Tag: Salford

Joshua Fletcher. Credit: Tim Bassett

“People through lockdown have been forced to confront themselves” – increase in anxiety due to lockdown, says Salford counsellor

The number of people reporting significant levels of depression and anxiety has risen exponentially after Boris Johnson’s lockdown announcement seven […]

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“I want to tell real stories” – exhibition celebrating Salford BAME leaders goes online

The Still I rise exhibition at The Lowry celebrating Black History Month has now been launched online since it was cancelled due to Covid-19.

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“Supporting parents no matter what the situation” – Salford group helps families access baby items

Visit from the Stork have been helping people in need since the start of lockdown by providing new parents and […]

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“We wouldn’t be able to continue to work” – Covid’s impact on Salford’s Poison Apple Arts CIC

Covid 19 has impacted all sorts of businesses and organisations, and Salford’s Poison Apple Arts CIC is no exception. Since […]

"Their fight is our motivation to fundraise" - Salford Foundation's 30th Birthday Fundraiser

“Their fight is our motivation to fundraise” – Salford Foundation’s 30th Birthday Fundraiser

To mark Salford Foundation’s 30th birthday, they are encouraging the people of Salford to raise money by setting themselves challenges. […]

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“It’s ingrained in us isn’t it?”: Philip Westcott on the Days Like These Exhibition

One of the defining traits of Salford’s captivating history has been its relationship with art. From L.S Lowry to Harold […]

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“Making Salford greener is important for so many reasons” Salford’s tree planting mission

Nearly 500 trees are to be planted across the urban areas of Salford. Weaste, Eccles, Irlam, Ordsall and Salford city centre […]

"Families are reliant on free school meals" Foundation 92 hopes to help 600 young people in Salford this half term

“Families are reliant on free school meals” Foundation 92 hopes to help 600 young people in Salford this half term

Image credit: Foundation 92 The independent charity, Foundation 92, are providing free meals for young people. Formed by the ‘Class […]

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“Making sure our city’s children don’t go hungry is our number one priority” – fundraiser launched to feed kids over half-term and Christmas

The Spirit of Salford network have launched a fundraiser to help finance a holiday hunger package to families during half-term and also over Christmas.