Hankelow Online Noticeboard

Information about the South Cheshire village of Hankelow

Old notices will typically be removed from the Notices page and placed here when they become redundant or are more than three months old. Links may be broken and pictures may have disappeared.

This information was supplied by Deb Lindop, Community Development Officer at Cheshire East Council.

Ref: two new funding sources, please also note the very tight funding deadlines.

1. Cheshire Community Foundation – Longer Term Emergency Support Fund (deadline August 12^th)

available to all VCFSE organisations, Parish and Town Councils are eligible if the activity is not deemed part of statutory duties. The Foundation realises that organisations will be returning to business as usual and they do not want to lose activity that has supported, and can continue to support the most vulnerable during this time.

http://cheshirecommunityfoundation.org.uk/apply-for-funding/

If organisations or partnerships of organisations need to make an application to cover any future costs relating to being a Volunteer Coordination Point, opportunity exists to do so.

2. Emergency Coronavirus Support Fund (deadline August 17^th)

Opportunity for VCFSE organisations to make an application to the Emergency Coronavirus Community Support Fund to continue to support the most vulnerable during this time.

https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/funding/covid-19/learn-about-applying-for-emergency-funding-in-england

From our discussions with the Lottery they would be keen on more applications from Cheshire East, especially from organisations who have provided support and become stronger through the crisis.

Any groups or partnerships considering making an application and needing support please get in touch with dan.shelston@cesap.org.uk or chris.hart@cesap.org.uk especially as potential exists! Please be inspired and get in touch!

This item was submitted by the Amenities Committee

Hankelow Fete Cancelled

Due to the corona virus our traditional summer fete which was to be held on June 28th has been cancelled.

We look forward to next year and being able to help local charities.

Stay safe

Val Morrey and the Hankelow Amenities Group

This item was submitted by Kirk Shenton

A Note from the Shentons

The Shentons' have lived at Hankelow Hall for more than thirty years and have been instrumental in the transformation of The Green at Hankelow.

Thirty years ago there were virtually no trees on The Green, apart from around the pond.

As Tree Warden, I have supplied, planted specimen trees all around the green. To purchase, plant, stake and strap each tree and replace when damaged or dead, has cost in excess of £100 per tree, on average, especially bearing in mind, one of the trees was replaced three times. Over the years, this has cost many thousands of pounds and is ongoing.

Approximately 29 years ago, the pond was covered in reeds and weed, far removed from what it is today. Elliott Hulme together with ourselves, emptied and dug the pond out. This cost was split between us and was in the thousands. When it was completed, I had given to me by Jim Barrie, a load of stone to form an island in the middle. Unfortunately, during this operation, whilst tipping the spoils which had been dug out, one of the tractor drivers broke an electric pole and we stood the cost.

Around the same time, we took it upon ourselves to remove an eyesore, being the concrete and wire fencing around the water terminal by the Bus Stop. We cleared it, put a few slabs down, purchased a quantity of shrubs which we planted with the help of lvor Howarth and Mike Wilson. Again the cost was borne by ourselves.

Some years later, we purchased 5000 mixed Daffodil bulbs and planted them. They were planted by a dozen local lads who worked so hard and that afternoon, we bought them lots of free ale at The White Lion, in payment.

Over the past month, we have cut down two large diseased Chestnuts, removed the tree stumps and planted three specimen trees in their place. The cost of all this work is in excess £1,000. We have received a cheque from the Parish Council for £600, which we are donating to the White Lion Restoration Fund.

We recently widened Hall Lane which was incidentally part of our Planning Permission. However the maintenance, which we pay for, is not part of the Planning Permission. For example today, we are paying for the lane to be swept by Watsons Plant Hire.

Hope this goes some way to informing people who have more recently moved into Hankelow what the Shentons have achieved for the love and betterment of the village, to give a better understanding of what has transpired over the years at a cost in excess of £30K.

THE SHENTONS, HANKELOW HALL

A comforting gesture

Just to pass on our thanks to whoever is responsible for switching on the "Christmas lights" on the green.

