Tag: community

"It's okay to say that you are having a bad day and need a little bit more support" Salford charity offers mental health training

“It’s okay to say that you are having a bad day and need a little bit more support” Salford charity offers mental health training

A Salford based charity, Mind in Salford, is offering mental health training to the public to further awareness of people […]

Some of last years hampers

Salford Christmas Fayre ‘with a difference’ wants to raise money for two great causes

The Christmas Community Market is back for the second time, and aims to raise money for The Soldiers Charity ABF […]

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“We hope the community takes a hold of this project.” – Local charity helping to make children with life limiting conditions dreams come true

Dreams Come True is a charity that have been providing dreams for children with life limiting illnesses for the past […]

The actors are applauded. Photograph taken by Holly Pritchard.

Review: An evening of new writing at Salford Arts Theatre

This weekend Salford Arts Theatre held the event, #BeInspired – A Night of New Writing in commemoration for Shelagh Delaney […]

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“Its a great way to keep playing.”- Walking football in Salford

Walking football is increasing in popularity across the country, and this is no different in Salford. The Salford Community Walking Football […]

Salford Arts Theatre. Photograph by Holly Pritchard.

Shelagh Delaney day – a weekend at Salford Arts Theatre

A whole weekend celebrating Salford’s very own legendary playwright. Ahead of Shelagh Delaney day, this weekend will see a tribute […]

Adam Smith - Level 2 Parkour Instructor
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“Risk taking in a controlled environment” – Salford children’s parkour project

A Salford community project is holding weekly parkour lessons for young people as an alternative to engaging in antisocial behaviour. […]

The Man on the Bench at Irlam Station. Photo Laura Joffre

New life-size statue unveiled at Irlam station

The local community gathered at Irlam Station on Monday morning for the unveiling of a new artwork, known as the Man on the Bench. The 200kg life-size statue of an old man resting on a Victorian bench is a bronze cast of a work originally created 40 years ago, by a then pupil of the local high school, Simon Law.

A family enjoying their free meal at Langworthy Cornerstone. Photo by: Ellie Kemp.

‘It’s helped me to get into the community’ – Community centre offers free meals during school holidays

A community centre is feeding Salford children for free over the October half term. For some, the holidays might mean […]