Author: Alex Kershaw

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“You die when you’re rough sleeping” – More support needed for the homeless in Salford says charity

The recent statistics published on the tragic deaths of 22 homeless people over a five-year period in Salford between 2013 – 2021 have highlighted a severe lack of government resources to tackle the crisis.

Incredible Education Garden

‘’Nowadays people realise much more what a central role soil plays’’ – The Decrustate Art installation

Art project ‘Decrustate’ has created a soil exhibition for the new Blue Peter Garden at RHS Bridgewater Salford organisation, Incredible […]

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‘’It’s gonna be memorable forever’’ – Salford residents share positive responses to Jubilee celebrations finished

Salford residents are mostly supportive of the Jubilee and see it as a matter of national pride. It’s the Platinum […]

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“It’s just things for local people in the area to come out to not be isolated” – Weekly Wellbeing activities in the park

A Salford group is organising weekly activities to allow people to regain a sense of community after covid. Salford Group […]

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“We’ve got to be one of the worst countries to talk about people dying” – Salford Hope Café Reopens

A Swinton group providing monthly support for those impacted by bereavement and terminal illness has reopened its doors after closing due […]

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“You can see from the amount of toys that we have we’ve had a massive response” – Salford pub has a successful Christmas toy drive

Salford residents have responded generously to a Christmas toy drive, creating a ‘massive response’.  Salford pub, The Royal Oak has […]

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“You write off your life waiting for winter to be over” – Salford counselor hosts online Winter Wellbeing Workshop

© Copyright Glyn Drury and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence. A Salford counselor is trying to change people’s attitudes towards winter. Natalie […]