Tag: COVID-19

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Salford company works on lowering carbon emissions during pandemic

One of the country’s leading infrastructure contractors Excalon, specialising in services within the utilities industry, have continued their pivotal work throughout both lockdowns.

Photo credits- Courtney Reed

“Kids shouldn’t be living in poverty in 2020” How a small family from Salford are helping to give back this Christmas

Salford’s Santa is a charity organisation created by 17-year-old Courtney Reed with the help of her family, looking to help […]

Courtesy of Salford University.

“Art has never been so important to keep us going after this year” – Online Festive Makers Markets aims to support small creative businesses

Covid-19 won’t stop the annual Festive Makers Market promoting small businesses sharing their crafts this Christmas. Although the Salford University […]

Barton Swing Aqueduct is just one of the Salford landmarks with a rich history. (Image is in the public domain.)

“People have no idea what’s on their doorstep” – Salford tour guide on the importance of local history and how lockdown has affected business

A Salford tour guide has spoken about the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on her business. Elizabeth Charnley, who runs […]

“The last 8 months has been extremely difficult and confusing” Salford Brazillian Jiu-jitsu academy owner reflects on the year running a jiu-jitsu school

“The last 8 months has been extremely difficult and confusing” Salford Brazillian Jiu-jitsu academy owner reflects on the year running a jiu-jitsu school

If you’re not familiar with BJJ (Brazillian Jiu-jitsu), it’s a martial art that focuses on ground fighting techniques. It involves […]

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National Grief Awareness Week – how to cope with negative thoughts in lockdown

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“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’.

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“It gives carers some respite and a space to talk”- Gaddum launches virtual coffee morning for Salford carers

Greater Manchester charity ‘Gaddum’ has been hosting virtual coffee mornings for carers in Salford in light of the ongoing pandemic. […]