Tag: Salford

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.

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. […]