Salford children have helped to create a special flower garden made entirely from discarded plastic bottles to spread a powerful […]
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“They say Tigers can’t change their stripes, but I did here”: Salford’s Care-Leaving Service has been renovated to support the wellbeing of young people in care
The care-leaving service for Salford has been transformed through art, decorating and DIY to help young people in care feel […]
Coronation Street takes a trip to Salford-style shops with new set
Salford has provided inspiration for Coronation Street’s new shopping precinct set. Characters will now be able to venture further afield […]
“If Manchester is the restaurant, Salford is the kitchen”: Salford artists swap skills with foreign counterparts on European exchange programme
Salford artists are being given the chance to collaborate with creators from other European cities to share skills, cultures and […]
Lightwaves festival returns to Salford Quays to “bring light into dark winter nights” with immersive visual artworks
Lightwaves will be returning to Salford Quays from Thursday 1st to Sunday 4th in December for its 9th annual festival […]
“There’s a lot of history in Salford, and we want to write about it”: Author discusses new Salford-inspired comic book series
A local retired journalist has shared his excitement at the release of his Salford-inspired comic book. Titled Mancunian, Brian Clarke’s colourful comic […]
“Buying from Amazon is soulless; you don’t know where it’s come from” – Salford potter urges people to shop locally at Christmas
David Partington of Partington’s Pots in Salford is encouraging people to shop locally from creative businesses this Christmas.
Local Ukrainian resident has her artwork displayed at Broughton Hub
A Ukrainian resident had her artwork on displayed at the Broughton Hub in Salford. Tetyana Checkley was born in Kharkiv, Ukraine […]
‘Going to the Match’ painting rehung at The Lowry as it returns to Salford this week
LS Lowry’s ‘Going to the Match’ painting was rehung in Salford yesterday (24th November) and unveiled to the community the following […]
“It’s wonderful to have it back”: Lowry Curator shares excitement ahead of Thursday’s return of ‘Going to the Match’ painting
The Lowrys’ Director of Visual Arts, Michael Simpson and his small team are responsible for trying to keep the work of artist L.S. Lowry on display at the Lowry theatre and art gallery in Salford.
According to Mr Simpson, “The Lowry collection belongs to the people of Salford.”
Mr Simpson is very passionate about his work and appreciates L.S. Lowry for his unconventional artistic style.
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