Walkden

Salford knife amnesty Walkden

Salford knife amnesty sees 85 weapons surrendered in just one hour

85 weapons were handed over in an hour-long police force knife amnesty in Walkden. Officers from Greater Manchester Police’s Little […]

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Campaign raises £3,000 to restore historic Parr Fold Park bandstand

Funds have been raised to revive one of Salford’s last remaining bandstands. A crowdfunding effort by the community group Friends […]

'We offer lifelong memories' - volunteering crisis threatens Salford Girlguiding's future

‘We offer lifelong memories’ – volunteering crisis threatens Salford Girlguiding’s future

The leader of a Girlguiding group in Walkden has issued a plea for more volunteers in order to keep branches across Salford open.

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Salford good Samaritan launches support group for women facing hardship

A Salford good Samaritan has launched a support group for women facing a whole range of issues in a bid […]

Clouds store Walkden

Beloved family-run shop celebrates grand opening of Walkden Shop After 35+ Years in Business

A much-loved holistic and wellbeing gift shop has opened its doors after moving into a brand-new location in Walkden. After […]

Over 4,000 illegal disposable vapes seized during visits by Salford City Council’s Trading Standards team - Salford City Council

Salford business and directors prosecuted for repeated sale of illegal vapes

A Walkden business and directors have been prosecuted for the repeated sale of illegal disposable vapes, resulting in fines totalling […]

Care home teams up with local group to showcase flourishing community spirit

Care home teams up with local group to showcase flourishing community spirit

A special day filled with planting flowers, laughter and the warmth of community spirit was hosted at a Little Hulton […]

Three siblings from Salford are hosted their second annual fundraiser in Walkden in memory of their mum. 

Three siblings turn loss of their mum into positive action raising over £1,700

Three siblings from Salford hosted their second annual fundraiser in Walkden raising over £1,700 in memory of their mum.  The […]

3 generations of family at Clouds, Walkden - provided by Clouds

Beloved shop and community hub in Walkden to move after 35 years in business

After nearly three decades in Walkden, a well-loved holistic and wellbeing gift shop is preparing for a new and exciting […]

£20,000 for Walkden in Bloom to expand green spaces in town for 'next generation'

£20,000 for Walkden in Bloom to expand green spaces in town for ‘next generation’

Walkden In Bloom has celebrated a £20,000 grant by wild spreading seed and litter picking to inspire the next generation.