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23 May 2012

Help beat breast cancer in Buile Hill Park
Walk It Out in Pink, Buile Hill Park, on Sunday 17 June 2012.
Breast Cancer Campaign invites you, your family and friends to join our 3kms/1.86 mile walk. It will be fun, it's accessible and you will be helping to beat breast cancer. Remember to wear your brightest pink clothes! A medal and bottle of water for all finishers. Wear your brightest pink clothes, flat shoes and bring a waterproof. All proceeds go to Breast Cancer Campaign. ...

23 May 2012

Swinton Lions match preview
by Chris Brierley Steve McCormack says Swinton will have to play their best rugby of the season to beat Halifax at Leigh Sports Village on Friday.
But the Lions coach is convinced his men are capable of bringing the Championship leaders down to earth. The stage is set for a superb rugby spectacle between two attacking teams and McCormack said: “Halifax are the top side in our division and have been there or thereabouts for the past few years. “They...

23 May 2012

Roe Green weekend results
by John Needham It was a weekend of mixed fortunes for Roe Green with both the 1st and 2nd teams winning on Saturday and then both losing and going out of the cup on Sunday.
Saturday's opponents were Irlam, with the 1st team at home, and after winning the toss Irlam opted to bat first. They were soon in trouble, losing wickets quickly and were soon bowled out for the lowly total of just 64. Roe Green Pro Andy Hough finished with figures of 6 for 12. ...

23 May 2012

Jubilee celebrations at Eccles Shopping Centre
Eccles Shopping Centre and the Rotary Club of Eccles are joining forces to hold a ‘Diamond Jubilee Community Fayre’ on Saturday 26 May 2012.
The whole community is invited to the fayre in the centre where there will be candy floss, hot dogs, hoopla, a coconut shy, a shop window hunt and a disco for the children with a giant conga at the end of the day. Children will also be given the chance to send their congratulations directly to the...

22 May 2012

No mental health in Salford!!
Hi I am a service user of mental health services in Salford. I would be really grateful if you could report on the impending changes to mental health groups and drop ins. Staff are being consulted BEFORE service users. The outcome of the staff consultation determines the service we will receive (or not receive). This is wrong. Surely the service users should be consulted first? The aim is to withdraw paid members of staff and replace them with vol...

22 May 2012

Hazel Blears backs Freshstart following business centre launch
Affordable office space provider, FreshStart Business, has launched the North Manchester Business Centre in Swinton, with the potential to create up to 2,000 extra jobs for local residents.
Supported by local MP Hazel Blears, the centre has been developed to meet Manchester’s growing demand for new offices and help to boost the economy in one of the region’s most deprived areas. Situated just off the M60 and comprising ...

22 May 2012

Fashion boutiques in Salford
By Victoria Howell With so many independent fashion boutiques in Salford, ladies will be happy to know they don’t need to travel much further than their doorstep to pick up their summer essentials.
Not only does shopping locally mean avoiding queues in busy shopping centres, but is also a fantastic way to pick up a dress or a piece of jewellery that isn’t available in the shops you’d find on the high street. Boutiques often sell collections that are uniq...

22 May 2012

Eccles tram services disrupted again
Passengers in Eccles were this afternoon facing delays after the service between MediaCity and Eccles was suspended following overhead line damage, this is the second delay in the last two days to affect commuters.
Services this afternoon were only operating between MediaCity and Piccadilly. Metrolink tickets and passes are being accepted on the First 33 bus until normal service is resumed.

22 May 2012

Robin Ince at Lowry, Salford
Following on from his sellout national tour of ‘Uncaged Monkeys’, with Professor Brian Cox, and as co-presenter of BBC Radio 4’s Sony Gold Award winning series ‘The Infinite Monkey Cage’, Robin continues his comic exploration of the human condition in his new autumn show.
Robin asks can you be happy and rational at the same time. Join him in a world of Schrodinger cats, multiverses and evolutionary conundrums. Spend an entertaining evening in Robin’s compan...

22 May 2012

Toxic Bankers at Lowry, Salford
This new musical comedy is set in the sordid world of London's Square Mile. A megalomaniac boss appears to have achieved the impossible by setting up the City’s first truly ethical investment bank, but his star employee is in the midst of a meltdown, having uncovered some terrible secrets…
Award-winning writing duo Andrew Taylor and Desmond O’Connor take you on a rollercoaster journey through the cut-throat world of corporate culture. Tickets £5.00 ...

