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The Royal Cheshire County Show

16th & 17th June 2026 at the Tabley Showground

This much-loved family show is back for 2026!  From agricultural showcases to family entertainment, this year is going to be the best yet!

MIX56 will be broadcasting the morning show live from the event on both days!

Buy your tickets in advance and save on the gate price!

Lymm Lawn Tennis Club Open Day

Sunday 17th May 12 – 4pm

Visit Cheshire’s Club of the Year and find out what makes Lymm Lawn Tennis Club so special!

There’s free activities for the whole family – including Pickleball, Cardio Tennis, Fastest Serve and much more!  Bar and refreshments available plus pizza and cake!

There’s also special membership and coaching offers available on the day too!

MIX56 will be broadcasting links from the event.

Warrington Running Festival 2026

Run for Warrington Food Bank on Sunday 20th September

Fancy taking part in the Warrington Running Festival 2026 on Sunday 20th September for FREE?

Warrington Food Bank is offering free 10k and Half Marathon charity places to runners. All they ask is that you aim to raise £150 to help local people in crisis access emergency food and support. 💚

Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned runner, this is your chance to make every mile matter!

Retirement? My A*se – An Evening with Ricky Tomlinson

Lymm Festival 2026 Headline Event – Tuesday 23rd June

Note to presenters:  Please do not say “Arse” on air…

Come and spend a fascinating evening in the company of one of TV’s true legends, comedian and award-winning actor and star Ricky Tomlinson at Statham Lodge Lymm.

In an up close and personal interview, Ricky will take you on his life’s journey from his very humble upbringing, through events in his early life, and on to his controversial political career.  Ricky will also take some questions from the audience.  A guaranteed evening of tall tales, stories, music, songs and plenty of laughter.

  • Tickets are £25 plus £1 booking fee and are likely to sell out quickly

Great Sankey Summer Fun Day & Dog Show

Great Sankey Parish Council invites you to a fantastic day of family fun!

All are welcome to the Summer Fun Day & Dog Show at Dakota Park, Chapelford on Sunday 14th June, from 12 to 4pm.

Enjoy rides, food, entertainment, and plenty for all ages — plus a fun dog show!

  • £1 entry fee per dog
  • £1 fairground rides
  • All proceeds to charity

Grosvenor Park Archaeological Excavation

Grosvenor Park Chester

Monday to Friday: 9.30-12.30 and 1.15-4.45 until Friday 22nd May

Come and see what is being found in Grosvenor Park!

West Cheshire Museums in partnership with the University of Chester are excavating again in the park, providing training in excavation skills for archaeology students and finding out more about the past of this beautiful area of Chester.

Understanding Common Summer Sports Injuries

A FREE event from Spire Cheshire Hospital – Monday 22nd June

Come along to our free health event, where our expert consultants will be sharing their expertise on back, hand and wrist pain

Are you an active tennis, padel, and racquet sport player or struggle with back, wrist, or hand pain?

Join us for an informative and interactive evening at the stunning grounds of Hartford Golf Club, where Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Mr Stephen Lipscombe and Consultant Spinal Surgeon Mr Narendra Kumar Rath will be sharing their expert advice and there to listen to your concerns and share their expert opinions on treatment options.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to prevent common summer sports injuries

• Early warning signs you shouldn’t ignore

• Treatment options and recovery strategies

• Tips to stay active safely and maintain performance

The event is free but please book in advance to secure your place.

 

Halton Miniature Railway Society

Appeal For New Volunteers

This is your chance to be a part of a much-loved local attraction that has been at Town Park in Runcorn for the last 42 years!

From fixing trains and maintenance – to driving trains and customer service, there’s lots of ways you can get involved – and experience isn’t always necessary!

Like to find out more?  Pay a visit to them at Town Park or get in touch via Facebook.

 

Stockton Heath Walking Day Appeal

Volunteer Marshals Urgently Needed

The event is due to take place on Saturday 11th July – but can only happen if 60 volunteers come forward.  Can you give some of your time to ensure this event takes place?

Please express your interest ASAP as health and safety training needs to take place in advance of the event.

Anyone who can commit to marshalling or support the event in another way should email their name and number to: Stocktonheathwalkingday@yahoo.com

Image courtesy of NQ Warrington Guardian

 

Your Live Wire Warrington

May & Spring Bank Holiday Opening Hours

Planning a visit over the Early May Bank Holiday (4 May) or Spring Bank Holiday (25 May)?
There’ll be adjusted opening hours across leisure centres, community hubs and libraries across Warrington.

Warrington Warm Spaces

🔥 Find warmth, comfort and community at LiveWire 🔥

This winter, LiveWire is opening its doors to offer Warm Welcome Spaces across Warrington.
Whether you need:
☕ A hot drink
🛋️ A cosy spot to relax
😊 A friendly chat
…our libraries and hubs are here for you!
Join us for:
✅ A warm, safe space to unwind
✅ Free hot drinks
✅ Friendly faces and a welcoming atmosphere
📅 When and when?
We’ve got spaces available every day of the week at different locations.
Come in, warm up, and feel at home!