Salford music legend, Graham Nash, has donated thousands of pounds to save an iconic landmark.
Just one day after Salford Lads Club appealed for £250,000 to save the venue, Nash, who holds an honorary doctorate from the University of Salford, donated £10,000.
The Salford Lads Club has been opened since 1903 and has been a major support system for the young people within the community of Salford.
Nash, who grew up in Salford, rose to fame in the 1960s pop group The Hollies alongside fellow Salfordian Allan Clarke, releasing two number one UK singles during their time together.
The singer-songwriter was born in Blackpool during the second world war when his mother was forced to evacuate Salford.
Soon they returned and Nash spent his formative years in Salford, meeting co-founder of The Hollies, Allan Clarke, in primary school before moving onto Salford Grammar School in 1953.
Salford Lads Club requires £250,000 to keep its doors open, with fans on Twitter appealing for some of the other big names in music from the city to donate to the cause.
So far the cause has amassed £23,000 in their fundraising attempts to save the significant institution in the local area.
Salford Now has asked for a comment from Mr Nash but hasn’t received a response.
You can donate to save the Salford Lads Club here.
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