The Ellesmere Echo

The Ellesmere Echo Our aim is to connect and inform communities throughout the Ellesmere and Selwyn district Ellesmere's only privately owned community newspaper

03/07/2025

๐ŸŒŸ We Need You โ€“ Vote for Your Local Paper! ๐ŸŒŸ
Weโ€™re thrilled to announce that The Ellesmere Echo has been nominated for the Peopleโ€™s Choice Award at the Selwyn Awards 2025!

As your dedicated community newspaper, we proudly shine a light on local stories, champion the spirit of neighbourliness, support mental wellbeing, and encourage growth in our amazing Selwyn district.

๐Ÿ—ณ๏ธ Voting opens Monday 30 June at 12pm
๐Ÿ•› Closes midnight Sunday 20 July
๐Ÿ“ Every vote helps us continue doing what we loveโ€”celebrating you, our community!

๐Ÿ‘‰ Click the link to vote [insert link when available]
๐Ÿ’ฌ Share this post and tell your friends to !

This award wouldnโ€™t just be a win for usโ€”it would be a win for the whole Ellesmere community.

02/07/2025

๐Ÿ“… 1 July โ€“ 11 days to go!

๐Ÿฆ• The countdown begins! Only 11 more sleeps until The Land Before Time takes over Southbridge Hall for a night of dino-sized fun!

๐Ÿฟ Free popcorn
โ˜• Free hot chocolate (BYO mug!)
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Family night out for just $10 adults / $5 kids / under 5's free
๐ŸŽ Pre-purchase to go in the draw to win the movie + a surprise!

โœ… Book now and help us plan the snacks!
๐Ÿ‘‰ https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/feb39d9874804c8e9181cbdcbd7b01a4

27/06/2025

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03/06/2025

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02/06/2025

Here it is... our first sneak peek of the Ellesmere Hot Chocolate Fest entries (28th June- 11th July).

This will be available to purchase from Screamin Beans Coffee Limited during the winter school holidays. Their location will be announced later as they are a mobile vendor.

To rate it, just scan the QR code when you buy it.

The winner will be announced at the family movie screening in Southbridge on 12th July.

03/05/2025

๐Ÿฆ• We have a winner! ๐ŸŽ‰

A HUGE thank you to everyone who voted in our family movie poll โ€“ your input helped us choose something truly special! ๐Ÿฉต

With a roaring 46% of the vote, the clear favourite isโ€ฆ
๐ŸŽฌ The Land Before Time โ€“ a timeless tale of friendship, courage, and dinosaurs!

๐Ÿพ Paddington and Shrek tied for second place at 16% each, but Littlefoot and his friends stole the show (and our hearts).

We canโ€™t wait to welcome you all to Southbridge Hall on Saturday 12 July for an unforgettable family movie night โ€“ complete with popcorn, hot chocolate, great food, and the announcement of our Ellesmere Hot Chocolate Fest winners! ๐Ÿซ๐Ÿฟ๐ŸŽ‰

Tickets are available now โ€“ donโ€™t miss out! ๐Ÿฆ–
https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/feb39d9874804c8e9181cbdcbd7b01a4

After nearly four decades at the heart of the Leeston community, Bronwen and Jeff Quigley are putting down their hammers...
16/04/2025

After nearly four decades at the heart of the Leeston community, Bronwen and Jeff Quigley are putting down their hammers and stepping into a well-earned retirement.

Thank you so much for all you've done for the Ellesmere Community.

12/03/2025

Today we celebrated these legends Sharyn and Jo who have been working on reception at the clinic for 14 years this week!
So grateful for all their hard work over the years ๐Ÿ˜

From the Ellesmere Echo team, we would like to take this opportunity to wish you and your families a very Merry Christma...
23/12/2024

From the Ellesmere Echo team, we would like to take this opportunity to wish you and your families a very Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year.
Thank you for your amazing support and stories during 2024.
Our office will be open for 2025 on the 13th January.

From the team at the Ellesmere Echo, we would like to take this opportunity to wish you and your families a very Merry C...
23/12/2024

From the team at the Ellesmere Echo, we would like to take this opportunity to wish you and your families a very Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year.
Our office is open for 2025 on the 13th January.

Wow!!! check out the front page of this weeks Echo. Brilliant news not only for our college but for the entire community...
18/11/2024

Wow!!! check out the front page of this weeks Echo. Brilliant news not only for our college but for the entire community. Exciting times ahead. Congratulations to the team that have made this happen through all your perseverance.

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