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Children gather around mindfulness coach Jessica Walker

Mindfulness classes for young people in Salford to start at The Lowry

Mindfulness classes, involving calming activities, will be starting at The Lowry in March, running until June for school groups in Salford.

Dementia Support centre holds a dementia memorial service (Credit: Leanne Taylor)

Salford support centre holds dementia memorial service

A dementia support centre in Salford is hosting a memorial service featuring a ‘Tree of Remembrance’ and personalised baubles. Aspire’s […]

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“The comments breastfeeding women can get are appalling”- Salford charity working to tackle negative perceptions of breastfeeding

A Salford charity is working to support breastfeeding mothers and combat negative options on the practice. Breastfeeding is a legal […]

The Hamilton Davies Trust- The building where the Lads Den takes place

“People know about my mental health but I don’t really talk about it”: Salford men turn to Irlam’s Lads Den to talk about mental health

An Irlam-based organisation is giving men the chance to talk about their mental health through weekly meetings. Irlam’s Lads Den, which […]

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“It’s for a great cause and a fantastic thing to do”: Runners dress as Santa to raise money for cancer treatments

Students and staff from the University of Salford took part in a Santa-themed run today to help raise money for […]

Eccles dancer encourages locals to "exercise in disguise" with a fun gym alternative

Eccles dancer encourages locals to “exercise in disguise” with a fun gym alternative

A new dance class is being held in Eccles’ Rainbow Community Centre with hopes of encouraging enjoyable exercise. Dance:X has […]

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Salford health groups hosts Christmas-themed advice and feedback sessions

A Salford health group is urging residents to share feedback on local health and social services through a series of […]

Man diagnosed with stage-four cancer becomes volunteer dining companion at Salford Royal

Man diagnosed with stage-four cancer becomes volunteer dining companion at Salford Royal

A man still receiving treatment for an aggressive stage-four cancer has become a volunteer dining companion at Salford Royal Hospital Mike Atkinson, […]