Monton

Audrey on a walk and talk in Monton

“I’ve been close to taking my own life quite a few times”: How a Salford walking group saved a widow’s life

A grieving Monton widow says a Salford ‘walk and talk’ group has saved her from taking her own life. Audrey […]

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Monton volunteers aim to raise £20k in four weeks for Christmas lights

More than 60 Monton volunteers are working together to raise up to £20,000 to save the village’s Christmas lights. For the […]

“We just need to give things a go and not hold back” -  Salford artist launches collaborative exhibition

“We just need to give things a go and not hold back” -  Salford artist launches collaborative exhibition

A Salford-based artist has launched a collaborative exhibition with six local poets to inspire people to get creative. Emma Evans, […]

Salford firms fear for the future as UK heads for darkest financial winter in decades

Salford firms fear for the future as UK heads for darkest financial winter in decades

Salford businesses have shared their fears over soaring costs as the UK heads for its darkest financial winter in decades.  As […]

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“People who attend all appreciate being creative and the social side of the group” – Monton Arts and craft sessions support people in the community

An arts and craft group in Monton is helping people with mental health issues and brain injuries feel supported and […]

Photo: The Crafty Cheese Man (Credit: The Wandering Palate with permission)

‘Cheesy’ tasting evening of cheese, wine and beer evening at Monton restaurant

Wandering Palate are hosting a night of cheese, beer and wine with The Crafty Cheese Man this Thursday Jonathan Pearcey […]

Image: Sam Ketch

“This is a blue-collar sport in a blue-collar town” – Boardman and Eccles welcome the return of competitive girls lacrosse

Competitive lacrosse has returned for girls in Salford for the first time after nearly 30 years.  Boardman and Eccles Lacrosse […]

Run the World
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“Understanding barriers to physical activity was at the forefront of our minds, and safety is one of them.” Run the World, the new female running group in Monton

A female only running group in Monton have said they want to create a safe space for women to run. […]

AFC Monton

“You can either sit there and sulk, or you can try and make the best of a bad situation” – AFC Monton flourishes after lockdowns

“Well we looked at it and thought there’s two ways you can see it. You can either sit there feeling […]