Stockport County Football Help the Hatters Mr Whippy Ice Cream

May 16th, 2011

Mr Whippy Ice Cream attend all the Stockport County Help the Hatters Car Boot sales on all the Bank Hilidays , we also Donate a 15% cut of our Take, the car boot sale is located on Booth St Car Park just of Mercian Way edgely stockport. why not help the hatters and get rid of that clutter, hire a spot. check stockport express for the next Car boot. or Contact Angela on 07536092206

 

GLA Mr Whippy

Sandbatch Rugby Club March 2011 Youth 2 Day Event.

May 16th, 2011

Mr whippy received a enquiry regarding Hiring Mr whippy for their Junior Rugby Tournament, the weather was fair and we managed to get a good spot, next to St John ambulance Services, the day was absolute fantastic, the kids kept their energy levels up by eating plenty of mr whippys fresh dairy Ice Cream.

 

The Club also benefited from a Cut of our Days take which we donated back to this wonderful Club. £105.00 .

Hope to see you guys all next year, GLA Mr whippy

How Does an Ice Cream Truck Driver Spend a Workday?

March 6th, 2011

How Does an Ice Cream Truck Driver Spend a Workday?

 
 
How Does an Ice Cream Truck Driver Spend a Workday?

How Does an Ice Cream Truck Driver Spend a Workday?
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    Start the Day Early

  1. Trucks waiting for the drivers
    Trucks waiting for the drivers

    An ice cream truck driver’s day starts early in the morning long before neighborhoods hear that familiar jingle or bell coming down their streets.
    People often envision a driver getting to sleep late, since most trucks don’t show up in neighborhoods until noon or after. Selling the ice cream is actually just a portion of the job. First you have to have something to sell.
    That involves going to pick up your product and making several decisions about what product to restock, how much cash to keep back and how much to turn in, record keeping, planning routes and checking traffic reports.

  2. Early Morning Tasks

  3. A variety of non-ice cream products drivers sell
    A variety of non-ice cream products drivers sell

    The day starts by going to headquarters and doing a check in. This is the time when the driver turns in the previous day’s profits. Each ice cream vendor company has its own policies concerning cash turn in. Some may want it all and then pay the drivers back in a paycheck each week. Some companies allow you to decide when to turn in the profits. After doing the cash turn in, a driver is free to restock his truck. This involves more than ice cream, and each driver makes selections based on what sells best on his routes. The selection is always changing, since the consumers are usually kids or parents buying for kids. Kids can be a fickle bunch, especially when they want what everyone else wants. It only takes one child to turn a treat into a trend.
    Choices involve a wide variety of candy, chips and sodas in addition to the ice cream. The products offered have a wide variety of prices.

    Once you have chosen your products and restocked your truck, a route check is done for any road construction or closings. Then check to see that your truck is working properly. Check the tires and confirm that all safety equipment such as expanding safety signs are working properly. Also be sure to check your freezers. A freezer that breaks down causes a huge mess and loss of money. It’s one of the worst things that can happen in an ice cream truck driver’s day.

  4. Get Rolling

  5. Regular ice cream truck stop
    Regular ice cream truck stop

    Most routes cover mile upon mile of neighborhoods, parks and wherever children gather. Ring the bell or turn on your music and speakers as you enter into the area. Plan to make two to three runs through the area. All one run does is let people know you are there and leave a lot of unhappy kids and parents when they can’t get to you in time. If the stop is an apartment complex or a park, there may be one spot you can stop every day that is off the road and safe. The kids will know to meet you there every day around the same time. The day is spent continuing on your route, making runs through each stop on your route.

