Ellesmere port was nearly included into the metropolitan borough of wirral, in merseyside, when that was formed on 1 april 1974. Facilities include onsite parking, disabled access and toilets, bar, kitchen, wifi, lift, staging, projector, pa system and lift. Brio leisure plays host to a varied and exciting programme of events that suits all tastes, ages and budgets across cheshire west and chester. During or before the construction of the canal the village of netherpool changed its name to the port of ellesmere, and by the early 19th century, to ellesmere port. Ellesmere port, a village, a port, and an ecclesiastical parish in eastham parish, cheshire. Ellesmere shropshire has a history dating back to the 11th century. Detailed old victorian ordnance survey 6 inch to 1 mile old map 188819 ellesmere port, cheshire archaeology uk archi uk. Ellesmere port civic hall is an impressive building situated in the heart of ellesmere port town centre. Ellesmere port civic hall is an impressive building situated in the heart of ellesmere port town centre and is surrounded by ample pay and display car parking. Ellesmere port library marks its 50th birthday cheshire live. It was removed from the proposals before the local government act 1972 had its first reading, and instead remained in cheshire as part of the borough of ellesmere port and neston. Despite its proximity to industry, ince still retains its village square and atmosphere.
Ellesmere port academic dictionaries and encyclopedias. Ellesmere port comic con returns after family step in to save. Ellesmere port civic hall is an impressive building situated in the heart of. Im barely 15 years, never been to a gig a dance in those days. Oswalds day, august 5th, 1879, and the school was opened on the same date in 1884. Performing arts venue in ellesmere port, cheshire foursquare uses cookies to provide you with an optimal experience, to personalize ads that you may see, and to help advertisers measure. Mincost 2 hours, pay and display, free after 3pm a ticket must still be displayed. Although a large industrial town on merseyside, and just 19 miles from liverpool, they didnt play there on any other occasion. As well as operating ellesmere port civic hall and neston civic hall, brio leisure also run and operate northwich memorial court, one of cheshires most popular entertainment centres. The village of whitby dates back to viking days, whitby being a norse name, but was not mentioned in the doomsday book, as, it was at the time included in the parish of eastham. This multipurpose venue has a number of rooms available for hire, providing a prestigious. The arts worlds response to coronavirus february 23, 2020 in blog on chester streets. The canal was designed and engineered by william jessop and thomas telford as part of a project to connect the rivers severn, mersey and dee. Civic way, ellesmere port, cheshire, 0151 356 6890.
Large hall in surround grounds in the centre of great sutton, ample secure parking. The canal now renamed was designed and engineered by william jessop and thomas telford as part of a project to connect the rivers severn, mersey and dee. The foundation stone of ellesmere college, formerly known as st. Ellesmere ports historic past revealed in fascinating new. Department of employment job centres 110112 whitby road, ellesmere port phone. The booklet starts with the early history of the area with sections on stanlaw abbey, poole hall and the building and opening of the ellesmere canal and the manchester ship canal. It was our first visit to ellesmere port civic hall and we thoroughly enjoyed it. Find 1 upcoming events at civic hall in ellesmere port.
I was brought up in ellesmere port in the 50s 60s and 70s. The town of ellesmere port owes its existence to the cutting of the ellesmere canal in the eighteenth century, which was designed to connect the rivers mersey, dee and severn. First footers dance teaching dance to young people in fun. Built in 1955 and refurbished in 2002, this multipurpose venue has a number of rooms available for hire, providing a prestigious venue for social, theatrical, and business events. Blue badge holders may park for up to 4 hours for free, ensure valid blue badge with serial number. On hearing the news that the previous organisers were not going to run another event, new organisers steven howard and family stepped in despite only having five weeks to put it together to keep. Dick whittington panto at ellesmere port civic hall. Detailed old victorian ordnance survey 6 inch to 1 mile old. Settlements had existed in the area since the writing of the domesday book in the 11th century, which mentions great sutton, little sutton, pool 2 now overpool 3 and hooton.
Photo prints old maps folded maps calendars photo books jigsaws mugs tableware tea towels cushion covers gift cards wallpaper trade colour contrast galleries. First footers dance teaching dance to young people in. The creator of bob the builder will help ellesmere port library celebrate 50 years of lending books. Ellesmere port civic hall ellesmere port civic hall is an impressive building situated in the heart of ellesmere port town centre. Chester is a walled city in cheshire, england, on the river dee, close to the border with wales.
Ellesmere port comic con tickets civic hall ellesmere. Welcome to ellesmere port enjoy a mix of heritage, history, lively arts whilst visiting ellesmere port our guide to events and days out is just the ticket. Ellesmere port civic hall wed love to see you at our ellesmere port heat taking place on the 21st november 2020 at the civic hall in ellesmere port. We didnt hesitate to jump at the chance of sending some fantastic comics venue website. Ellesmere port masonic hall limited free company information from companies house including registered office address, filing history, accounts, annual return, officers, charges, business activity. Thats showbiz now in its 10th successful year is the uks biggest, friendliest and most professional event of its kind. Oct 14, 2008 the town of ellesmere port owes its existence to the cutting of the ellesmere canal in the eighteenth century, which was designed to connect the rivers mersey, dee and severn. Ellesmere port dock at the manchester ship canal looking towards the stanlow refinery. Performing arts venue in ellesmere port, cheshire foursquare uses cookies to provide you with an optimal experience, to personalize ads that you may see, and to help advertisers measure the results of their ad campaigns. This was the beatles only booking in ellesmere port.
