Tag: community

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Eccles Breakfast Club provides free meals for the homeless

The Salford Unemployed and Community Resource Centre (SUCRC) Breakfast Club provides the homeless with a free breakfast every morning. The […]

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“There’s more and more people who need our help”- Salford charity boss appeals for furniture donations

A charity based in Little Hulton is appealing for donations of second hand furniture to help deprived people in Salford.  […]

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“Our mission is to inspire everyone to grow” RHS Gardens set to open next year

An exciting new community based garden is set to open next year in Salford with the aim of inspiring the next generation of gardeners.