Local band WEAL has just dropped their newest single Sumertime and it’s really making people smile!
It’s reminiscent of school holidays – lazy, endless days of summertime and smiles! However, there…
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Coping with a global pandemic over the last few months has been a real challenge for everyone but for some, it has been life-changing.
Now, as we start to gently ease out of lockdown, I wanted to…

Image credit: Pimlico Badger.
Turn right, walk 50 metres and I’m there.
A beautiful little green haven in the middle of Salford. It’s called Lightoaks Park. I’ve lived in this house for four…

One of my tasks recently has been working with my colleague at Salford CVS, Ashley, to coordinate and deploy the Neighbourhood Response Volunteers.
What are Neighbourhood Response Volunteers I hear…
Following the government announcement, a host of people are excited for the 4th July; the increased opportunities to see family, the ability to enjoy a pint in a pub, go out for a meal and…

What the past three months have shown me is that small charities are awesome!
They have truly made a massive difference in Salford and have been literal lifesavers.
During this past few…
Exciting news - Irlam Endowed Primary School has finished there new outdoor all-weather pitch!
There have been lots of funders involved in bringing the Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) to life. Salford…

START is a mental health charity in Salford.
Up until recently START had prided itself in bringing people together to take part in creative and horticulture activities in our central studio base and…

Artwork by members of Connect Happy Hour Arts and Craft
How our sector is rising to challenge of the coronavirus lockdown
I love spring. Wherever I go I look out for little buds poking through…

There are a lot of blogs and articles around at the moment focusing on remote working and digital so I'm hesitant to add to the noise but sometimes it's worthwhile to hear a different perspective……

Google has announced that it is changing its term and conditions in particular moving its UK data from Ireland to the US.
This has made the national media and has triggered a few emails to the…
This page has been created to acknowledge the passing of our colleague Louise Murray and to celebrate her 15-year career here at Salford CVS and the difference she made in…