Live at home scheme, mayfields, netherpool road, ellesmere port, ch66 1tp. Autism friendly guide to joining and using ellesmere port library pdf, 2mb directions leave the m53 at junction 9 and follow the signs for the town centre. Ellesmere port comic con has been saved and once again returns to the towns civic hall this sunday september 15 for a fan and familyfriendly event. Ellesmere port, cheshire genealogy heraldry and history. Its brilliant new group from liverpool, she tells me. Ellesmere port original pantomime company is a nonprofit making amateur dramatic company, who put on a fantastic pantomime show. The population of ellesmere port according to the census was 44,681. Civic centre car park located at ellesmere port ch65 0be tel. After a mile turn left at the traffic lights into civic way just before the civic hall and the library is on the right hand side, opposite the bus station.
April 23, 2020 in blog a vision of postlockdown chester from artist dai owen april 4, 2020 in blog the show must go on. Along i go in my best a straight skirt, daringly short, and a very prim white blouse with a high neck. Watch an annual show again from ellesmere port civic hall. Whats on in ellesmere port civic hall, ellesmere port. Ellesmere lzmr elzmeer is a market town near oswestry in north shropshire, england, notable for its proximity to a number of prominent meres. Ellesmere port comic con tickets civic hall ellesmere port. Timeline ch64 was originally created for citizens week 2008 to list some events in burton, little neston, ness, neston, parkgate and willaston. To read more about the history of the area, there are many local history books, and a website dedicated to local history. William jessop and thomas telford were appointed to oversee the project and parliamentary approval for the project was given in 1793. Ellesmere port original pantomime company, ellesmere port.
Its a big venue with a warm and welcoming vibe and there was super cheap parking when we visited, at just 50p. The main concert programme includes a wide range of choral music from monteverdi to contemporary composers such as karl jenkins. Timelinea history of ellesmere port on this day in ellesmere ports history. Ellesmeres history ellesmere college ellesmere college. Ellesmere port civic hall, ellesmere port, england. And we have to say that the interval facilities were superb, with a range of reasonably priced snacks and drinks to be enjoyed in a cosy lounge. Ellesmere port civic hall wedding venue ellesmere port. Collect photos, maps, memories and books of interest to you. Term time only, wednesdays 45pm, whitby hall, ellesmere port. Ellesmere port comic con returns after family step in to. Ellesmere port and whitby are inextricably entwined, since one grew out of the other. After a successful relaunch in september, ellesmere port comic con is back for its first of two events in 2020 ellesmere port civic hall.
Last years event played host to 30 employers looking to fill over 450 job vacancies in the manufacturing, care, construction, leisure and retail sectors. Concerts with professional musicians and soloists are usually held at ellesmere port civic hall, with comfortable facilities, refreshments and bar, along with ample free parking. Great sutton village hall, old chester rd, great sutton. Chairs and tables for use within the the hire fee, kitchen facilities available. With a population of 79,645 in 2011, it is the most populous settlement of cheshire west and chester, which had a population of 329,608 in 2011, and serves as the unitary authoritys administrative headquarters.
Ellesmere port civic hall is the usual venue for choir concerts and seats are available in the balcony or stalls. November 2012 this catalogue contains over 1,100 full colour images within 208 pages. Port fridays it is for older people in ellesmere port and neston isolated from friends and neighbours due to ill health or problems getting out. Brio leisure ellesmere port civic hall performing arts. This multipurpose venue has a number of rooms available for hire, providing a prestigious venue for a wide range of social, theatrical and business events. Apr 25, 2012 the creator of bob the builder will help ellesmere port library celebrate 50 years of lending books. The town of ellesmere port was founded as an outlet to the sea from ellesmere, shropshire and the welsh border area around llangollen via a canal initially called the ellesmere canal. Detailed old victorian ordnance survey 6 inch to 1 mile. Chester is the secondlargest settlement in cheshire after warrington. Ellesmere port original pantomime company home facebook. Sights and sounds from the 2009 ellesmere port historic boat gathering at easter. Following a successful run of shows in 2016, working closely with the brio leisure team in northwich we were invited along to the civic hall in ellesmere port and what a delight this place is. Home wedding venues cheshire ellesmere port civic hall. Ellesmere port civic hall, ellesmere port, england is suitable for weddings, business meetings, family parties, fitness classes and performances.
Dick whittington panto at ellesmere port civic hall december 24, 2017 0 comments we are chester editor angela ferguson and her daughters went along to ellesmere port civic hall to watch dick whittington. Ellesmere port civic hall archives dance design events. The current town centre library was officially opened to the public on may 7, 1962 by lord and lady leverhulme with a presentation from the mayor. Parts of the fine refectory hall of 99, with four large windows, can be seen near the road and other fragments are incorporated into the walls of nearby barns and houses. For more info, contact cheshire dance on 01606 861770 or email. Ellesmere port and neston borough council 4 civic way, ellesmere port, phone. Venue is suitable for a wide range of events, we dont hire it for 12 to 21st birthdays due to security aspects. Whether youre looking to brush up on local history at a museum, enjoy local arts, watch some sport, or listen to live music, youre sure to find things to do in ellesmere port to suit all. After a successful relaunch in september, ellesmere port comic. The town of ellesmere port was founded at the outlet of the never completed ellesmere canal.