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The Man on the Bench at Irlam Station. Photo Laura Joffre

New life-size statue unveiled at Irlam station

The local community gathered at Irlam Station on Monday morning for the unveiling of a new artwork, known as the Man on the Bench. The 200kg life-size statue of an old man resting on a Victorian bench is a bronze cast of a work originally created 40 years ago, by a then pupil of the local high school, Simon Law.

Credit Andra Brasovanu

“There’s more and more people who need our help”- Salford charity boss appeals for furniture donations

A charity based in Little Hulton is appealing for donations of second hand furniture to help deprived people in Salford.  […]

Fungi walk in Lightoaks park on October 12, 2019. Image credit: Mair Llewellyn

“We’re extremely lucky to have this park on our door stop” Lightoaks Park’s fungi exploration

Last Saturday, Friends of Lightoaks Park hosted a fungi walk at Lightoaks Park with Discover the Wild’s fungi expert, Dave Winnard.