22 May 2012

Clean up work starts on Charlestown Riverside
With spring just around the corner, Salford City Council is getting ready to start the big cleanup of the Charlestown Riverside area – land formerly occupied by terraced housing, between Levens Street and the River Irwell.
Work will include the removal of most roads and alleyways within the site and the sowing of wildflowers – an idea from a member of the local community. The site will then be secured ready for future development. The ...

22 May 2012

More free swimming for under 16s in Salford
Young people in Salford are set for a splashing time over the half term holiday as free swimming returns.
Children and young people aged sixteen years and under are being invited to take the plunge and swim for free at five of the city’s pools between Saturday 26 May and Sunday 10 June. Funded by NHS Salford, the scheme is offered in partnership with Salford City Council and Salford Community Leisure and will provide free swimming fo...

22 May 2012

30 minutes free parking for motorists in Salford
Motorists in Salford have been given a boost with a half-hour of free parking at all Salford City Council Pay and Display Car Parks.
The change will affect eleven car parks across the city and tariff boards and pay machine software has been altered to reflect the new charges. To park for free, motorists must still obtain a ticket from the car park machines by pressing the green button. Only those intending to stay longer than 30 mi...

22 May 2012

Mugging victim bitten on ear - Pendleton
A man had his ear bitten by a robber during a violent street mugging.
At about 11.50pm on Thursday, 17 May 2012, the 20-year-old victim was walking along Fitzwarren Street, Pendleton, when he became aware of a man walking in the opposite direction. The offender then ran up behind the victim, punched him in the back of his head and ordered him to hand over his belongings. The victim shouted for help and the robber grabbed his wallet from...

22 May 2012

He left his mark around Eccles
Gerald Tidswell of the Friends of Salford Cemetries Trust has sent us in this article, written by one of their members Brenda Cogswell, the grand daughter of Joseph McGill, he is buried in Peel Green Cemetery.
Joseph was born in Patricroft on Christmas Eve 1880, son of John George from Bristol and Mary Ellen Burgess from Salford. He was educated at St. Peter’s School, Swinton before following in the footsteps of his father, grandfather and great-gran...

22 May 2012

Fun Day at The White Horse, Eccles
The White Horse pub on Gilda Brook Road, Eccles will be holding a fun day on Monday 4th June with plenty of family attractions.
There will be entertainment for children including a disco, balloon modelling, face painting as well as a barbecue, hot potato stall, cake stall and a car boot sale, fun for the whole family to celebrate the jubilee! Anybody wishing to have a stall or a car boot please contact Gemma or Carole on 0161 789 3562.

22 May 2012

Review: I Know What You’re Thinking – The Lowry, Salford
Deviser and Performer: Doug Segal Reviewer: Dave Cunningham The Public Reviews Rating: Four out of Five.
Given the opportunity to speculate about the original profession of an entertainer you might guess at advertising. Psychology is unlikely. Statistician is right out. Yet from such an unlikely background Doug Segal crafts a highly original act. Mind you, with a haircut that brings to mind Peter Mandelson and a curious dress s...

22 May 2012

New Major Trauma Service will save lives in Salford
Patients with the most serious of injuries in Greater Manchester will have a better chance of survival and reduced disability thanks to a new life saving service launched today .
A new Major Trauma Network has been established which will mean all patients unlucky enough to have life threatening injuries will have access to rapid assessment, treatment and rehabilitation which is expected to save 20 lives every year. In order to minim...

22 May 2012

Next of kin appeal for Salford woman
Police are appealing for help in tracing the next of kin of a Salford woman.
86-year-old Florence Joyce Albon died at North Manchester General Hospital on Sunday 6 May 2012. Her death is not being treated as suspicious. It is believed Joyce originally lived in the Nottingham area and may have relatives in the area. Anyone with information into the whereabouts of Joyce’s family are asked to contact the coroners office at Swinton Police S...

22 May 2012

Beat the bike thief
Police will be holding a series of bike tagging events at their new police post on at Radclyffe Park on Trafford Road.
Cyclists from the local area are urged to attend the events and have their bikes securely marked to deter thefts. Once painted on, the security mark cannot be easily removed, deterring criminals as the mark can be used to identify the rightful owner of a bike if it is ever stolen. The security marks can also help to convict cycle thieves and...

22 May 2012

Executive Director appointed at Salford University
The University of Salford are pleased to announce the appointment of Colin McCallum to the role of Executive Director, University Advancement.
The role of the Executive Director is responsible for managing and developing the fundraising, alumni relations and events management teams. Colin joins Salford from Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) where he is currently Assistant Vice-Principal and President of the GCU Foundation. His i...

22 May 2012

National Smile Month
Turning off the tap when cleaning your teeth could save over 12 litres of water per person, according to new research.
The research, conducted by Save Water Save Money and the British Dental Health Foundation for National Smile Month, has revealed that nearly two thirds (64 per cent) of 7 to 10 year olds admitted to leaving the tap running while brushing their teeth. The research has also shown that in homes using a water-saving aid, only six per cent of 7 to ...

22 May 2012

Beechfield United Under 15's Girls end of season review
By Keith Long The Under 15's Girls team ended the 2011-2012 season in the Bolton Bury and District Junior Football League on a winning note.
Retaining the Chairman's Cup was the main highlight, closely followed by finishing as runners-up in the Section A table. The season kicked-off last August, where United were forced to recruit new personal after five players, as well as the team manager, left the club. The newly formed ...

22 May 2012

Little Hulton Reds 25 Wigan Bulldogs 12
By Philip Hodgkinson On Saturday 19th May, Little Hulton entertained high flying Wigan Bulldogs, knowing this game could go a long way to how the seasons results would go.
Little Hulton anticipated a tough game. Kicking up hill, the strong Wigan side soon made their mark, with the scrum half darting over after 10 minutes. This seemed to galvanise Little Hulton, who were exerting pressure on the Wigan line, unfortunately scoring two tries that ...

22 May 2012

Red Rose Forest goes green
Red Rose Forest are doing their bit to help shrink the carbon footprint of its Salford headquarters.
The Community Forest for Greater Manchester has reduced the carbon dioxide emissions from its building by almost 19 tonnes per year, which equates to the annual carbon saved by approximately four acres of pine forest. Red Rose Forest partnered with Salford-based ENER-G and Salford City Council, to decarbonise its small industrial unit by implementing a ...

21 May 2012

The Cephas Chronicles at Kings Arms, Salford
Jars of Clay Theatre Company presents The Cephas Chronicles By Mike Bower, at The Kings Arms, Bloom Street on Wednesday 24th and Thursday 25th of May, starting at 7.30pm
The roots of the national theatre in Britain can be traced back to the mediaeval mystery play and now, we bring bang up to date this rich heritage but from a different angle – The apostle Peter (the most impetuous disciple of all) tells and performs, with energy and passion,...

21 May 2012

Don Preston Memorial Trophy 2012
After many weeks of discussion and planning it has been announced that the first ever Don Preston Memorial Trophy will take place at 8pm on Tuesday 29th May 2012, at the City of Salford Stadium.
The trophy will be contested between The Manchester and District Town Team and The Adrian Morley All Stars. The Adrian Morley All stars, include players such as Dennis Betts, Sean Long, Nathan McAvoy, Paul Southern, Ian Watson, Phil Coussons, Ian Blease, Jimm...

21 May 2012

One Man, Two Guvnors, returns to The Lowry, Salford
The National Theatre’s One Man, Two Guvnors was named ‘Best Visiting Production’ in the 2011 Manchester Theatre Awards, following a sell-out run at The Lowry. Now the smash-hit comedy returns (Tue 8 – Sat 19 January 2013) with a new all-star cast, including Blackpool-born Jodie Prenger.
Following an incredible sell-out run and regional critical acclaim at The Lowry in 2011, the National Theatre picked-up their ‘Best Visiting Producti...

21 May 2012

Millom 24 Eccles Roosters 40
By Alfreida Kindon Eccles made the long journey up to Cumbria with only 15 players on the day that Marc Gilligan and Mike Davies left for a working holiday in Australia, and with Marc Jones away in Benidorm added to Kashley Watkins, Mike McGrath, Mike Foster and Payden Candland on the injured list.
They did have the motivation though of having Glynn Watson make his first appearance of the season, and his last ever for the club before departing ...

21 May 2012

Youth engagement at fire stations in Salford
Fire stations in Salford are opening their doors to teach lifesaving skills and fire safety tips to pupils from local high schools as part of a new youth engagement partnership.
The YE@ partnership between Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service and Salford City Council follows a successful pilot scheme involving around 20 pupils from Buile Hill High School in November last year. Pupils from Oasis Media Academy are currently having w...

21 May 2012

Family Fun Day marks improvements to riverside green space in Salford
More than 250 people turned out for a family fun day to celebrate the launch of a new green space for Salford.
The event at The Meadows on the banks of the River Irwell was held to mark the completion of environmental enhancement works by Salford City Council and Red Rose Forest. Families enjoyed music, face painting, willow weaving, den building, apple pressing, African drumming, environmental arts and crafts and...

21 May 2012

Clifton Cricket Club's cup woes
By Chris and Steve. Clifton Cricket Club’s 1st and 2nd XI sides crashed out of their respective cup competitions on Sunday in topsy-turvy games which could have gone either way.
It was the seconds who had the unluckiest breaks; literally in the case of Rob Reade who ended up in hospital with a badly broken thumb to add to the club’s current unavailability list. Heywood 2nds scored heavily towards the end of their innings to post 171, but at 120-0 ...

21 May 2012

Wingy calls it a day for Swinton
By Chris Brierley Swinton joint captain Lee Wingfield has announced his retirement due to family and work commitments.
Wingfield, 31, lifted the Championship One trophy for the club last season and will be missed on and off the field. The former Oldham and Leigh back-rower has found juggling work, family and semi-pro rugby league an impossible job and has decided to hang up his boots for the Lions. Wingfield was planning to retire at the end of...

21 May 2012

Carousel comes to Lowry, Salford
Voted best musical of the 20th century by Time magazine, Rodgers and Hammerstein's Carousel is the deeply touching tale of one man's struggle to redeem himself after a lifetime of mistakes.
A story of true love and the tragedy of words left unspoken, this classic American musical contains some of the most powerfully moving music ever written for the stage, including the immortal You'll Never Walk Alone and the joyful June Is Bustin’ Out All Over. Wit...

21 May 2012

Residents gain new skills at free DIY course
A group of Salford residents have gained the skills and confidence to tackle basic repairs in their own homes thanks to a free DIY course run by Salix Homes.
The free course for Salix Homes' customers took place at St Sebastian's Community Centre in Charlestown on 9 May. Twelve customers attended the day-long session and received basic training in electrical, plumbing, heating and joinery skills from fully qualified tradesmen from Salix H...

21 May 2012

Salford girls compete in Grosvenor Casinos Search for a Model competition
Grosvenor Casino Salford has announced the lucky 13 local faces chosen to compete in ‘Grosvenor Casinos’ Search for a Model’ live heat at Grosvenor Casino Salford on Tuesday, 22 May.
The selected few were handpicked from an impressive 700 online entrants in total. The Salford line-up is set to make for a show-stopping evening with a shortlist containing a previous Schwarzkopf hair model, a contestant who wants t...

21 May 2012

Hearing loss charity asks for Salford aid
Action on Hearing Loss is urging organisers of Diamond Jubilee parties (2-5 June) in Salford to make a right royal effort to raise vital funds for the charity’s life-changing work for the one in six local people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
The call comes as Action on Hearing Loss – founded on 9 June 1911 – crowns off a year of celebrations marking the charity’s centenary. Money raised for Action on Hearing Loss at Diamond Jubilee parties...

21 May 2012

Review: Jon Richardson: Funny Magnet – The Lowry, Salford
Reviewer: Poppy Helm The Public Reviews Rating: Four out of Five.
Jon Richardson has had a lot on his plate over the last year – he’s published a book, captained a team on Channel 4′s 8 Out of 10 Cats and sold out theatres with his It’s Not Me, It’s You tour. It’s a wonder then that he’s found time to write any new material but somehow he has, and it’s really rather good. Sticking with his tried and tested USP, Richard...

21 May 2012

Meet the Artist in Salford
Kate Herbert will in in the gallery on Wednesday 6 June at 2pm to talk about her exhibition, artwork and wartime experiences at Salford Art School.
Life and Times of a War Time Art Student, an exhibition of work by Kate Herbert continues until the summer 2012. This exhibition shows how a working class girl from Lower Broughton, Salford, realised her dreams and ambitions by passing a scholarship to Salford Art School. It was when Kate was an evacuee at ...

21 May 2012

Veivers angered by offside horror call
A late Jodie Broughton try salvaged a 20-20 draw for Salford after five league defeats in a row - but boss Phil Veivers felt a controversial decision by referee Richard Silverwood cost the Reds victory.
Shaun Ainscough looked offside when he collected Ben Jeffries' kick in the 73rd minute and sent Tom Burgess over to make it 20-16. Veivers said: "To say it was offside is the biggest understatement of the year. "The players say the touch judg...

