Leigh984, The creative portfolio of Leigh Spencer

I visited Portsmouth in the south of England to see the Americas Cup sailing. The day was officially a practice day but that did not stop the teams taking it seriously as they made their way through the race village and out to their waiting boats. Before racing commenced we where treated to a display by the RAF display team The Red Arrows who looked spectacular above the UK`s Land Rover BAR team boat as it waited to start racing. It wasn't long till the racing began in sun soaked Portsmouth and the condition's where perfect for some exiting action on the water, My film gives a overview of the days events and the atmosphere both on the water and in the race village. Please note this video is not a race highlights video for full coverage of the event please visit the official website of the Americas cup or their excellent you tube channel.

THESE STUNTS ARE PERFORMED BY TRAINED PROFESSIONALS, DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME. In my film The Stannage International Stunt Team perform at Verdonbury 3 in the Leicestershire village of Newbold Verdon. The world record breaking Stannage International Stunt Team made up of Stannage family members Mark, Janine and Aaron Stannage have worked world wide for over 15 years (established in 2000) to entertain and bring excitement to audiences of all ages. The team have performed their shows all over Europe and the middle east returning (pre-Verdonbury) from the Muscat Festival in Oman. Watch as they ride motobikes, jump vans and perform fire stunts around the arena. Verdonbury is an annual event set up by Newbold Verdon Community Action Group and features stalls and entertainment from the village and local area.

I visited Foxton Locks in Leicestershire to explore the ten canal locks that make up the longest flight of locks in Britain. Located on the Leicester line of the Grand Union Canal about 5 km west of the Leicestershire town of Market Harborough the locks are named after the nearby village of Foxton. My film joins a narrow boat (Calmer Karma) as it makes it way to the top lock before taking in the scenery along the canal side.

As HRH Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her 90th official Birthday in the Mall Leicester`s Jubilee Square was Transformed into a garden party fit for a Queen with street performers dressed as Beefeaters on stilts, comedy Duo "The Gossips", Artist Ali Agayev from Leicester Art Zone and a variety of Dance and musical acts on stage. Attendees where encouraged to enjoy a selection of hand made cakes and organic food provided by Debbie Campbell cakes And Picks Organic Farms. Like all good parties (after a sing-a-long "Happy Birthday") we where treated to a slice of Royal Birthday Sponge Cake as the Swinging Brass Band Played a rendition of Happy Birthday. My film aims to capture the atmosphere of this event and features a selection of the acts performing. Happy 90th Birthday Ma`am.

Highlights from the #Leicester riverside festival in 2016 featuring a lively weekend of activities for the whole family spread across Bede Park, Mile Straight, Western Boulevard and Castle Gardens. Sponsored by local housing provider Riverside, the festival encompasses an exciting choice of activities for all ages. My film features a selection of highlights from the festivals second day and features water sports tryout sessions from paddle plus, music from the sing for water choir, classic vehicles from the abbey pumping station and lots more to give you the viewer a feel for the festival atmosphere on site during this popular local event that signals the start of summer for many in the city.

A return to artist Richard Wilson`s artwork now featuring players from Leicester City Football Clubs Premiership Winning team of 2015/16 season alongside manager Claudio Ranieri. My film features the artist at work on the mural in Kate Street #Leicester. Artist Richard Wilson works in spray paint to create artworks focusing primarily on portraits. In 2016 inspired by the football teams Fairy tale success he traveled to Leicester in search of a place to immortalize Leicester city manager Claudio Ranieri, finding the perfect wall behind Electrical retailer Marks Electrical he set about attaining permission from the walls owner who being an avid LCFC fan happily gave permission for artist Richard to begin work. Attracting the attention of media both locally and nationally it wasn't long till Richards work was being seen on newspaper front pages and in TV news bulletins, BBC Radio Leicester`s drive time show hosted by Ben Jackson even inviting him to share his favorite music cho...

  A fans eye view of the day #Leicester City where crowned Premier League Champions. After a spectacular season LCFC where crowned Premier League champions at their match against Everton FC.  My film features a look at the party atmosphere in the King Power Stadium before and after the match and features the fireworks and streamers as the cup is lifted high by Captain Wes Morgan, Manager Claudio Ranieri, and the team. #backingtheblues

During a recent visit to Stoney Cove in Leicestershire I happened upon a meet up of the Junkyard Cruisers, a group of custom car owners who meet regularly to show their cars. The cars came in various shapes, colors and sizes each one meticulously painted and crafted to show its owners personality, Highlights included a very low car with paneling made to look like wood and the Rapid Rodent a sleak streamlined red car with shiny chrome accents.

A look at artwork created on a  #Leicester  wall (Kate Street, behind Marks Electrical) by artist Richard Wilson featuring Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri in recognition of the team becoming Premier League Champions during the 2015/16 season for more info on the artist please visit  http://www.richardwilsonartwork.com   #BackingTheBlues Images Follow

On 29th April 2016 as Leicester City Football Club where poised to win the English Premier League the City Of Leicester showed its support by illuminating many city landmarks with blue light. Named #BackingTheBlues day the event was a joint campaign launched by BBC Radio Leicester and the Leicester Mercury and supported by businesses across the city. My short film features a few highlights of the evening including a projection of LCFC players Riyad Mahrez & Jamie Vardy and the city's cathedral all bathed in blue light.