Author: Sophie Hodgetts

this image is used with permission of Susan Burnell, Marketing and Communications Manager at Walk the Plank

Salford favourites Walk the Plank selected for new nationwide creativity festival in 2022

Salford art experts Walk the Plank have been chosen to develop the UK-wide festival of creativity known as ‘Festival UK* 2022’ launching next year.

Salford women have spoken about feeling unsafe on the city's streets. Image taken by myself.

“I carry my keys between my fingers in the night” – Salford women do not feel safe on our streets

Salford women have spoken out about their experiences of feeling vulnerable in the city this week, following the tragic death of Sarah Everard in London.

this image is used with permission of Jessica Watts, PR & Marketing Officer at the SCC Group

“We have some amazing and very talented staff” – Apprenticeships at Salford City College honoured at 2021 Learning Awards

The apprenticeships department of Salford City College has won the Learning Provider of the Year Gold Award at this year’s Learning Awards.

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“What we’re starting to see is the emergence of a new art form” – The Lowry searches for artists to contribute to latest digital performance project

The Lowry in Salford is looking for three new artists to create digital art as part of their #LoveLowry programme this year.

this image is used with permission of Kate Ruddick, Communications Manager at The Message Trust

“It’s a place where people can come with a sense of dignity” – New community grocery offers £3 food shops to Salford families

A new grocery store that will help families impacted financially by the coronavirus pandemic has opened in Salford this month.

MAPAS' December concerts have taken place in person around Salford in previous years (Copyright: MAPAS)

“I think that’s important that we get creative again” – MAPAS moves annual Christmas showcase online

Music and Performing Arts Salford is hosting a Virtual Christmas Celebration Concert to comply with coronavirus restrictions later this month.

Martyn lost his pedal on a bike ride on Sunday! (Copyright: Martyn Ellis)

“There’s so much more that can be done” – Futureworks staff organise Covid-friendly fundraiser in memory of student

Staff members from Futureworks in Salford are completing a 5000km exercise challenge to remember one of their students this month.

Begin the World Over Again (Copyright: Working Class Movement Library)

“Beginning the world over again” – New podcast discusses Working Class Movement Library’s radical collection

Salford art experts Walk the Plank have partnered with the Working Class Movement Library to launch their ‘Begin the World Over Again’ podcast.

The Wakey Bakery's new flower wall (Copyright: The Wakey Bakery)

“I just had to take the jump” – the award-winning Salford baker opening her first shop in Lockdown 2.0

Home-based business The Wakey Bakery is moving from Worsley to a shop in Swinton this week, despite the coronavirus pandemic.