Life in Salford 31 • November 2020 13
Road tribute to hero Alan Henning Salford ‘s road tribute to Alan Henning will ensure he is never forgotten. The Salford Western Gateway, which connects Port Salford and the A57 to Trafford Way, east of the M60 will be named Alan Henning Way. Salford City Council is working with Peel Holdings to adopt and name the road. City Mayor Paul Dennett said it would be an honour to name the road for Alan. “It is a vital, international distribution link and an essential part of the Port Salford scheme. As the port continues to grow, Alan Henning Way will become an even more important gateway to Salford,” he said. “Alan gave up his home comforts to help families in desperate need and was a vital part of international humanitarian aid missions so it seems fitting to name this road in his honour.”
Barbara Keeley, MP for Worsley and Eccles, said: “Alan was a local hero and people wanted a tribute to him, knowing that he had given his life taking aid to children and families in need in Syria. People will be pleased with this tribute to his compassion and generous spirit." Eccles Councillor Shamina August added: “This road will make sure we remember that the world would be a better place, if we all showed the same Spirit of Salford as Alan did.” A memorial to Alan was created at Eccles Recreation Ground in 2016.
RHS Garden Bridgewater keeps on growing RHS Garden Bridgewater is growing even more spectacular ahead of its opening on Tuesday 11 May, 2021. Over 100,000 plants are already in the ground and another 40,000 will be added this autumn and winter. A new, lakeside path is now complete and the garden is gearing up to bring joy and inspiration to visitors next year. Five thousand plants alone have gone into the community wellbeing garden which will be used for therapeutic activities, learning new skills and experiencing the healing effects of nature as well as inspiring people to garden.
Alan Henning Way
Don't forget. Salford residents will be able to visit the garden free every Tuesday. To keep up to date with developments, follow the garden at @RHSBridgewater
The garden’s opening was postponed this year because of the pandemic, but the 154 acre site enabled a core team to carry on working safely. The delay has given the new plants time to mature. RHS Garden Bridgewater has been made possible by Salford City Council and Peel L&P. Salford City Council invested £19 million into the project which preserves a key part of Salford’s heritage and will bring a wide range of economic, health, educational and social benefits to the city and communities, including boosting tourism.
Photo by Neil Hepworth
