Tag: Walkden

Mourning the death of Baby Ava

Walkden residents respond to £50,000 reward one year after baby’s remains found

People in Walkden have responded after police issued a £50,000 reward for information leading to the identity of a baby […]

Homemade Christmas decorations. Photo credit: The Makers Market

Christmas markets opening in Quayside and Walkden

Christmas markets across Salford are gearing up for the festive season. While the Manchester Christmas Markets have a lot of […]

Salford man talks after wigan stars kings award success

Salford volunteer hails King’s Award honour for disability support charity

A man from Salford is celebrating after the charity he assists received the King’s Award for Voluntary Service. Steve Ramage, […]

Walkden in Bloom during their Saturday clean.

Walkden residents came together to clean the town ahead of Remembrance Day

Walkden in Bloom came together to decorate and clean the town on Saturday to ensure the town was ‘nice’ ahead of the remembrance parade on Sunday.

The Bridgewater foundation team dropping off half-term packages at St James' Church, Salford

Salford charities partner to feed families over half-term

Two Salford-based charities are helping to support families during the October half-term. The Bridgewater Foundation, a charity dedicated to tackling […]

Left: Jan Hoey, Right: Julie Ambrooks

Salford’s new women’s support group provides “support and a shoulder to cry on”

A Salford community group providing support and guidance for women struggling with their mental health has launched in Walkden. The […]

Image via Friends of Parr Fold Park

Campaign raises £3,000 to restore historic Parr Fold Park bandstand

Funds have been raised to revive one of Salford’s last remaining bandstands. A crowdfunding effort by the community group Friends […]

Photo credit Janet Fairhurst

Salford good Samaritan launches support group for women facing hardship

A Salford good Samaritan has launched a support group for women facing a whole range of issues in a bid […]

Photo credits: Walkden in Bloom

‘The heartbeat of Walkden’s community spirit’ – community comes together to make a difference

Walkden’s community spirit was on full display recently as Walkden in Bloom teamed up with St John’s in the Community for a day.