Tag: Ordsall

Dr David McKelvey along with his six other defendants:  Dr Chris Newman, Dr Mark Russell and Dr Patrick Hart - all GPs, Dr Alice Clack - a hospital consultant obstetrician, Dr Rosie Jones - a clinical psychologist and Anna Bunten - a specialist nurse
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The retired Salford GP who was arrested during a climate protest

For most people, retirement means more time with the grandchildren and maybe an extra holiday every year. But one month […]

Artist and 'The Complete Printmaker' student Mandy Martin, with her screen print 'Summer Pazazz' (Image: Rais Esat)

Ordsall contemporary artists spread “totally different vibe” at Manchester Art Fair 2022

Two art collectives based in Ordsall exhibited at Manchester Art Fair 2022 to promote printmaking and photography. Hot Bed Press, […]

Salford City Radio host talks how practising mindfulness can help you connect with the environment

Salford City Radio host talks how practising mindfulness can help you connect with the environment

A Salford City Radio host has spoken out on the ways to be more environmentally aware, from meditation and practicing gratitude, […]

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“Unless you’re over 70, you’re not prioritised” – Salford patients struggle to see GPs face to face

Salford patients have described over month-long waiting times at their local GP practices and being denied in-person appointments, even after […]

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“My five-year-old is in year one now and he’s struggling to read and write” – Salford schoolchildren still suffering lockdown learning issues

Schoolchildren across Salford are at different stages of learning as a result of COVID-19 lockdowns, almost two years on. Children […]

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Scoring goals by losing weight? ‘Man V Fat’ Football aiming to motivate men to get into shape with incentivised league

Ordsall Leisure Centre is playing host to ‘Man V Fat’, a company aimed at encouraging men to lose weight whilst […]

Alan Knight mural. Photo credit: Tony Kelzo, used with permission

“We’ve brought him home in spirit” – a moving mural appears in the car park of Salford’s St Clements Church

A moving mural has appeared on the wall of a St Clements Church in Salford ahead of this year’s Remembrance Sunday, as a commemoration to a young soldier who lost his life in the First World War.

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“Anyone’s welcome, any age” – experience open bowling with Ordsall Park veteran bowlers

Would-be bowlers can enjoy a free introduction to the sport in Ordsall Park on August 18, hosted by the Ordsall […]

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“It’ll go towards making sure no child is left out” – Ordsall soldier runs ultramarathon to raise money for hometown junior football club

A soldier is running 50 miles to make sure young Ordsall footballers can enjoy the same opportunities he had as […]