Saoirse Gleeson, Author at Salford Now

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Salford Royal physios cycle ‘to Paris’ in aid of Comic Relief without leaving hospital

By Saoirse Gleeson 26th March 2019 News 0 comments

Yesterday, 25th of March, the Salford Royal NHS physiotherapy department decided to make a difference this Red Nose Day by challenging their team to cycle the equivalent distance of Salford to Paris on static bikes over the course of the day.

Daily Mile promotes health, fitness and overall well-being in Salford children

By Saoirse Gleeson 12th March 2019 Education 0 comments

The Daily Mile, a 15-minute classroom initiative which aims to increase concentration and improve the overall health and wellbeing of our children, both physically and emotionally, seeks more Salford schools to sign up to the free program.

The unveiling of a poignant sculpture by renowned artist Alfie Bradley to mark the historic D-Day 75th anniversary year,The sculpture named D-Day Soldiers of Sacrifice has been created in tribute to 4,414 allied servicemen who lost their lives on D-Day, the first day of the Allied invasion of Normandy. It is set to embark across the UK to Normandy in France on a special one-off tour starting today before taking up residence in Portsmouth in time for the official commemerations in June.

D-Day 75th anniversary tribute begins nationwide tour at Salford Quays

By Saoirse Gleeson 5th March 2019 History, News 0 comments

Over 4,000 replica bullets have been used to create a breathtaking tribute sculpture for the 75th anniversary of D-Day, unveiled at Salford Quays.

Photo credit Duncan Hull https://www.flickr.com/photos/dullhunk/7275020830

Salford’s ‘Istanbul weather’ to come to an end

By Saoirse Gleeson 26th February 2019 News 0 comments

Salford’s early ‘summer’ weather is due to come to an abrupt halt later this week with temperatures dropping and rain […]

Exchange students give the University of Salford an A+

By Saoirse Gleeson 5th February 2019 Community, Education, News 0 comments

LAST Monday, January 28 marked the return of Salford University’s home students and the arrival of hundreds of excited, anxious and curious exchange students.