Community

Barry and Theresa Emberton. Image used with permission by Theresa Emberton

Meet the couple who identified 500 Pendleton WWI soldiers

A couple from Pendleton have successfully identified over 500 Pendleton soldiers from World War I. Barry and Theresa Emberton embarked […]

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Unearthing Pendleton’s Past: The volunteer group digging up history

A group of volunteers are planning to uncover long-lost gravestones hidden under a grass verge at St. Thomas’ Church, Pendleton. The […]

Wendy Hutchins, Paul Hutchins (Trustee), Charlie (Mascot), Mark Foster (Trustee) and Gen Hutchins. Image used with permission: Wendy Hutchins

“It’s about giving back to the community” – Bobby Ball’s sons to headline Sorrel Bank charity event

Promising to deliver a ‘Red Carpet Experience’ without the price tag, Wipe Your Tears children’s Charity hopes to raise money […]

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Charity appeals for diverse young people for NHS advert

Salford-based charity, Youth Leads UK, has campaigned for young people to help promote diversity in NHS Hospitals. Teaming up with […]

Volunteers have supported the build. Image used with permission from Ian Bocock

“It’s empowering for individuals to be involved in something that’s in their community.” – Volunteers help to create multi-purpose community hub

Cleavley Community Forest Garden has seen volunteers come together to build a new, multi-use community facility. The project plans to […]

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Dancing in the Dry Cleaners: Langworthy Live takes place this weekend

The community festival is set to welcome singers, dancers, and musicians to perform in local shops and streets. Taking place […]

Participants joining in with the samba style warm up before the walk

Alzheimer’s Society confirms more than £98,000 raised at Salford event

A memory walk around Media City has raised almost £100,000 for leading UK dementia charity Alzheimer’s Society. Nearly 1,000 fundraisers […]

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Native American settlers in Salford inspire environmental project at a Swinton church

Bat and bird boxes are springing up as a collective of Salford youngsters do their bit to tackle global warming […]