Explore every episode of the podcast Warrington Scoop
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| Warrington Scoop: The Trailer | 26 Jun 2025 | 00:00:43 | |
Your guide to Warrington and the community. Hear about what’s going on in our town; from community events and feel good news stories to interviews with some of the people who really make Warrington tick. To find out about advertising opportunities for local businesses please email hi@warringtonscoop.co.uk Head to warringtonscoop.co.uk to subscribe to the weekly newsletter and follow us on Instagram @warrington.scoop and get the Scoop! Warrington Scoop is produced by Charles Commins at Vibrant Sound Media | |||
| Warrington Arts Festival | 04 Jul 2025 | 00:25:36 | |
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 events at the Warrington Arts Festival website here Plus we take you to Warrington Pride and chat to some of the variety of people in attendance. For more information on TAGS (Teenager and Gender Sexuality Youth Support) go to their website here or call 01925 443 444 and email WYSDigitalTeam@warrington.gov.uk Warrington Scoop podcast is sponsored by CBK Coffee your brand new, local coffee shop in the heart of Warrington town centre. If you want great tasting coffee at fantastic prices, head to CBK Coffee inside The Hive on Sankey Street. Sign up to hear about events in Warrington straight to your inbox twice a week at warringtonscoop.co.uk For information on advertising opportunities please contact hi@warringtonscoop.co.uk The Warrington Scoop podcast is produced by Charles Commins from Vibrant Sound Media | |||
| Tackling Loneliness in Warrington with Activity Angels | 01 Sep 2025 | 00:33:52 | |
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 Activity Angels. Plus we've had a letter and there's the September What's On Guide too. Links to everything mentioned in this episode:
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| What to do in Warrington this summer | 04 Aug 2025 | 00:25:11 | |
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 birth of some Red Squirrels. Warrington Scoop podcast is sponsored by Vibrant Sound Media, Warrington's podcast production company. Find out how podcasting can work for your business at vibrantsoundmedia.com or message Charles on LinkedIn. Sign up to hear about events in Warrington straight to your inbox twice a week at warringtonscoop.co.uk For information on advertising opportunities please contact hi@warringtonscoop.co.uk The Warrington Scoop podcast is produced by Charles Commins from Vibrant Sound Media | |||
| What to expect from TEDx Warrington | 06 Nov 2025 | 00:40:51 | |
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 place on 2nd December at the Warrington Youth Zone, so we chat to Licensee and Curator of the event, Kirsty James, to find out more. This month's featured independent local business is Mamars Artisan Bakery and Delicatessen. We talk to the owner, Sonia about everything Mamars has to offer. Plus! Our November Event Guide is here! Links from this episode TEDx Warrington - https://tedxwarrington.com/ Mamars Artisan Bakery - https://mamars.co.uk/ Gareth Malone Sing along - https://culturewarrington.org/whats-on/gareth-malone/ Pop‑punk tribute night at Empire Warrington - https://empirewarrington.co.uk/event/fat-lip-live-at-empire-warrington/ Warrington Christmas Light Switch On - https://gswarrington.com/event/christmas-lights-switch-on/ Bents Winter Food Market - https://www.bents.co.uk/dining-at-bents/winter-food-market/ Bar Hütte Christmas Village - https://www.barhutte.co.uk/warrington Santa at Warrington Town Hall - https://www.warrington.gov.uk/news/festive-fun-warrington-town-hall Sign up to hear about events in Warrington straight to your inbox twice a week at warringtonscoop.co.uk For information on advertising opportunities please contact hi@warringtonscoop.co.uk The Warrington Scoop podcast is produced by Charles Commins from Vibrant Sound Media | |||
| Warrington's Artisan Markets | 07 Oct 2025 | 00:17:06 | |
