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Listed below are some of the services available in Whixall.
North Salop Wheelers.
Having successfully operated our Ring and Ride service between Wem,
Whixall & Whitchurch for the past 12 months we are pleased to announce the
arrival of our own bus.
We are also pleased to announce the very first community
transport project for groups, non profit making clubs and individuals in
Whixall.
Booking line: Phone:01948 880037 or
01948 880503
Regular Trips: Every Friday Whitchurch Market. Door to door
Coming Soon: Tuesdays Shrewsbury and Wellington Market
The North Salop Wheelers Community Car is bookable for Doctor appointments and clinics, occasional shopping trips, links with other rail or bus services etc.
We also urgently need volunteers to train to be drivers and helpers. All costs involved in training will be paid. For further information please call the above number.
Transport.
During the Summer there is a Shuttlebus (Service 280) which
runs from Ellesmere to Wollerton, on weekends and bank holidays, visiting local
places of interest including Whixall Moss.
Also there are three other bus services which service Whixall. Routes 226, 227
and 345.
226 runs on Fridays between Whitchurch and Ellesmere via Welshampton calling in Whixall at Dobsons Bridge, Bostock Hall, Social Centre, Stanley Green, Hollinwood and Welsh End.
227 runs on Friday, Saturday and Sunday between Wem and Whitchurch calling in Whixall at the Social Centre, Stanley Green and Welsh End.
For further information on any of the above please call traveline on 0870 608 2608 or pick up a leaflet in one of the local information offices.
Full timetable information is also available on line at: www.travelinemidlands.co.uk.
Newspapers.
The daily Shropshire Star and weekly North Shropshire Chronicle and
Whitchurch Herald are delivered
to most areas of Whixall.
Anybody wishing to take advantage of this service should call 01952-241535
between 6 and 7.30 pm Monday to Friday
Doorstep Milk Delivery.
Doorstop milk delivery is available from the Express Dairy in Whitchurch. A
variety of other produce is also available. For further information call
01978-265846
Hall Hire
Whixall Social Centre is a former primary school building and consists of a
large hall with a stage , kitchen and a storeroom containing tables and chairs
for the hirer's use. There is a access ramp for disabled visitors, the usual
toilet facilities including an accessible toilet for the disabled and elderly,
plus a baby changing unit.
There is a smaller meeting room and bar area. The hall is available for hire by
individuals , groups or evening /day classes and may be hired by contacting the
bookings Secretary Mrs Beryl Trow on 01948 880385
Neighbourhood Watch.
Whixall has a very active Neighbourhood Watch with coordinators for various
areas of the village. For further information contact Iain McHardy on
01948-880427
Whixall Pre - School
Nursey
Monday to Friday from 0090 to 1515 hours during school term time. Sessions
available:
mornings 0900 to 1200, lunch club from 1200 to 1245, afternoon 1245 to 1515.
Full day care from 0900 to 1515. We are a partner of the Local Education
Authorities' Early Years Development Plan. We have very close links with Whixall
Primary School and reception class. An OFSTED report is available for
inspection. Call Julie Wagstaffe on 01948 880330 or 01948 667225 for further
information.
Whixall Parent and
Toddler Group
Every Thursday morning from 1015 to 1200 at Whixall Social Centre. All tots
under 5 with mum, dad, grandparent or carer welcome. First week free so come
along and have a cup of tea and see what it is like.
Whixall CE Primary
School Tennis Membership
Whixall Primary School tennis courts are open for community use.
Membership is: Family Membership £45 per year to include court key or
individual membership £40 per year to include a court key. Please telephone
the school if you would like to book the courts or need further information.
01948 880330