Heritage with a Twist

Experience the past with Julie McKiernan and Corrie Shelley as they bring local history to life with humour, characters, costumes and music.

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Local History Talk / Ladies of Leigh

It is 1940 and old friends, Louie and Annie are listening to the radio. ‘What if….’, they wonder, ‘There were programmes about Leigh’s most talented and daring daughters including: an Edwardian female entrepreneur, an award-winning sculptor, a generous benefactor, and not one - but two - Olympic gymnasts!’ An imaginative investigation of the obstacles and opportunities experienced by women and how they overcame and made the most of them only to be forgotten.

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Local History Talk / No Bravery Without Fear

It is spring 1919 and next-door neighbours, Mrs Mitchell and Mrs Brown, normally the best of friends, are airing their washing and their very different opinions about the recent war. In particular, the involvement of two local men, Alfred Wilkinson VC of Leigh, and Arthur Turtle Conscientious Objector of Tyldesley.

Leigh Girls' Grammar School

Miss McKiernan and Miss Shelley will take you on a swift and sure journey back in time to Leigh Girls' Grammar School (LGGS). You will meet some of the teachers, see inside the building and learn some of its traditions and most memorable moments. But don't be late or you may end up on the settle outside the Headmistress' office!.

"You more than met our requirements with your fabulous presentation. I’ve never seen so many smiling faces after a meeting and comments saying how much they’d enjoyed it. Many thanks to you both."
Jenny, Leigh & District Family History Society

"Just to thank you very much for a great evening yesterday. As well as informative it was very entertaining. Great role play by Corrie and yourself, really got the audience involved. Once again, thank you."
Carol Gibbons, Over Hulton Heritage Group

What a fabulous talk for the Over Hulton Heritage Group May Guest Speaker Night. It was of little consequence that you may not be a former pupil of the school - this talk was made so interesting and was so well presented we were all enthralled. Well done Julie - and Corrie!"
John, Over Hulton Heritage Group

Three Nightclubs of Leigh

Revisit the hottest nightspots of Leigh with Babs and Sand who have been there, seen it, done it and served it up in a basket! Join them for last orders as they recall the times, tunes and fashions of the sixties. How many will you remember?

"Many thanks for a fabulous night last night, you couldn’t have done it better."
Carol Gibbons, Over Hulton Heritage Group

Wellies, Walks and Talks

Wellies, Walks and Talks local history walks around the Haigh Hall estate. A Healthy Arts project for Haigh Woodland Park supported by Heritage Lottery Fund, Sport England, 10GM and GM Walking.

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Healthy Arts: Wellies, Walks and Talks