Month: December 2020

“We all need to see people smile”: A woman creates hand-made visual masks so the deaf and hard of hearing can lipread.

“We all need to see people smile”: A woman creates hand-made visual masks so the deaf and hard of hearing can lipread.

“Just Smile” features masks with a clear panel over the mouth, allowing those suffering from hearing loss to continue to lip […]

Pumpkin carving earlier this year with B

“I want to play my part in helping the next generations receive the best start” – Salford mum starts dream childminding business

A Salford mum has  announced the opening of a new childminding service Bethany Mcroy, 26, has lived in the city […]

Graham Ringwood.

“At first it was difficult knowing what to do” – how the temporary closure of Langworthy Cornerstone affected one Salford pensioner

It’s almost Christmas and the coronavirus pandemic still has a hold on the day-to-day lives of millions around the world, […]

All photo credits: Laura Hill and Naomi Morris

“We will stand together and we are there for each other” – How a Salford community Facebook group is supporting children in need

A Salford community Facebook group, run by two Tesco Extra employees, is making a difference this Christmas and making sure […]

A group of Pedal Away cyclists in Media City (picture taken before covid restrictions) - Image Credit: Rob Salt

“We hope to get them back up and running in February” – Salford cycling group hopeful of restrictions easing in the new year

Salford cycling group ‘Pedal Away’ are hoping that after a year of restrictions they can continue their social cycling events in […]

Ben (right) and Francesca (centre) at a coaching workshop ahead of setting up their club in the summer of 2019. (Image credit: Ben Quilter).

“It’s been very odd not doing judo” – Former Paralympic GB judoka hoping to reopen his Irlam club in 2021

Irlam and Cadishead Judo Academy co-founder Ben Quilter is hoping the club can welcome back members again in the new […]