Tag: Monton

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The ‘Monton Mama’ on a mission to promote local activities and businesses

As parents across Salford try to cope with the lockdown and keeping their little ones occupied, ‘the Monton Mama’ is […]

Holly Ramsay. Credit: The Neighbourhood Threat. https://www.theneighbourhoodthreat.co.uk/about?pgid=kdcuazww-c9f47cba-c960-40a2-b9f3-155258af3bd8

“I couldn’t do any markets, where I made my money” – Salford designer on how lockdown affected her business

Many small businesses in Salford that rely on markets to sell merchandise have had to adapt to the ever-changing climate […]

Post-it payment - pay for a coffee with a post-it

‘Pay with a post-it’ Monton coffee shop lets people who can’t afford pay with a post-it

A coffee shop in Monton lets customers “pay with a post-it” note.   The Coffee Collective, a veteran-owned, independent coffee shop […]

Emma Evans working on window art. Image Credit: Emma Evans.

“This is the one way I could contribute” Local Artist raises funds for Salford Royal with window art

A display of Salford window art has captured the hearts of passers by. Emma Evans has received praise from the community […]

Emma Evans working on the window of the Blind Pig.

“I just wanted to cheer up the high street” Salford artist creates stunning window art to thank NHS

Rainbows and hearts made from the words “thank you” and “we love you” now cover the shop windows of Monton. […]

Photo by Anna Jarvis, Reverend at the Monton Unitarian Church

“It seemed to take forever” – Monton Unitarian Church accessibility project is coming to an end

Accessibility works are coming to an end at the Monton Unitarian Church in Salford. The Monton Unitarian Church is being […]

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Monton charity shop starts waste-free cleaning products section

St Ann’s Hospice Shop in Monton has introduced a waste-free section where customers can bring their own empty containers to […]

"This is not dignifying for anyone" - vicar bemoans lack of wheelchair accessibility at Monton church

“This is not dignifying for anyone” – vicar bemoans lack of wheelchair accessibility at Monton church

Reverend from Salford, is trying to raise funds for the renovation of a church in Monton so that it becomes accessible for the wheelchair users.