Tag: coronavirus

The Dispensary, in Walkden. Image Credit: Fay Watts

“I’m not a Tesco. I’m not an Aldi. I’m a tiny little shop” – Eco-shop not eligible for emergency funding

The Dispensary in Walkden had just a few months of standard business operation before Covid struck and changed everything. The […]

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“It’s wonderful for the older people to reminisce” – Kidzrus visit care home to spread Christmas cheer

Kidzrus, a group of nurseries based in Salford, made a visit to Pendleton Court Care Home on Thursday to sing […]

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“The vaccine is being given to those most at risk in our community” – Clarendon Leisure Centre opens as first community vaccination centre

Hundreds of Salford residents will receive their first Covid-19 vaccine this week as the mass vaccination programme begins across England. […]

"We’ll see family over Zoom on Christmas Day" - the older generation in Salford staying safe from Covid while waiting for vaccine

“We’ll see family over Zoom on Christmas Day” – the older generation in Salford staying safe from Covid while waiting for vaccine

A Swinton resident is foregoing Christmas with his family due to concerns over Covid-19, saying ‘the finishing line is in […]

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“The true spirit of Salford” – Christmas hampers make sure nobody goes without

A Salford nursery is putting together Christmas hampers to help families in need this weekend.  Kidzrus, which has five nurseries […]

The Tiger Moth pub in Irlam. Credit: Google Street View.

“It’s a lovely little story in bad times” – Irlam pub to host weekly support sessions tackling loneliness and isolation during Coronavirus

The Tiger Moth pub in Irlam is to open its doors on Monday 14 December as the venue for new […]

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“I think companies will go more online now” How Covid-19 has impacted a small business

An online arts business set up by a Salford student after being placed on furlough has been an instant success. […]