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Hankelow Online Noticeboard

Information about the South Cheshire village of Hankelow

Old items of general information will typically be removed from the home page and placed here after a few days, in case you need to refer back to something. Links may be broken and pictures may have disappeared.

There is a plant sale today (Saturday) in Windmill drive, despite the weather, but the Charity shop will not be open. (posted May 8th)

The Charity shop in Audlem will be open today (Friday) instead of tomorrow due to the poor weather which is forecast for tomorrow.  (posted May 7th)

Don't forget to vote on today in the Hankelow Community Hall. It's the Hankelow Neighbourhood Plan referendum, and the election of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire. - (posted May 4th)
When voting, please keep yourself and others safe by:-

Stafford Street in Audlem is closed again; the TTRO extends to May 7th - there is a report from Councillor Rachel Bailey on AOL. The One Network website indicates additional closures of Stafford Street are likely between May 24th and June 14th.- (posted May 4th)

Cheshire East thanks residents for their Census response. (posted May 4th) -

Our PCSO, Nick Jarvis, is holding Online Police Surgeries during May - more details here. (posted May 4th)

AOL and the One Network website are reporting that Woodhouse Lane - the road to Norton in Hales - will be closed from May 5th for up to five days. (posted May 2nd)

The Roving Canal Traders Association will be hosting a Floating Market below Audlem locks on the Mayday Bank Holiday weekend Saturday 1st, Sunday 2nd & and Monday 3rd May. (posted April 30th)

Audlem Charity Shop will be open on Saturday from 10am - 4pm, and there will also be a plant sale in Windmill drive from 10 a.m - 2 p.m. (posted April 30th)

Today (Saturday) the charity shop in Audlem is open, as is the plant sale in Windmill Drive. Also Floating Traders are in Audlem this weekend. (posted April 24th)

The Audlem Carbon Emission Reduction Team (ACER) are marking Earth Day today (April 22nd).

Just a reminder that the Health Visiting team are at Audlem Medical Practice on the 3rd Wednesday of every month. (posted April 22nd)

Cheshire East are encouraging residents to shop locally and shop safely, and are launching a school solar panel competition. (posted April 21st)

ADCA are holding a consultation on their future development plan (posted April 21st).

The Overwater marina team are holding a charity "Race for Life" in aid of Cancer Research. (posted April 21st)

Many Hankelow residents regularly use Mill Lane and the canal towpath as a walking route to Audlem. AOL have an article appealing for support for the retention of the temporary steps from Bennet's Bridge to the towpath, now the repair work is complete. (posted April 16th)

Cheshire East Libraries have re-opened, but the Mobile Library has a restricted service and their timing has changed. They will be in Hankelow on Monday the 26th, from 10:15 to 11:00 a.m. (posted April 16th)

As far as I can see Windmill Lane is open to traffic today (Friday 16th), although there is still a lot of work still going on at the junction with Longhill Lane.(posted April 16th)

Don't forget to have your say on May 6th - the deadline for registering to vote is April 19th. Voting in Hankelow will take place in the Community Hall, and will be for the Police and Crime Commissioner, and the Hankelow Neighbourhood Plan. (posted April 14th)

The Charity shop in Audlem will be open on Saturday (17th) and Farm Made Tearooms are open over the weekend . (posted April 14th)

Stafford Street in Audlem will be closed tomorrow (15th), potentially for three days. Also Windmill Lane was closed last Monday (12th), and the order indicates it may be closed for several days. I haven't been over that way to check. (posted April 14th)

Be wary of scam text messages about missed deliveries, or emails saying you are in line for a legacy.  (posted April 14th)

AOL have an article about the "Hatherton Hole" in Bridgemere Lane.  (posted April 14th)

Audlem Mill re-opens today (April 12th). (posted April 12th)

Cricket is about to resume at Audlem Cricket Club, weather permitting...(posted April 10th)

Plant sales at 33 Windmill Drive in Audlem recommenced on April 10th (posted April 9th) .

A new icon has been added at the top right of the header. Click the icon to go directly to the new Natural Environment page. (posted April 6th)

Combermere Abbey will be opening for woodland bluebell walks for 5 weeks only, from April 14th. Pre-booking on line is essential. (posted April 7th)

Audlem Charity Shop will re-open week commencing April 12th, after a complete refurb (posted April 7th).

Audlem Methodist Chapel are holding an virtual quiz night on Friday April 9th, to raise funds for roof repairs. There are valuable prizes to be won! (posted April 7th)

Audlem Rambling Society (ARS) will be resuming regular walks from Saturday 10th April. (Posted April 4th)

It seems that Longhill Lane will be closed between Windmill Lane and Chapel End  on Wednesday 7th. There could also be traffic lights on the A529 at Corbrook for tree work, some time between the 13th and the 16th. (Posted April 4th)

Lllovely have posted their Easter opening hours as have Boots and Farm Made Tearooms. ADCA will be closed for Easter-(posted April 2nd).

