Tag: community

The Dispensary, in Walkden

Woman gives up year’s fuel allowance to feed more than 100 Salford families

A woman has donated her heating allowance to help fund a food bank in Salford. 

Liz Brown, from Cheshire, made the donation last week to The Dispensary in order to aid CommUNITY Little Hulton Food Bank.

Royal Mail Workers at the Picket Line. Credit: Mel Cionco

“This has been the biggest threat to Royal Mail in the 35 years I’ve worked here” – Royal Mail workers continue strikes while facing redundancies

Royal Mail workers in Salford’s distribution centre remained defiant on the picket line today as they took part in their seventh day of strike action in four weeks.

"We need the donations more than ever this year" - Wrap Up Salford urges people to make donations as the cost of living crisis continues

“We need the donations more than ever this year” – Wrap Up Salford urges people to make donations as the cost of living crisis continues

A community project focussed on delivering second-hand warm clothes for those struggling with the cost of living crisis is appealing for […]

"Roundabout offers people the chance to experience theatre in a new way" - Pop-up theatre extravaganza returns to Salford

“Roundabout offers people the chance to experience theatre in a new way” – Pop-up theatre extravaganza returns to Salford

A four-day family theatre event, Roundabout, is coming to Prince’s Park in Irlam this weekend. The touring theatre experience is the UK’s […]

Pitch academy held at Eccles library

‘Pitch academy’ event taking place at Eccles library this month

‘Pitch academy’ targets prospective entrepreneurs and will take place at Eccles library later this month Taking place at Eccles Library […]

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“It’s embracing the difference” – Heavy metal photography project aims to tackle stereotypes

A Salford University student’s photography project aims to break the stigma around the Heavy Metal culture. Matt Billington, a 22-year-old […]

Image courtesy of Re:Connect

“We aim to challenge perceptions and barriers, celebrate diversity and creativity”- DIYTheatreCo launches project to help people reconnect

The DIY Theatre Company launched the Re:Connect project in order to help people with learning disabilities from Salford to reconnect with each other and get creative.

Image taken by Ben Allen, permission given by Ben Allen.

“It’s a place for everyone” – The Cheeky Girls and Kitty Scott-Claus take on the return of Salford Pride this June

The Pink Picnic event in Salford is set to make a fabulous ‘full fledged’ return after Covid with celebrities such […]