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Express Yourself at The Coffee Stop’s Spoken Word Swap

Since July 2024, The Coffee Stop has hosted Leigh’s very own spoken word evening, Word Swap, led by Julie McKiernan. Taking place on the third Thursday of every month, the event encourages local poets, writers, and anyone who wishes to express themselves creatively through the written word to perform. Featuring performances of poetry, prose, and even the occasional song, there’s truly something for everyone. Local … Continue reading Express Yourself at The Coffee Stop’s Spoken Word Swap

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An Educational Festive Journey with Santa’s Little Helpers

Santa’s Little Helpers at the Over Hulton Conservative Club transports audiences back to the winter of 1974. Guided by Babs and Sand, two disheartened seasonal entertainers working at a local department store, the audience embarks on an educational and festive journey that delves into Christmas traditions and history. From the outset, the audience was met with confusion as the characters stumbled into the room, mistakenly … Continue reading An Educational Festive Journey with Santa’s Little Helpers

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Ladies of Leigh: A Thought-Provoking Play Illuminates the Untold History of Women in Leigh

“The Ladies of Leigh,” written by Julie McKiernan and Corrie Shelley, is a dynamic performance that brings the forgotten history of Leigh’s women to life. Julie, a freelance writer, creative writing tutor, and amateur historian, is known for her work on local history through scripts, essays, and books. Corrie, a talented singer, photographer, and composer of local history folk songs, adds her musical flair to … Continue reading Ladies of Leigh: A Thought-Provoking Play Illuminates the Untold History of Women in Leigh

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