Leigh984, The creative portfolio of Leigh Spencer

Now in its 10th year the Journeys Festival International took over the streets of Leicester over the weekend of 12th-14th August. Bringing together performers from around the UK and further afield the festivals aim is to explore big ideas and create experiences that will excite and entertain. By coming together in Leicester the festival celebrates its diversity and the journeys we all make in our lives. As you view my film see if you can spot the Liberty Angels by Oak Leaf Street Show, watching from positions that give them an overview of the city and its people you may spot them in the background of some of the other performances. The film begins at the clock tower with Frock by Stopgap Dance Company, before a giant slug invades Jubilee Square ! in Seed By Piff-Paff Theater Company. The Liberty Angels come down from their high vantage points to walk among us on the high street before we end on an highly kinetic  environmental message from Highly Sprung`s Cast Away as the keeper o...

The Barwell Knutty Knitters are back with another of their fantastic YarnBombs, This time it`s fantastically festive with a #Christmas theme. There`s knitted baubles on the tree and even the roadside bollards are covered, everything from Angels to Choirboys, Wise Men to Reindeer every conceivable form can be seen in this cavalcade of Christmas characters. Not a single piece of street furniture has been forgotten as these Knutty Knitters have woven their magic around every lamppost and pole, even the trees got a new Christmas jumper to keep out those harsh winter winds. So get out those knitting needles Santa the Barwell Knutty Knitters are in town and they are bringing the festive fun to Barwell.