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A stand out event: The Not So Silent Movie Night at The Old Courts.

I’ve attended several events at Wigan’s multi-arts centre, The Old Courts, but The Not So Silent Movie Night truly stood out. With its unique twist, this event immediately captured my attention. The evening promised plenty of fun, featuring a diverse selection of silent films from various genres and eras, all set to live music by Barry Howard on the double bass and electronic beats from … Continue reading A stand out event: The Not So Silent Movie Night at The Old Courts.

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Funny, frenzied and fast: Review of Run for your Wife at St Josephs Hall, Leigh

Recently, I had the opportunity to watch Run for Your Wife, a comedy play written by Ray Cooney and directed by Paul Jameson. The production was presented by St Joseph’s Players at St Joseph’s Hall, running from July 16th to 20th. The play promised, and delivered, a funny, frenzied, and fast-paced experience that kept the audience laughing throughout. I admit I knew little about the … Continue reading Funny, frenzied and fast: Review of Run for your Wife at St Josephs Hall, Leigh

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Welcome to the Horrocks Gallery: Creative Spin Studios’ Intro Exhibition at Leigh Spinners Mill Grand Opening

Saturday, June 15th, marked a significant day in Leigh’s cultural diary with the grand opening of Leigh Spinners Mill. Acquired by the Leigh Building Preservation Trust in 2014, the mill’s redevelopment aims to save the local building and transform the site into a community hub, hosting businesses and cultural enterprises. With MP Jo Platt appointed as general manager in 2019, the project has come a … Continue reading Welcome to the Horrocks Gallery: Creative Spin Studios’ Intro Exhibition at Leigh Spinners Mill Grand Opening

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Daffodils Dreams, the charity lighting up children’s lives.

Daffodil Dreams was founded by Maureen Holcroft in 2018 after she read an article revealing that nearly forty percent of Wigan’s children live below the poverty line. This statistic shocked Maureen and made her reflect on all the everyday comforts her family and friends took for granted. Struck by this stark contrast, Maureen decided to establish Daffodil Dreams to ensure that all children, regardless of … Continue reading Daffodils Dreams, the charity lighting up children’s lives.

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Creativity’s power: The Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize at The Turnpike Gallery, Leigh

On Friday, 12th July, The Turnpike Gallery hosted the launch of their new exhibition, the Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize. Running from 13th July to 14th September, this prestigious open exhibition is dedicated to drawing in the UK. Known previously as the Jerwood Drawing Prize until 2017, the exhibition was first shown at The Turnpike Gallery that same year. For the 2023 open call, the … Continue reading Creativity’s power: The Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize at The Turnpike Gallery, Leigh

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Seeing behind the big red doors: Leigh Fire Station Family Open Day 2024

Today Leigh Fire Station held an open day full of family-friendly fun, important educational information, music, games, food and drink. Every year the station located on St Helen’s Road opens its doors to the public to see what goes on behind the mysterious big red doors. The open day was full of educational sessions for both adults and children, which I’m sure was the highlight … Continue reading Seeing behind the big red doors: Leigh Fire Station Family Open Day 2024

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Bringing Good Vibes: Leigh Pride 2024 at Pennington Hall Park

Yesterday marked the fourth year of Leigh Pride at Pennington Hall Park, featuring a jam-packed schedule of entertainment, makers’ markets, arts and crafts, and food and drink stalls. Organised by the Pride in Leigh team, the event brings the local community together to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community in an inclusive environment. The event featured an impressive lineup of acts to celebrate Pride 2024, with local … Continue reading Bringing Good Vibes: Leigh Pride 2024 at Pennington Hall Park

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Nostalgic Rock: The Dropouts live at St George’s Church, Tyldesley

The Early Doors Club was held on the 28th of June at St. George’s Church in Tyldesley. The Dropouts, a local band from Tyldesley featuring Radio M29’s own Bevan Thompson, headlined the show for this edition of gigs. I was greatly looking forward to this performance, as knowing Bev personally, I was promised a spectacular show. However, despite being informed by Bev that the show … Continue reading Nostalgic Rock: The Dropouts live at St George’s Church, Tyldesley

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The sound of life: Tony Black and Andrew Metheven live at The Coffee Stop, Leigh

I have attended many gigs organised by The Early Doors Club initiative, but this was my first time at a gig at The Coffee Stop. Located on Railway Road in Leigh, The Coffee Stop is a cafe adorned with music memorabilia, creating the perfect atmosphere for a performance. From Penny Lane signs to photos of The Supremes, no musical detail is overlooked. Run by Neil … Continue reading The sound of life: Tony Black and Andrew Metheven live at The Coffee Stop, Leigh

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Heartfelt music: Tom Hingley and Lily Webb live at St George’s Church Tyldesley

St. George’s held an evening of the Early Doors Club on the 31st of May, featuring incredible music by Lily Webb and Tom Hingley. The Early Doors Club has become a favourite part of my week that I always look forward to, as it gives me the chance to support local grassroots venues and discover new musical talent. The church is a wonderful venue for … Continue reading Heartfelt music: Tom Hingley and Lily Webb live at St George’s Church Tyldesley

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