Good morning, Warrington. It’s been a chilly week here in Warrington—I bet you’ve already had a few mornings scraping ice off the car. Winter’s definitely settling in, but we have plenty of local updates to warm you up.

In today's edition:

• 🛍️ Grappenhall Heys Walled Garden Winter Fair

• ❄️ Christmas at the Town Hall

• 🗓️ Big What’s On Guide

• 😀 Plus, live music lowdown, Wordle, and more….

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

Grappenhall Heys Walled Garden Winter Fair ❄️ 🛍️ 

Are you looking for unique Christmas gifts? Head to Grappenhall Heys Walled Garden for a festive shopping event hosted by Grappenhall & Thelwall Life. With many artisan stalls featuring local makers, this is the perfect place to find unique presents while supporting small businesses.

When is it? Saturday the 16th of November from 11am - 3pm.

Join the community for a day of festive cheer, exploring handmade goods and creative finds. It’s a lovely way to get into the holiday spirit and pick up gifts you won’t find anywhere else.

Find out more on their Facebook page.

Christmas at the Town Hall ❄️ 🎄 

Get ready for a festive treat! The Friends of Warrington Town Hall are hosting a magical Christmas event on Saturday, 30th November in the west courtyard by the Town Hall, from 11 AM to 3:30 PM.

It’s set to be a wonderful day filled with holiday activities, entertainment, crafts, and treats for the whole family. And of course, Father Christmas and his helpers will be there to welcome everyone and spread a bit of Christmas cheer. Don’t miss out on this fun-filled day!

For more information, check out the councils website.

What’s On This Week 📆 

Friday

🙏 Nurture Night - Christ Church Croft, 7pm | Bring your mat, pillows, and blankets for a cosy evening of self care

🎤 Lady GaGa Tribute Act - The Brooklands Pub, 7:30pm | Come along to help raise money for St Rocco’s Hospice.

💰️ Matthiola Fundraiser - Eagle Sports, 7pm | Hosted at Eagle Sports FC venue, along with some great opportunities to win some great prizes, play some games, and even bag a bargain in the auction.

🙏 November Earth Spirit Womens Collective - The Earth Spirit Tipi, 7pm | A ‘heart and soul’ inspired call out to ALL women.

Saturday

🛍️ Great Sankey Artisan Market - The Woodlands Pub, 10am | It’s always a great turnout with some amazing independent traders.

🛍️ Attic Sale - St Oswald’s Church, 10am | Funds raised will aid the cost of ongoing maintenance and repair work at the 13th century church.

🎄 Choose Now, Collect Later, 9am | They invite you to be among the first to their field, where you can choose and reserve your perfect tree.

💄 Beauty Unlymmited Christmas Event, 9am | Showcasing Espa, Wellness Gift Collection, Guinot gifts, and Orly nail gifts. Fantastic offers on the day.

🔨 Birchwood Repair Cafe - Birchwood Youth and Community Centre, 10am | They offer free repairs on a wide range of items such as vacuum cleaners, small electrical appliances, bikes, laptops, clothing and toys.

🎤 Shania Twain Tribute - Cheshire Cheese Pub, 8pm | Come on over for a night of hits from Shania Twain, wear your leopard print, cowboy boots and hats and let’s go girls! (And boys!)

🛹 Skateboard GB National Championships - Ramp 1 | The National Championships are back for 2024 with the best skaters from across the country battling it out for a place on the podium.

👶 Open Day at Chapelford Nursery, 10am | Come along for a play and meet their staff at Chapelford Village Nursery this Saturday.

🤣 Peter Kay Tribute - Monks Social Club, 7pm | All proceeds from this event will be donated to St Rocco's Hospice in Warrington.

🎙️ TOFS Seminar - The Engine Rooms, 12:30pm | Come along to hear from some of the leading experts and specialists from a variety of healthcare professions who work with OA/TOF patients.

Sunday

🛹 Skateboard GB National Championships - Ramp 1 | The National Championships are back for 2024 with the best skaters from across the country battling it out for a place on the podium.

🧩 Jigsaw Book and Craft Sale - Grappenhall, 11am | A fundraising sale of jigsaws, books, homemade crafts plus a selection of costume jewellery.

🛍️ Christmas Market - Appleton Thorn Primary, 10am | With over 30 pre-loved, boutique, and handmade stalls, you'll find unique gifts for everyone on your list.

Warrington Wordle (#43) 🧠 

Todays Wordle is a place in Warrington…. or at least a part of a place!

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From The Papers 📰 

If you are new here, we only focus on the positive stories from the local papers 😀 

🖥️ The Warrington video game company 'leading the way' on creating jobs (Warrington Guardian)

👑 Warrington charity receives prestigious King's Award (Warrington Guardian)

🥊 Warrington boxing gym to become first UK training camp for Parkinson's (Warrington Guardian)

Live Music Lowdown 🎸 

Friday

The Albion Pub | Karaoke Disco | 8pm
The Thorn Inn | Open Mic Jam Night | 8pm
White Hart | Various Acts | 9pm
Hop Co | Various Artists | 9pm

Saturday

The Club Burtonwood | John O’Connel & Band | 7:30pm
Lymm Brewery Tap | Purple Umbrella | 9pm
The Albion Pub | Idle Hands | 8:30pm
Pasha | DarkNight19 | 9:15pm
White Hart | Various Acts | 9pm and 10pm
The Blue Bell | Brown Sauce | 8:30pm

Sunday

Costellos (Stockton Heath) | The White Hairs | 5pm

Weather ⛅️ 

It’s shaping up to be a cool and damp weekend in Warrington. Expect mostly cloudy skies on Friday, with rain moving in for Saturday and Sunday. It's time to keep the umbrella handy and wrap up if you're heading out.

Here’s your full weekend forecast.

Friday - ☁️ 11° - 9°
Saturday - 🌧️ 11° - 6°
Sunday - 🌧️ 8° - 4°

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