Tag: Christmas

“This time last year we were setting up in the Lowry" - Theatre company creates festive replacement for Christmas show

“This time last year we were setting up in the Lowry” – Theatre company creates festive replacement for Christmas show

While many seasonal activities have been abandoned this year, a theatre company in Salford have created a festive alternative to their cancelled Christmas show ‘Snowbabies’.

Photo credit: Joshua Mangas at Co-op Academy Walkden

“It lets the children know about supporting vulnerable people” – Co-op Academy Walkden sets up Covid-safe Christmas gift-giving service

Co-op Academy Walkden has decided to host an online Christmas gift-giving service to help families in Salford while still abiding […]

Volunteers outside of John Lewis. Image courtesy of Home-Start.

“To give a little love to those families is just a really important thing” – Home-Start in Salford partners with John Lewis and Waitrose for Christmas campaign

This winter, residents across Salford will have the opportunity to ‘Give a Little Love’ to families in need by donating […]

Photo Credits: Bill MCLAUGHLIN - 'The Local Mag'

“We’re hoping the children will really love this” – Making sure children still get their Santa visit

Photo Credits: Bill MCLAUGHLIN – ‘The Local Mag’ The red and white costume, the white beard, the bells, and the […]

This annual 'Christmas at the Mill' is yet another Salford tradition having to adapt this year. (Image of the market taken in a previous year)

“We always have to prioritise people’s physical wellbeing” – Christmas at the Islington Mill moves online

Islington Mill has launched its Christmas market, only this year it is all virtual. The Salford-based creative space is giving […]

Photo credit: Walkden Community

Walkden community organise ‘elf trail’ to support local businesses

Volunteers at Walkden Community have organised a shop local ‘elf trail’ to take place from the 2nd until the 23rd […]

Rotary in Worsley launches art competition for youngsters this Christmas

Rotary in Worsley launches art competition for youngsters this Christmas

Rotary in Worsley is doing its bit to brighten the community’s spirit with the Christmas Arts Prize Competition for youngsters […]

Hair Salons in the Salford area can reopen when the current lockdown comes to an end. Credit: Heather Smith

“It does affect people’s mental health and wellbeing if they can’t have their hair done” – Salford’s hair salons to reopen just in time for Christmas

A Walkden hairdresser is celebrating news that salons and other close-contact services can reopen on December 3, regardless of what […]