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Salford Heroes: Paul Whitelegg – making a difference in Walkden
A community group in Walkden has been nominated for a BBC award following its work to improve the area.
Salford Heroes: Samantha Hickey – small contributions, big differences
Ordsall born and raised, 38-year-old Samantha Hickey has spent her entire life volunteering and fundraising for various charities within the Ordsall community.
Salford Heroes: Shelagh Delaney – A genius playwright and ‘homesick’ Salfordian
Shelagh Delaney once said that “for a writer, Salford is worth its weight in gold, the people who live here […]
Salford Heroes: Detysha Harper – role model inspiring more young people
Former Eccles player has been made a player representative for the Rugby Player’s Association’s first ever women’s board, new this season.
Salford Heroes : Janice Drew – a life of giving back
From a concrete garage to a community gateway: How Janice Drew and Salford Loaves and Fishes help locals through education and empathy.
Salford Heroes: Harold Riley – “He travelled the world but always ended up back in Salford”
Harold Riley: one of the most well-known Salfordian artists, following L.S Lowry, being shaped by life during wartime and love for Salford.
Salford Heroes: Ewan MacColl: Salford’s uncompromising voice of folk and socialism
Ewan MacColl was not simply a legendary folk singer, but a campaigner and playwright forged in the poverty of early C20th Salford.
Salford Heroes: Andy Salter – Salford’s quiet champion of clean streets
From childhood lessons in giving back to leading volunteer groups in Salford, Andy Salter has spent years quietly improving his community.
Salford Heroes: John Virgo – The Ordsall lad who became snooker’s soundtrack
Born in post-war Ordsall, John Virgo never forgot the city that shaped his humour, grit and unmistakable voice.
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