The Dorothy Clive garden has reopened from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily. The tearoom is open for takeaways-(posted March 28th).

The canal is now open at Bridge 80. The cafe at the marina will be open from today (Friday 2nd) for takeaway food, and The Lord Combermere has a new takeaway menu. (posted April 2nd)

Audlem St. James have posted their Easter week programme, and Audlem Methodist Church are organising a family Easter Trail. There will also be a Charity Cake and Bake sale on Saturday April 3rd. (posted March 30th)

There is a report on AOL of a missing cat in Buerton, which could have strayed into Hankelow. (posted March 30th)

Cheshire East have launched a new Library E-Reader service. (posted March 30th)

Refilling the Canal by Bennet's bridge, March 30th

The work on the canal at Bennet's bridge is nearly complete, and water is being let into the repaired section. Hopefully it will be fully open by Easter. The cafe at the marina will be open from Friday 2nd for takeaway food. (posted March 30th)

The Aqueduct carrying the canal over Welsh Row in Nantwich has been damaged and the A530 is closed there. (posted March 30th)

A Whooper Swan has been spotted by John Vickers, on the mere by Woolfall Farm. (posted March 28th)

Work on the Canal by Bennet's bridge, March 27th

The work on the canal at Bennet's bridge is nearly complete. It's possible that water will be let back in during the next day or two. There is a new report on AOL. (Posted March 27th)

AOL have an article; Combermere Abbey Receives Technology Boost thanks To Government Culture Recovery Fund. (posted March 27th)

Audlem & District Bowling club will re-open on March 29th, and will be looking for new members. (posted March 25th)

Audlem Baptist Church will be carefully re-opening on Palm Sunday. (posted March 25th)

HS2:  It seems that Woore was mentioned in one in six of the consultation responses. (posted March 25th)

Cheshire East Council distributes thousands of food and energy vouchers with more in the pipeline for Easter. (posted March 25th)

AOL have an article on the awarding of Rural Mobility funds. (posted March 20th)

There was a large blaze at the Palethorpe's factory in Market Drayton last Thursday (posted March 20th).

There will be a National day of Reflection on Tuesday March 23rd, one year since the first lockdown began. (posted March 20th)

It seems Cheshire East is one of the healthiest boroughs to live in. (posted March 15th)

A reminder  from Cheshire East that Census Day (March 21st) is almost here. (posted March 15th)

Audlem charity shop has been able to send £25,000 to charities despite the lockdowns. (posted March 15th)

Swine Market in Nantwich is likely to be closed for a while after a vehicle ran into the Hope House Hospice shop, causing structural damage. (posted March 15th)

Cheshire East Council have secured funding to drive forward their carbon neutral ambition (posted March 15th).

There was a high attendance at Cheshire East schools on the first step to recovery, according to Chesire East. (posted March 12th)

The Audlem On Line chatbox has recently seen a discussion concerning the footpaths around Monks Hall Farm. They have helpfully posted a map showing the official "rights of way". Correspondance on the chatbox points out the dangers of walking through the farmyard due to the movement of heavy machinery.(posted March 10th)

Also on AOL, our local PCSO Nick Jarvis has posted a note to remind dog walkers to keep their dogs on a lead when when walking in the fields.(posted March 10th)

The discussion over parking charges in Nantwich continues, according to an article on Nantwich On Line (posted March 10th)

Cheshire East say Register to vote in time to have your say this May on who represents us as the Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire (posted March 10th)

Cheshire East Council says ‘Let’s get back to school safely in Cheshire East’ (posted March 7th).

AOL have posted an important message from Audlem Medical Practice (posted March 4th).

Cheshire East are backing action to reduce food waste (posted March 4th).

Cheshire East Council’s libraries are to benefit from a government grant of £10,000, which will help combat social isolation amongst the borough’s readers. (posted March 2nd)

We have been informed by Cheshire East that the Hankelow Neighbourhood Plan will proceed to the referendum stage on Thursday, May 6th. The decision report can be seen here. (posted February 27th)

Cheshire East Council welcomes applications to its Green Homes Grant scheme. (posted February 27th)

Don’t miss the chance to ‘have your say’ on new proposals to boost cycling and walking (posted February 24th)

A set of Natural Environment pages have been added to the website, under the Community tab above. This is a developing project to promote interest in the natural environment of our parish and the surrounding area. Any help with additional content would be much appreciated. (posted February 24th)

The One Network website is showing roadworks are due on Thursday February 25th at the entrance to Well Field Way in Hankelow. Traffic lights will be in operation while the entrance is resurfaced.(posted Febraury 23rd)

According to a report on Nantwich News, a cultural quarter is planned on the old gasworks site in Nantwich.(posted Febraury 22nd)

Another scam alert - this time concerning Royal Mail parcels - has been published on AOL.(posted Febraury 22nd)

Cheshire East have received reduced funding for highways maintenance, according to a media release. (posted February 19th)

Cheshire East Council has welcomed news that Miami-based company Brightstar is to invest £50m in its UK business operations with a new call centre in Crewe, employing around 700 people.

