Tag: books

Salford's first 'Living Library' telling real stories from the community

Salford’s first ‘Living Library’ telling real stories from the community

Salford’s first ‘Living Library’ came to life offering people in the community a chance to hear stories from local people.  […]

Keira Timmis and her book bundles

Salford book lover, 19, sets up ‘blind date with a book’ business to help fund her dream trip

A 19-year-old book lover from Salford has started an online shop selling ‘blind date with a book’ packages to support […]

Drop in reading standards spurs new Salford child literacy project

Drop in reading standards spurs new Salford child literacy project

Almost a third of 11-year-olds in Salford are leaving primary school without required reading skills as the popularity of books […]

Crowds at the Salford Histories Festival. Credit: Mel Cionco

Safeguarding the future by remembering the past: Locals join in festival celebrating the history of Salford

Coal miners, artists, photographers, authors, and more roamed the streets of Salford, creating art and documents, capturing sights and conversations. […]

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Have you heard about the cursed skull of Wardley Hall? – Greater Manchester’s very own horror story

The recently-published book ‘Strange Manchester’ is a combination of horror stories located in Greater Manchester that have been passed down […]

Stan the play and Art with Heart: Sarah Emmott and Rachel Moorhouse. Permission for use: Rachel Moorhouse. Art with Heart photo credit: Sam Ryley

Salford creative arts company to launch nationwide bilingual English x British Sign Language play

Stan poster and Art with Heart: Sarah Emmott and Rachel Moorhouse. Permission for use: Rachel Moorhouse. Art with Heart photo […]

Kyle Wells / Credit: Jake Penkethman 2021

“The first question I asked was am I going to die?” – How Covid prompted an Eccles native to release his first memoir detailing encounters with Ronaldo and Beckham

An Eccles man is embarking on a personal project, to inspire others to fulfil their lifelong dreams. Kyle Wells, who […]

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“They’ll last a lot longer than an Easter Egg” – Wood Street Mission launches book appeal for Salford children

Wood Street Mission has launched their Books Forever 2021 Appeal, which asks people to donate brand new books for children […]

Local Salford charity branch get involved with online national webinar to help disabled children

Local Salford charity branch get involved with online national webinar to help disabled children

Credit: Freepik.com  A Salford charity branch helps young disabled people prepare for disabled adulthood through national online webinar Transition Week […]