  6. End-of-the-Day Tasks

  7. Roll up your profits
    Roll up your profits

    On the way home, drivers usually stop and fill the gas tank for the next day. Then the truck is taken back to headquarters or, depending on the company, driven home at night.
    Once home, the day does not end. First, the stock needs to be checked and counted to plan for your product order the next morning. Take notes so you don’t lose count. Also, notes are taken about any lost product like a dropped unnoticed ice cream bar that has now melted. Lock the doors so product is not stolen. Count the money and do record keeping of profit that day, expenses such as gas and any product you consumed personally, like a soda. Once all records are finished, then the money is counted again to double check. There is usually a lot of change, so it is best to roll it. Most drivers are considered self-employed, so they pay themselves daily after taking out what is owed for the product.

  8. A Couple of Considerations

  9. End of the day
    End of the day

    To be a ice cream truck driver, you have to like kids, because this is who most of your customers will be. A driver has to be patient because some kids will pick an higher-priced item and give you a handful of sticky pennies that does not cover the cost. Some drivers keep a extra change jar handy of pennies and nickels to put in the extra while explaining nicely next time they needed to bring an adult and have enough money.
    Many states require permits to be an ice cream truck driver. Often, the company will pay for and provide these, but it’s the driver’s responsibility to be able to prove he has a current permit.
    Being an ice cream truck driver is a seasonal job in some states due to winter

Read more: How Does an Ice Cream Truck Driver Spend a Workday? | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how-does_4700621_cream-truck-driver-spend-workday.html#ixzz1FrPNimW7

Mr Whippy Couple get to sell their story to National Magazine.

February 13th, 2011

FINAL_IMG_1682_SIOne of our New Vans in major Demand,

A Royton couple celebrated their wedding by dishing out ice cream to all their guests from a Mr Whippy van.

Self-proclaimed ice cream obsessive Ben Johnson was overjoyed as his favourite dessert turned into one of the highlights of the day.

It was bride Jennifer Melia’s idea to surprise her husband

“We were told an ice cream dessert would not be feasible but with a bit of research on the net I managed to find Mr Whippy,” said 26-year-old Jennifer, of Beechwood Drive.

“It was a complete surprise for Ben but no one else knew about it either.

“I wanted to get him a present and had been racking my brains so when I found the van I was determined to get it for him. It was my surprise gift for him.

“After the evening buffet the DJ made an announcement asking everyone to go outside.

“Ben was over the moon and really, really happy with it and we were even allowed to have a go.

“Ben was a natural and absolutely loved it. He now wants a van for himself.”

A delighted Ben, also 26, added: “I just loved it. It was great fun.

“I love ice cream and I couldn’t have asked for anything better.

“Jennifer had given me a hint that I’d be getting something but I had no idea what it was. Trying to get clues but I wasn’t expecting this. I loved it and was overjoyed when I saw it. I couldn’t wait to get inside and have a go.”

The novel dessert idea also went down a treat with guests, who were brought to the reception at the White Hart Inn in Lydgate by double-decker bus, with many lining up for a second scoop.

“We did have a cake as well but the guests were more interested in the ice creams,” admits Jennifer.

“The guests all loved it and everyone was saying that it was a really good idea and was so much fun.

“The wedding itself was quite traditional but we had modern elements and quite a few quirks that people said really made the day.

“I always wanted something a bit different and this really was the icing on the cake.”

The couple have been together seven years and have two children Ellie-May, 6, and two-year-old Harrison.

They married on Friday, July 23 at Christ Church, Harpurhey, and plan to honeymoon in Mexico.

Mr whippy Ice Cream Manchester BY Melon Bank, Spinning Fields

September 13th, 2010

Mr whippy Ice Cream was  Recently hired to attend B Y Melon Bank , at Manchester City Centre Spinning Fields, To Celebrate their 5th Anniversary, over 700 Staff recieved a Ice Cream , We also ahd printed up Bespoke menus attached either side of the serving Counter. This was a night time hire and went down a real treat.

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Mr Whippy Manchester Spinning Fields, Manchester Evening News

September 13th, 2010

Recentley we attended MEN for  a Staff Morale boost, all the Advertizing staff recieved one free Traditional Ice Cream from mr whippy, all paid for in advance by the MEN .

