Books at the Basin

Books at the Basin A community bookshop in the Transhipment Warehouse, at the canal basin Whaley Bridge.

Funds raised are supporting the work of Whaley Bridge Canal Group CIC and all its associated activities.

Now that it's cooled a bit and some papers have dug out their, "cold, hard Winter" stories, why not embrace it and prepa...
04/09/2026

Now that it's cooled a bit and some papers have dug out their, "cold, hard Winter" stories, why not embrace it and prepare for the Apocalypse 😀 😜

Also remember that all purchases at the Transhipment go towards the whole project, including keeping the building open and everything else that goes on here, including subsidising Men's Shed and the Food Bank, amongst other things.

So come in, browse the books, CDs, films and vinyl whilst enjoying the best coffee in Whaley Bridge…or hot chocolate or tea, you get the idea.





Apologies everyone, scheduling issue. We're shut on Bank Holiday Monday. Outside chance that we'll be in Tuesday, defi...
30/08/2026

Apologies everyone, scheduling issue. We're shut on Bank Holiday Monday. Outside chance that we'll be in Tuesday, definitely Wednesday though.

Take care, we'll be there for you 😎💚👁️

Also remember that all purchases at the Transhipment go towards the whole project, including keeping the building open and everything else that goes on here, including subsidising Men's Shed and the Food Bank, amongst other things.

So come in, browse the books, CDs, films and vinyl whilst enjoying the best coffee in Whaley Bridge…or hot chocolate or tea, you get the idea.





Blessed are the cheese makers…more tea Grommet. Whichever film takes your fancy, we've probably got it, grab it and ge...
18/08/2026

Blessed are the cheese makers…more tea Grommet. Whichever film takes your fancy, we've probably got it, grab it and get this to go along with it 😀

Also remember that all purchases at the Transhipment go towards the whole project, including keeping the building open and everything else that goes on here, including subsidising Men's Shed and the Food Bank, amongst other things.

So come in, browse the books, CDs, films and vinyl whilst enjoying the best coffee in Whaley Bridge…or hot chocolate or tea, you get the idea.





Local? Read it to find out 😁 copy available now.Also remember that all purchases at the Transhipment go towards the wh...
17/08/2026

Local? Read it to find out 😁 copy available now.

Also remember that all purchases at the Transhipment go towards the whole project, including keeping the building open and everything else that goes on here, including subsidising Men's Shed and the Food Bank, amongst other things.

So come in, browse the books, CDs, films and vinyl whilst enjoying the best coffee in Whaley Bridge…or hot chocolate or tea, you get the idea.





We had infinite monkeys writing the script to Hamlet yesterday, today we have an entertaining and very accessible guide ...
16/08/2026

We had infinite monkeys writing the script to Hamlet yesterday, today we have an entertaining and very accessible guide to the science behind it… signed as well.

Also remember that all purchases at the Transhipment go towards the whole project, including keeping the building open and everything else that goes on here, including subsidising Men's Shed and the Food Bank, amongst other things.

So come in, browse the books, CDs, films and vinyl whilst enjoying the best coffee in Whaley Bridge…or hot chocolate or tea, you get the idea.





Special version of a very special book in at the moment. Top of the stairs, as opposed to the basement in a locked fili...
15/08/2026

Special version of a very special book in at the moment. Top of the stairs, as opposed to the basement in a locked filing cabinet, with a sign saying, "beware of the leopard."

Also remember that all purchases at the Transhipment go towards the whole project, including keeping the building open and everything else that goes on here, including subsidising Men's Shed and the Food Bank, amongst other things.

So come in, browse the books, CDs, films and vinyl whilst enjoying the best coffee in Whaley Bridge…or hot chocolate or tea, you get the idea.





Brief snapshot of yesterday…and much more today.Powderkegs Morris at 11:30 and 12:30 Bridge Brass Band 2pmDanny English,...
09/08/2026

Brief snapshot of yesterday…and much more today.

Powderkegs Morris at 11:30 and 12:30

Bridge Brass Band 2pm

Danny English, storyteller, every hour on the hour

Live Bands on the stage 1pm-6pm today on the Camouflage Stage

Sourced 1pm
Strummers 2pm
3pm
Steve Bainbridge 4pm
Perennials 5pm

Wharf Weekend is here. Live music, mixed in with the stalls and sun, as well as our storyteller; both Saturday and Sunday. What's not to love, oh it's free to attend by the way.

More performers to share, keep watching and please share.

Remember that all purchases at the Transhipment go towards the whole project, including keeping the building open and everything else that goes on here, including subsidising Men's Shed and the Food Bank, amongst other things.

So come in, browse the books, CDs, films and vinyl whilst enjoying the best coffee in Whaley Bridge…or hot chocolate or tea, you get the idea.





And we're off… Get ready for pictures of the bands etc… better still, come on down :-)Wharf Weekend is here. Live musi...
08/08/2026

And we're off…

Get ready for pictures of the bands etc… better still, come on down :-)

Wharf Weekend is here. Live music, mixed in with the stalls and sun, as well as our storyteller; both Saturday and Sunday. What's not to love, oh it's free to attend by the way.

More performers to share, keep watching and please share.

Remember that all purchases at the Transhipment go towards the whole project, including keeping the building open and everything else that goes on here, including subsidising Men's Shed and the Food Bank, amongst other things.

So come in, browse the books, CDs, films and vinyl whilst enjoying the best coffee in Whaley Bridge…or hot chocolate or tea, you get the idea.





07/08/2026

We seem to have nominated for something. Seems legit :-)

https://mylocalawards.co.uk/business/books-at-the-basin/

Please vote and share if you can.

Also remember that all purchases at the Transhipment go towards the whole project, including keeping the building open and everything else that goes on here, including subsidising Men's Shed and the Food Bank, amongst other things.

So come in, browse the books, CDs, films and vinyl whilst enjoying the best coffee in Whaley Bridge…or hot chocolate or tea, you get the idea.





Full Saturday lineup..Wharf Weekend is here. Live music, mixed in with the stalls and sun, as well as our storyteller; b...
06/08/2026

Full Saturday lineup..

Wharf Weekend is here. Live music, mixed in with the stalls and sun, as well as our storyteller; both Saturday and Sunday. What's not to love, oh it's free to attend by the way.

More performers to share, keep watching and please share.

Remember that all purchases at the Transhipment go towards the whole project, including keeping the building open and everything else that goes on here, including subsidising Men's Shed and the Food Bank, amongst other things.

So come in, browse the books, CDs, films and vinyl whilst enjoying the best coffee in Whaley Bridge…or hot chocolate or tea, you get the idea.





Address

Transhipment Warehouse, Canal Street
Whaley Bridge
SK237LS

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 11am - 5pm

Telephone

+441663738016

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