Tag: Children

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Shocking number of children are homeless in Salford

Homeless charity Shelter is calling on political parties to put housing at the top of their agenda. In Salford alone, one […]

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“We hope the community takes a hold of this project.” – Local charity helping to make children with life limiting conditions dreams come true

Dreams Come True is a charity that have been providing dreams for children with life limiting illnesses for the past […]

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Salford Leisure Centres offer child-friendly workout sessions

Leisure centres across Salford are offering baby-friendly fitness classes so local mums and dads have childcare covered while they work […]

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“Risk taking in a controlled environment” – Salford children’s parkour project

A Salford community project is holding weekly parkour lessons for young people as an alternative to engaging in antisocial behaviour. […]

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“We have young potential Olympic athletes” – The Salford trust funding youth sports

The Salford Foundation Trust is helping children and young people develop a new passion for sports. The organisation’s work focuses […]

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“I am super thrilled” – Salford baby development boss after winning two awards

A baby play company that has branches in Salford has bagged two national awards. The franchise which specialises in baby […]

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Salford business ‘Visit from the Stork’ shares plans for new toy-recycling project

Salfordian social enterprise organisation ‘Visit from the Stork CIC’ has announced plans for a brand new project reusing and redistributing […]

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Parents in Irlam are asking for a school bus to end “nightmare” commute for children

Parents from Irlam and Cadishead are calling for a direct school bus service to bring their children to school “safely and on time”. A petition set up three days ago for a school bus to be routed from Irlam and Cadishead to Culcheth High School had already received 137 signatures at the time of writing.

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“More children are on the bigger side”- Salford’s child obesity is on the rise

A dance teacher has welcomed efforts to get children active in Salford where child obesity is above average and still rising. […]