Leigh984, The creative portfolio of Leigh Spencer

A poster designed for a Charity Car Wash at Sainsbury's Local Narborough Road store in aid of Local Charity Menphys. The heavy rough textured typeface was chosen to give the illusion of the text being washed by the bubbles around it which cover the text in places two sponges complete the image at the bottom. 

The Great Central Railway`s Wartime Weekend sees the Railway (and its visitors) travelling back in time recreating scenes from the 1940`s when Britain was at war. The event features numerous authentic vehicles and music from the era as modern day visitors mix with those in historic uniforms always ready to answer any questions. Visitors may also bump into Winston Churchill and other well known VIP`s of the era in what has become a very popular annual event. The weekend`s events culminate with a Tiger Moth Plane performing a Poppy drop at the end of the event.  (Photos after the jump !)

In June 2013 the Snowdon Mountain Railway launched The Snowdon Lily Heritage Steam Service to the summit of Mt Snowdon, they invited me along to step back in time and board their 34 seater brand new period style carriage. The carriage built to an original design using modern techniques has been named the Snowdon Lily and other than the glass windows is an exact replica of the type that Victorian passengers would have boarded on their way to the summit over 100 years ago. The carriage was pushed by Enid one of a number of the original steam locomotives still in use by the railway today for heritage experiences such as this. As the service made its way to the summit walkers looked on surrounded by the spectacular scenery that Snowdonia is famed for, an experience the Victorian passengers 100 years ago would recognise immediately. after an hour at the summit we boarded the service for the return trip down the mountain catching fleeting glimpses of waterfalls and wildlife as we des...

The Leicester Riverside Festival takes place annually along the Mile Straight and in the Bede Park and Castle Gardens areas of Leicester. My short film aims to capture the atmosphere of the event in 2013. Featuring local singing groups, artists, craftspersons and Narrowboat rides amoungst its wide variety of attractions the event is a fantastic family friendly event in the heart of the city with something for everyone.

Whilst filming at the summit of Mt Snowdon I witnessed a Royal Air Force Helicopter performing a rescue of a stranded climber. The Helicopter is believed to be from the base at which HRH Prince William is based although it is unknown as to whether he was in the pilot`s seat on this occasion.