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“I started seeing a purpose and it really boosted my confidence” – How Foundation 92 helped change a life

“I started seeing a purpose and it really boosted my confidence” – How Foundation 92 helped change a life

Foundation 92 is Salford City’s official charity partner and has been helping to change lives in Salford since forming 18 […]

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“It’s good for your physical health, it’s good for your mental health” – Community group to create a safe space for Salford’s older men

A men’s health worker in Salford who works to restore the confidence of vulnerable older men, warns that another lockdown […]

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“In time what we’re trying to do is to get involved here in the community in Salford” – Social enterprise that gives back to Africa looking to do similar in Salford

A small Salford food business is supporting food production from over 3,000 miles away in Africa. SACO Superfoods is a […]

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“My heart’s desire is to help other adoptees overcome some of the struggles I have overcome” – Salford author who wrote a book on her life

Fiona Myles, an author from Salford, was adopted at around eight months old. She has now written a book about the […]

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“Charming and delightful”- Review of the RHS Garden Bridgewater’s ‘Glow’

Christmas in Greater Manchester usually evokes memories of busy market streets, crowds round stalls and being squashed up against other […]

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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 […]

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“I try and practise before or after work, which is a struggle but you have to treat it more like a job” – Salford snooker sensation pockets another honour

A 19-year-old snooker player from Swinton has won himself a free place at a top professional training school by pocketing […]

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“If the council weren’t trying to be progressive there wouldn’t be as many people causing an uproar” – Salford campaigner hits back at free Christmas parking

A campaigner from Salford has said he will ask the council how much money was lost after subsiding car parking […]