We are privileged to overlook the tree from our kitchen window and feel that it's such a lovely comforting gesture during such challenging times. We're so lucky to live in the countryside and have homes with gardens and be able to walk freely in the countryside.

Many thanks and stay safe and healthy everyone in Hankelow and surrounding areas!

Gill and John Howell

Dunelm House

This item was submitted on behalf of Mary and Geoff Cope

Thanks for the offers of help

Mary and Geoff Cope would like to say how grateful they are to all the people of the village who have offered to help at this time.

This item was submitted by Derek Smith

Lost Yale-type Key

A Yale-type key was found recently outside No. 1, Manor Fields, in Hall Lane. If you have lost your key, go to the house, or ring Derek on 811256

This item was submitted by Hankelow Parish Council

A.D.C.A. and the virus

Hankelow Parish Council are pleased to share with everyone the action which Audlem & District Community Action (A.D.C.A.) is taking together with Buerton, Hatherton and Walgherton Parish Councils with support from Audlem Parish Council and Cheshire East Council to support people over 70 and those with significant health conditions who are now having to self- isolate in their own homes.

A.D.C.A. are also now working with Audlem Medical Practice, Boots Chemists, the local churches and The Public Hall Committee in establishing a well coordinated and professional response in our local community.

A.D.C.A have now closed all their day clubs and coffee clubs and A.D.C.A staff and volunteers have arranged support at home for the over 80 older people they currently support.

A.D.C.A are now looking to extend that support to any other people who are having to self-isolate in our rural community who may need support with the delivery of food and essentials, medical prescription deliveries and support by telephone. If you are in this position, please ring the A.D.C.A. Number 07984 785907. A.D.C.A is aiming to have this number staffed 7 days a week shortly, but for now bear with them. Please leave a message and they will get back to you as soon as possible.

A.D.C.A are operating from the Audlem Public Hall Annexe but would prefer people to phone in or email them rather than calling in. They already have a number of additional volunteers who have offered to join their team. They are looking for more volunteers, so if you are able, please also ring 07984 785907 to offer your help. A.D.C.A is also continuing to support the 100 or so carers they are currently in touch with but any carers who need help for themselves and their cared for, please contact A.D.C.A.

People can also email A.D.C.A on milinsr@talktalk.net to pass on their information and requests for help.

DEREK AND ROSE SMITH (Tel:- 01270 811256) AND CAROL FITZSIMMONS (M. 07825 703982) HAVE KINDLY OFFERED TO BE THE HANKELOW CONTACTS.

This item was submitted by the Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group

Temporary withdrawl of the Hankelow Neighbourhood Plan.

Some of you may have already seen that our Neighbourhood Plan has been withdrawn from the Regulation 16 consultation on the Cheshire East website. This is due to a complaint by the owner of the land opposite the Chapel, on the basis that the Site Options and Assessment report 1rovided by AECOM did not correctly represent his submissions to the Hankelow Call for Sites in 2017.

To ensure everything is done correctly, AECOM will be producing an addendum to their report in the next few weeks. Once this has been received the plan will be updated if necessary and resubmitted to Cheshire East.

This information was submitted by Deb Lindop, Community Development Officer at Cheshire East Council.

As well as the Covid 19 information hub, Cheshire East have published information covering various aspects of the Covis 19 situation.

Other information is available below

Corona Virus Assessment service
Corona Virus advice booklet
Cheshire East Carers Hub Chat Line
Volunteer resource pack
Safeguarding Adults in Self-Isolation
Task instructions for volunteer
Domestic abuse services from Cheshire East
Domestic Abuse Notice from Cheshire Police.
CAF emergency fund for charities
Green Doctor Coronavirus support plan

Citizens Advice Cheshire East has a number of ways people can continue to get advice at this time. They say:-

People can contact us by email and phone; if you have an issue you’d like help with direct from us, complete this form https://www.citizensadvicece.org.uk/email and we will be in touch
People can reach us by calling 03444 111 444. This is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm.
People can chat online to an adviser by visiting the Citizens Advice website at citizensadvice.org.uk/contact-us

This item was submitted by Ken and Helen Drake.

Join the Hankelow Litter Pick!

