I worked at this school for a period of time and can honestly say that the staff are genuinely…read morehorrible people. Nasty, fake, racist, not the kind of people who should be anywhere near kids. Some teachers were the slimy passive-aggressive kniving type, others had a hard time rubbing 2 brain cells together. There are plenty of better schools in the area, this is one you should avoid!

Rudheath High school is a comprehensive school for both girls and boys it specialises in performing…read morearts and after watching there recent performance of oliver i know why. The children who go to rudheath often come from 5/6 primary schools in the area.My children attend this school, it is a happy school and are most popular thing about the school is there performing arts status, they have top quality music room and dance studio. They also concentrate on the core subjects and alongside another high school offer a diploma. It is made up of new and old buildings. The have all top facilities, for dining to computers. The staff work hard , and keep a strict but happy school.

Feel that I should update the last review on here (from 2010) as both my kids go to Leftwich and…read morelove it. It was judged to be outstanding in all categories in the last OFSTED (March 2016) and has just been voted Secondary School of the Year at the Trinity Mirror Cheshire Schools Awards in June 2016. Also, GCSE Results are impressive. Key Stage 4 2014 2015 2016 5 + A*-C (including English Language & Maths) 78% 81% 86%

hmm its ok here. but…read morenothing special its supposed to be a media and arts school, yet they dont do drama or school plays. i didnt really like it there. St nicholas and the grance are much better. go there

Fantastic community art venue. Gail the owner is a brilliant teacher and welcomes everyone with…read morelove and care. The accredited adult art classes are free for certain learners and are fully funded by Learning Curve. Gail accommodates local organisations for art classes and also hosts drop in sessions and children's after school classes. Blooming Art also has other art tutors who teach art and design courses. The studio is centrally based and supports many local people who suffer mental health issues, disabilities and learning difficulties as well as those who would like to gain qualifications in art. Myself and my partner highly recommend the venue and everyone and everything taught there

Absolutely fab my eight year old loves her art classes and has learnt loads from gail! She also…read moreloves the social side of it too not to mention free juice and biscuits!!!

This is such a beautiful building, and the perfect space for such a wonderful gallery. Dedicated to…read morepromoting originals from top UK artists as well as emerging artists, you can tell that a lot of care goes into displaying and maintaining the paintings. Hung on the tiled walls, they have works from my personal favourites, James Lawrence Isherwood and Arthur Delaney to name but two. Apart from the wonderful canvases, there's a bespoke framing service and a very large selection of cards and unique wrapping papers which I'm sure serves as the gallery's bread and butter in between artwork sales. A delight.

This is a lovely spacious old sandstone building with a high ceiling and a fine display of fine art…read moreprints and contemporary paintings. The guy that works in here is so chilled out, and will personally see to your art needs being carefully dealt with. There is a large counter which displays the wide range of bespoke frames offered here. On sale also is a good selection of greeting cards including the National Trust range and wrapping paper of various sorts. You can pick up a well framed unique piece of Art for around £200.

Gorgeous creative space with 20 plus studios bursting at the seams with unique, one off pieces…read moreranging from jewellery to artwork. I LOVE this place, they showcase a lot of local talent. There is a cute coffee shop that sells the usual tea, coffee, cake and small plates so it's perfect for a coffee and a browse. Fun Fact: Back in the day this used to be the local fish market, the original features including the tiles still remain in tact. On some days I swear you can smell residual fishiness but that could just be my mind playing tricks on me!

Angela's absolutely right, this place is so easy to miss. When I first happened upon this place by…read moreaccident, thankfully after I'd hauled Lex G all over the Northern Quarter in an attempt to locate Teacup she still had the energy to spot this gorgeous, adorable building and say, 'What's that?' Me being the investigative yelper that I am said, 'I have no idea. Let's have a look.' Thank goodness we did, because I thought places like this only existed in small towns, at Cedar Farm (a beautiful little crafts-driven farm with shops in Mawdesley that I highly recommend... ahh, my rural homeland radius) or in Brighton. Literally, I felt like I'd stepped into somewhere along the seafront in my brother's resident city, because the last time I saw open studios and handmade jewellery for sale, I was indeed in that picturesque place by the sea. From the outside the building is pretty, but when you walk in it really takes your breath away. Delightful little exhibitions, artists at work... I instantly made a mental note to bring mothers here, mine or in-law, the next time they're in Manchester as they love places like this. The centre has such a lovely quaint feel to it, and goodness me, tranquil? I couldn't have felt more tranquil had you tipped a load of Kalms tablets down my throat and given me a Slanket and a chocolate Horlicks. And whether you're naturally a chilled out person or slightly neurotic and over-organised like myself, no doubt walking in here will instil in you a sense of calm that you'll struggle to find anywhere else in Manchester. The work for sale is exceptional, and I myself was instantly attracted to the wall hangings comprising of collages of iconic Manchester photographs, such as street signs, buildings, bands, restaurants and so forth. I could have stayed in here for hours.You're bound to come home with something special and unique here gifts-wise. Cafe Aromat has its own website and looks absolutely mouthwatering, so I promise that when we pop in again I'll get some munch there and let you know how it is. I know, I suffer for my art don't I. *Winks.*

Citadel art centre is situated in the heart of St Helens town centre. The Citadel art centre is not…read morejust an arts venue but also a great tourism destination; providing a wide range of arts activities that include live theatre, comedy, film, dance, fine art, and family friendly events. The Citadel is all about showcasing local, regional, national and international talent. it provides a great range to all audiences with an innovative and contemporary arts, and with its unique building it encompasses all that it sets out to achieve. In 2008 the Citadel made the short list for best performance venue at the annual tourism awards. Though they did not win it was a massive achievement for them and one which is well deserved. The Citadel is a great place to go and see local bands and sometimes bands from the past. The youth theatre is also very good at putting on different plays throughout the year; tickets vary in price and are reasonable. The one thing I can say is no matter what it on at the centre the atmosphere is also great.

The Citadel is a great place to go and see local bands and sometimes bands from the past. I saw the…read moreZombies there and they were fantastic. They do showcase a lot of local bands like Tiny Tin Lady who are fab. The youth theatre are also very good putting on different plays throughout the year. The tickets are reasonable and the atmosphere is great.