“We’re not heroes. We’re just people who want to help people”, Lesley Fisher said, reflecting on her decade of dedication […]
Our pick
Salford Heroes: Giant Haystacks – From Broughton boyhood to behemoth of the ring
Bearing down on the stern gaze of his once counterpart turned counteractor, Giant Haystacks’ unmistakable tatters of sheepskin threads are […]
Salford Heroes: Jackie Flynn – career longevity and positive contributions
Born, raised and educated in Salford: Jackie Flynn is very proud to be a true Salfordian. With a passion for […]
Salford Heroes: Dennis Baldwin – transforming personal pain into purpose
From Australian traveller to Salford lifesaver: how Dennis Baldwin built a local movement to prevent suicide
Salford Heroes: Emma Welsford – the star student shining on the international rugby stage
“I owe it to myself to try my best and see where that takes me – so far, that approach […]
Salford Heroes: Mike Duddy – helping people to see why “Salford’s a really good place”
As a lifelong fisher, Mike has always been passionate about the waterways of Salford, and his years of campaigning have […]
Salford Heroes: Kelly Caffery – helping Women feel happier, healthier and more confident
“I wanted to create something different,” Kelly Caffery recalled, reflecting on the moment she took a leap of faith and […]
Salford Heroes: Julie Austin – Fighting loneliness and bringing the community together
Proud Salfordian, Julie Austin, has been chosen as one of Salford’s 100 Heroes in recognition of her work tackling loneliness […]
Salford Heroes: Simon Williams – the powerlifter who turned adversity into world-record success
Few people could claim to embody the never-say-die spirit synonymous with the very best of Salford quite like world-record-breaking powerlifter […]
Salford Heroes: Lisa Walker – using art to change lives
“Artwork is not just about creating pretty pictures; good artwork has messages that make people stop and think.” With that […]
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