This event is postponed due to the Corona Virus situation

It is planned to clear litter from Hankelow between 10am and 12 noon on Tuesday 24 March and Thursday 02 April, weather permitting. Meet by the pond at 10am and bring Hi-Vis clothing if you have it, but spare yellow vests will be available if you don’t. Most litter is thrown from vehicles and may be dirty so also please bring gloves.

Working in teams, the aim is to clear litter from the A529 Audlem Road between the Hatherton sign and Corbrook, Hall Lane and down Longhill Lane as far as the Buerton sign. With this year’s Great British Spring Clean running from 20 March – 13 April there is likely to be national publicity about dropping litter and attempts to change behaviour.

For any questions or suggestions please contact Ken or Helen Drake. Together, we can make a difference!

This item was submitted by the Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group

Neighbourhood Plan Notice

The Hankelow Neighbourhood Plan has been revised based on the responses to the recent local consultation, and submitted to Cheshire East Council. They will now hold an official 6-week consultation inviting comments on the revised plan, before continuing to an independent inspection.

This consultation ends on February 24th 2020.

Click on the image to the left to read the Cheshire East Notice of the Submitted Plan Proposal, and follow the link in the notice or click here to view all the associated documents.

This item was submitted by the Methodist Church

Christmas Carol Service

This item was submitted by Anne Draper

Delivery of Christmas cards on behalf of the Hankelow and Audlem churches

For a number of years I have delivered the local Churches Christmas card to every house in Hankelow with the help of a lady who has now moved to Derbyshire, so I am looking for someone who would deliver to the following houses:

Cottages past the Nook and Swedish Houses and those opposite on main road, Hankelow view cul de sac and the new Heywood homes development, and Longhill Lane.

I am happy to deliver to the rest of the village as usual but would appreciate an extra pair of feet. It would have to be done in the first week of December to suit the person delivering.

Please contact Anne on 812960, or by email at anne@advantage-gb.co.uk

This item was submitted by the Webmaster on behalf of Pamela Whitworth

Appeal for information about the Timmis family.

My husband and I are spending a week in the Nantwich area at the moment, having visited for the first time approximately 20yrs ago.

During WWII, my father Henry Fennell, a Gunner RA, became friends with a ? Timmis living at 2 Council Houses, Hankelow. Occasionally my mother, my sister and I lived with the Timmis family to escape N London. In Aug 1944, my father warned Mum that the enemy were about to start bombing London with doodlebugs so to take herself, my sister of 3mths & me (3ys) to stay with the Timmis family. I have a good memory of my childhood from the age of 3yrs, recalling times here, the family & the US soldiers with their saying, “Got any gum, chum?” etc. Unfortunately, whilst we were here, my grandfather was killed when a bomb did actually demolish the house we all lived in. Mum had to leave my baby sister with the Timmis family for a few weeks and return with me to settle the family affairs.

My parents are now no longer with us, so I wonder if you possibly have any updated news of the Timmis family? I was surprised to see that the family ran a grocers shop as wasn’t aware of this. A big, big thank you to them from my sister and I for their kind assistance all those years ago.

With best wishes and in anticipation of any assistance.

Pamela Whitworth nee Fennell.

If anyone can help Pamela please contact me and I will pass on your information.

This item was submitted by the Methodist Church

Beetle Drive in Hankelow Community Hall

This item was submitted by the Hankelow Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group

Neighbourhood Plan 6-week consultation.

Hankelow Parish Council, as the qualifying body, has prepared a Neighbourhood Plan for the period to 2030 (the Plan) for Hankelow Parish with the help of the local community. The Plan sets out a vision for the future of the Parish and planning policies, which will be used to determine planning proposals locally.

Hankelow Parish Council is now inviting comments on the proposals in this Pre-Submission version of the Plan before it is submitted to Cheshire East Council for formal consideration and wider consultation.

The consultation opens for comment on October 7th 2019. The deadline for comments to be received by Hankelow Parish Council is 5pm on November 18th 2019

A flyer has been delivered to all households in the village, and the official notice of publication can be seen here.

All the details, including an online version of the Plan can be viewed and downloaded on the Neighbourhood Plan Website, Regulation 14 page, and response forms can also be downloaded.

