Tag: lockdown

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16-year-old Salford youth councillor sets up charity to support home schooling

Eccles charity, The Home Education Opportunities Group, are providing support to families that are home-educating over lockdown. The group, who […]

“Art gives us purpose and aids our wellbeing” – Covid-19 Zoom art classes aim to turn lockdown into a colourful experience

“Art gives us purpose and aids our wellbeing” – Covid-19 Zoom art classes aim to turn lockdown into a colourful experience

Covid-19 Zoom art classes are turning lockdown into a colourful experience with new skills and challenges to be discovered. Hannah […]

The Dispensary, in Walkden

“I’m going to step forward, just go for it and stay open” – The Dispensary continues to provide zero-waste alternatives in Lockdown 2

The Dispensary, a zero-waste shop in Salford, will stay open over lockdown despite it being a big risk to the […]

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“We all need to have a bit of hope” – Children’s mental health organisation hosting free online event during lockdown

A local children’s mental health organisation is hosting an online three-day event this month to provide support to young people […]

Salford Volunteer Rangers are selling wooden owls to support the maintenance of green spaces

Salford Volunteer Rangers are selling wooden owls to support the maintenance of green spaces

Salford Volunteer Rangers are selling handmade wooden owls in time for Christmas with proceeds going towards keeping the region’s green […]

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“We’ve spent a lot of money…” – Media City bar philosophical on lockdown after spending £10K on outdoor sheds

The Dockyard at MediaCity have spent £10,000 on a number of outdoor ‘sheds’ as part of their preparation for life in Tier 3 – only to find they will go unused during a new national lockdown announced by the Government.