A born-and-bred Salfordian, the mother-of-two has been recognised for her dedication to the community and wants everyone to volunteer.
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Salford Heroes: Walter Greenwood – the voice of the city’s overlooked and unheard
Bringing the Salford story to the world, Walter Greenwood was more than a writer; he was a voice for the […]
Salford Heroes – Valerie Ivison: “Salford is the centre of the world.”
“It was a dirty, filthy, bombed-out area to start with at the end of the war,” Valerie Ivison said as […]
Salford Heroes: Salford Hongkongers – the community group “building a bridge into local life”
Sheltering from the classic Salford drizzle, Evelyn Lo guides a group into the peaceful enclave of the Sacred Trinity Church. […]
Exclusive: Salford Hero John Cooper Clarke on the city that shaped his voice
Post-war Salford was turbulent, gritty and loud – exactly what the future ‘Bard’ of Salford needed to inspire his poetry. […]
Salford Heroes: Deborah Tesfaye – A passion and skill ‘hidden’ for 15 years
Founded by Deborah Tesfaye, Love Community Café has become a place where people can find not just food, but support and community.
Salford Heroes: Eddie Colman – the ‘teddy boy’ half-back
The Munich Air Disaster robbed Salford of one of its best, a tragic end to one of the most successful and promising eras in Manchester United’s history under Sir Matt Busby.
Salford Heroes: Paul Whitelegg – making a difference in Walkden
A community group in Walkden has been nominated for a BBC award following its work to improve the area.
Salford Heroes: Samantha Hickey – small contributions, big differences
Ordsall born and raised, 38-year-old Samantha Hickey has spent her entire life volunteering and fundraising for various charities within the Ordsall community.
Salford Heroes: Shelagh Delaney – A genius playwright and ‘homesick’ Salfordian
Shelagh Delaney once said that “for a writer, Salford is worth its weight in gold, the people who live here […]
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