Another Burglary alert - AOL have a note about another burglary in Coole Lane some time last Monday.(posted February 17th)

Burglary alert - thieves have broken into two outbuildings by the village green in Hankelow and have stolen power tools and equipment, and a white Isuzu pickup. If you think you can help, please contact the police on 101 quoting IML916699 - more information on AOL. Police are also appealing for witnesses on other local websites. (posted February 13th)

Cheshire East Council have launched an unpaid carers survey to help shape support services. (posted February 13th) 

AOL have more information about the closure of Windmill Lane from Monday February 15th. (Posted February 10th)

The activities of Plastic Free Nantwich may be of interest - there is certainly a litter problem in Hankelow.(posted February 10th)

If you want to comment on HS2, a consultation is taking place. You can see more on how HS2 is affecting Cheshire on the HS2 website. (posted February 10th)

The OneNetwork website is showing that a road closure is due in Windmill lane from February 15th until March 5th - more details here. The diversion is via Longhill Lane from Chapel End. They also show roadworks with traffic lights on the Audlem road between Corbook Court and Mckelvey way on February 11th and 12th. (posted February 8th)

Cheshire East Council are distributing more food and energy vouchers ahead of February half term, according to a media release. (posted February 8th)

Cheshire East are providing additional winter well-being support for old and vulnerable residents, according to a media release. (posted February 1st)

Nantwich News are reporting that the Nantwich show is cancelled for this year. (posted February 1st)

For the star-gazers amongst us, CPRE are holding a star count from the 6th - 14th February. More information here. (posted February 1st)

Stafford street in Audlem will be closed for a day on Sunday January 31st to allow Scottish Power to put in a new connection, according to a notice of temporary road closure.(posted January 27th 2021)

It's the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch this coming weekend (29-31 January) - if you want to take part, you can sign up here. A bird guide and a participation form are available - follow the links. (posted January 26th 2021)

The picture above is a day after the worst flood. A video taken at the height of the flood has been added on the Media Gallery/Videos/Recent page.

Nantwich Museum has unveiled a "Battle of Nantwich" video, since this year's Holly Holy Day pageant has been cancelled.

The Canal damage at bridge 80 isn't their only problem. There is a larger breach of the towpath near Bunbury.

AOL has an article on Emergency Flood funding, and a reminder from Rachel Bailey to take your opportunity to comment on two Cheshire East consultation which are due to close soon - concerning parking and transport.

AOL have posted an update from the Audlem Medical Team, and a warning about scam vaccination emails.

Cheshire East are claiming that 10% of residents have received the first dose of the vaccine, according to Nantwich News.

Debbie Lindop of Cheshire East has recently sent several pieces of information:-

There is more information about vaccination on the NHS website here. Several Hankelow residents have already received the covid vaccination.

Cheshire East have posted a couple of new items:-

AOL have a report by Healthwatch Cheshire East with some interesting statistics.

The Audlem Carbon Emissions Reduction (ACER) team have been adding articles on relevant subjects to its news page.

The highest river level recorded at the measuring station in Audlem was 2.82 metres on November 6th, 2000. The level at 11:15 p.m. on 20th January was 2.81 metres.

The online policing consultation, launched earlier this month, closes on the 24th. Also Debbie Lindop has sent an invitation to a Cheshire East online Covid 19 and scam awareness session - more details on the Notices page.

Our ward councillor Rachel Bailey has posted a comment on AOL concerning the Rural Transport fund.

Holly Holy Day (The battle of Nantwich re-enactment) is cancelled this year.

Cheshire East have put out a reminder that Census day is coming - Sunday March 21st.

AOL have some articles concerning vaccination, one is an update from the Audlem Medical Centre here, and another is supplying some more general information on vaccination. Also an Audlem resident has given an excellent account of the process, including the assistance provided by ADCA.

Flooding is expected over the next few days (19-21 January) - there is a flood alert for Nantwich and the river Weaver catchment area. The river level in Audlem is already high.

Cheshire East Media Centre are busy! Here's another item.

Cheshire East media centre have released a number of items in the last few days which may be of interest, including:-

There is more local information on the transport fund on Nantwich News.

Audlem Post Office will remain closed until next Monday (January 11th).

Oceanwave Fresh Fish will be back in Audlem earlier than anticipated; the van will be on the Lord Combermere car park on this morning (January 7th).

There is a Cheshire East council consultation in progress on transport and parking - have your say before January 31st.

A fire near Woore was caused by an electrical fault in a solar electricity generation control panel, which set fire to items stored nearby.

Some readers may be interested in the planning appplication on the Hankelow border at Corbrook Grange, highlighted here on AOL - also added to the planning page.