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Sparkly Magical Princess visits makes children smile during lockdown

A high school student has spread a little fairy-tale magic to make lockdown more bearable for children in Cadishead through […]

Onwards and Upwards 'Daffodil Doorstop Drop' packages.

“That’s what it’s always about – helping people to help themselves” – Community group organise ‘daffodil doorstop drops’ to brighten lockdown

Onwards and Upwards, a Salford community well-being group, has been dropping off local daffodil packages to brighten up lockdown doorsteps. […]

Photo Credit: Debbie Parker

“This wouldn’t be possible without the community volunteering their time” – Irlam and Cadishead community litter pickers keeping Salford tidy

Since last April, residents of Irlam and Cadishead who were frustrated at how their area had visually deteriorated in recent […]

free lunches for kids. Credit - permission to use by Matt Thomson

Lockdown Heroes: Local chef cooking free meals to help vulnerable families in Irlam

A local chef has been helping vulnerable families in the Irlam community during lockdown. Matt Thomson, 35, a resident of […]

Image Credit: Emma Billington

“We want to challenge all the misconceptions people have about dog rescues” – Dogs4Rescue raising money to secure a more peaceful living for unwanted dogs

Dogs4Rescue, a Salford kennel-free rescue organisation, is currently raising £199,000 to buy 43 acres of land to help rehabilitate unwanted […]

John Edmondson, who is raising money for MND. Credit: John Edmondson.

Salford duo seeks fundraisers for Motor Neurone Disease during lockdown

Salford hairdresser, John Edmondson, 61, and his former business partner, Paul Donegan, also 61, are asking people to get involved […]

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“We’ve just been overwhelmed” – Irlam and Cadishead Academy’s gifts for elderly go a long way

Irlam and Cadishead Academy helped make some elderly Salford residents Christmas’ with their festive gifts.

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“It’s a real boost for the club” – Irlam FC ground gets upgrade

Irlam FC have gone about upgrading their ground facilities in a project that their club secretary deems to be ‘essential’. […]

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“We will stand together and we are there for each other” – How a Salford community Facebook group is supporting children in need

A Salford community Facebook group, run by two Tesco Extra employees, is making a difference this Christmas and making sure […]