As a lifelong fisher, Mike has always been passionate about the waterways of Salford, and his years of campaigning have […]
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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 […]
Salford Heroes: Danielle Tunnah – The Eccles teacher making a difference beyond the classroom
Balancing teaching maths to a lively group of sixth-formers alongside raising two daughters sounds like a demanding juggling act, but […]
Salford Heroes: Jill Bowyer – the selfless station manager who refused to let Salford City Radio die
Self-effacing station manager Jill Bowyer is the beating heart of Salford City Radio, whose determination to help revive a community […]
Salford Heroes: Jack Forshaw – Martyr of the 1926 General Strike
John (Jack) Forshaw, born in 1880, was a Trade unionist, socialist, shop steward and forgotten martyr of the 1926 General […]
Salford Heroes: Catherine Connors – helping to lift people from their lowest ebb
“We will probably all need some support around money at some point in our lives,” said Catherine Connors. Born to […]
Salford Heroes: Arthur Thomas Doodson – the “quiet-minded” boy from Boothstown behind the Allies’ D-Day success
The greatest testament to the character of the sharp-minded mathematician and pioneering Salford-born oceanographer Arthur Thomas Doodson may be that […]
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