Tag: Eccles

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“While we can keep somebody alert – we will”: The baking group in Eccles helping people with learning difficulties and dementia

An Eccles baking group is helping people with learning difficulties and dementia to improve their sensory skills. People that attend […]

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“I think the government underestimate women in our age group” WASPI meeting launches in Salford and Eccles

The first ever Salford and Eccles Woman Against State Pension Injustice (WASPI Salford) launched last Saturday at Clifton Cricket club. […]

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“Crucial” Eccles athletics facility granted massive funding boost

Salford City Council is investing £447,000 into the resurfacing of Cleavley athletics track in Eccles. The eight-lane synthetic track, managed […]

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“I’d be totally lost without the guitar” Why a blind man from Eccles is learning to play the guitar

Tony Chorley has had impaired vision for over 40 years, but that hasn’t stopped him from spending the last two […]

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Monton Sports Club: Giving grassroots girls a golden opportunity

Girls football is undergoing a revolution across the country – and Monton Sports Club is one of the organisations leading […]

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New LGBTQ 80’s drama written by Russell T Davies filmed at Eccles Shopping Centre

A film crew were spotted in Salford shooting for a brand new channel 4 show, written by multi-BAFTA award-winning writer […]

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“Life-saving” veterans charity set to undergo major refurbishment in Eccles

A charity for military veterans transitioning back to ordinary life, The veterans garage, is set to undergo major refurbishment, after […]