎲 Barmy Bingo – Golborne Sports and Social, 7:00pm
Mad bingo night with mini-games and prizes.

🤣 Chubby GC & Gary Gobstopper - Orford Hotel, 7pm
Get ready for a night of unfiltered laughs, top-tier banter, and comedy that pushes all the right (and wrong) buttons.

Sunday

🍔 Warrington Food & Drink Festival – Bank Park, 11am–5pm
Bars, street food, live performances, demo classes, artisan stalls, and more.

🤸‍♂️ Handstand Movement Workshops – CrossFit Warrington, 10:30am
Workshops for beginners and intermediate handstand skills.

Live Music 🎸 

Friday

White Hart | Various Artists | 9pm
Doherty’s Irish Bar | Jack Sadler and Oddball Trio | 7:30pm onwards
The Wheatsheaf | Poppy Price | 8pm

Saturday

The Albion | Cold Turkey Live | 7pm
The Blue Bell | InfieFly Live | 9pm
The Looking Glass | DarkNight19 | 9:15pm
Nick Milner Band | 9pm
White Hart | Various Artists | 9pm
Porters Ale House | Thornbres | 9pm

Sunday

Doherty’s Irish Bar | Various Artists | 7:30pm
Costellos (Stockton Heath) | The Fleegles | 5pm

From The Papers 📰 

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

🌲 Bents Garden Centre Raises £29K for Children's Charity
Bents Garden and Home has raised an incredible £29,785 for the Children’s Adventure Farm Trust — and they’re now fundraising for Warrington Youth Zone too.
[Read more]

🎯 Luke Littler Heading to Australia and New Zealand for Darts Series
Warrington’s own Luke 'The Nuke' Littler will be competing in the World Series of Darts events in Wollongong and Auckland this August. [Read more]

🍔 Warrington Food Festival
Bank Park will host more than 80 food, drink, and craft stalls this Saturday and Sunday, plus live demos, competitions, and plenty of sunshine. [Read more]

Weather ⛅️ 

Looks like a cracking weekend ahead. Here’s the weather.

☀️ Friday: Sunny, 22°C / 9°C
☀️ Saturday: Sunny, 20°C / 9°C
🌤️ Sunday: Sun and cloud, 21°C / 9°C

Sport 🏉 

🏉 Next Up: Wakefield Trinity (Away) Warrington Wolves head to Wakefield this Sunday, 18 May, for a 3pm kick-off. Let’s hope for a strong showing on the road. Tickets are still available.

Thanks 👍️ 

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Catch you on Monday!

Mike

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