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“You can either sit there and sulk, or you can try and make the best of a bad situation” – AFC Monton flourishes after lockdowns

“Well we looked at it and thought there’s two ways you can see it. You can either sit there feeling […]

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“I actually felt some emotional safety for the first time since lockdown” – Salford singer finds comfort in Buile Hill Park

A Salford musician has been singing at the pavilion café in Buile Hill Park after finding it benefited her mental health.

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“The meals were a lifeline for me during my recovery” – Salford man tearfully explains how the community saved him during lockdown

Salford man Graham Morgan has spoken of his gratitude to community organisations for providing hot meals whilst recovering from cancer.

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“It gave me a purpose and something to do throughout furlough”: Have you been getting creative throughout lockdown?

National Creativity Day gave everyone and anyone a chance to unleash their imagination – and Salford was no exception. Artists, […]

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“My goal is to not give up until I’m proud” – Salford designer tackles lockdown by setting up own clothing brand

A Salford-based fashion designer, with no formal training in designing her own clothes, is determined to help empower women to […]

Tara Collette - artist at Islington Mill.
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“Within a few months, I had a whole extra workbench in the studio just for glass making” – ‘lockdown hobby’ becomes full-time job for Islington Mill stained glass artist

Islington Mill stained glass artist, Tara Collette, explains how her ‘lockdown hobby’ became a full-time job and how she honed her craft.