HELP US IMPROVE LEIGH
Assembly Rooms… for dreaming and dancing, meeting and making, creating and collaborating, playing and performing – day in, night out.
Leigh’s once grand Conservative Club sits desolate, blighting the west gateway to the Town Centre and acting as a magnet for vandalism and anti-social behaviour. But a formidable alliance of local young people and business, community and cultural leaders are on a mission to breathe new life into this ‘building of townscape merit’ by transforming it into a cutting-edge youth-led performing arts venue for the whole community.
Situated within the Leigh Town Centre Conservation Area, the building boasts a rich history that spans more than a century and holds special memories for many Leythers. It originally opened in 1879 as a music hall and theatre and became the Assembly Rooms in 1899; serving as a gathering place for community events and functions. Many locals still refer to the building as ‘the Sems’. In 1908, the venue adapted to the times and began screening films, further contributing to its cultural significance as the first picture house in Leigh.
Sems Survey
We’re excited to share our vision for the Assembly Rooms Leigh as a thriving creative hub!
To ensure this project aligns with the community’s aspirations, we invite you to participate in our survey. Your input is invaluable in shaping a proposal that will be submitted to the local council. We understand that completing surveys can be time-consuming, so feel free to answer as many or as few questions as you like. If you’re keen to learn more about our plans for the Assembly Rooms, please leave your email address at the end of the survey. Your feedback will help us create a space that enriches the cultural life of Leigh.