Information about the South Cheshire village of Hankelow
Cheshire East have launched a Covid 19 information hub, and a number of other initiatives. There is more about the "People helping people" initiative on the Notices page. Other CE information is available:-
Citizens Advice Cheshire East has a number of ways people can continue to get advice at this time. They say:-
Audlem amd District Community Action (ADCA) have cancelled all their regular meetings but they are organising help and support for those in the local community who need it. Hankelow Parish Council are sharing in the action - see their notice here.
Click here for more information on what's still open and what help is available in Audlem.
The picnic tables and benches on the green in Hankelow have been removed temporarily by the Parish Council, in view of the current Corona Virus advice on social distancing. The opportunity will be taken to do some maintenance on them.
Whittinghams Fresh Food are providing a vegetable box delivery service and are willing to drop orders off in Hankelow. They currently offer three selections (see here). You can order online, but if you are not used to using the internet you can ring them on 07564 599372. If you are struggling to place an order, Rose Smith has offered to help - her contact details are at the top of this section..
Watch out for virus scams - here's a warning from Cheshire Police.
Most local events are now being postponed or cancelled due to the Corona Virus. The ones below have not yet been cancelled, but may well be as events unfold.
Sunday June 28th - The traditional Hankelow Fete on our beautiful village green.
Saturday July 4th - the Audlem Party in the Park.
Sunday July 26th - The Audlem Transport Festival will start from Hankelow Green.
Weekend of July 25th/26th - Historic boats in Audlem.
Bin collection in the village is on Mondays and is currently continuing - here's a calendar of rubbish collection dates showing which bin to put out. This version, produced by Charlie Foster, also shows the Mobile Library dates.
The Mobile Library visits Hankelow on Monday Mornings every three weeks (Bank Holidays escluded). Currently suspended until further notice - more details here. Items on loan will be automatically renewed until library services restart.
Every Wednesday at 11.30 a.m. - the Wednesday Lunch Club & Activity Group meet in the Community Room of Hankelow Methodist Church. There are sometimes accompanying afternoon activities, which are detailed here. Currently cancelled until further notice.
Audlem and District History Society Meetings take place on the third Thursday of the month from January to May and September to November, starting at 7.30pm in Audlem Scout and Guide Hall. Membership of the History Society is £12 annually. All welcome to meetings; non-members £3. Currently cancelled until further notice.
The Christian Men's group "Second Helpings" meets for breakfast once a month (usually the second Saturday) from 8.15 a.m. to 9.30 a.m., except in April, August and December. Currently cancelled until further notice.
Keep an eye on Audlem On Line for other regular events, such as the Pub Quiz at the Lord Combermere, Fitness classes in the Scout and Guide Hall, and Meditation classes and Yoga classes in the Annex of the Audlem Public Hall. Oceanwave Fresh Fish is available in the Lord Combermere car park every Thursday morning. There is also fortnighly Bingo. However due to the virus, many of these are currently postponed or cancelled - click here for details.
The renovation of the White Lion is continuing. Considerable work has been going on inside the building (see pictures on the White Lion website).
The decision on the adjacent showroom for Memory Lane Classics has been much delayed by detailed planning issues, but it has now been granted!!
The Memory Lane Classics website can be reached here, and their facebook page here.
All the content on this website up to April 2019 has been collected and compiled by Charlie Foster, who has provided the village website since 2006. Many thanks are due to him for all his work. I hope I can provide as good a service!
JD.
