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Clifton Scout group: Image used with permission from Stuart Kernighan

“We’ve certainly seen an explosion of numbers” – Salford Scout group in desperate need of new volunteers

A Scout troop in Salford is in desperate need of new volunteers after an increase in members since the coronavirus […]

Image taken by Katherine Stephenson

Swinton’s Salvation Army introduces new ‘Warm Welcome space’ sessions to help Salford community

Swinton’s Salvation Army has introduced new ‘Warm Welcome space’ sessions in response to the current cost of living crisis.  Swinton’s […]

AJ Bell Stadium

“All skill levels are welcome” – Swinton Lionesses to hold open trials for the 2023 season

Swinton Lionesses will hold open trials at the AJ Bell Stadium for the upcoming 2023 season. The trials will run on November […]

Image courtesy of Charles Magee

Native American settlers in Salford inspire environmental project at a Swinton church

Bat and bird boxes are springing up as a collective of Salford youngsters do their bit to tackle global warming […]

“I’m not exactly built like an endurance athlete" – Salford man to walk, cycle and kayak 123 miles along the Bridgewater Canal to raise money

“I’m not exactly built like an endurance athlete” – Salford man to walk, cycle and kayak 123 miles along the Bridgewater Canal to raise money

David Rogers, 47, a landscaper from Swinton, is challenging himself to travel the length of the 41-mile Bridgewater Canal three […]

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“I try and practise before or after work, which is a struggle but you have to treat it more like a job” – Salford snooker sensation pockets another honour

A 19-year-old snooker player from Swinton has won himself a free place at a top professional training school by pocketing […]

The Salford Memorial. Image credit: Google Maps

“I’ll be in uniform, sword and medal” – How the community is observing Salford Remembrance Day

During this Salford Remembrance Day, we look back on the achievements and show respect to those that fought and in […]

Image Credit: Abbie Carrington

“It’s a safe place to come and people need to feel comfortable and relaxed” – Let’s Paint Together re-opens in Swinton

Let’s Paint Together has re-opened face-to-face classes at Worlsey Road Social Club after a move online due to the COVID-19 […]