Local Life - Wigan - January 2021

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22 Once we have completed the planning and research, we require to safely re-open, we will run a series of small test events in the first quarter of 2021 and we intend to be as fully open as the world allows at the beginning of April 2021. Collaborative Touring Network The Old Courts Becky tells me, “We are now entering into a research and planning stage which will involve our staff team working with local artists, stakeholders, the voluntary sector and the community to establish what is needed and how we can work together going forward to emerge from 2020 stronger than before. In September, The Old Courts successfully won a bid for £799,000 from Arts Council England to run the 7th, 8th and 9th years of a national project called the Collaborative Touring Network. The CTN is a partnership between 8 towns and cities that have over the past 6 years toured amazing shows and performances into areas of historical low engagement. This has seen shows feature in swimming pools, boxing rings, car park roofs and many other unusual spaces. Becky says, “Never has there been such a need for the pioneering network and with the project underway, we hope that we can lead the way to restarting touring work at some point in 2021.” Language of Lockdown We always say that The Old Courts is YOUR Arts Centre and right now in a time of uncertainty we mean it more than ever. We want to give the people of Wigan what they want which is why we’re working closely with the community to ensure voices are heard and everyone’s ideas influence our strategy.” The team are well into the process of creating 14 high specification studio spaces for creative businesses to occupy as well as a recording studio which, once furnished, will be available for commercial hires and internal use. Becky adds, “Last but by no means least is The Grand Vault, our main music venue at The Old Courts. We have formed a small design team who are working on a quirky internal concept with some key local creative figures. The purpose of the space will remain the same, but it will be given a new and exciting lease of life ready for re-opening. COVID-19 Community Help If you would like to volunteer to help or if you or someone you know just wants to chat then please call 01942 912300 or go online at www.theoldcourts.com/help The Old Courts | Gerrard Winstanley House | Crawford Street | Wigan | WN1 1NA 01942 834747 info@theoldcourts.com www.theoldcourts.com
23 The Language of Lockdown was commissioned by The Old Court Arts Centre containing stories, drawings, sketches, paintings, photographs, poetry and creative writing based on the emotions, thoughts and experiences from the people of Wigan, Leigh, Greater Manchester and beyond during the Covid-19 lockdown period. Jonny said, “We wanted something that would live on beyond these unprecedented times, something to look back on as a reminder of both how difficult things were in that moment and how, as a community, people managed to overcome and perhaps learn from our experiences. We want to provide hope to others demonstrating they were not alone in how we have been feeling, despite being in such an isolating period.” The work captured the good, the bad, the ugly, the boredom, the feelings of children missing school, the desperate need for a haircut and a hug. The book is available to buy on Amazon for £15.99, all proceeds will be used to support the work of The Old Courts. We Can Save You £££££’s Are you unhappy with your solicitor? • Have they overcharged you? • Dragged out your case? • Carried out work without your instruction? • Missed important deadlines? We specialise in challenging excessive legal fees, and we can offer you a FREE assessment of what you should be paying your solicitor. FREE PICKUP & DELIVERY Successful challenges include: • Matrimonial Dispute • Professional Negligence • Land Dispute/ Property • Civil Litigation • Commercial Dispute • Disputed Wills/Inheritance Call us now for a FREE no-obligation assessment. 12-14 Gerard Street, Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 9AA 01942 275500 www.lrslimited.com | info@lrslimited.com
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