The winners of Ellesmere Port’s annual Photographic and All Things Arty competition have been announced at a special event at the town’s Paperboat Gallery.
Mayor Brian Jones congratulated winners after more than 160 entries were received in five categories: sport, recreation and leisure time; education, skills and employment; the new and modern Ellesmere Port; business and employment and the future of Ellesmere Port.
Cllr Jones said: “We received so many exciting entries - really highlighting the many fantastic viewpoints the town has to offer through the eyes of the people who live and visit here.
“The competition is fantastic and a true accolade to the town. Special merit must go to members of the Wirral Autistic Society and their clay canal barges.
“This work is now all on display at the Paperboat Gallery and I hope local residents take the opportunity to come and enjoy the local talent that we have here in Ellesmere Port.”
Cheshire West and Chester Council launched the photographic and all things arty competition to celebrate all that’s great in the town through the eyes of the people who live and visit here and images, paintings, drawings, 3-D work, sculpture, performance and installations were all be submitted.
Winners of the five categories received a £100 cash prize to spend in Whitby Road’s Paperboat Gallery.
Winners and runners up:
Sport, Recreation and Leisure Time
Winner – Andrew Doyle
Runner Up – Stefan Green
Education, Skills and Employment
Winner – Neil Creswell
Runner Up – David Chennell
The New and Modern Ellesmere Port
Winner – Andrew Doyle
Runner up – Simon Horsefield
Business and Employment
Winner – Miles Farley
Runner up – Simon Horsefield
The Future of Ellesmere Port
Winner - Katherine Lucy Robinson
Runner up – Ross Goldstein
All of the winners and runner ups works are available to see at the Paperboat Gallery until Saturday, November 5, after which they will be displayed at the Port Arcades.
Managing director of the Paperboat Gallery, Sonja Moss-Dolega, said: “What is a thriving town made of? Is it substantial new buildings and pretty sites? Good jobs, history, culture or attractive leisure facilities and events? What role is modern education playing in this riddle?
“The answer is obvious – a good mix of everything would impact positively on the community and its pride in the Port. Things simply can’t grow just overnight but inspired artistic eyes behind a fantastic range of entries have brought to light the changes Ellesmere Port is undergoing. There is reason for optimism!”
