This will display all general news. Awards around Ellesmere Port, stories about individuals and even if something good happens to us!
Dan’s Good Wood Shop is a family-run local company in Hooton, Ellesmere Port, specialising in making wooden furniture and other products. Every year, they support a local charity or community project – last year’s being The Cupboard, a food bank in Ellesmere Port.
Hinderton Primary School, a school dedicated to supporting autistic children, is holding a sponsored bounce called "The Hinderton Hop"! BUT they need the community's help to fund their Gonge trampoline and other exciting outside equipment for the kids.
In 2014, the ice bucket challenge was introduced to help raise awareness for ALS, encouraging research and donations for a disease previously mostly unrecognised by the public. It proved extremely successful, with millions participating to spread the word; the challenge eventually raised $115 million for ALS research and to support people living with the disease.
Mental Health Awareness Week is "the biggest opportunity for the whole of the UK to come together and focus on getting good mental health", stated mentalhealth.org.uk.
Victory in Europe (or VE) Day is celebrated on the 8th of May and recognises the acceptance by allies of Germany’s surrender during WWII on a national day of remembrance; maybe you should do something for your community. Such as litter-picking!
Prodigy Golf, founded by Patrick Dooley, is a Community Interest Company (CIC) dedicated to making golf accessible to young people from all backgrounds. With a mission to stop stereotypes and eliminate barriers, Prodigy Golf inspires the future of Ellesmere Port by creating an inclusive environment. As a golfer himself, Patrick has developed skills to nurture young talent and provide opportunities to explore the sport in a supportive setting. His company are handing out golf clubs to the young people of Ellesmere Port, both boys and girls.
A pig was unexpectedly spotted near the BP petrol station on Whitby Road, Ellesmere Port, attracting attention from locals. Concerned passers-by helped guide the animal to safety and helped him home. The unusual interaction with Jay, the pig, arose a spark on social media with likes, shares, and comments from animal lovers and curious onlookers alike.
A cast of Ellesmere Port kids lit up many people's faces after their two performances at the Ellesmere Port C of E College. The show had a lot of effort put into it, and was performed exceptional and professionally by the students. There was definitely nothing amateur about this show. Each child was taking part, either singing, playing musical instruments or acting. It felt like something straight out of a Broadway show; I couldn't believe my eyes. I could see how much practice and time they had taken to get it perfect for the residents of their local town. My favourite part, which many can agree with me on, was the final performance. All of the students were stood on the stairs, clapping; creating audience participation, meanwhile the main characters were on stage. The actors had clearly enjoyed it more than anyone, smiles throughout the whole show were seen by the theatregoers. During the break in the middle, each person was complimenting the cast and it was nice to see how everybody came together as a community.
A local resident, Neil Birch, runs NB Vending Solutions which usually serve in barbers & hairdressers in Ellesmere Port. The machines are throughout Ellesmere Port and are enjoyed by the many who use them. The growing business offers sweets, games, drinks, snacks and grab vending machines. Customers describe his business as having 'great service' and being 'a brilliant company to work with'.
The Great Tommy Sleep Out, organised by an Ellesmere Port resident (Andrew), is supporting the Royal British Legion Industries which helps get homeless veterans off the streets and back into work. Andrew's event will take place at Whitby Park, any night in March. Although it is only 1 night, he will be doing it for 3 nights; just to give the charity more awareness to the public and hopefully more donations. He has previously done the sleep out, and raised just over £300, but this year his goal is to raise £1000.
An Ellesmere Port Business, You times two, support their customers (based around the Cheshire area) by giving them:
