Tag: Walkden

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“Just come and have a go” – Two local friends host free art classes to combat January blues

Two local friends are on the mission to bring light and share positivity to Salford residents this January with free […]

Bowel cancer patients Russ, Sharon, Nabila and Nadine, plus van ambassadors Vanessa and Michaela, with the new NHS bowel cancer awareness van.

‘This Van Can’ initiative visits Salford to raise awareness for bowel cancer

Salford residents are set to be visited by a new bright blue van which aims to raise awareness for bowel cancer. […]

Charity fundraiser - Image taken by 99th Garrison with permission

Star Wars characters storm Walkden Shopping Centre for charity fundraiser

Over the weekend Salford residents were visited by characters from Star Wars for a charity fundraiser at Walkden Shopping Centre. […]

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Neighbourhood police host knife amnesty this weekend

Residents of Walkden, Worsley, Boothstown, and Westwood Park have been encouraged to hand in knives this weekend.  Neighbourhood officers will […]

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Salford mum who used dance to overcome PND starts class to help others

A Salford choreographer who used dance to overcome postnatal depression, has set up a class to help people who are […]

"It is deeply saddening to see animals suffering" - Large number of pigeons found dead at Walkden train station

“It is deeply saddening to see animals suffering” – Large number of pigeons found dead at Walkden train station

Walkden residents have been left in shock after an alarming number of dead pigeons were found underneath the train station. […]

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Victorian park in Walkden wins £1,500 for community garden

A Victorian park in Walkden has won £1,500 for its community garden. Parr Fold Park won the grant after topping […]

Salford woman's ordeal as car smashes through garden wall narrowly avoiding front room

Salford woman’s ordeal as car smashes through garden wall narrowly avoiding front room

A woman has described the ‘scary’ moment a car crashed through her front garden, narrowly missing her house. Shenade Calderwood, […]