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Now residents in Wigan and Leigh are being asked to share their culinary
secrets and have their most beloved recipes published and served up as
part of a project called ‘Eat With Strangers’.
Eat With Strangers is a special event inspired by ‘Pot Luck’, a video
being exhibited in the Turnpike’s ‘Art With Strangers’. Filmed in New
York by Swiss artist Sonja Feldmeier, ‘Pot Luck’ features meetings
between the artist and immigrants in places where they could get their
favourite food.
For budding Nigella Lawsons, or amateur food fans there is a chance for
everyone to get involved in Eat With Strangers. Wigan Leisure and
Culture Trust’s Arts and Festivals Team is trying to discover just what
our favourite foods and recipes mean to us. Whether you are stirred by
Lancashire Hot Pot or inspired by Sticky Toffee Pudding the team want to
hear your gastronomic tales.
All of the accepted recipes will be included in a booklet to be used as
part of the Turnpike Gallery’s ‘Art with Strangers’ exhibition from 17th
May to 5th July. A selection of the recipes will also be prepared and
served during a special free event, ‘Eat with Strangers’, at the
Turnpike on Saturday 28th June.
Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust Arts Development Officer Sam Dawson
said: “Food plays such an important role in our lives, not just
functionally but also socially and culturally. We would like to hear
from anyone who has a favourite recipe they would like to share with us.
This could be a traditional recipe, a family favourite, or something you
have found on your travels. We want recipes that evoke memories of a
special time or place in your life.”
To be part of Eat With Strangers, send a copy of your favourite recipe,
including the ingredients and instructions on how to prepare it. Also
include a few sentences on where the recipe came from and why it is
special to you. Please include your name and contact details in case you
need to be contacted.
Recipes can be sent by post to: Sam Dawson (Arts Development Officer –
Community Engagement), Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust, Elizabeth House,
Pottery Road, The Pier, Wigan WN3 4BD. Or emailed to:
samantha.dawson@wlct.org
Recipes need to be received by Wednesday 23rd April.
For further information contact Sam Dawson on 01942 486917.
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NOTES TO EDITORS: For further information on this press release please
contact Chris Dunbar, Media and Public Relations Manager, on 01942
486937 or at
c.dunbar@wlct.org
Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust: Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust is a
charitable trust working on behalf of Wigan Council to manage and
support leisure and cultural facilities, initiatives and events for over
300,000 residents in the Wigan Borough. See
www.wlct.org
Getting Wigan Active and Improving People’s Lives: is Wigan Leisure and
Culture Trust’s vision to get people across Wigan Borough more
physically, mentally and creatively active. The Trust also aims to have
a positive impact on people’s lives through the wide range of services
it provides.
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