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People & Places

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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People & Places

Community Clean-up: Litter Picking in Hindley with Wigan and Leigh Carers Centre

Two weeks ago, I joined the Wigan and Leigh Carer’s Centre to participate in their community litter pick. As part of The Big Help Out, the centre called on volunteers to help clean up the streets of Hindley. The Big Help Out ran from the 7th to the 9th of June, aligning with Volunteers Week to raise awareness of volunteering in the UK and to … Continue reading Community Clean-up: Litter Picking in Hindley with Wigan and Leigh Carers Centre

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Arts & Culture

Mindful Art: Sip and Splatter Workshop by The Happy Place CIC

I have always fancied attending a workshop that is focused on nurturing creativity as well as mindfulness and with a focus on being present in the moment. In the craziness of everyday life, a moment of self-reflection seems like a luxury. So, when I stumbled across the advertisement on Facebook for the Sip and Splatter workshop I just could not refuse the opportunity to attend. … Continue reading Mindful Art: Sip and Splatter Workshop by The Happy Place CIC

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Highlighting Local Stories: Experiences of Creating Place II Exhibition at the Turnpike Gallery

Volunteering at The Turnpike Gallery exposes me to a range of exhibitions throughout the year the gallery showcases. However, this exhibition impacted me differently as it allowed me to feel pride in my local area and discover untold stories. Following on from a community project last summer Creating Place II displays four new exhibits from Julie McKiernan, Corrie Shelley, Nicola Lafonseca, Helen Mather Anna FC … Continue reading Highlighting Local Stories: Experiences of Creating Place II Exhibition at the Turnpike Gallery

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