Tag: Walkden

Left: Walkden Co-Op Academy Right: Andrew Tobutt training (2025)

“She is my motivation”- Salford teacher to run London Marathon for childhood cancer charity

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A teacher from Salford is running the London Marathon for his four-year-old daughter, who has been diagnosed with leukaemia. Andrew […]

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“Just come and have a go” – Two local friends host free art classes to combat January blues

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Two local friends are on the mission to bring light and share positivity to Salford residents this January with free […]

Bowel cancer patients Russ, Sharon, Nabila and Nadine, plus van ambassadors Vanessa and Michaela, with the new NHS bowel cancer awareness van.

‘This Van Can’ initiative visits Salford to raise awareness for bowel cancer

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Salford residents are set to be visited by a new bright blue van which aims to raise awareness for bowel cancer. […]

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Star Wars characters storm Walkden Shopping Centre for charity fundraiser

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Over the weekend Salford residents were visited by characters from Star Wars for a charity fundraiser at Walkden Shopping Centre. […]

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Neighbourhood police host knife amnesty this weekend

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Residents of Walkden, Worsley, Boothstown, and Westwood Park have been encouraged to hand in knives this weekend.  Neighbourhood officers will […]

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Salford mum who used dance to overcome PND starts class to help others

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A Salford choreographer who used dance to overcome postnatal depression, has set up a class to help people who are […]

"It is deeply saddening to see animals suffering" - Large number of pigeons found dead at Walkden train station

“It is deeply saddening to see animals suffering” – Large number of pigeons found dead at Walkden train station

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Walkden residents have been left in shock after an alarming number of dead pigeons were found underneath the train station. […]

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Victorian park in Walkden wins £1,500 for community garden

By Community, Environment, News, Walkden 1 comment

A Victorian park in Walkden has won £1,500 for its community garden. Parr Fold Park won the grant after topping […]

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