Warrington Scoop

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 episodeFollow Robert on Instagram - instagram.com/warrington_fruitWhat's On GuidePenketh Beer Festival 2026, Latham Hall - facebook.com/penkethbeerfestivalThe Makers Market, Time Square - themakersmarket.co.uk/venue/warringtonLWF No Love Lost, The Parr Hall - culturewarrington.org/whats-on/lwf-no-love-lostGO WILD Holiday Camp, Warrington Market - facebook.com/events/warrington-market/go-wild-holiday-campBeatles Tribute: The Rubber Souls UK, The Empire - eventbrite.co.ukJunior farmers growing strawberries, Kenyon Hall Farm - kenyonhall.co.uk/junior-farmersSign up to hear about events in Warrington straight to your inbox twice a week at warringtonscoop.co.ukFor information on advertising opportunities please contact [email protected] Warrington Scoop podcast is produced by Charles Commins from Vibrant Sound Media

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 episodeWarrington Road Runners Beginners & Newbies - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1503195026594384 Running Clubs in WarringtonWarrington Road Runners - http://www.warringtonroadrunners.co.ukWarrington Athletics Club - https://warringtonac.co.ukWarrington Running Club - https://www.warringtonrunningclub.co.ukVictoria Park Running Club - https://www.vprc.co.ukSpectrum Striders - https://spectrumstriders.org.ukWarrington parkrun - https://www.parkrun.org.uk/warrington/Lymm Runners - https://lymmrunners.org.ukWhat's On GuidePulp’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-1604971877089Lymm Artisan Market - https://www.facebook.com/lymmartisanmarket/?locale=en_GBJason 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/1194139349347018Sign up to hear about events in Warrington straight to your inbox twice a week at warringtonscoop.co.ukFor information on advertising opportunities please contact [email protected] Warrington Scoop podcast is produced by Charles Commins from Vibrant Sound Media

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 episodeChristmas 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_crossStone 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 [email protected] Warrington Scoop podcast is produced by Charles Commins from Vibrant Sound Media

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 episodeTEDx 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/warringtonSanta at Warrington Town Hall - https://www.warrington.gov.uk/news/festive-fun-warrington-town-hallSign 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 [email protected] Warrington Scoop podcast is produced by Charles Commins from Vibrant Sound Media

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.phpWarrington 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-hallThis 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 [email protected] Warrington Scoop podcast is produced by Charles Commins from Vibrant Sound Media