Walkden

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“It was like surviving basically” – Why Salfordians should shop independent this Christmas

Salfordians are being urged to pay a visit to their local, independent businesses before giving money to the big chains […]

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“Charming and delightful”- Review of the RHS Garden Bridgewater’s ‘Glow’

Christmas in Greater Manchester usually evokes memories of busy market streets, crowds round stalls and being squashed up against other […]

Gorilla Warfare Coach Sharon. Photo: Marcus Smith

“We think this is adversity, but that is their life every day of the week” – Gorilla Warfare CrossFit gym raise £4,000 for Salford’s homeless

Gorilla Warfare CrossFit gym in Walkden have raised almost £4,000 to support those living on the streets in the city […]

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“Incongruous, unnecessary, and out of scale” – Row over proposed high speed broadband masts

Preston telecommunications company IX Wireless today put forward their proposal to the Planning and Transportation Regulatory Panel. These propositions did […]

"It's about protecting the animals and spreading the word, there's so much going on that people don't know about" - New Animal Rights group formed in Salford

“It’s about protecting the animals and spreading the word, there’s so much going on that people don’t know about” – New Animal Rights group formed in Salford

Two Salfordians have come together to form a New Animal Rights group in the city. Mike Faulkner, together with Fay […]

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“It’s been a rough couple of years and we thought this would be a fun way to get the ball rolling again” – Laura and Philip Beswick set up a Tea With Santa event for the community

Walkden residents took the chance for a get together at two Tea With Santa events this week. Laura Beswick and […]

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“No matter who you are you can be involved in whatever form” – New adaptive “brilliant” boxing classes kick start in Walkden

Special boxing classes catering for users of wheelchairs or crutches have begun in Walkden. The first ‘Kronik Warrior’s’ adaptive boxing […]

“Talking about things is so important and some people don’t have anyone to do that with.” Chatty Benches in Walkden has been set up for people who need someone to talk to

“Talking about things is so important and some people don’t have anyone to do that with.” Chatty Benches in Walkden has been set up for people who need someone to talk to

A bench area in Walkden shopping centre has been set up to offer support and be a place for people […]