Tag: Walking

"They'll always have a hug if they need one" - Three new walking groups to be launched in Salford

“They’ll always have a hug if they need one” – Three new walking groups to be launched in Salford

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Three beginner walking groups have been launched in Salford that will aim to combat loneliness and improve fitness in the […]

Photo of Carritas walkers doing a fundraiser in the past - Provided by Carritas

Caritas Salford appeals for local walkers to help in fundraising event

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Caritas Salford is appealing for local walkers to join a 14km fundraising walk. Caritas is a charity helping people who […]

People walking along the quays. Image by Harry Warner.

Salford groups eligible for up to £5,000 walking and wheeling grant

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Salford Community and Voluntary Service, alongside other Greater Manchester voluntary groups, have launched a new scheme to encourage walking in […]

“I’m not exactly built like an endurance athlete" – Salford man to walk, cycle and kayak 123 miles along the Bridgewater Canal to raise money

“I’m not exactly built like an endurance athlete” – Salford man to walk, cycle and kayak 123 miles along the Bridgewater Canal to raise money

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David Rogers, 47, a landscaper from Swinton, is challenging himself to travel the length of the 41-mile Bridgewater Canal three […]

Bee Network Bus Credit: Francis Barker

£1 Billion funding approved for TfGM’s Bee Network to improve Salford’s public transport

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The new ‘Bee Network’, TfGM’s city-wide integrated public transport system, aims to create a more seamless transition for Salford commuters […]

The new cycle hire scheme part of The Bee Network is under way

“If you can walk or cycle these short journeys that’d be great” – Walk Ride Salford Central discuss the importance of active travel

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Cycling and walking is set to become more common in Salford with the introduction of eco-friendly transport plans. Plans from […]

Dr. Alex Fenton at the launch of the US Sorted app.

“Every thousand steps recorded in the app, we make a donation to Mind” – Salford University’s new mental wellbeing app

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A mental wellbeing app has been launched by the University of Salford at a walk in Peel Park today. US […]

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“The gears need to get churning on a quicker scale” – Walk Ride Salford Central call for more Low Traffic Neighbourhoods to be implemented

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A Salford pro-cycling and walking group is protesting about the removal of a measure to reduce traffic in Blackfriars.  Walk […]

Wellbeing Walks at RHS Bridgewater. Credit: Salford Community Leisure

“There was actually people crying on the first walk because they were so relieved.” – Wellbeing Walks begin at RHS Bridgewater

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Community bosses say walks that provided a lifeline for people in Salford during lockdown will now benefit from a new […]

“We’ve decided to walk 200km”- Meet the Digital Diversity Festival organisers ‘Walking Proud’ for Salford Pride fundraiser

“We’ve decided to walk 200km”- Meet the Digital Diversity Festival organisers ‘Walking Proud’ for Salford Pride fundraiser

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A Walking Proud group of friends and volunteers are covering 200km of Greater Manchester for a five-week Salford Pride fundraiser. The group […]

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