Looking Up In Leigh

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Saturday 2nd May marked the end of an era for Leigh 🥺Watching a business that has been part of my life since I was 13 cl...
05/05/2026

Saturday 2nd May marked the end of an era for Leigh 🥺

Watching a business that has been part of my life since I was 13 close its doors is such a bittersweet feeling! I grew up here, learned, worked, laughed, and built memories that shaped who I am 🫶🏽

This place wasn’t just a business, it was a heartbeat in our town and a second home to so many of us. It’s incredibly sad to see such a great asset to Leigh come to an end, but I’ll always be grateful for the privilege of being part of its journey 💙

I wish Neil & Julie and all the family the best and I am sure we will keep in touch!

We need your help to find some brilliant young people in Leigh 👇We’re putting together Song for Leigh - a brand new song...
30/04/2026

We need your help to find some brilliant young people in Leigh 👇

We’re putting together Song for Leigh - a brand new song written by young people and music video celebrating the town and the creativity here, and we’re looking for young people aged 11–19 to be part of it.

We’re creating a brand new music video for Song for Leigh
Written by local young people, mentored by The Lottery Winners 🎶

And we want YOU to be part of it.
The final video will be shown live at Leigh Sports Village on Saturday 30th May 🔥

🔥 2 WAYS TO GET INVOLVED 🎨
1. LEAD ARTIST
Design the artwork that leads the whole project.
Your design must:
Include “I Believe in Leigh”
Be colourful, bold and fun
Work as a t-shirt and merch design

🏆 What you get:
Your design used in the video + across Leigh
High street vouchers
A chance to star in the music video

🎥 2. BE IN THE VIDEO
Be part of filming
Get involved in a big creative project
Be on camera

📅 IMPORTANT
You must be available:
Saturday 9th May
Sunday 10th May
You must be comfortable being on camera.

✅ HOW TO APPLY
Complete the Google Form
Upload your artwork (for lead young artist)

⏰ Deadline to apply: Sunday 3rd May
For more information email [email protected]

👉 Apply using the link in our bio!

If you know a young person who should be part of this, tag them below or send this their way.

30/03/2026

A Mile in Our Shoes👟

This video captures the voices of young people from Leigh and Wigan, exploring how everyday advertising, on billboards and bus stops, shapes their thoughts, choices, and wellbeing.💭

Following a consultation workshop led by with 26 young people, we gathered honest reflections on topics like healthy eating, body image, and what they want to see represented in their communities.

Young people told us they want advertising that promotes healthy choices, shines a light on local businesses, and highlights community activities they can get involved in. They also believe advertising has the power to positively showcase young people and help change perceptions.🌟

This is about seeing advertising through their eyes - and hearing what truly matters to them. 💛

15/03/2026

Happy Mother’s day! 🩷

We had a lovely time yesterday at for a mother’s day afternoon tea 🍰🫖 Filled with yummy sandwiches and treats, made with love 🫶🏽

Hope you all have a lovely day! 😁

What an amazing effort Leigh put in yesterday 💪🏽The amazing  organised a Leigh Litter Pick around Leigh 🗑️ So many membe...
14/03/2026

What an amazing effort Leigh put in yesterday 💪🏽

The amazing organised a Leigh Litter Pick around Leigh 🗑️ So many members of the community, local businesses and people with big hearts donated their time and efforts to clean up our town 👏🏼

Our very own Gemma donated her time and efforts to go and help our town 💥

Well done Lloyd and Rachel from WJ structures for putting this together!!! 🎉 and for a drink after 🍾

Wrapping up the creation stage of Song for Leigh has been nothing short of inspiring✨ Spending the day at  in  recording...
08/03/2026

Wrapping up the creation stage of Song for Leigh has been nothing short of inspiring✨ Spending the day at in recording studio 🎶

This last day was a reminder of why projects rooted in place and people matter so much. The collaboration, the stories, the shared pride, it all found its way into the music 💛

Smashed it! Everyone involved are excited for what comes next as Song for Leigh moves into its next chapter 👏🏼

03/03/2026

Was great to be a part of a Consensus Workshop facilitated by 🗯️ Bringing together ideas, stories, and lived experiences to support Leigh’s Town of Culture bid

Organised by our local MP, the session brought together members of our community and local businesses at Spirix Studios 💚 It created the space for meaningful conversation about Leigh’s cultural identity, creativity, and future!

Attending on behalf of and Looking Up In Leigh, and the young people across the borough 🙌🏼 Capturing content and amplifying voices that are vital

It was a powerful reminder of what can be achieved when communities collaborate with purpose❕

19/02/2026

On Sunday, something powerful took shape at Spirix Studios 💚

Young people aged 15–18 from Leigh came together to start writing an anthem for Leigh, a song shaped by their voices, their stories and their pride in where they’re from 🎶

As part of Song for Leigh, we were proud to welcome , who worked alongside the group in a songwriting workshop built on belief, collaboration and real creative exchange. This was not about being talked at. It was about creating with young people and recognising the artistic talent that exists right here, even when it is not always spotlighted as it should be 🌟

This project is funded and co-produced through Wigan’s Creative People and Places programme, supporting communities across the borough to connect, create and thrive through culture and creativity 🩵

Led by local singer, songwriter and youth worker ,the room was filled with confidence, honesty and possibility. Ideas flowed, voices were heard, and young people stepped fully into their creativity, owning their talent and shaping something meaningful together 🫶🏽

In the video, you’ll hear from The Lottery Winners share why the band wanted to be part of this project, alongside Ethan and Caitlin, who speak openly about what this opportunity meant to them 📣 Their words say it all!

Song for Leigh is about more than writing a track. It is about aspiration. It is about celebrating young people as artists. And it is about showing what is possible when they are given space, trust and support to create 🙌🏼

The project will culminate in the creation of a music video, premiering at The Lottery Winners’ concert at Leigh Sports Village in May. A huge moment and an incredible platform to celebrate the young people and their work 🎬

We are so proud of everyone involved and excited to see this anthem for Leigh continue to grow!

This is just the beginning 💚

18/02/2026

What a night at Co-op Live! ✨

A huge thank you to for treating us to Dream Seats to see last night ❤️ An unforgettable experience from start to finish!

The atmosphere was electric, the view was incredible, and RAYE absolutely owned the stage 🪩 Feeling very lucky and very grateful for the opportunity 🫶🏽

31/01/2026

Do you know a budding musician from Leigh, age 16-21? Tag them below! 👇

We're on the hunt for musicians and songwriters to take part in an exciting songwriting project that puts local creativity and talent centre stage 🎵

This is a paid opportunity with participants contracted as professional artists throughout the project, working closely with highly experienced music professionals. You'll experience hands-on mentoring, collaboration and studio-style sessions - all to help create an original Song for Leigh.

You'll have the chance to:

✨ Learn from established, professional music artists
✨ Build your songwriting and music-making skills
✨ Collaborate with other young creatives from Leigh
✨ Create high quality work for your CV/portfolio

📆 Initial project dates are 5 & 22 Feb, and 1 & 8 March (must be able to commit to these). There may also be additional paid days throughout Spring for extra wrap-around activities (confirmed ASAP).

Apply via Google Form by 9am Monday 26 Jan: https://shorturl.at/2EQtB

Who's in?! 🎤

Produced by Down to Earth and Spirix Collective. Funded by Arts Council England.

06/11/2025

Everyone meet the lovely Vicky 🎨🩵

Vicky is a massive part of our creative community who is based at 🙌🏼 Her passion and creativity is unmatched and it was so lovely to hear her answer our 3 famous questions 😁

Make sure you give her a like 👍🏼

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