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Community cafe hosting “Sanitized Santa” in this years Christmas grotto

Walkden community cafe, Hug in a Mug, will still host their socially distanced Santa’s Grotto despite Salford going back into […]

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“The tattoo industry has really suffered” – Salford tattoo artist on how lockdown has impacted the industry

The owner of a Walkden tattoo studio says the sector has struggled during lockdown and believes businesses may close as […]

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“I miss shaking hands with people” – Salford church moves its services online during the pandemic

A church in Salford has had to move its services online to overcome the coronavirus restrictions. The Sacred Trinity Church […]

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“My sweets keep them going” – Salford’s ‘Only Sweets and Treats’ allowed to stay open over lockdown

The council has allowed a local sweet shop in Eccles to stay open during the second lockdown. Only Sweets and […]

Volunteers outside of John Lewis. Image courtesy of Home-Start.

“To give a little love to those families is just a really important thing” – Home-Start in Salford partners with John Lewis and Waitrose for Christmas campaign

This winter, residents across Salford will have the opportunity to ‘Give a Little Love’ to families in need by donating […]

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“It gives carers some respite and a space to talk”- Gaddum launches virtual coffee morning for Salford carers

Greater Manchester charity ‘Gaddum’ has been hosting virtual coffee mornings for carers in Salford in light of the ongoing pandemic. […]

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“One doll got a lady out of the chair and smiling”: Salford charity donates dolls to care homes

Dancing with Dementia, based in Salford, has donated dolls to care homes across the city in the hopes of keeping […]

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“We’re hoping the children will really love this” – Making sure children still get their Santa visit

Photo Credits: Bill MCLAUGHLIN – ‘The Local Mag’ The red and white costume, the white beard, the bells, and the […]

Manchester and Salford Boys and Girls Refuges in 1890. Ardfern, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

150 years of Together Trust in Salford caring for those in need

Manchester and Salford Boys and Girls Refuges in 1890. Ardfern, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons ‘Together Trust’ is celebrating 150 […]

This annual 'Christmas at the Mill' is yet another Salford tradition having to adapt this year. (Image of the market taken in a previous year)

“We always have to prioritise people’s physical wellbeing” – Christmas at the Islington Mill moves online

Islington Mill has launched its Christmas market, only this year it is all virtual. The Salford-based creative space is giving […]