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

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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

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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

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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:

• Warrington Running Festival
• Discover Tree Climbing at Arley Hall
• Natural History Museum presents Dinosaurs Live
• Heritage afternoon tea hosted by the Mayor of Warrington Tickets, Fri 12 Sep 2025 at 14:30 | Eventbrite
• Picnic in the Park – Meet the Alpacas and the Mayor!
• Warrington Scoop
• Activity Angels
• Spectrum Striders Running Club

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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.

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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.

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