This item was submitted by Hankelow Amenities Group

Quiz Night and Autumn Supper.

will be held in

The Chapel Community Room, Hankelow

Thursday 14 ^th November at 7p.m.

This item was submitted by TAVA

TAVA presents this Saturday.

This item was submitted by Hankelow Methodist Church

HARVEST FESTIVAL

Sunday, September 8th at 10:30 a.m., at Hankelow Methodist Church.

Hankelow Methodist Chapel

Preacher : Charles Machin. Soloist: Val Morrey.

Refreshments served afterwards.

ALL WELCOME.

Donations of fruit and veg. or tinned produce gratefully received and will be given to Nantwich Food Bank.

This item was submitted by the White Lion Fundraising Group.

Groovin' on the Green - Update

The Save the White Lion Fundraising Group are pleased to announce that the arrangements for our 50/60s themed event “Groovin’ on the Green”, scheduled for Saturday September 7^th, are well under way.

The legendary local band “California Blue” are booked and will be performing three 45 minute slots. There will be a competition for the best turned out 50/60s car as well as the best turned out 60’s dresser so dig out your mini-skirts, winkle pickers and ban the bomb shirts. Oh, and don’t forget to ‘wear some flowers in your hair’. Flowers will be available to purchase on the day!

N.A.S.A. has given us permission to approach local Professor William Gibbons, the designer of the prototype to the Apollo programme. He has kindly offered to put his rocket on display Prof. Gibbons, we are informed, is likely to take centre stage in more ways than one!

Numerous side shows and games are planned for kids of all ages.

Memory Lane Classics will be bringing along a fantastic selection of their cars and there will be a photo opportunity and the chance to ride in some of their beautiful vehicles.

There will be a licensed bar, a BBQ, tea, coffee and cakes.

So please do come along and help us restore The White Lion as our community pub.

The event starts at 2pm and goes on until 10pm.

Tickets (wristbands) £5.00 (cash only) can be purchased at Williams of Audlem and at the Nantwich Bookshop on the square, Nantwich. Children under 12 will be admitted free of charge.

This item was submitted by the White Lion Team.

Groovin' on the Green!

Following on from our very successful ‘Gathering on the Green’ on June 28th 2019 which raised over £1000 for pub funds (See the video link on the White Lion website) we are raising the bar with a 'Groovin' on the Green’ event on September 7th 2019. Make a note in your diary!

This will be a themed 1950’s 1960’s event. Local band California Blue is booked, the stage is organised, owners of cars belonging to these periods will be welcomed, their cars taking centre stage. Various competitions are being organised including best 50/60’s dress. There will be a barbecue serving burgers, hotdogs, spam fritters (maybe) and a licensed bar serving beers, Blue Nun, Liebfraumilch and Babycham!!

Entry tickets will be in the form of printed fluorescent wrist bands priced at £5 each. These will be on sale at the Memory Lane display at the Audlem Transport Festival on 28th July as well as other local outlets through the area (TBA), and online at eventbrite. Keep up to date on our Facebook page.

Please support the event and help us restore the White Lion as our local community pub!

This item was submitted by Anne Draper

With the centenary of the Armistice approaching I asked myself what WW1 meant to me personally. The numbers of men killed and wounded were too much to get my head around. Each time I went into St James Church in Audlem I passed the War Memorial with the list of those men who had died in WW1 but they were just names. It was then I decided to do some research to try to bring these men back to life, to see them as sons, brothers, and fathers, just ordinary people. In all I researched 41 men, including some not on the Memorial but who are buried in the cemetery with War Grave headstones plus two brothers who were born in Audlem but not remembered there. The display in St James Church was held over Armistice weekend 2018. Out of this display came the book ‘Audlem remembers’ which also covers men from Hankelow and Buerton with photos of those memorial scrolls and monuments as well. The book also includes poems written by Year 5, Ruby Class from St James School Audlem, they were so well written and so integral to the display that they had to be included

The cost of the book is £12.95 and it is available from Audlem Mill Shop. ALL the profits go to the repair fund for St James Church so I hope you will support the fund raising and enjoy the book.