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Let’s go for a walk! Walking for mental health with Salford Ramblers

Richerman, CC BY-SA 4.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0>, via Wikimedia Commons Residents across Salford have been encouraged to walk independently in their bubbles […]

Emma Evans creating her work of art during the virtual art battle. Copyright Emma Evans Studio.

“Bright, bold and growing stronger” Salford artist auctions artwork to raise money for mental health

Salford artist Emma Evans has come second in a speed painting contest in aid of mental health charities. The art […]

Halloween themed stones. Credit: Keri Muldoon.

“I just want to spread that bit of happiness” – Halloween from home: Spooky stone hunt in Salford

With trick or treating banned because of COVID-19, a mum of two from Broughton has created a treasure hunt for the half-term festivities.

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“It will only spur them on to work even harder” Salford musicians hit back at Chancellor comments

In response to Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s comments this week, Salford musicians have had their say on what the future for […]

“Complete lack of empathy”: Salford arts workers speak on Rishi Sunak’s job remarks

“Complete lack of empathy”: Salford arts workers speak on Rishi Sunak’s job remarks

Salford based arts workers have weighed in on Sunak’s suggestion that arts workers find new jobs. Rishi Sunak has said: […]

The Bard of Salford himself Dr. John Cooper Clarke.
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‘I Wanna Be Yours’ national tour announced for ‘Bard of Salford’ John Cooper Clarke

John’s new show is scheduled to start in May next year and will showcase his poetry, stories and eccentric humour and will commence in Manchester.

"Rethink. Reskill. Reboot." HM Government.

“The arts sector is always portrayed as a ‘glorified hobby'”: Salford dancers outrage at government ad

Salford arts workers are furious at a government advert which encourages artistic performers to retrain for careers in different sectors. […]