Events
The Turnpike
French Week – Wine & Cheese tasting
The Turnpike Civic Square, Leigh, United KingdomWe are happy to celebrate French culture and Wigan’s twin town, Angers between 5th and 13th April 2024. A programme of exciting events for everyone is waiting for you. Wine & Cheese tasting: 10th April – 6pm – £12 – Turnpike Gallery, WN7 1EB – ATA event – booking required: email ata.wigan@gmail.com or phone 07824508516.
French Week – Art Activities
The Turnpike Civic Square, Leigh, United KingdomWe are happy to celebrate French culture and Wigan’s twin town, Angers between 5th and 13th April 2024. A programme of exciting events for everyone is waiting for you Art activities for children: 10th April at the Turnpike Gallery – Free – Kids aged 7+ – booking required: Dots art & pixel fun workshop: 10am-12.30pm Drolleries - medieval monsters: collage and mono print workshop with artist Anna FC Smith – 2-4pm
Saturday Family Workshops
The Turnpike Civic Square, Leigh, United KingdomFree creative workshops for families at The Turnpike Gallery The Turnpike Gallery is hosting a series of free drop-in art & craft workshops for families led by experienced artist Nerissa Cargill Thompson. Come along to meet other families and try new creative activities inspired by our local heritage and environment! Saturday 16th March 11am - 1pm Industrial Revolution aka Mills & Mines 2: Print abstract artworks using stamps. Saturday 30th March 11am - 1pm Local Views: Celebrate […]
Spring on the Square
The Turnpike Civic Square, Leigh, United KingdomThe Turnpike Gallery and Archives: Wigan & Leigh are delighted to be hosting Spring on the Square, a spring themed event featuring crafts and activities for families. Make your own leather keyring with The Wolf Workshop Explore the outdoor living room with artist Hattie Kongaunruan Follow the Easter mystery trail All are welcome to drop by and celebrate the arrival of spring with us! Details Date: Saturday 30th March Time: 10.30am-1.30pm Cost: Free, no need to book. Activities are available on a first-come, […]
Saturday Family Workshops
The Turnpike Civic Square, Leigh, United KingdomFree creative workshops for families at The Turnpike Gallery The Turnpike Gallery is hosting a series of free drop-in art & craft workshops for families led by experienced artist Nerissa Cargill Thompson. Come along to meet other families and try new creative activities inspired by our local heritage and environment! Saturday 16th March 11am - 1pm Industrial Revolution aka Mills & Mines 2: Print abstract artworks using stamps. Saturday 30th March 11am - 1pm Local Views: Celebrate […]
Upcycle, Recycle, Reuse, Replenish
The Turnpike Civic Square, Leigh, United KingdomJoin us for an evening with Leigh's leaders in sustainability and be inspired to upcycle, recycle, reuse and replenish! Karen from Love Me Again, Leigh's Preloved clothes boutique will demonstrate how to reuse and up-cycle preloved clothing to create a luxurious look on a budget. The event will feature an inclusive fashion show and a talk by Julie and Corrie on their own upcycling practices. Wonderful snacks will be provided by Leigh’s own zero waste shop, The Replenishery This event […]
Mini Fest – Leigh Library
The Turnpike Civic Square, Leigh, United KingdomOur fantastic festival for under 5s, Mini Fest is coming to Leigh library this summer. Create silly sounds with a pro beatboxer, listen to musical story-telling, build an extraordinary cardboard jungle and play party games whilst getting messy, colourful and creative! Mini Fest is an extended summer edition of Mini Makers, our weekly art session for under 5s, where little ones can get creative, develop social skills and play with other similarly aged children. For parents and guardians, it’s a […]
Climate. Emergency. Hope
The Turnpike Civic Square, Leigh, United KingdomThe Turnpike Gallery is presenting an exciting new exhibition exploring some of the urgent issues around the climate emergency. It includes a range of artwork by local, national and international artists, curated by a team of young people. Our Young Curators have been meeting since October 2022, facilitated by creative practitioner, Liz Postlethwaite. Arising from discussions, presentations and gallery visits, the exhibition aims to share young people’s voices through the work of artists. Included in the exhibition are video, photography, […]
Climate. Emergency. Hope
The Turnpike Civic Square, Leigh, United KingdomThe Turnpike Gallery is presenting an exciting new exhibition exploring some of the urgent issues around the climate emergency. It includes a range of artwork by local, national and international artists, curated by a team of young people. Our Young Curators have been meeting since October 2022, facilitated by creative practitioner, Liz Postlethwaite. Arising from discussions, presentations and gallery visits, the exhibition aims to share young people’s voices through the work of artists. Included in the exhibition are video, photography, […]
Climate. Emergency. Hope
The Turnpike Civic Square, Leigh, United KingdomThe Turnpike Gallery is presenting an exciting new exhibition exploring some of the urgent issues around the climate emergency. It includes a range of artwork by local, national and international artists, curated by a team of young people. Our Young Curators have been meeting since October 2022, facilitated by creative practitioner, Liz Postlethwaite. Arising from discussions, presentations and gallery visits, the exhibition aims to share young people’s voices through the work of artists. Included in the exhibition are video, photography, […]
Climate. Emergency. Hope
