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Warrington Running Festival – Sunday 2oth SeptemberWe’re still looking for runners to join Team DP at this year’s Warrington Running Festival!
Whether you’re a regular runner or just looking for a new challenge, you can run for a great cause while helping support the work we do across our community.
Ready to join the team? Sign up using the link below and get involved!
A special exhibition at Lymm Heritage CentreIn the summer of 1976 local legend, Speedway World Champion, Peter Collins roared his way to victory in front of a crowd of over 120,000 in Poland.
Now a special exhibition at Lymm Heritage Centre celebrates Peter’s victory – featuring some of his incredible bikes, his racing kit and other memorabilia.
Peter, who still lives in the area will be putting in appearances too and signing copies of his autobiography. The exhibition opens on August 29 and is due to run until the end of November. Find out more at LYMM HERITAGE CENTRE
The Crown, Lymm – Saturday 19th September from 1pmAll are welcome at the 4th Winky Fest, raising money to promote mental health awareness for MIND – in memory of Ritchie “winky” Flewitt.
With live music, bouncy castle and BBQ it’s an event not to be missed!
Find out more at the WINKY FEST FACEBOOK PAGE
An exclusive MIX56 Party Night at the Park Royal Hotel StrettonGet ready for an unforgettable evening of live entertainment, delicious food, music and dancing! Friday 6th November.
Join us for The UK’s No. 1 Celine Dion Tribute – January Butler, bringing the incredible voice, energy and iconic hits of Celine Dion to life for one spectacular evening.
The night continues with a fantastic Mix 56 Disco, co-hosted with Cheshire’s Mix 56, so you can enjoy great music and dance the night away!
What’s Included
🎤 Live performance by January Butler – Celine Dion Tribute
🍽️ Delicious 2-course set menu
💃 Mix 56 Disco • 🎶 Co-hosted with Cheshire’s Mix 56
🥂 An unforgettable evening of live entertainment, dining and dancing
Tickets are £40 (or book a table of 10 for £360) Book: The Park Royal Website
Various Dates August & SeptemberStep inside one of the city’s most iconic historic buildings with a tour provided by the Guild of Guides. No pre booking needed, just turn up on the day and explore the history, architecture, and stories behind this stunning landmark.
1.5 hour experience. Meet outside Chester Town Hall.
Remaining Dates:
Tuesday 8 September – 1PM
Tuesday 22 September – 11AM
£10 per person (cash only on the day)
Cheshire Polo Club Tarporley – Sunday 27th SeptemberOne More Lap for Warrington Youth Zone is a 12-hour, ultra-endurance charity running event happening this September.
25 teams of runners will compete to do just one more lap of Cheshire Polo Club before the sun sets.
All to raise money for Warrington Youth Zone, a youth charity that believes all young people should have the opportunity to discover their passion and their purpose.
Saturday 26th September at Chester RacecourseThe High Sheriff of Cheshire Lynn Pegler is calling on families, friends, and workplace teams across Cheshire to join the fun for a powerful cause. A sponsored walk with a difference!
Families (including children and grandparents!), community groups, and workplace teams are invited to walk five laps of the racecourse together, solving challenges along the way, in support of local families.
All funds raised will be distributed by Cheshire Community Foundation to support the Thriving Families programme, providing essential services like mentoring, parenting support, mental health assistance, and early intervention programmes that help families stay strong and resilient.
A Special Community Screening on Monday 5th October at Nantwich Civic HallOrganised by Sustainable Nantwich in association with Nantwich Film Club and others, there will be a screening of the People’s Emergency Briefing – an eye-opening short film bringing together nine leading UK scientists and experts with the latest evidence and why it matters.
Doors open at 7.00pm. After the film there will be a short open discussion about what this all means for the community. Tickets are £3 each and must be booked in advance as numbers are limited. Book Here
11th to 20th September at various venues across WarringtonHeritage Open Days is England’s largest festival of history and culture, offering people the chance to discover the places, people and stories that have shaped their communities.
This year’s Warrington programme features an eclectic mix of events, with organisations across the borough opening their doors and sharing unique insights into local history and heritage. Visitors can:
Find out more at HERITAGE OPEN DAYS
