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Don't miss tomorrow's Easter Eggspedition in Mesnes Park, #NewtonleWillows! 🥚🐰🐣
Become an intrepid adventurer, solving clues to win egg-cellent prizes!
You can also make your own bird feeders, paint Easter pebbles & try an Easter quiz!
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Who'll be on #newtonlewillows High Street tomorrow to hunt for eggs?! 🐰
The High St Hive's Easter Trail is a brilliant event, well supported by lots of our fantastic independent local business and LOVED by the kids too 😍
Head down from 12pm tomorrow. newtonlewillowsnews.co.uk/events/easte...
An entrepreneur from Newton-le-Willows is celebrating after her business caught the eye of Dragon's Den star, Theo Paphitis... again!
Kate Hendry, who runs Finbo Studio was recently named one of Theo's #SBS Winners.
Congratulations Kate! 👏
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There'll be a distinctly Irish feel to Earlestown Market tomorrow as they celebrate St Patrick's Day!
Browse the stalls and enjoy three free performances throughout the day from talented singer Misha W.
Full details here 👇
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Tickets are now on sale for Newton Beer Festival 2025.
It runs from 3-5 April at Newton Sports Club, organised by Newton Rotary and supporting fabulous local good causes.
Expect some incredible beers and ciders, as well as live music and hot food.
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Inside your Monday #NewtonleWillows Update:
📅 Your quick guide to the week ahead
🐄 Newton farm shop is one of the best
⚽ Community groups invited to take over #Earlestown playground
🎈 Lots of ideas if you're planning ahead for half term
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Community organisations are being invited to bid to run council owned sites, including King George V playing fields in Earlestown under a Community Asset Transfer programme.
So - what would YOU like to see happening at KGV Playing Fields?
Find out more 👇
The first of a series of local consultation events about the proposed rail freight terminal for #NewtonleWillows takes place on Mon, 10 Feb.
Go along to Crownway Community Centre to find out more about the proposals and ask any questions you might have.
Full details here 👇
If you're currently looking for a job opportunity, don't miss a recruitment event that's taking place on Mon (10 Feb). There'll be lots of vacancies at the new Home Bargains, which opens on Omega West Business Park in Burtonwood soon.
Find out how to be there 👇
Congratulations to Red Bank Farm in #NewtonleWillows, which is a finalist in the Farm Shop & Deli Retailer Awards 2025! 🎉
This family-run farm is up for Large Farm Shop of the Year, thanks to their dedication to high quality "farm to fork" produce.
Read the full story here:
King Monday are the live act at The Oak Tree in #NewtonleWillows tomorrow night.
Admission is completely free, so why not head down and enjoy a fantastic night of great music?
More info in our events guide 👇
There's an afternoon and evening of delicious Northern Soul and Tamla Motown at #Warrington Irish Club this Sunday (9 February).
Resident DJ Richie Ford will be joined by special guest DJs, playing the tunes that'll send you straight to the dancefloor!
Admission is free 👇
🚀 This spectacular mars installation is the highlight of a new exhibition all about the red planet at Norton Priory in Runcorn.
Space fans young and old will love their intergalactic displays and interative activities, which also run throughout Feb half term.
More here 👇
Boardgames and Banter is a new weekly social group at #Newton Community Centre, meeting every Friday.
This free group offers a chance to enjoy board games, cards, dominoes, puzzles and even ping pong in a friendly, welcoming environment.
Full details here 👇
#Warrington Town Centre will come alive with colour, culture and entertainment this weekend to welcome in the Year of the Snake.🐍
The celebrations will include spectacular lion and dragon dances, martial arts demonstrations, and K-Pop performances. 🐉
Find out more 👇
Have you seen what's new at Drinkworthy on #Newtonlewillows High Street?
This independent business already sold an incredible range of carefully selected wines, craft beers and artisan spirits... now you can sample the goods before deciding which ones to take home! 🍷🍸🍺
Join a scenic winter walk on Friday, 7 February, connecting three historic local parishes - from St Oswald's Church in #Winwick to Newchurch Parish Church, #Culcheth, via Christ Church, #Croft.
It sounds a perfect way to explore our beautiful local area on foot.
Congratulations to Lyme Community Primary School in #NewtonleWillows, rated Good in all areas by Ofsted.
The report paints a picture of a happy school where pupils are thriving, with excellent behaviour and enthusiasm for learning.
Read more 👇
Do you know a young person who makes a positive difference to our community?
The Rotary Club are now looking for the area's Young Citizen of the Year, so now's the time to put forward their name for some well-deserved recognition.
Nominations must be in by Friday 👇
Are you the proud owner of a #ukulele?
A new ukulele club meets for the first time this Thurs in #Rainhill. So, whether you're an experienced player or a complete novice who's always wanted to learn, why not go along & join a sociable strumming session?
Full details here 👇
A fantastic night of live music is ahead at The Oak Tree in #NewtonleWillows.
Their live act this Saturday night is The Indie Thieves - and admission is free!
Find out more in our events guide 👇
🗞️ Today's #NewtonleWillows Update is out! Inside:
B&M coming to Earlestown + 2 more new arrivals
Have your say on Parkside rail freight terminal
What's on this weekend, including comedy & live music
2 fabulous wedding events for brides & grooms-to-be
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📢 A consultation has opened on plans to create an Intermodal Logistics Park North - including a rail freight terminal - at Parkside, #NewtonleWillows.
The development could create up to 6,000 jobs and is a key part of the Liverpool City Region Freeport.
Mor info here: https://buff.ly/40Scj77
A baby and toddler group meets every Thursday morning during term time at St John the Baptist Church in #Earlestown.
The Little Lights group offers a welcoming environment for local families with babies and toddlers to meet, play and socialise.
Find out more 👇
Fans of Elvis will love Ian Kingsley, performing as The King, at the Stocks Tavern in #NewtonleWillows this Saturday night!
Full details in our events guide 👇
Did you know that every Monday, St Helens Mobile Food Pantry visits Cross Lane United Church in #NewtonleWillows?
The Pantry is an affordable food club, not a food bank, so you don't need a referral to join. For £4, you'll get around £15-20 worth of food.
Find out more👇
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Comedy hypnotist Chris Lee, who claims to have trained Paul McKenna, is bringing his amazing show "The Doctor of Dreams" to Newton Functions this Saturday night (1 Feb).
Are you brave enough to volunteer to go up on stage...?
More info here 👇
#NewtonleWillows FC is recruiting boys and girls in Year 3 for their U8 Avengers team ahead of the 2025/26 season.
The team trains on Weds & plays matches on Sats, offering young players a fantastic opportunity to develop their football skills.
Find out more here 👇
If you’re getting married and are looking for the perfect local location, why not visit the Walton Hall Gardens Wedding Open Day in #Warrington this Sunday (2 Feb)?
No appointment needed - expore their 6 venue options, speak to the team & get a taste of the catering options 👇