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.co.uk/index.php Warrington Sky Garden - https://gswarrington.com/sky-garden/ Artist, Bari Marsh - https://www.instagram.com/bari_marsh_in_the_studio?igsh=bHk5eGR5NmJlN2k0 Warrington Market Oktoberfest - https://timesquarewarrington.co.uk/events/warrington-market-oktoberfest-2/ A Coldplay Candlelight Experience - https://www.lumos-experiences.com/events/warrington/ Comedy Store at the Parr Hall - https://culturewarrington.org/whats-on/ Halloween in the Gardens - https://culturewarrington.org/whats-on/halloween-in-the-gardens-a-night-of-music-fire/ Halloween afternoon tea at the town hall - https://www.warrington.gov.uk/news/spooky-afternoon-tea-warrington-town-hall This episode is sponsored by Vibrant Sound Media, Warrington's podcast production company. If you want a podcast, contact Charles at vibrantsoundmedia.com Sign up to hear about events in Warrington straight to your inbox twice a week at warringtonscoop.co.uk For information on advertising opportunities please contact hi@warringtonscoop.co.uk The Warrington Scoop podcast is produced by Charles Commins from Vibrant Sound Media | |||
| Start running in Warrington in 2026 | 05 Jan 2026 | 00:38:10 | |
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 rundown on all you need to know. Plus we look back on some of the comments the Scoop has received lately about what you, the people of Warrington would like to see in the town. And as always we have our What's On Guide for the month ahead. Links from this episode Warrington Road Runners Beginners & Newbies - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1503195026594384 Running Clubs in Warrington Warrington Road Runners - http://www.warringtonroadrunners.co.uk Warrington Athletics Club - https://warringtonac.co.uk Warrington Running Club - https://www.warringtonrunningclub.co.uk Victoria Park Running Club - https://www.vprc.co.uk Spectrum Striders - https://spectrumstriders.org.uk Warrington parkrun - https://www.parkrun.org.uk/warrington/ Lymm Runners - https://lymmrunners.org.uk What's On Guide Pulp’d and Blur2 at Warrington Irish Club - https://www.facebook.com/orfordlane83/ Learn to bake bread - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bread-making-workshop-beginners-tickets-1604971877089 Lymm Artisan Market - https://www.facebook.com/lymmartisanmarket/?locale=en_GB Jason Manford at Parr Hall - https://culturewarrington.org/whats-on/jason-manford-a-manford-all-seasons/ KISS Tribute (Hotter Than Hell) at Empire - https://www.facebook.com/events/1194139349347018 Sign up to hear about events in Warrington straight to your inbox twice a week at warringtonscoop.co.uk For information on advertising opportunities please contact hi@warringtonscoop.co.uk The Warrington Scoop podcast is produced by Charles Commins from Vibrant Sound Media | |||
| What does the Business Improvement District (BID) do for Warrington? | 05 Dec 2025 | 00:36:27 | |
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, our December Event Guide is here! Links from this episode Christmas Artisan Market - https://waltonhallgardens.co.uk/events/artisan-market/ Live/Wire - https://culturewarrington.org/whats-on/livewire-the-ac-dc-show/ Christmas Gala Concert - https://culturewarrington.org/whats-on/gemini-musical-theatre-company-christmas-gala-concert/ Carols from the Cross - https://lymm.uk/carols_round_the_cross Stone Roses vs Oasis - https://empirewarrington.co.uk/event/stone-roses-vs-oasis-live-at-empire-warrington/ The Little Children's Market - https://www.facebook.com/thelittlechildrensmarket ----- Sign up to hear about events in Warrington straight to your inbox twice a week at warringtonscoop.co.uk For information on advertising opportunities please contact hi@warringtonscoop.co.uk The Warrington Scoop podcast is produced by Charles Commins from Vibrant Sound Media | |||
| Get to know Warrington Town Women FC | 02 Mar 2026 | 00:29:09 | |
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 episode Warrington Town Women - instagram.com/warringtontownwomenfc Core Social - core-social.co.uk What's On Guide Empire Warrington, Kerrang'd - https://empirewarrington.co.uk/events/ Bents Artisan Markets - https://www.bents.co.uk/p/artisan-markets-with-independent-street-mareve0004/ Walton Hall Ghost Hunt - https://www.hauntedhappenings.co.uk/ghost-hunt/ghost-hunt-at-walton-hall-friday-27th-march-2026.php Sign up to hear about events in Warrington straight to your inbox twice a week at warringtonscoop.co.uk For information on advertising opportunities please contact hi@warringtonscoop.co.uk The Warrington Scoop podcast is produced by Charles Commins from Vibrant Sound Media | |||
| Why shop local in Warrington | 02 Feb 2026 | 00:32:40 | |
