MEMORIES of dolly tubs and dolly blue came flooding back for older generations thanks to artist-in-residence Suki Chan.

Last year Suki appealed to pensioners to roll back the years to help her record what early life was like in Leigh.

Now her community project "Mondays Was Washday" is gaining momentum and will culminate in a big exhibition in April.

To celebrate the completion of the work she will be installing pieces in and around the Turnpike Gallery, Leigh Parish Church, Leigh Library and the Stairs Gallery throughout March.

These new creations incorporate the stories and songs of the elderly recorded in one-to-one interviews, reminiscence events and workshops.

She wants to thank the Golden Years Club, Leigh Widows, Bristles Art Group, Alma St OAP Centre, Bedford Nursing Home and Leigh Parish Church for their help.

Tomorrow (Friday) Suki will be at an afternoon of reminiscences at the Golden Years Club at Higher Folds Community Centre. Members will watch a slide show depicting old and new images of Leigh by local historian Tony Ashcroft and a music quiz by Stephen Lythgoe.

They will also be shown how to print photographs on to fabric.

Visitors are welcome at Suki's studio in the Turnpike Gallery.