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11 Firework Displays, Antarctic Monkeys, and What's On This Week
Plus Warrington wordle, the weather, sport and more
Mike Payton
October 28, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 11 minutes
Good morning, Warrington! This is “From Warrington”. The local newsletter that’s like jumping into a big pile of raked leaves just for the fun of it.
In today's edition:
🔥 Organised Firework Displays
🎸 Antarctic Monkeys @ The Parr Hall
🗓️ What’s On This Week
Grab your favourite brew, and let's start. ☕️
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Warrington Firework Displays 🎆 🔥
Looking for the best place to huddle together to “ooh!” and “aah!” under a lit-up sky in Warrington? Here’s a glimpse at as many of the organised fireworks displays across Warrington that I could find.
Most of these events will need tickets, so please check all the details yourself.
2nd November
Doors open at 5:30 PM, with the display starting at 7:00 PM. There’s plenty for the whole family, including live entertainment, a fair, a makers market, and appearances by Wolfie and children’s characters.
The park is open from midday to 7:30 PM, with selected rides running until 7:15 PM. The fireworks display kicks off around 7:30 PM, along with family-friendly entertainment and plenty of attractions.
Stockton Heath Scouts are hosting a bonfire night with a licensed bar and food on 2nd November. Gates and the bar open at 6:00 PM, with the bonfire lighting up at 7:00 PM. The bar closes at 11:00 PM. Tickets are required, and no dogs are allowed, except guide dogs.
Penketh Primary Fireworks, a beloved local tradition for over 40 years, is back! Join the community for this fantastic event. Tickets must be bought in person from the school—no online sales available.
Station House is hosting a Halloween and Bonfire Night event on 2nd November, starting at 6:00 PM. Enjoy a bonfire, fireworks, food, stalls, live music, and fancy dress with prizes. Tickets are £5 for adults, £3 for kids, and £15 for families. Funds raised support Longbarn Park and Padgate Foodbank.
Broomfields Junior School is hosting a Fireworks Spectacular and Fairground on Saturday, 2nd November. Gates open at 6:00 PM, with the fireworks display starting at 7:30 PM. Enjoy food stalls and a bar for refreshments.
A family-friendly bonfire night on Saturday, 2nd November! Doors open at 5:00 PM, with children’s rides starting at 5:30 PM. The bonfire will be lit at 6:00 PM, followed by fireworks at 6:45 PM. Tickets are £30 for families, £12 for adults, and £7 for children and concessions.
5th November
Head to Moore RUFC for a Bonfire Night to remember! 🎆 Enjoy a huge bonfire, fireworks, and a live DJ to keep the party going. Gates open at 6:30 PM, with a bar open all night and hot food available. Fun for the whole family—don’t miss it!
The Farmers Arms is hosting a Bonfire Bonanza on Tuesday, 5th November! Gates open at 5:00 PM, with the bonfire lighting up at 7:00 PM and fireworks at 8:00 PM. Tickets are £4 for adults, £2 for children, and £10 for families (2 adults and 2 children). Hot food will be available on the night.
Glazebury Methodist Church on Tuesday, 5th November for a Bonfire and Fireworks night! Gates and food open at 5:30 PM, with fireworks at 7:30 PM. Enjoy a barbecue, jacket potatoes, treacle toffee, and hot drinks. Tickets are £5 for adults and children, with under 5s getting in free. All proceeds go to church funds.
The Blackburne Arms is hosting its annual bonfire night on 5th November, starting from 12 PM. Enjoy a donut van, sweets, toy stalls, kids' fair rides, and a BBQ with hotdogs and burgers (cash only). The fireworks display kicks off at 6 PM. Tickets are cash-only and available behind the bar, with only 120 available.
Antarctic Monkeys @ The Parr Hall 🎸
The Antarctic Monkeys are at the Parr Hall on Saturday, 2nd November at 7:30pm.
Since forming in 2006, they’ve been making waves across the UK and Europe, delivering high-energy performances that capture the original band’s vibe.
Tickets start at £20, and it’s over 14s only, so get ready for a night of indie rock.
What’s On This Week 🗓️
Tuesday
Halloween Pawty - Bents Garden Centre, 6pm
Lymm Dam Walk and Coffee (Walking Mums Cheshire) - 12pm
Redtooth Poker - Seven Woods Pub, 7:30pm
Free Movie Screening (Hotel Transylvania) - Partridge Lakes, 1pm
Spooky Tea Party - Bents Garden Centre, 4:30pm
Speed Dating Stockton Heath Age Group 35-55 - Phoenix Bar and Grill, 7:30pm
Wednesday
Sip and Sculpt - Dorado Lounge, 7pm
Riv’s Runners Halloween Special - The Village Hotel, 7pm
Halloween Event - Golden Square, 4pm
Friendship Group - BloomingArt, 10am
Thursday
The Garden Gang - The Old School, 9:30am
Halloween Quiz Night - Eagle and Spaceman, 8pm
Halloween Costume Parade - Golden Square, 12pm
Springs Skincare Event - Springs Health and Beauty, 2pm
Full Candlelight Samhain Ceremony - Victoria Park, 7pm
Fit To Tackle - Halliwell Jones, 1pm
Warrington Wordle (#34) 🧠
Welcome to Warrington Wordle, number 34. The theme is again famous people from Warrington. Good luck, and let me know how you get on. There is a clue right at the bottom of the email, but it might give it away too much.
Weather ⛅️
Here's what to expect for the week ahead: a mix of showers and cloudy skies, with some drier spells later on. Make sure to keep an umbrella handy, especially early in the week.
Monday - 🌧️ 16° - 12°
Tuesday - 🌧️ 15° - 9°
Wednesday - 🌥️ 14° - 11°
Thursday - 🌥️ 15° - 11°
Friday - ⛅️ 14° - 8°
Sport 🏉
⚽️ Warrington Town pulled off a thrilling comeback to draw 2-2 at Darlington, thanks to super-sub Josh Amis. Trailing 2-0 at halftime, Amis sparked the turnaround with two goals, including a stunning left-foot volley. A half-time tactical switch made the difference, with Warrington pushing for the win late on.
Thanks 👍️
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Wordle clue: Rugby