THE June issue of warrington-worldwide is the 200th issue of the community magazine launched back in 1999 as the town’s first multi-media publication.
Launched to support the first independent online newspaper in the country, the publication is now one of six published by Orbit News.
Totally independent, the publication strives to promote everything positive about Warrington – a town which continues to go from strength to strength.
The publication has received the following congratulation messages of support from leading figures in the local community.
“Congratulations to warrington-worldwide on the 200th Edition.
Worldwide have contributed enormously to public debate and discussions in the town and has given additional transparency to local democracy.”
Professor Steven Broomhead, Chief Executive WBC
“Congratulations to warrington-worldwide on your 200th edition and on seventeen years educating,
informing and entertaining the local community in Warrington.
There will always be demand for local news aimed at local people – so here’s to the next 200 editions!”
David Mowat MP
“Congratulations to all the staff at warrington-worldwide on the publication of your 200th issue.
“You’ve done an amazing job producing a great read and I look forward to the next 200 issues!”
Cllr Terry O’Neill (LAB – Leader of Warrington BC)
“Congratulations to warrington-worldwide on your 200th edition.
A fantastic publication that supports the whole community.”
Emma Hutchinson, LiveWire and Culture Warrington
Congratulations to Gary, David and the team on your 200th edition.
You have covered all the stories, both big and small, across our town and contributed considerably to the community feel which singles Warrington out as a special place.
Looking forward to the next 200.
Helen Jones MP
Congratulations to warrington-worldwide on the success and milestone of their 200th Issue.
The publication, like the hotel, has been at the heart of the community since its creation. We look forward to continuing as a close partner long into the future.
Donn Timmons
General Manager Village Hotel
“A massive congratulations to Gary Skentelbery and his team at warrington-worldwide. 200 editions is a great achievement.
The magazine is a truly local publication sharing the great stories of our town including some memorable Wolves’ features too; our trio of Cup wins to name just a few.
Can’t wait for the next 200!”
Roger Draper
CEO Warrington Wolves
“200th edition. Wow. warrington-worldwide is always a great read; especially when I make an appearance!
Always have a bit of banter with Gary when doing interviews too.” –
Ben Westwood
Warrington Wolves
“I was only 11 when the first edition came out in 1999!
The worldwide team has done a great job over the years and the online coverage is great too.
Keep it up.”
Kevin Penny
Warrington Wolves
1 Comment
……and a heartfelt congratulations and well done Gary, from a not so “leading figure” of the local community.