Tag: Salford

Salford Karate in their socially distanced sessions that have now moved to Manchester City Centre (Image: Jessica Stone)

“We are trying our best to keep people moving”: Salford karate forced to make drastic changes through the ongoing covid-19 pandemic

Missing Link Martial Arts UK gradually reopened their face-to-face classes in October but was forced to move training sessions in […]

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Salford musician announces virtual performance at Ronald McDonald House Charity Gala

Local singer songwriter Jace Campbell has announced he will perform at this years ‘Black Tie and Slippers’ event on Friday […]

Martha Kelly: Lead singer of punk band, The Strangerz. Credit: Holly Pritchard.

“We formed over a Pot Noodle”: Salford students form a punk band – never mind the pandemic

First year journalism student at Salford, Martha Kelly, began a childhood dream of hers by starting up a band as lead vocals in, The Strangerz.

Joshua Fletcher. Credit: Tim Bassett

“People through lockdown have been forced to confront themselves” – increase in anxiety due to lockdown, says Salford counsellor

The number of people reporting significant levels of depression and anxiety has risen exponentially after Boris Johnson’s lockdown announcement seven […]

Tara Leach. Copyright: Allie Crewe

“I want to tell real stories” – exhibition celebrating Salford BAME leaders goes online

The Still I rise exhibition at The Lowry celebrating Black History Month has now been launched online since it was cancelled due to Covid-19.

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“Supporting parents no matter what the situation” – Salford group helps families access baby items

Visit from the Stork have been helping people in need since the start of lockdown by providing new parents and […]

Poison Apple Halloween 2019

“We wouldn’t be able to continue to work” – Covid’s impact on Salford’s Poison Apple Arts CIC

Covid 19 has impacted all sorts of businesses and organisations, and Salford’s Poison Apple Arts CIC is no exception. Since […]

"Their fight is our motivation to fundraise" - Salford Foundation's 30th Birthday Fundraiser

“Their fight is our motivation to fundraise” – Salford Foundation’s 30th Birthday Fundraiser

To mark Salford Foundation’s 30th birthday, they are encouraging the people of Salford to raise money by setting themselves challenges. […]