Sunday 21 September 2014
Sunday 14 September 2014
Cheshire Whippy Facebook - Free extra flake
If you "like or follow us on facebook or twitter this month whilst buying an ice cream, simply show your phone for a free extra flake!!
Did you know that a 99 is not the price of a cone wth a flake? We hear this every day, the truth is nobody knows who named the 99, some say it was cadburys order number for the box of flakes, google it and have fun
Did you know that a 99 is not the price of a cone wth a flake? We hear this every day, the truth is nobody knows who named the 99, some say it was cadburys order number for the box of flakes, google it and have fun
Saturday 13 September 2014
We are testing Twitter
One of the most common questions asked is "what times/days do you call?
The answer is difficult because we serve so many customers at corporate days, birthday and wedding parties along with community and sports events
The old traditional ice cream round has (like everything does) changed. 20 years ago there were an estimated 40,000 ice cream vans on Britains streets, the latest estimate is 5000
The reasons are varied, it is mainly a seasonal job with long hours in the summer and very little in the winter. Add to that the growth in freezers, supermarkets selling similar products for less than we can buy wholesale. Also many parents now view an ice cream as a treat once or twice a week, they do not always appreciate the ice cream van twice a day outside their door, especially if they have two or three children and all the other financial pressures
So we have to move with the times to survive, adapt or become extinct. Modern kids have smartphones, they can facebook, text and tweet, at their request, we are trialing Twitter so we can try and give a more accurate picture of where and when we are in the area, personally I can't see a downside at the moment
So out twitter name is: #cheshirewhippy
The answer is difficult because we serve so many customers at corporate days, birthday and wedding parties along with community and sports events
The old traditional ice cream round has (like everything does) changed. 20 years ago there were an estimated 40,000 ice cream vans on Britains streets, the latest estimate is 5000
The reasons are varied, it is mainly a seasonal job with long hours in the summer and very little in the winter. Add to that the growth in freezers, supermarkets selling similar products for less than we can buy wholesale. Also many parents now view an ice cream as a treat once or twice a week, they do not always appreciate the ice cream van twice a day outside their door, especially if they have two or three children and all the other financial pressures
So we have to move with the times to survive, adapt or become extinct. Modern kids have smartphones, they can facebook, text and tweet, at their request, we are trialing Twitter so we can try and give a more accurate picture of where and when we are in the area, personally I can't see a downside at the moment
So out twitter name is: #cheshirewhippy
Sunday 7 September 2014
Fun day at Macclesfield rugby club
We had a great day yesterday and the weather held for all the visitors to the Macclesfield Rugby club fun day
Later in the day we just managed a flying visit to Bollington and Poynton before returning to re-stock and clean down for today
Later in the day we just managed a flying visit to Bollington and Poynton before returning to re-stock and clean down for today
Monday 23 June 2014
What a hectic whippy week!! We again attended the Anglo - Dutch tournament with Richmond Rovers before heading to the Party in the Park for a fantastic evening hosted by Poynton Rotary
(replaced driveshaft)
We moved on to two Stockport Primary school fun days and a Nursery in Bredbury for their annual fun day(s) and treats
(replaced clutch)
Still serving as many of our regular customers across Bollington, Poynton, Hazel Grove and Macclesfield as possible
(replaced front brakes)
Last but not least in the last seven days, we attended a birthday party as a surprise treat and had the happy birthday girl serve whippy's to her friends,, priceless kodak moments there
And so, it continues, over the next week we are attending three corporate events, a Poynton Primary and the sports day at the Leisure centre on Saturday
Father Christmas also called to check that we will be assisting him and the Elves as usual in winter sorting out the millions of toys and gifts in time for his Christmas rush
(replaced driveshaft)
We moved on to two Stockport Primary school fun days and a Nursery in Bredbury for their annual fun day(s) and treats
(replaced clutch)
Still serving as many of our regular customers across Bollington, Poynton, Hazel Grove and Macclesfield as possible
(replaced front brakes)
Last but not least in the last seven days, we attended a birthday party as a surprise treat and had the happy birthday girl serve whippy's to her friends,, priceless kodak moments there
And so, it continues, over the next week we are attending three corporate events, a Poynton Primary and the sports day at the Leisure centre on Saturday
Father Christmas also called to check that we will be assisting him and the Elves as usual in winter sorting out the millions of toys and gifts in time for his Christmas rush
Wednesday 26 March 2014
Whipping away in March
What with the weather and all things British we have managed to start the season, albeit a bit ad hoc
It has been fantastic to see all the customers old and new and we are already receiving many enquiries for our busy events and party schedule, so if you are planning an event, dont delay in making your enquiry!!
Please make all booking enquiries via email: cheshirewhippy@gmail.com
this is by far the best way to get a detailed reply to your enquiry as we are very busy from 9am to 9pm and do not have access to the booking diary. Many thanks
April is typically the rainy season so out timetable may still be a bit random as the weather is king for us, however it is warming up gradually and the clocks change at the weekend (Hoorah!) so we will be visiting more regularly
It has been fantastic to see all the customers old and new and we are already receiving many enquiries for our busy events and party schedule, so if you are planning an event, dont delay in making your enquiry!!
Please make all booking enquiries via email: cheshirewhippy@gmail.com
this is by far the best way to get a detailed reply to your enquiry as we are very busy from 9am to 9pm and do not have access to the booking diary. Many thanks
April is typically the rainy season so out timetable may still be a bit random as the weather is king for us, however it is warming up gradually and the clocks change at the weekend (Hoorah!) so we will be visiting more regularly
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| Little Luna enjoying her first whippy at 17 |
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| Banjo all the way from the USA |
Thursday 13 February 2014
Soon be Whippy Time
We are almost ready to return for the beginning of the new 2014 season, this is a very busy and exciting time for us as we look forward to seeing all our old and new customers.
All we need now is a fantastic spring and a beautiful summer.
We are currently on target to hit the road by late February
All we need now is a fantastic spring and a beautiful summer.
We are currently on target to hit the road by late February
Friday 17 January 2014
Happy New Year,
We are currently carrying out our annual service preparations for the beginning of the new season.
This involves full mechanical overhaul, freezers and ice machines serviced and tuned.
Full steam clean inside and out, and last but not least, a full re-stock with lots of fresh tasty treats that our customers enjoy.
Subject to weather we are hoping to make our maiden voyage around mid to late February
This involves full mechanical overhaul, freezers and ice machines serviced and tuned.
Full steam clean inside and out, and last but not least, a full re-stock with lots of fresh tasty treats that our customers enjoy.
Subject to weather we are hoping to make our maiden voyage around mid to late February
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