Tag: Salford

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“I don’t think enough places in Salford promote body positivity” – Is there enough body image support in Salford?

Body image issues are a concern for our mental health but is there enough support on the topic in Salford? […]

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Will displaying ‘exercise calories’ on food packaging tackle obesity in Salford?

New research has shown that displaying how much exercise people need to do in order to burn off calories, could […]

“No one knows what it is even though it is really important” - Greater Manchester selective mutism network launch aims to shed a light on the disorder

“No one knows what it is even though it is really important” – Greater Manchester selective mutism network launch aims to shed a light on the disorder

The Greater Manchester Selective Mutism Network was launched this month. Selective mutism is a term used when children who are […]

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Astronomical historian gives his 50th lecture to the Salford Astronomical Society

A renowned science historian from Swinton has given his 50th Christmas lecture to the Salford Astronomical Society in Monton last […]

George Simms, (second row from top in centre) Royal Marines Commando 41. Image courtesy of Broughton House

Broughton House fundraiser optimistic of final push in veteran home redevelopment

Broughton House is a home in Salford for ex servicemen and women, which is currently undergoing a £15 million redevelopment […]

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“Whatever I can do to help even one child at Christmas is worth doing” -Salford Christmas gift appeal

A Salford resident has organised a gift collection to benefit less fortunate families across the city this Christmas.  Claire Havey […]

FoodCycle in Salford provides free meal for the community. Copyright Abdul Shikhmous

“We rescue it and transform it into healthy food” – Salford Food bank prevents food waste to provide free community meal

FoodCycle in Salford has been recycling used food to providing a free meal for Salford’s less fortunate. With an estimated […]

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Can a dog really be just for Christmas? Salford dog charity wants foster homes for dogs over festive season

The common phrase of ‘a dog isn’t just for Christmas,’ has been used for so many adverts over the years […]