Walkden

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Salford Santa’s Grotto will open for an extra day due to demand

Salford Santa’s Grotto at Hug in a Mug will open for an extra day due to the high demand to help their community and keep the café from closing.

Image credit: Rebecca Joynson
Permission was given by her to use, image was sent through email

“It is a great way to make a connection with others in our community” – Co-op Academy Walkden write Christmas cards to local care home

Co-op Academy Walkden has written Christmas cards to a local care home during the Covid-19 pandemic to connect with residents […]

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Tier three has “reshaped” hospitality industry says Salford-based DJ Kolex

A Salford-based DJ has reacted to November’s lockdown and tier three restrictions, claiming it is “devastating” to see bars and […]

Walkden Mother's relief after son diagnosed with rare disorder

Walkden Mother’s relief after son diagnosed with rare disorder

A Walkden Mother has described her relief after her son was diagnosed with a rare disorder. The KBG Syndrome Foundation describes […]

Photo Credit: Karen Gardiner.

Community cafe hosting “Sanitized Santa” in this years Christmas grotto

Walkden community cafe, Hug in a Mug, will still host their socially distanced Santa’s Grotto despite Salford going back into […]

Photo Credit: Old Empire Tattoo.

“The tattoo industry has really suffered” – Salford tattoo artist on how lockdown has impacted the industry

The owner of a Walkden tattoo studio says the sector has struggled during lockdown and believes businesses may close as […]

"It's enabling me to do what I like doing" - the community champion helping people in Salford

“It’s enabling me to do what I like doing” – the community champion helping people in Salford

A supermarket community champion from Walkden has been busy helping residents of Salford with different donations and charity events. Elaine […]

Photo credit: Walkden Community

Walkden community organise ‘elf trail’ to support local businesses

Volunteers at Walkden Community have organised a shop local ‘elf trail’ to take place from the 2nd until the 23rd […]

Hair Salons in the Salford area can reopen when the current lockdown comes to an end. Credit: Heather Smith

“It does affect people’s mental health and wellbeing if they can’t have their hair done” – Salford’s hair salons to reopen just in time for Christmas

A Walkden hairdresser is celebrating news that salons and other close-contact services can reopen on December 3, regardless of what […]

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“So I started a business during lockdown” – Salford baker and her postal brownie service

A Salford mum has started a postal bakery business to make some extra money in the second lockdown. Deborah Clouting, […]