 

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Thanks to all from The whippy team

Ice Cream Van Hire, Manchester Evening News.

August 10th, 2010

This Wedding Has really hit the headlines, from Local Papers, Noe the Manchester Evening News, has run the story, Jenny spoken to me today and said shes in shock?

http://menmedia.co.uk/manchestereveningnews/news/s/1312996_wedding_couple_hand_out_mr_whippy_ice_creams_for_guests?gallery=1

Now I can say watch this space as  well known  magazines are on the story. 

so If you want a wedding with a difference  look no further.

Ice Cream van hire, Heaton Chapel, Kings Dealer ship

August 9th, 2010

 

Kings Dealer ship, Stockport,

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Hired Mr whippy Ice Cream van, 09/08/2010 to treat all their staff to a fresh dairy ice Cream, great for workers moral. and lifts spirits in the work force.

all staff enjoyed the kind treat.

We Recieved these comments below.

Hi George,

Jane from Kings. Just to thank you for coming to our dealership today. Everyone really enjoyed the treat. Love Mr Whippy – it’s the best.

Regards

Jane

Jane Selby

Ice Cream Van Hire. Donation Mr whippy Helps Jacob Scott.

July 31st, 2010

What are you doing later ?  Mr Whippy will be on site, lets hope for a dry sunny day, but even if it’s raining try and call to support this cause. To find out more and make a donation even if you can’t attend follow this link: !! CLICK HERE !! TO HELP JAKOB!!

HOPE: Mum Lara Scott Thomas and Jakob HOPE: Mum Lara Scott Thomas and Jakob

The family of a disabled youngster are making a final attempt to raise money for a life-changing operation.
Jakob Scott-Thomas suffers from spastic diplegia – a form of cerebral palsy which affects his legs and severely restricting his movement.
His family must raise £50,000 by the end of September to pay for an operation in the USA so he can walk properly again.
Despite a massive effort they remain stuck on £16,000.
The operation, which would take place in October, could be the five-year-old’s last chance as the older he gets the less likely it is to work.
A fun day is planned at Chester Road Playing Fields, Hazel Grove, on Saturday (July 31) from 11am to 5pm.
Mum Lara, 25, of Arnside Avenue, Hazel Grove, said: “This could be his last chance because if he misses out this time he would have to be assessed again and may not be eligible because he has grown too much.
“It is an awkward situation as we are so grateful for all the money that has been raised but it is stressful as we are constantly aware we need to raise more.
“I can’t remember the last time we had a normal family weekend where we weren’t trying to raise money. But knowing we can change our son’s life keeps us going. Jakob is a happy little boy but he knows what is going on”
Jakob, who attends Moorfield Primary, on Lyndhurst Avenue, also lives with his dad Chris and brothers Joshua, six, and Harry, one.
If enough money raised Jakob will undergo an operation to loosen the nerves in his legs at St Louis Children’s Hospital in Missouri.
So far it has a 100 per cent success rate there but is not funded by our NHS.
At the fun day there will be a bouncy castle, stalls, food, games including apple bobbing and hook a duck and a penalty shootout. Visitors can even take part in a space hopper race.
Organiser Alexis Welsh, said: “We are hoping the event will be a massive hit, it’s free to get in and nothing is too expensive once inside.
“There will be so much going on, something for toddlers and teenagers to adults.

John Lewis Cheadle Cheshire, Hire Mr Whippy Ice Cream

July 30th, 2010

JLJohn Lewis mr whippy at workMr Whippy recently recieved a call from John Lewis Partners Cheadle Cheshire, as they again had won a sales competition, against Trafford Park store, Jane Storey thought what a great team building treat it would be for one of our Units to attend the Store for three days and hand out free Ice creams to all staff. all the staff and managment have  attended the unit for  freebys. and all have been like children