TWO Warrington villages are to host a weekend festival to celebrate the wide range of community groups and activities which people can take part in and enjoy.
The “open weekend” at Grappenhall and Thelwall will take place on Friday and Saturday, May 1-2.
A variety of events will take place over the two days.
On the Friday there will be a comedy night at Grappenhall Ex-Servicemen’s Club with admission by ticket available from the club.
On the Saturday, there will be free guided tours of St Wilfrid’s Church, Grappenhall followed by a rock choir concert with admission by ticket.
Traditional garden games and refreshments will be the attraction at Grappenhall Heys Walled Garden on Saturday, followed by an early evening hog roast (ticketed).
Tennis taster sessions and football-related fun will be on offer at Grappenhall Sports Club on Saturday
St Wilfrids Scouts will be showcasing bush-craft, campfire cooking and other outdoor activities and there will be crafts and family activities at Grappenhall Library.
Thelwall and Grappenhall Model Railway Club will be putting on a display at Grappenhall Community Centre.
There will also be a family treasure trail taking place with £100 of Golden Square shopping vouchers available in prizes.
For more information look out for the free Open Grappenhall and Thelwall Weekend brochure which will be available in local businesses soon.
The weekend is being co-ordinated by Grappenhall and Thelwall Parish Council but for more information on ticketed events, contact the community groups themselves for more details and to purchase tickets.
Villages to host two-day festival
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