Tag: Salford

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 […]

Priya at the Radio 1 Studios at BBC Broadcasting House, London.  Photo credit: BBC Radio 1.

“This is the biggest thing that’s happened to me!” University of Salford student to present on BBC Radio 1

University of Salford graduate, Priya Matharu, has bagged a presenting gig on BBC Radio 1 – after beating 1,100 other hopefuls

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“It’s my passion, I just want to get out and perform” – Meet the magician who aims to get Salford on the magical map

Salford based magician Dean Williamson is set on spreading his passion of magic to the rest of Salford. Since he […]

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“It’s more needed and urgent than ever before” How Salford Women’s Aid needs help this Christmas

Salford Women’s Aid are appealing for donations to feed their families this Christmas. Jo Charleson, Senior Refuge Worker at Salford […]