Men's mental health support is available in Warrington because it's needed.

Around 1 in 8 men experience a common mental health condition such as depression or anxiety. Yet they're often less likely to seek support for mental health concerns compared to women.

In the UK, suicide is the leading cause of death for men under 50, highlighting the urgent need for open conversations and accessible support.

In Warrington there are several support groups and ways to seek help.

We speak to mental health advocate, Lee Payton about his journey, Andy's Man Club and what support is available in our town.

This episode contains talk about suicide ideation.

Links from this episode

Andy's Man Club - facebook.com/amcwarrington

Warrington Wolves Offload - warringtonwolvesfoundation.com/offload

TalkHub - instagram.com/talkhub_

More Than Men - warrington.gov.uk/happy-ok-sad/hos-directory/more-men

What's On Guide

Warrington Crime Festival - ticketsource.com/warringtoncrimefestival

Al Murray – All You Need Is Guv - culturewarrington.org/whats-on/al-murray-all-you-need-is-guv

Super Sonic Sound of Oasis - skiddle.com/whats-on/Warrington/Empire-Warrington/Super-Sonic-Sound-of-Oasis/42082611

Bingo That’s Bonkers - waltonhallgardens.co.uk/events/bingo-thats-bonkers

Agatha Crusty and the Village Hall Murders - bwplayers.co.uk/agatha-crusty-and-the-village-hall-murders

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Rugby League may take primary spot in Warrington's sporting heritage but football still has a big part in our town.

This month we're chatting to Helen Dobson from Warrington Town Women, as the Yellows look to end their season on a high with a County Cup semi final this month against Stockport County.

We chat to Helen about football, the women's game and her business, Core Social.

Links from this episode

Warrington Town Women - instagram.com/warringtontownwomenfc

Core Social - core-social.co.uk

What's On Guide

Sandy's K-Pop Circus - https://gandeyscircus.com/warrington/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23595473968&gbraid=0AAAAADtll98NlgDQUc7e-Ez1V32UJtmhW&gclid=Cj0KCQiA5I_NBhDVARIsAOrqIsbrMkj_SlYcTmu-DynGxlkGRb_yygN9XdDcuG4brlyz3ZFtVcQut7MaAsXrEALw_wcB

Empire Warrington, Kerrang'd - https://empirewarrington.co.uk/events/

Bents Artisan Markets - https://www.bents.co.uk/p/artisan-markets-with-independent-street-mareve0004/

Walton Hall Ghost Hunt - https://www.hauntedhappenings.co.uk/ghost-hunt/ghost-hunt-at-walton-hall-friday-27th-march-2026.php

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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 episode

Follow Robert on Instagram - instagram.com/warrington_fruit

What's On Guide

Penketh Beer Festival 2026, Latham Hall - facebook.com/penkethbeerfestival

The Makers Market, Time Square - themakersmarket.co.uk/venue/warrington

LWF No Love Lost, The Parr Hall - culturewarrington.org/whats-on/lwf-no-love-lost

GO WILD Holiday Camp, Warrington Market - facebook.com/events/warrington-market/go-wild-holiday-camp

Beatles Tribute: The Rubber Souls UK, The Empire - eventbrite.co.uk

Junior farmers growing strawberries, Kenyon Hall Farm - kenyonhall.co.uk/junior-farmers

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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 episode

Warrington Road Runners Beginners & Newbies - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1503195026594384

Running Clubs in Warrington

Warrington Road Runners - http://www.warringtonroadrunners.co.uk

Warrington Athletics Club - https://warringtonac.co.uk

Warrington Running Club - https://www.warringtonrunningclub.co.uk

Victoria Park Running Club - https://www.vprc.co.uk

Spectrum Striders - https://spectrumstriders.org.uk

Warrington parkrun - https://www.parkrun.org.uk/warrington/

Lymm Runners - https://lymmrunners.org.uk

What's On Guide

Pulp’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-1604971877089

Lymm Artisan Market - https://www.facebook.com/lymmartisanmarket/?locale=en_GB

Jason 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/1194139349347018

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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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