DAD Week 2025

The week leading up to DAD is always full of exciting and interesting events.

Tuesday 8th July

12 - 3pm Carers Wellbeing Festival: Arts Marquee, Walton Gardens. Warrington and Knowsley Carers Hub presents an event to thank carers with health and wellbeing activities including massage, mindfulness, music, crafts, dance and lunch. Contact deborah.fitzsimon@warringtoncarershub.org.uk or telephone 07734 872412

6.30pm - 9.00pm Don't stop us now! - Tribute to We will rock you: Arts Marquee, Walton Gardens. Creating Adventures annual show, licenced bar and food. Tickets £5 phone 01925 500136 to book.

Wednesday 9th July

10.00am - 3.00pm Warrington In Mind
Arts Marquee, Walton Gardens: A free to attend mental health awareness day featuring workshops, demonstrations, market stalls and a screening of Community In Mind, a film about mental health support in Warrington. For more information call James on 01925 246880.

6.30 for 7.00pm – 9.30pm Ella Summertime Special
Arts Marquee, Walton Gardens: Come and be entertained by the teams from the amazing Ella Performance Group. An evening of dance, singing and much much more. Tickets £5 for adults £3 for children. Book tickets online or call 01928 713877

Thursday 10th July

The following two events are a collaboration between Warrington Disability Partnership, Warrington Youth Zone, Warrington Carers Hub and Warrington Wolves Foundation.

12 noon - 2pm – Party in the Park- exclusive session for schools and groups
Arts Marquee, Walton Gardens: For disabled children and young people and young carers. A fun-filled afternoon featuring disco, face painting and glitter, sensory area, sports, games, crafts and baking, DJ and entertainer. Free entry and refreshments. Registering in advance is required.

Book your school or group a place now: https://forms.gle/VCE4HdQs2aSzzqFF6

Download the flyer

For more details Email Molly.Swatton@wyz.org.uk or phone 01925 977277.

5.00pm- 8.00pm – Party in the Park - for disabled children young people and young carers
Arts Marquee, Walton Gardens: A fun-filled evening featuring disco, face painting and glitter, sensory area, sports, games, crafts and baking, DJ and entertainer. Free entry and refreshments. Registering in advance is required.

Help us plan the party by registering your attendance: https://forms.gle/23MvHJtejBXVX4Sv6.

Download the flyer

For more details Email Molly.Swatton@wyz.org.uk or phone 01925 977277.

Friday 11th July

10.30am -12.30pm SEND Employment Forum
Arts Marquee, Walton Gardens. Hear about local support for young and adult disabled people, Disability Confident, Access to Work, and Supported Internships. Call Neil on 07824 807412

7.30pm - 11.30pm Bjorn to be ABBA
Arts Marquee, Walton Gardens -One of the best Abba tribute bands in Europe, this four piece group will be performing a range of Abba''s most loved hits. Dance the night away to great music! Licenced bar. Tickets at £13 each can be bought here :https://www.trybooking.com/uk/EVTD

Saturday 12th July

3pm - 6pm Today Team Charity Fire Walk
Adjacent to the pond, Walton Gardens: Are you up for the challenge? Come and face your fears and raise funds for Warrington Disability Partnership. To register contact kim@todayteam.co.uk or call 01925 202104

FREE PARKING AVAILABLE ON WALTON GARDENS (NOT THE CAR PARK NEAR BRIDGE)FOR DAD WEEK EVENTS 8th JULY - 11th JULY (not including Disability Awareness Day on the 13th)

Sunday 13th July

10am - 4.30pm the Big Event – 34th Annual Disability Awareness Day
Walton Hall Gardens: World’s largest voluntary led pan disability exhibition. Free admission