Night fixtures are a common occurrence in any sport in 2018 but turn the clock back 140 years and history was being made in Salford as the first recorded rugby match to be played under floodlights took place on this day in 1878.
Tag: Swinton
“A unique place in a unique team” – A retrospective on Swinton legend Frank Evans
Frank Evans, aka “Frankie Defan,” played his last game for Rugby League side Swinton Lions on this day 88 years ago, but his legend lives on across Salford.
“I am a very proud, Salford born and bred” – KidzRus Director to open fifth Salford nursery
Private nursery group KidzRus are set to launch their fifth Salford nursery in the village of Monton Green, Eccles. Nicola […]
Swinton and Salford move into Libraries Live stage four
Salford Community Libraries has just moved into their fourth season of Libraries Live, their events programme that brings high quality, […]
Swinton dementia event allows sufferers and carers to ‘relive memories from past’
Salford Ceremonial Mayor and Mayoress, Ronnie and Pat Wilson, hailed an event to support those living with dementia and their carers.
Salford Foodbank to open fourth foodbank in Swinton
Salford’s fourth foodbank is to open in Swinton next month. The expansion organised by Salford Foodbank comes after 5,047 three-day […]
Salford College students build sensory wall for people with complex needs
By Jim Scott. Students from the Princes Trust at the Salford College of Further Education have built a sensory wall for less than £50 for people with complex needs.
Holistic living fair offers spiritual insights in Swinton
Crystal healing and tarot readings are among the attractions at a holistic living fair this Sunday in Swinton. The fair at […]
Dirt Factory hosts pop-up bike day in Swinton
Dirt Factory is hosting pop-up bike days in Swinton offering cyclists free bike repairs and free bike security tagging. The […]
Age UK Promotes Getting Active with Salford Heritage Health Walk
Age UK welcomes its Salford Heritage Health Walk to the public and recognises its contribution by volunteers. In December, many […]
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New in Lifestyle
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