Warrington Scoop

Could Warrington's castle be rediscovered? Are its remains hidden underground, waiting to be unearthed? A Kickstarter is underway to raise money to fund a small, controlled and professionally guided archeological investigation. We speak to Warrington Castle project lead, Keith Myers and Jean Flaherty from Warrington Borough Council about the history of Warrington Castle and how the community are c...

It's been two years since the first Warrington Scoop email went out. But why did it start? And who is behind Warrington's feel-good newsletter? This month I'm chatting to Mike Payton, the creator and author of the Warrington Scoop. Mike talks about how a Google algorithm update destroyed his previous web-based businesses, leading him to seek a platform he could fully own. The newsletter has since...

Would you watch a half marathon with a leg of darts at the end of each mile? Your favourite day out in Warrington. And what's happening May. There's loads for us to talk about in this month's episode of the Warrington Scoop. So press play and Get The Scoop! Sign up to hear about events in Warrington straight to your inbox twice a week at warringtonscoop.co.uk For information on advertising opportu...

Men's mental health support is available in Warrington because it's needed. Around 1 in 8 men experience a common mental health condition such as depression or anxiety. Yet they're often less likely to seek support for mental health concerns compared to women. In the UK, suicide is the leading cause of death for men under 50, highlighting the urgent need for open conversations and accessible suppo...

Rugby League may take primary spot in Warrington's sporting heritage but football still has a big part in our town. This month we're chatting to Helen Dobson from Warrington Town Women, as the Yellows look to end their season on a high with a County Cup semi final this month against Stockport County. We chat to Helen about football, the women's game and her business, Core Social. Links from this e...

Should we be shopping with more local businesses? Is it more expensive? Would doing so benefit our town? This month we're chatting to Robert Lester from Warrington Fruit & Veg about why shopping with independent traders could benefit not just your purse but the Warrington economy as a whole. Plus we're asking whether Warrington is really that bad. Both Charles and Mike chat about how Warringto...

Are you looking to be more active this year? You could join a gym or take up Padel. Or you could go from Couch to 5K with one of Warrington's running clubs. This month we talk to Bryan Forth from Warrington Road Runners about their annual Beginners & Newbies sessions, which starts again this January. With tips and advice on how to start running and what equipment you need, Bryan gives us a run...

What is the Warrington BID? What does it do? And how does it work for Warrington? Andrea Morley joins us from the Warrington Business Improvement District to explain exactly what the BID does for our town. Our small business of the month for December is Pop & Perch, an independent greeting card company, which makes pop-out wooden cards for all occasions. Mike speaks to the owner, Emma. Plus, o...

What is TEDx? How did TED Talks come to Warrington? Why should you go? TEDx is the local, self-organised version of TED Talks. TED believes that ideas change everything, so offers a platform for people to share their own ideas, on any subject, with the world. After a year away, TEDx Warrington is back with a series of talks and performances based around the theme of identity and purpose. It takes...

Warrington's local and independent business scene is thriving and this month we're talking about some of the artisan markets that we've visited this month and chatting with Scott from Crafty Bees, a beekeeper with an honesty box in Burtonwood. Links to everything mentioned in this episode: Crafty Bees - https://www.facebook.com/crafty.beesuk/ Activity Angels Calendar - https://www.activityangels.c...

Activity Angels puts on activities for all to bring people together and help tackle the issue of loneliness in Warrington. And with 1 in 10 adults saying that they felt lonely in a 2023 survey, it's a service which is much needed in our town. On this month's episode we speak to Activity Angels' Community Activities Lead, Megan about the activities she puts on and how you can get involved with Acti...

The summer holidays are in full swing so we're taking a look at what's on to entertain you and the kids in August. We're speaking to Tony Spruce about the return of VPX Warrington , a weekly day of sport and activities happening across four different Warrington venues. And we're also paying a visit to the Children's Zoo at Walton Hall and Gardens to chat to Zoo Ranger, Peter, about the recent birt...

The Warrington Arts Festival takes place between 18 and 26 July and features some truly must-see attractions. From a full-scale, knitted replica of a house in Great Sankey to a dance paying homage to Mr Smiths, there is something for everyone to enjoy. In our first ever episode, we speak to Leah and Lauren from Culture Warrington about the festival and what to expect. See the full programme of eve...

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