New bus service in March 2025
A new service has been introduced providing a bus service from Audlem via Hatherton, Nantwich and Wistaston to Leighton Hospital. The route is now number 53 and starts running from 31st March 2025, according to the timetable at https://bustimes.org/services/53-leighton-hospital-audlem. Let's try to make the most of this so as to keep the service running. The journey from Hatherton to the bus station takes about 20 minutes and from Hatherton to Leighton takes about 40 minutes. The timetable shows six buses to the bus station and four from there to Leighton and in reverse four from Leighton and five from the bus station.
Do you want to become a Parish Councillor?
Our Parish Council is looking for a person to fill a vacancy on the council. The commitment is limited to six formal meetings a year held in Hankelow. The role of a councillor is to represent the community so we look at issues that affect our area such as planning applications, the state of roads and parish improvements. We are also kept informed of Cheshire East council matters by our Ward Councillor. Outside the formal meetings, Parish Councillors often get involved in looking after parish matters such as footpaths and litter on the laybys. If you want to get involved, contact the Parish Clerk who can give you further information or come to one of our Parish Council meetings.
Go-Too bus service extended
The Go-Too Bus service has now added new destinations, now including Walgherton, and includes Bridgemere Garden and Dagfields. There are various 'virtual' bus stops making it really accessible for everyone. It's really easy to use, just download the app or you can phone up to book. It's only £3 a journey, and runs Monday to Saturday 7am-9pm. All the information can be found on their website here. It’s like a taxi you just share with other people only much cheaper!
Defibrillator now available in Hatherton and Walgherton
We are really pleased to announce that Hatherton & Walgherton Parish Council has its own defibrillator! We are so grateful to everyone who raised money to fund it, special thanks to residents, Crewe & Nantwich Round Table and finally AEDdonate. Our 'defib' is halfway down Park Lane, the address is: The Tin Shed, Park Lane, Hatherton, CW5 7QX
Other nearby locations of defibs are at: Hankelow Chapel, Wybunbury Hall, Bridgemere CofE School.
AEDdonate also provides online training via Zoom for anyone & everyone, please do take advantage of this. For further details, contact your Parish Clerk at parish.clerk@handwpc.org.uk
Wishing you all good health and hoping that our 'defib' is never needed!
Other information
Local roads
Follow this link for issues and solutions on local roads: Hatherton and Walgherton Roads
Council Meetings:
Schedule of meetings and minutes of previous meetings