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@Healthy_Arts

Putting the art back into Wigan: Local artists, & facilitators with a wide range of practical experience of working creatively within the local community.

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See the full list of activities for the 'Wellies, Walks & Talks' programme at Haigh Woodland Park on our website here - healthyarts.org.uk/wellies-walks-… Supported by: @10GMpartners and @GMWalking, Sport England & @HeritageFundUK

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We were about to exhibit renowned local artist, Max Ayres’ art collection before a fire took hold in his Leigh flat. A @gofundme has been set up to help restore some salvaged paintings and get Max doing what he loves most, painting! gofundme.com/f/help-local-l…


Leigh Young Writers started this week. Thanks to @leigh_hackspace for use of their fabulous room. Next session is Tues 26th Sep at @the_turnpike creating characters for comics with Pete. FREE spaces for young people 12-16. Email louisethepoet@live.co.uk @TNLComFund @WiganCouncil

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LYW is back for creative writers aged 11 to 16. First session is @SpinnersMill on 19 Sept then @the_turnpike the following week. Facilitators will let you know about regular sessions taking place through to March. New members very welcome. Thanks to @TNLComFund @FireWithinWigan

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Thanks to Haigh Hall for asking us to perform 'The Life & Times of Chat Moss' at their @heritageopenday Featuring Jamie Roberts & Paul Leffler in a story about the Industrial Revolution in the North West. Special thanks to family and friends who helped to make up the audiences!

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Streets Apart Festival We are excited to announce a 2 day outdoor festival coming to Wigan Town Centre and King St on 8th and 9th July! (1/3)

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youtu.be/kZBvdEaxFWs Following the extended exhibition at @SpinnersMill here is the project documentary for the Paper Birds project funded by @TNLComFund #PlatinumJubilee Thanking artists & community who took part or attended @BrianTheScriber @louiselikespeas @sjf40


We are thrilled to announce that, thanks to our friends at @SpinnersMill, we are extending the Paper Birds exhibition until 22nd April. Come and see this fantastic display of work by professional artists with the local community. Thanks to @TNLComFund

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Hello I am opening the Paper Birds Exhibition tomorrow Friday 31st of March between 11am 'til 2pm...Spread the word please as it wasn't meant to be open.... @Healthy_Arts @louisethepoet @SpinnersMill @CreativeSpinSt1 @CrossStreetArts @JoPlattLeigh @ElizabethC50 @CrossStreetArts

Take a look at ‘What’s On’ in the new Spinners Mill Horrocks Gallery a spectacular display of ‘Paper Birds’ Open today 11am - 2pm created by @Healthy_Arts @BrianTheScriber @louisethepoet

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Watch our documentary about the 'Flying Shuttles' Paper Birds project at @SpinnersMill, created by @louisethepoet and Sarah Gough. Using dancepoetry with the @RightsCommunity group & young people. Thanks to @farai_nhakaniso @TNLComFund #PlatinumJubilee youtu.be/yZE9yTQcPdY


Watch our 'Spinning Stories' film about #Leigh and @SpinnersMill, part of the Paper Birds project, created by @sjf40 and @iaincash Launched this week at @FilmLeigh @ElizabethC50 @JoPlattLeigh @TNLComFund youtu.be/JpD60xUlI0I


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Meet 'Rose' - played by Erinna Delaney, a beautifully naïve character who makes it her mission to spend time with boys instead of attending lectures! Her rose-tinted view on life is endearing, but can life remain as rosy as it seems? Book here to find out: ticketsource.co.uk/wigan-little-t…

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An important day tomorrow at the mill. It’s been a pleasure working together with @Healthy_Arts on their year long platinum jubilee project. Tomorrow is the finale with the launch of the 2 week exhibition. A sneak peak photo by Aaron Pearce

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The Paper Birds Project launches @SpinnersMill Horrocks Gallery tomorrow between 2 & 6pm. 1,000 Origami birds in a giant, calligraphic murmuration carrying haiku poetry. Here is @louisethepoet holding the final bird...It looks amazing, come, see... @Healthy_Arts @CreativeSpinSt1

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You can also view this from 11am to 2pm: 28th & 30th March or 1st, 4th, 6th & 8th April. There are approximately only 50 free tickets left for the Launch Event at the time of posting. Book here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/paper-birds-… Thanks to @TNLComFund @SpinnersMill #PlatinumJubilee

The Paper Birds install @SpinnersMill has begun. Here is a little teaser as to how beautifully impressive 1,000 origami birds look before soaring gracefully. Exhibition starts 25th March... @Healthy_Arts @TNLComFund @louisethepoet @CreativeSpinSt1 @LeighFilm @TorUdall #community

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What a truly amazing flight The Paper Birds Project has been. The creating of 1,000 origami cranes & gathering of haikus over a year. A fabulous coming together of Community. Set to launch as a huge sculpture @SpinnersMill on 25th March. @Healthy_Arts @TNLComFund @louisethepoet

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Please note and share the great news the Spinners Mill lift has been repaired and is now working. 🙌👏😁


Only 150 free tickets for our 'Paper Birds' Exhibition Launch, so please book! A year-long cultural project between artists & residents, funded by @TNLComFund in celebration of the #PlatinumJubilee Book here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/paper-birds-… @SpinnersMill @LeighSpinners @FireWithinWigan


Watch out for the exhibition launch on 25th March too! #PlatinumJubilee @SpinnersMill @LeighSpinners

This Sat 18th Feb 1-3pm @SpinnersMill Come & create an origami crane at a free drop in workshop (Millage Canteen) & be part of a fab mass #community project of 1,000 birds to be displayed in the Spring at the Mill. @Healthy_Arts @louisethepoet @TNLComFund #art @CreativeSpinSt1

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