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“I’m not exactly built like an endurance athlete” – Salford man to walk, cycle and kayak 123 miles along the Bridgewater Canal to raise money

By OliviaRidgway 20th May 2022 Community, Cycling, Langworthy, Swinton, Swinton 0 comments

David Rogers, 47, a landscaper from Swinton, is challenging himself to travel the length of the 41-mile Bridgewater Canal three […]

Elizabeth Charnley first qualified as a Green Badge Tourist Guide in April 2019. Image Credit: Elizabeth Charnley.

An insight into Salford’s rich history – all from the comfort of your home

By Kathryn Austin 16th April 2021 Features, News, Reviews 1 comment

Before the turbulent year that was 2020, nobody could have imagined that an online tour of Bridgewater Canal would be […]

Barton Swing Aqueduct is just one of the Salford landmarks with a rich history. (Image is in the public domain.)

“People have no idea what’s on their doorstep” – Salford tour guide on the importance of local history and how lockdown has affected business

By Kathryn Austin 7th December 2020 Back In Business, News 0 comments

A Salford tour guide has spoken about the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on her business. Elizabeth Charnley, who runs […]

Jet ski seen racing down Bridgewater Canal – police appeal for information

By Oliver Youd 19th May 2020 Community, News, Swinton, Worsley 0 comments

A jet ski has reportedly been racing down Salford’s Bridgewater Canal in a move which has caused outrage among local […]

Emma Rodgers creating sculpture.
Copyright image: Emma Rodgers

A sculpture to celebrate “Salford Firsts” and the city’s rich history coming soon

By ZoeBott 5th May 2020 Art, Community, Culture, News 0 comments

Renowned sculptor Emma Rodgers is working on a horse and lamppost sculpture for Bexley Square off Chapel Street to celebrate […]

Photo credit: Est. 1761
Permission for use: Kate Charnock

Salford organisation release dementia friendly creative boxes

By Lauren Lomax 5th December 2019 News 0 comments

A Salford organisation have released a new collection of dementia friendly creative boxes inspired by the Bridgewater Canal.

Precarious Carnaval bringing a taste of Rio to Salford

By Jack Adcock 4th July 2019 Culture 0 comments

This weekend see’s performers from the UK and Brazil join up for a the unique Precarious Carnival experience along the historic Bridgewater canal in Salford.

Bridgewater Canal brings science to life for British Science Week

By Lily Harris 5th March 2019 Environment, Science 0 comments

Bridgewater Canal and ScienceX are celebrating the ten-day event of science, technology, engineering and maths with imaginative experiences for children and families.