BANK holidays may be over until August but there is no need to worry.

Because every weekend in June is packed with community fairs and festivals to enjoy it.

We have chosen nine of our favourites to highlight.

BIRCHWOOD CARNIVAL June 2

Warrington Guardian: Birchwood Carnival. Photo by Nick Milner

The popular annual event at Birchwood Forest Park takes place on Sunday, with a range of entertainment and activities on offer.

A colourful, circus-themed fancy dress parade marks the start of the afternoon's activities at 12.30pm, led by Karamba Samba Band.

Next is the fancy dress judging and prize-giving, followed by the official opening at 1pm.

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GARDEN SAFARI Rixton with Glazebrook, June 8 10am until 4pm

Warrington Guardian: Visitors at the Glazebury Garden Safari

A self-guided tour of open gardens, art exhibiton and a scarecrow trail

Programmes are £7. Children go free.

BAWMING THE THORN Appleton Thorn June 15, from 12pm

Warrington Guardian: History made at Bawming ceremony

Parade through village followed by traditional bawming dance and summer fair.

One of the most historic events on the town's summer calendar

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THELWALL ROSE QUEEN Thelwall, June 15 from 1pm

Warrington Guardian: Thelwall rose queen procession 2017.

Procession through the village followed by plenty of fun on Chaigeley School field in the afternoon.

This year's theme is Disney 

LYMM FESTIVAL June 20 to June 30

Warrington Guardian: Rev Richard Coles (Ian West/PA)

Events across the village, starts with the free food fest on June 20.

Among those giving talks is Rev Richard Coles, above

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PADGATE AND WOOLSTON WALKING DAY Padgate Lane, June 22

Warrington Guardian: Crowds line Padgate Lane for Walking Day

Procession along Padgate Lane followed by events across the area

Expect thousands of people on the streets

GRAPPENHALL WALKING DAY Grappenhall June 22

Warrington Guardian: Thelwall Brownies enjoy the fun at Grappenhall Walking Day 	mbk230607

Procession leaves after service at 12.45pm and will be followed by fun on the school field at St Wilfrid's

LYMM HISTORIC TRANSPORT DAY Lymm June 23

Warrington Guardian: Lymm Transport Day

Events across Lymm with a parade in the morning and canal cruise in the afternoon

WARRINGTON WALKING DAY Warrington town centre, June 28

Warrington Guardian: Warrington Walking Day 2016

Procession leaves the town centre in the morning followed by service outside the Town Hall

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RIXTON-WITH-GLAZEBROOK CARNIVAL Hollins Green June 29

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From 11am until 4pm, there is plenty to enjoy and entry is free

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