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We are a resident-led, lottery funded, community development charity. We focus on the area bounded by Atherleigh Way, Kirkhall lane, Leigh Road and Twist Lane.

We do that by listening to what local people, schools and community groups think is important and drafting a three-year Community Plan with priorities and spend.

Leigh Neighbours Project

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Our Key Priorities

Leigh Neighbours Project

Community Spirit

Bringing people together and developing greater community spirit is what drives Leigh Neighbours! Whether it’s funding an event as part of The Big Lunch or organising a litter pick to help make the area cleaner and greener, we recognise that there is value in creating opportunities that allow people to get to know their neighbours, to break down social barriers and challenge misconceptions.

Education, Employment and Training

We recognise that not everyone in our area has a job or has a job that pays very well. We are committed to helping local people to get training, experience and qualifications that will give them a leg up. We’ll support our local schools in ways that add value to what they deliver.

Leigh Neighbours Project
Leigh Neighbours Project

Environmental Improvements

The impact of environmental crime, ie. dog-fouling, fly-tipping, vandalism and graffiti, is felt keenly by local people, as is the lack of green space and areas for children to play safely.

We’ve invested significantly in improving the local environment, from transforming neglected grot spots to commissioning community art installations.

Housing

We’ve known since we first started consulting with local people that there were concerns about housing.

The worries that local people shared were around the number of private let properties in the area, the way that some private landlords managed their properties and the poor physical condition that many of the properties were in.

Leigh Neighbours Project
Leigh Neighbours Project

Resident’s Fund

We have money set aside to support local residents, groups, organisation and schools to deliver small projects which will help the area a better place to live.

These can range from ideas to spruce up the alley behind their houses, like this area behind Selwyn Street.

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We are recruiting for Volunteers to support Leigh Neighbour's to make a difference in the Local area ...contact us to see what opportunities are available...Make A Difference In Your Local Area ❤... See MoreSee Less
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📦 Are you getting ready for Christmas, with presents arriving through the door?Remember to break down boxes before they go in your blue bin, so you've got plenty of space for newspapers, junk mail, non-glittery cards, and other paper and cardboard 💙Want a reminder of what goes where? 👉 www.wigan.gov.uk/Resident/Bins-Recycling/Which-bin-do-I-use.aspx#WasteWednesday ... See MoreSee Less
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Does your loved one need some extra support such as vacuuming, laundry, or companionship?Our Home Help Service is here to support families across Wigan Borough. Give us a call - 01942 615880 or visit our website for more information - www.ageuk.org.uk/wiganborough/our-services/support-at-home-home-help-service-0158ee2f-dc8f-ec11-b...... See MoreSee Less
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If you are available and wish to support this project and want to spread some festive cheer get in contact ASAP.....🎄✨ Spread Festive Cheer with Us on Christmas Day🤝🍽️Do you have a couple of hours to spare this Christmas day? Join us in creating a warm and festive atmosphere by cooking and serving Christmas dinner at our Brick Works site🎅🏽🍲Anytime from 8am until 6pm. Your support during these hours will make a significant difference. A festive lunch will be served to those staying at the night shelter and anyone in our community who doesn't have a place to call home. Let's come together to make Christmas special for everyone! ❤If you're ready to spread some festive cheer and lend a hand to the most vulnerable members of our local community, we'd love to have you on board, please email Rose at rosemary@thebrick.org.uk to express your interest and get more details. Let's make this Christmas a day of warmth and compassion.❤🎅#ChristmasVolunteer #SpreadCheer #CommunityKindness #JoinUs 🎄🤲 ... See MoreSee Less
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Fabulous Christmas film , tickets still available...If you're thinking of joining us for 'The Polar Express' you need to get your tickets fast!We've been able to release a few more tickets for the Saturday screening, but there are less than 20 seats available for each showing!Saturday 9th December - 4pmSunday 10th December - 2pmwww.leighfilmfactory.com... See MoreSee Less
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If your thinking of getting active...why not give badminton a try tonight ???𝗪𝗲'𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆, 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂?🏸 Join Ben and Jo tonight at Leigh Leisure Centre from 5.30-7 for some 'No Strings Badminton'.💚 We've got the equipment, the banter and Jo's amazing coaching points!✅ Book now at bit.ly/leisurehub or phone 01942 487800. ... See MoreSee Less
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For those of you having a real tree this year a great way to dispose of it ...🎄Getting a real Christmas tree this year? 🎄 With help from Lancashire Mining Museum at Astley Green and Rotary Club of Astley, we will collect your tree from your driveway and save you the hassle of disposing of it yourself.All you need to do is enter your postcode to register for collection: buff.ly/2VednQn... See MoreSee Less
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It's THURSDAY & that can only mean one thing!!!Shopping until 6pm & FREE weekday parking, on entry after 3pm too!#shoplocal #supportlocal #loveshopping #loveleigh #leigh ... See MoreSee Less
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Date for your Diary....Saturday 16th December..... See MoreSee Less
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With only 2 weeks left of 'Light Up', we're celebrating the fantastic artists whose innovative work is on display as part of the exhibition.Working from his studio in Yorkshire, Jim Bond Sculptor specialises in kinetic sculptures and forms which evolve before our eyes. His new Laser Drawing Machine has been specially made for this exhibition.Come along to the gallery and see 'Light Up' before it ends on the 16th December! We're open Tuesday-Friday, 10am-4pm, and Saturday 10am-2pm.#leigh #wigan #lightup #contemporaryart ... See MoreSee Less
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Go on, give it a go. It's 2 hours and you can sit down if it easier. ... See MoreSee Less
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Cigarette butts are rubbish and dropping one is littering.In fact, did you know that cigarette butts make up 66% of all litter in the UK?So please, if you smoke, bin your butts. ... See MoreSee Less
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