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Exhibition paying tribute to family carers to launch at Walkden

Exhibition paying tribute to family carers to launch at Walkden

An exhibition of photographs and words from local carers will open its doors at Walkden Library this month. Caregiving, the […]

Walkden in Bloom during their Saturday clean.

Walkden residents came together to clean the town ahead of Remembrance Day

Walkden in Bloom came together to decorate and clean the town on Saturday to ensure the town was ‘nice’ ahead of the remembrance parade on Sunday.

The Bridgewater foundation team dropping off half-term packages at St James' Church, Salford

Salford charities partner to feed families over half-term

Two Salford-based charities are helping to support families during the October half-term. The Bridgewater Foundation, a charity dedicated to tackling […]

Left: Jan Hoey, Right: Julie Ambrooks

Salford’s new women’s support group provides “support and a shoulder to cry on”

A Salford community group providing support and guidance for women struggling with their mental health has launched in Walkden. The […]

The Salford chippy serving up 'the freshest food' through thick and thin

The Salford chippy serving up ‘the freshest food’ through thick and thin

It’s a cold and grey morning in Salford, yet Steve and Demetrios are awake and ready to work at their […]

Salford knife amnesty Walkden

Salford knife amnesty sees 85 weapons surrendered in just one hour

85 weapons were handed over in an hour-long police force knife amnesty in Walkden. Officers from Greater Manchester Police’s Little […]

Image via Friends of Parr Fold Park

Campaign raises £3,000 to restore historic Parr Fold Park bandstand

Funds have been raised to revive one of Salford’s last remaining bandstands. A crowdfunding effort by the community group Friends […]

'We offer lifelong memories' - volunteering crisis threatens Salford Girlguiding's future

‘We offer lifelong memories’ – volunteering crisis threatens Salford Girlguiding’s future

The leader of a Girlguiding group in Walkden has issued a plea for more volunteers in order to keep branches across Salford open.

Photo credit Janet Fairhurst

Salford good Samaritan launches support group for women facing hardship

A Salford good Samaritan has launched a support group for women facing a whole range of issues in a bid […]

Clouds store Walkden

Beloved family-run shop celebrates grand opening of Walkden Shop After 35+ Years in Business

A much-loved holistic and wellbeing gift shop has opened its doors after moving into a brand-new location in Walkden. After […]