Tag: Christmas

“This time last year we were setting up in the Lowry" - Theatre company creates festive replacement for Christmas show

“This time last year we were setting up in the Lowry” – Theatre company creates festive replacement for Christmas show

While many seasonal activities have been abandoned this year, a theatre company in Salford have created a festive alternative to their cancelled Christmas show ‘Snowbabies’.

Photo credit: Joshua Mangas at Co-op Academy Walkden

“It lets the children know about supporting vulnerable people” – Co-op Academy Walkden sets up Covid-safe Christmas gift-giving service

Co-op Academy Walkden has decided to host an online Christmas gift-giving service to help families in Salford while still abiding […]

Volunteers outside of John Lewis. Image courtesy of Home-Start.

“To give a little love to those families is just a really important thing” – Home-Start in Salford partners with John Lewis and Waitrose for Christmas campaign

This winter, residents across Salford will have the opportunity to ‘Give a Little Love’ to families in need by donating […]

Photo Credits: Bill MCLAUGHLIN - 'The Local Mag'

“We’re hoping the children will really love this” – Making sure children still get their Santa visit

Photo Credits: Bill MCLAUGHLIN – ‘The Local Mag’ The red and white costume, the white beard, the bells, and the […]

This annual 'Christmas at the Mill' is yet another Salford tradition having to adapt this year. (Image of the market taken in a previous year)

“We always have to prioritise people’s physical wellbeing” – Christmas at the Islington Mill moves online

Islington Mill has launched its Christmas market, only this year it is all virtual. The Salford-based creative space is giving […]

Hair Salons in the Salford area can reopen when the current lockdown comes to an end. Credit: Heather Smith

“It does affect people’s mental health and wellbeing if they can’t have their hair done” – Salford’s hair salons to reopen just in time for Christmas

A Walkden hairdresser is celebrating news that salons and other close-contact services can reopen on December 3, regardless of what […]