21 May 2012

Free tours at MediaCity, Salford
Ever wondered what goes on at MediaCity behind those closed shiny doors?, well here is your chance to find out.
Salford Council have a limited number of places still available on our free BBC Tours of MediaCityUK on our first two Open Days for local residents on Friday the 22nd of June and Sunday the 29th of July. If you would like to book please call 0370 901 1227 and quote “residents offer”. If you are not lucky enough to get a free place on one o...

21 May 2012

Review: How I Helped End Communism – The Lowry, Salford
Writer: Justin McGregor Director: Justin McGregor Music: Simon James Cookson, Sunniva Brynnel, Imogen Lyons Reviewer: Laura Maley The Public Reviews Rating: Four out of Five.
How I Helped End Communism follows on from Come As You Arts Northwest’s hit trilogy of soldiers’ stories, including the award-winning ‘God Wept And The Devil Laughed’. The play, developed with The Lowry, is the first in a new series about ordinary people ...

21 May 2012

Salford school wins recycling goodies
Lower Kersal Primary School – Salford won a merit prize of recycled goodies for their creativeness in the Recycle for Greater Manchester, Sort it out Share and Shout competition.
Councillor Neil Swannick Chair of the Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority on behalf of Recycle for Greater Manchester said: “This competition was a great opportunity to spread the word on recycling right and recycling more. It was great to see so many participants ...

21 May 2012

Beechfield United Juniors
By Keith Long Beechfield United Under 12's Hurricanes ended their eventful 2011-2012 season in the Stax City of Salford Soccer League with two defeats.
In midweek Matthew Whiteside scored both goals when Beechfield, who finished in a mid-table position in Division 2, completed their league fixtures with a 5-2 defeat at Moorside Rangers Green. United produced a below-par performance in the Supplementary Cup C final played at Ayrshire Road and went down 3-...

20 May 2012

Will Young to Star in Cabaret - Monday 24 – Sat 29 September 2012
Bill Kenwright present Rufus Norris’ acclaimed production of Kander and Ebb’s musical masterpiece Cabaret
Rufus Norris’ much anticipated re-imagining of his double Olivier-award winning production of Cabaret is to star internationally renowned singer/songwriter Will Young in his musical theatre debut as the enigmatic Emcee. The production will play The Lowry from Mon 24 – Sat 29 September as one of only four dates outs...

20 May 2012

Coalition of charities launch fight-back against costly and dangerous 80mph limits
A coalition of high-profile road safety and environmental organisations has recently launched a campaign protesting the government's plans to increase speed limits on motorways to 80mph.
The No to 80 coalition is highlighting the huge costs to society of the proposal, which it predicts will exceed £1 billion annually in economic terms, mean more families needlessly suffering from motorway crashes and cas...

20 May 2012

The UK Prepares for an Olympic Summer of Music
Most cultures can be defined by their music, and with a rich heritage of classical, pop, rock, dance and jazz, the UK takes centre place on the world music stage.
In this film we visit iconic London sites Abbey Road Studios and the Dublin Castle and see what music is on offer across the UK during the London 2012 Festival. Shotlist: Master Tracks 1+2: Stereo Music & Effects Tracks 3+4: Full Stereo Mix with English VO Track 5: Cle...

20 May 2012

Will you donate
From the Claphams A driver was stuck in a traffic jam on the M25. Nothing was moving.
Suddenly, a man knocks on the window. The driver rolls down the window and asks, "What's going on?" "Terrorists have kidnapped all of our MP’s during a sitting of Parliament and they're asking for a £100 million ransom. Otherwise, they are going to douse them all in petrol and set them on fire. We are going from car to car collecting donations." "How much is everyo...

20 May 2012

Young driver insurance can cost more than 18% of average annual salary
- Meanwhile drivers aged 66-70 can pay as little as £1.20 per day -
Young drivers are paying an average of £2,499 for their annual comprehensive car insurance according to figures* from Confused.com and Towers Watson. Meanwhile the older generation are statistically the cheapest to insure, with average premiums costing an average of just £440 per year for 66-70year olds, the equivalent of around £1.20 per day. W...

20 May 2012

Guggenheim Bilbao Museum Presents David Hockney's A Bigger Picture
Marked as an occasion to raise awareness on how important museums are in the development of society, International Museum Day is celebrated worldwide around May 18.
Coinciding with this year's observance is the exhibition of David Hockney: A Bigger Picture, organized by the Royal Academy of Arts in collaboration with the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and the Museum Ludwig, Cologne. It is the first major exhibition held in S...