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Convenors Sam Barry (left) and Tony Calderwood (right). Credit: Charlie Gregory

“It’s good to see smiles on kids’ faces at Christmas.” Salford Santa Appeal founder targets one million pounds in donations by 2022

The founder of the Salford Santa Appeal campaign has set his sights on reaching one million pounds worth of donations by 2022, as the chance to donate to this year’s initiative closes next week.

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“Without volunteers the system wouldn’t work” The charity tackling food poverty in Salford

A food charity is appealing for volunteers to help those in need in Salford.

FareShare, based in east Manchester have already provided charities, schools and homeless shelters in Salford with over 130 tonnes of food.

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“It’s a team that accepts everybody” – Swinton cheerleading team strive to empower young people

Cheerleading company, Firestorm, says cheering encourages young people to feel more confident whilst shaking their pom poms. Firestorm is currently […]

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“The whole thing just made you feel worthless and of no use to anyone” A Salford mum’s journey living with Crohn’s disease

Since the birth of her first daughter, Amy Jeffery of Boothstown has lived with Crohn’s and says it was a […]