The Turnpike Civic Square, Leigh, United KingdomThe Turnpike Gallery is presenting an exciting new exhibition exploring some of the urgent issues around the climate emergency. It includes a range of artwork by local, national and international artists, curated by a team of young people. Our Young Curators have been meeting since October 2022, facilitated by creative practitioner, Liz Postlethwaite. Arising from discussions, presentations and gallery visits, the exhibition aims to share young people’s voices through the work of artists. Included in the exhibition are video, photography, […]
Climate. Emergency. Hope
The Turnpike Civic Square, Leigh, United KingdomThe Turnpike Gallery is presenting an exciting new exhibition exploring some of the urgent issues around the climate emergency. It includes a range of artwork by local, national and international artists, curated by a team of young people. Our Young Curators have been meeting since October 2022, facilitated by creative practitioner, Liz Postlethwaite. Arising from discussions, presentations and gallery visits, the exhibition aims to share young people’s voices through the work of artists. Included in the exhibition are video, photography, […]
Climate. Emergency. Hope
The Turnpike Civic Square, Leigh, United KingdomThe Turnpike Gallery is presenting an exciting new exhibition exploring some of the urgent issues around the climate emergency. It includes a range of artwork by local, national and international artists, curated by a team of young people. Our Young Curators have been meeting since October 2022, facilitated by creative practitioner, Liz Postlethwaite. Arising from discussions, presentations and gallery visits, the exhibition aims to share young people’s voices through the work of artists. Included in the exhibition are video, photography, […]
Climate. Emergency. Hope
The Turnpike Civic Square, Leigh, United KingdomThe Turnpike Gallery is presenting an exciting new exhibition exploring some of the urgent issues around the climate emergency. It includes a range of artwork by local, national and international artists, curated by a team of young people. Our Young Curators have been meeting since October 2022, facilitated by creative practitioner, Liz Postlethwaite. Arising from discussions, presentations and gallery visits, the exhibition aims to share young people’s voices through the work of artists. Included in the exhibition are video, photography, […]
Climate. Emergency. Hope
The Turnpike Civic Square, Leigh, United KingdomThe Turnpike Gallery is presenting an exciting new exhibition exploring some of the urgent issues around the climate emergency. It includes a range of artwork by local, national and international artists, curated by a team of young people. Our Young Curators have been meeting since October 2022, facilitated by creative practitioner, Liz Postlethwaite. Arising from discussions, presentations and gallery visits, the exhibition aims to share young people’s voices through the work of artists. Included in the exhibition are video, photography, […]
Climate. Emergency. Hope
The Turnpike Civic Square, Leigh, United KingdomThe Turnpike Gallery is presenting an exciting new exhibition exploring some of the urgent issues around the climate emergency. It includes a range of artwork by local, national and international artists, curated by a team of young people. Our Young Curators have been meeting since October 2022, facilitated by creative practitioner, Liz Postlethwaite. Arising from discussions, presentations and gallery visits, the exhibition aims to share young people’s voices through the work of artists. Included in the exhibition are video, photography, […]
Climate. Emergency. Hope
The Turnpike Civic Square, Leigh, United KingdomThe Turnpike Gallery is presenting an exciting new exhibition exploring some of the urgent issues around the climate emergency. It includes a range of artwork by local, national and international artists, curated by a team of young people. Our Young Curators have been meeting since October 2022, facilitated by creative practitioner, Liz Postlethwaite. Arising from discussions, presentations and gallery visits, the exhibition aims to share young people’s voices through the work of artists. Included in the exhibition are video, photography, […]
Climate. Emergency. Hope
The Turnpike Civic Square, Leigh, United KingdomThe Turnpike Gallery is presenting an exciting new exhibition exploring some of the urgent issues around the climate emergency. It includes a range of artwork by local, national and international artists, curated by a team of young people. Our Young Curators have been meeting since October 2022, facilitated by creative practitioner, Liz Postlethwaite. Arising from discussions, presentations and gallery visits, the exhibition aims to share young people’s voices through the work of artists. Included in the exhibition are video, photography, […]
Climate. Emergency. Hope
The Turnpike Civic Square, Leigh, United KingdomThe Turnpike Gallery is presenting an exciting new exhibition exploring some of the urgent issues around the climate emergency. It includes a range of artwork by local, national and international artists, curated by a team of young people. Our Young Curators have been meeting since October 2022, facilitated by creative practitioner, Liz Postlethwaite. Arising from discussions, presentations and gallery visits, the exhibition aims to share young people’s voices through the work of artists. Included in the exhibition are video, photography, […]
Climate. Emergency. Hope
The Turnpike Civic Square, Leigh, United KingdomThe Turnpike Gallery is presenting an exciting new exhibition exploring some of the urgent issues around the climate emergency. It includes a range of artwork by local, national and international artists, curated by a team of young people. Our Young Curators have been meeting since October 2022, facilitated by creative practitioner, Liz Postlethwaite. Arising from discussions, presentations and gallery visits, the exhibition aims to share young people’s voices through the work of artists. Included in the exhibition are video, photography, […]