Swinton

Glenn Croston

“We will have righted a wrong” – new Salford war memorial to remember post-1945 servicemen

The first war memorial for those from Salford who died in service after 1945 is set to be unveiled in Swinton in November.

Image courtesy of Charles Magee

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 […]

“I’m not exactly built like an endurance athlete" – Salford man to walk, cycle and kayak 123 miles along the Bridgewater Canal to raise money

“I’m not exactly built like an endurance athlete” – Salford man to walk, cycle and kayak 123 miles along the Bridgewater Canal to raise money

David Rogers, 47, a landscaper from Swinton, is challenging himself to travel the length of the 41-mile Bridgewater Canal three […]

Fundraising continues for Salford mum, as charity night raises nearly £6,000 in her fight against cancer

Fundraising continues for Salford mum, as charity night raises nearly £6,000 in her fight against cancer

Nearly £6,000 was raised this April, as the fundraising continued with a night full of music and friends for a […]

"Please help us keep our mum alive" - Salford woman continues fight for her life

“Please help us keep our mum alive” – Salford woman continues fight for her life

Fundraising is ongoing to help raise £30,000 to give lifesaving treatment to mum of three Penny. A Go Fund Me […]

Image credit: Paul Eden

“See you down the front” – Clint Boon and DJ Paul Ezi Eden to perform in Swinton

Local musicians Clint Boon and DJ Paul ‘Ezi’ Eden are hosting a bank holiday special at the Old Station House […]

Photos with permission from Glenn of Veterans Breakfast Club

New Swinton’s ‘Veterans Lunch’ project for the Armed Forces

The new ‘positive ‘Veterans Lunch’ has given Salford veterans the opportunity to gather and connect through their own shared experiences.  […]

image taken from twitter @SSGirlsRL

Rivalries put aside as three rugby clubs join together to form Salford Swinton girls rugby group

The idea of three rugby clubs coming together to work cohesively is unheard off, but this is exactly what is […]