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 Warrington is a nice place to live and Robert gives his thoughts too. And to round it all off we have our What's On Guide for February. Links from this episode Follow Robert on Instagram - instagram.com/warrington_fruit What's On Guide Penketh Beer Festival 2026, Latham Hall - facebook.com/penkethbeerfestival The Makers Market, Time Square - themakersmarket.co.uk/venue/warrington LWF No Love Lost, The Parr Hall - culturewarrington.org/whats-on/lwf-no-love-lost GO WILD Holiday Camp, Warrington Market - facebook.com/events/warrington-market/go-wild-holiday-camp Beatles Tribute: The Rubber Souls UK, The Empire - eventbrite.co.uk Junior farmers growing strawberries, Kenyon Hall Farm - kenyonhall.co.uk/junior-farmers Sign up to hear about events in Warrington straight to your inbox twice a week at warringtonscoop.co.uk For information on advertising opportunities please contact hi@warringtonscoop.co.uk The Warrington Scoop podcast is produced by Charles Commins from Vibrant Sound Media | |||
| Luke Littler V Mo Farah in Warrington? Yes please! | 07 May 2026 | 00:22:16 | |
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 opportunities please contact hi@warringtonscoop.co.uk The Warrington Scoop podcast is produced by Charles Commins from Vibrant Sound Media | |||
| Helping Warrington men with their mental health | 02 Apr 2026 | 00:27:46 | |
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 support. In Warrington there are several support groups and ways to seek help. We speak to mental health advocate, Lee Payton about his journey, Andy's Man Club and what support is available in our town. This episode contains talk about suicide ideation. Links from this episode Andy's Man Club - facebook.com/amcwarrington Warrington Wolves Offload - warringtonwolvesfoundation.com/offload TalkHub - instagram.com/talkhub_ More Than Men - warrington.gov.uk/happy-ok-sad/hos-directory/more-men What's On Guide Warrington Crime Festival - ticketsource.com/warringtoncrimefestival Al Murray – All You Need Is Guv - culturewarrington.org/whats-on/al-murray-all-you-need-is-guv Super Sonic Sound of Oasis - skiddle.com/whats-on/Warrington/Empire-Warrington/Super-Sonic-Sound-of-Oasis/42082611 Bingo That’s Bonkers - waltonhallgardens.co.uk/events/bingo-thats-bonkers Agatha Crusty and the Village Hall Murders - bwplayers.co.uk/agatha-crusty-and-the-village-hall-murders Sign up to hear about events in Warrington straight to your inbox twice a week at warringtonscoop.co.uk For information on advertising opportunities please contact hi@warringtonscoop.co.uk The Warrington Scoop podcast is produced by Charles Commins from Vibrant Sound Media | |||
| Starting a Newsletter For Warrington | 12 Jun 2026 | 00:19:12 | |
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 expanded to include social media channels and this podcast, reaching nearly 15,000 subscribers with curated events, feel-good stories, and local trivia. If you've ever wondered who the person behind the Warrington Scoop is, this episode is for you. Sign up to hear about events in Warrington straight to your inbox twice a week at warringtonscoop.co.uk For information on advertising opportunities please contact hi@warringtonscoop.co.uk The Warrington Scoop podcast is produced by Charles Commins from Vibrant Sound Media | |||
| Warrington's Lost Castle | 03 Jul 2026 | 00:25:04 | |
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 coming together to unearth a forgotten part of Warrington's history. Sign up to hear about events in Warrington straight to your inbox twice a week at warringtonscoop.co.uk For information on advertising opportunities please contact hi@warringtonscoop.co.uk The Warrington Scoop podcast is produced by Charles Commins from Vibrant Sound Media | |||
| Fighting Teenage Summer Boredom in Warrington with Warrior Muay Thai | 31 Jul 2026 | 00:17:11 | |
How do you deal with teenagers hanging out on the street with nothing to do? That's what Daz Collins from Warrior Muay Thai is hoping to help with this summer, as he opens up his business on Loushers Lane for people aged 11-16 to learn Muay Thai, for free. We speak to Daz about why he's doing this and how he hopes it will allow Warrington's young adults to thrive. Sessions are running throughout August on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10:30-12:00 and 4:30-6:00pm. Sign up to hear about events in Warrington straight to your inbox twice a week at warringtonscoop.co.uk For information on advertising opportunities please contact hi@warringtonscoop.co.uk The Warrington Scoop podcast is produced by Charles Commins from Vibrant Sound Media | |||