Tag: Salford

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“It really benefits people to have that human contact and is quite needed” – Salford Pride’s virtual quiz night with Miss Blair

Salford Pride have presented a quiz night hosted by Miss Blair to celebrate LGBT+ history month. The event was hosted […]

“We can give people more of their cat’s story” – Meet the mother and daughter team helping Salford’s rescue cats

During the coronavirus lockdown, rescue cats have been a comfort to so many people, providing companionship and cuddles to help […]

Malaga drift coffee shop. Image credit: Google maps

Eccles coffee shop Malaga Drift thanks customers for seeing it through lockdown

Loyal customers have helped an Eccles cafe get through lockdown despite being limited to takeaways. Gordon Conway, owner of the […]

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“There’s no better way to finish our journey”- Former Kandy Kabin to host Salford Baby Bank charity

A former sweet shop in Langworthy is providing a home for the Salford Baby Bank until 80,000 tickets are sold […]

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“Come and share the warmth of Salfordians”- artists create virtual reality hugs

Young adults and adults with a physical disability in Salford are being asked to share their memories of hugs to be developed into a 10 minute narrative told through theatre puppetry.

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“It captures the real spirit of Salford and the dedication of our key workers” – Tribute to Salford’s key workers to be showcased by the Lowry

A painting paying tribute to Salford key workers is due to appear in the “Days like These” exhibition this February. […]

The Writers' Room meets on Microsoft Teams to read scripts and offer feedback. Screenshot is author's own.

“We want to make The Writer’s Room a safe space” – Salford screenwriters set up online writing community for budding screenwriters

Screenwriters at the University of Salford have set up an online writing community to help each other improve their screenwriting. […]

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“There’s just so much around you that you don’t realise” – Creative Salford couple launch nature podcast

A podcast capturing the beauty and serenity of Salford’s green spaces and nature is proving a hit for husband-and-wife walkers […]