The group behind the restoration of a derelict patch of land into a thriving forest garden for children have reflected on a successful first year after waving goodbye to the final visiting group of 2020.
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Mesne Lea Primary School in Walkden gets ‘lifechanging’ new playground after renovation
Mesne Lea Primary School in Walkden has had its playground renovated after an £8,000 refurbishment.
“Some Christmas cheer at this exceptionally difficult time” – Schools are getting involved in Salford charity’s ‘be kind’ campaign
Schools in Salford are getting involved with a campaign to spread kindness over the festival period. Caritas Salford’s #miracleofkindness campaign, […]
As easy as riding a bike – Covid-friendly bike lessons in Salford and Greater Manchester
A cyclist is running Covid-friendly lessons teaching children and adults how to ride a bike. Emma Rose, from Bike With […]
Salford learner drivers forced to cancel lessons and tests
Image credit: Morton Lin on Flickr https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/ Across Salford, thousands of learner drivers have had to halt their education as […]
“It was instilling ambition in everyone” How Salford students are breaking down barriers within the medical profession
The society GEMMS (Graduate entry Medicine Mentoring at Salford) set up by students aims to instil ambition into young people […]
“This lockdown won’t do anything” – 64.9% of people think universities should close In lockdown II
In a recent social media poll, 64.9% of people believe that universities should close during this second lockdown. Currently, universities […]
16-year-old Salford youth councillor sets up charity to support home schooling
Eccles charity, The Home Education Opportunities Group, are providing support to families that are home-educating over lockdown. The group, who […]
Salford charity educating children to stop the spread of knife crime
A Salford charity is helping school students across Greater Manchester to put an end to gang violence around the region. […]
“That fight for equality is everyone’s fight” – Black to the Future poetry event celebrates Black History Month
Salford-based poet ‘J’ Ahmed hosted a three-part series of virtual events in October titled ‘Black to the Future’ to mark Black History Month.
New In Salford
Dismembered pensioner called alleged killer his ‘partner’, jury hears
£1.37 million awarded to fund holiday activities and food programme for Salford youth
Plans submitted for a new multi-storey car park on the University of Salford campus
Drop-in sessions to be hosted in Eccles to support members of the community with autism
Annual charity spring ball to be hosted by the Ceremonial Mayor of Salford
New In Sport
Local foundation taught 100 children from Salford with disabilities rugby league skills
10-man Salford City beaten by a rampant Chesterfield side
Swinton Lions deliver commanding performance against Newcastle Thunder
RFL chairman steps down after Salford Red Devils and League ongoing shake-up
Snails on the run! Irlam Vale AFC race-night fundraiser to raise cash and spirits
New in Entertainment
Salford women celebrated through creativity in exciting art exhibition
Band prepare to perform spring concert at Eccles Town Hall this March
£200,000 grant for ‘Lowry Turns 25’ celebrations includes cash for community projects
Community theatre group to showcase Legally Blonde The Musical this May
Salford soap stars to visit the Lowry in An Audience With Coronation Street night
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