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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:

An Ellesmere Port Group, Leanne & Friends Crocheting and Knitting for charity, donates several items in which interest people who 'need it most'. In a message that Leanne had sent us she stated that "I have a team of volunteers, including myself, who make different items depending on which items interest them most and their skill level." The inspiring group has been up for only 10 months, but so far they have donated to Chester Hospital and Arrowe Park. A lot of their items are sent to more specialist charity support groups who collect specific items, as well as some charities directly. Over the last few months, there has been a large influx of people joining their page and making items for them to donate to both local and country wide charities, including baby NICUs, Clatterbridge Cancer Centre and homeless charities etc. 

For over 60 years, Golden Star Sports & Fitness Centre have served the community with boxing and sports equipment. The well-known company have recently released a statement about their new property. They've told us that they are very grateful & excited for the future of their legacy. Golden Star wants to express their gratitude to everybody who have helped them make this milestone. The encouraging team inspire and coach the young people of our town, making sure they keep active and reach their goals.

Edward Malone has organised the Ellesmere Port Pride 2025 event which will take place at Ellesmere Port Civic Hall, 1st June 2025. 

A petition for either an affordable full day parking pass to be purchased at a fair rate for employees of the area, free parking for the first 2 hours or just a completely new system implemented to help the area and people who work there. An anonymous person of Ellesmere port stated that we are a 'declining town, with business owners struggling and people struggling. 

Cheshire West councils latest household support fund applications are now open! This is available for people in receipt of council tax reduction scheme or house benefit.