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Dr Bike – FREE cycle MOTs!!
Fancy climbing back in the saddle and going on a family bike ride? Or do you want to get fit, riding along our local cycle paths? But is your bike in need of some TLC?! Well, bring it along to our free workshop on Wednesday 27th July. Our friends from Gearing Up are back, offering […]


June/July newsletter… watch out for it!
The June issue of the Leigh Neighbours newsletter is out this week! Nearly 2,000 copies will be hand delivered to homes across the project area… and another 500 will be available from public buildings such as the library, and from our offices at AS IN EDEN on Walmesley Road, as well.

Leigh Neighbours to attend Woman Zone
On Saturday 23rd June, Leigh Neighbours will be joining the Soroptimists at their event, WOMAN ZONE from 11am-3pm in the town hall square. It’s a fantastic opportunity to find out about all the local services and support available to women, girls and families in the area. As part of the event, Leigh Neighbours will […]

Crafts & Crumbs coming soon!
Leigh Neighbours is hosting a children’s tea party as part of The Big Lunch on Saturday 7th July. Crafts & Crumbs will involve children taking party in a range of culinary crafts (10am – 12noon) such as cake decorating, followed by a tea party (12noon – 1pm) with old fashioned party games. All materials are […]

December Newsletter
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November Newsletter
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Halloween Family Craft Workshop
Join us on Saturday 21st October for some ghostly fun at our free monthly family craft workshop. No need to book – just turn up! All materials provided. 10.30am – 12.30pm Kingsleigh Methodist Community Centre
Be Seen Be Safe
On Friday 20th October, Leigh Neighbours and cycle-recyclers Gearing Up are visiting the playground of Sacred Heart and Leigh Central on Windermere Rd, offering families an opportunity to get their bikes serviced free of charge in time for winter. No need to book – join us from 3pm (but be prepared to queue if we’re […]
FREE Hanging Basket Workshop
Come along to one of our free workshops and we’ll show you how to craft beautiful hanging baskets. 10am Thursday 28th September St John’s Community Garden, Gordon Street 10am Friday 29th September Sacred Heart Parish Centre Walmesley Road 10am Saturday 30th September Railway Road, opp old college All materials provided free to those who live […]
New MP joins Leigh Neighbours on a tour of the patch
It was a case of ‘The Good, The Bad, and The Downright Ugly’ when members of the Leigh Neighbours board invited Leigh’s new MP, Jo Platt, on a tour of the project area. And whilst there was time for some lighter moments – including a quick stop off at the Community Garden on Gordon Street […]