Author: Ffion Jarvis

"I'm just used to being on my own" Salford dad opens up about mental health struggles at Christmas

“I’m just used to being on my own” Salford dad opens up about mental health struggles at Christmas

A man from Swinton, Salford has shared his experiences of suffering with his mental-health at Christmas time.

Pendleton library “A library is more than just books and computers; it’s a community space.”

Pendleton library staff celebrated in humanitarian award

Pendleton Library staff have been celebrated in a Library Of Sanctuary award. Library development officer Catherine Shaw has shared her […]

One-to-one dementia support sessions on offer at Salford Shopping Centre

One-to-one dementia support sessions on offer at Salford Shopping Centre

Free drop-in sessions for people affected by dementia are being offered by a Salford bank. The Nationwide bank in Salford […]

Salford man's sacrifice pays off as new homeless facility nears completion

Salford man’s sacrifice pays off as new homeless facility nears completion

A Salford man, who was homeless for a period as a teenager, is steps away from helping to get others […]

Man paralysed in Manchester Arena attack 'honoured' to help Salford Coronation Street actor

Man paralysed in Manchester Arena attack ‘honoured’ to help Salford Coronation Street actor

A man who was left paralysed after the Manchester Arena attack said he was ‘honoured’ to share his experience with […]

Police are offering a £50,000 award for any information about the death of Julius Matera

Murder squad offers £50k reward two years after man found dead in Salford playing field

Police investigating the murder of a ‘remarkably friendly’ man who was found dead on the edge of a Salford playing […]

SALFORD’S ‘GREENEST’ COMMUNITY CENTRE ‘PEEL PARK PAVILION’ OPENS ITS DOORS - : Architecture Unknown

Construction firm wins architecture award for Little Hulton development

A construction firm has been crowned Architect of the Year for its work developing Peel Park Pavilion in Little Hulton. […]

Claire and Ferdy ejoying each others company. Photo credit- Ffion Jarvis

Eccles social club fighting loneliness left disappointed after no-one attends first meeting

A new 60s and over social club in Eccles is tackling elderly loneliness. Two volunteers are tackling it with a safe space of support.