Bawming is almost here

We’re on the final run-in to Bawming Day this Saturday. Gardens all over the village have been judged for “Bawming the Village” – did you spot the judges out and about on their tandem? Here is a video photo montage of some of the splendid entries. Now, hopefully, all efforts […]


Can you help out at Bawming?

Bawming Day would not happen if it wasn’t for the Bawming Committee working throughout the year, but that is only part of it. For the day to be a success, a host of additional volunteers are needed before and on Bawming Day.  Can you help this year? Friday evening As […]


What’s on at Bawming . . . . 1

It’s a Knockout! Candy Floss Fun Fair Rides Vintage Fire Engine Climbing Wall Choir Face Painting Cheerleading Home Produce Balloon Race Tombola Cake Stall Morris Dancers Appleton Thorn School of Dance  . . . . . . . . and much more!!!


Are you decorating your garden for Bawming?

Preparations for Bawming Day are coming to a climax over the next 12 days. Introduced for the first time last year, villagers are invited to participate by ‘bawming’ or decorating their own gardens. Judge Nora Carlin said, “We had some stunning entries last year.” There are three ways to register your garden for […]


Local election results

Appleton Thorn went to the polls on Thursday for Warrington Borough (in our new ward of Grappenhall) Councillors, Parish Councillors and for the Cheshire Police & Crime Commissioner. Full results are published on the Warrington BC website, but the winners as they relate to Appleton Thorn are: Warrington Borough Council […]