Life in Salford magazine issue 37

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Neighbourhood takes shape 8 We invented the weekend 14-15 Meet the women striving to make a difference in Salford 17 Working together to tackle crime 22 Food club can help 24 Don't let cold water shock kill 27 Getting screened could save your life

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Life in Salford 37 • June 2022 3

Cost of living crisis As I write this message, concerns regarding the cost-ofliving crisis are beginning to make themselves felt across this country - and Salford will be no different.

Huge rises in the price of gas, the cost of food and general necessities are pushing many budgets to breaking point.

At the council, this crisis is at the top of my concerns.

This year’s budget proposals have been set with a clear focus on protecting local services and making crucial investments for the future.

Within these proposals is the announcement of the launch of a skills and work budget, designed to connect Salford residents with the benefits of growth in our city.

By 2023/24 this programme will invest £1.5 million every year to make sure that economic growth in our city benefits Salford people first.

The budget will also uplift the pay of every Salford carer to the Real Living Wage of £9.90 an hour. Carers were on the front line of the COVID-19 crisis and acted as our fourth emergency service so it is only right they receive a decent day’s pay for their work.

We are doing all we can to make clear all the help that is available in times of need. Please visit your local Gateway centre or Broughton Hub if you need help.

The government's recent announcement of a £150 payment for council tax bands A to D is a small contribution to the huge problems facing households but is simply not enough. The issue has been further compounded as the government has assumed that the council will pay all these instalments through direct debit, alienating thousands of residents of our city who don't have a direct debit account. This has caused a huge amount of work for council officers who now have to identify and contact all these residents individually but they are working through it.

We have paid the energy rebate directly to over 60,000 customers who pay council tax by direct debit and meet the government’s guidance. We’re very proud to be one of the first councils to have done this and have paid out £9.1 million so far. We are working through the remaining 50,000 residents who do not have direct debits.

The best route out of financial hardship, in my opinion, is to continue to grow Salford's economy and grow it in such a way that Salford residents are the primary beneficiaries of growth. That continues to be our plan and I will continue to work tirelessly to do the best we can in difficult times.

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Extra funds for Buile Hill Mansion Buile Hill Manson will benefit from extra cash towards its restoration thanks to Salford’s development boom.

Over £270,800 will come from Section 106 contributions which developers make to improve local communities. Overall the restoration is expected to cost more than £5.5 million.

Salford City Mayor Paul Dennett has made a commitment to bring the mansion back into sustainable use and the restored mansion is expected to re-open in 2024 with a café bar, function room, community meeting room and public toilets on the ground floor. The top two floors will be used for civil partnerships, weddings and other ceremonies and the registration of births, deaths and marriages.

Salford City Mayor Paul Dennett said: “This Section 106 money will pay for essential design and feasibility works ahead of a planning application.

“The council is working closely with Buile Hill Mansion Association and I thank them for their hard work and dedication. I cannot wait until works are complete and we can officially open the mansion to the public once again.”

The historic Grade II Listed mansion was built between 1825 and 1827 for Thomas Potter, the first elected Mayor of Manchester.

Take a look inside Buile Hill Mansion. See a video message from City Mayor Paul Dennett from inside the mansion in Digital Life. Visit issuu.com/salfordcouncil/ docs/life_in_salford_37

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Don’t worry – get help If you’re worried about benefits and debt problems, it’s never too late to get help.

For specialist advice, speak in confidence to an expert adviser in the Welfare Rights and Debt Advice Service www.salford.gov.uk/welfare-contact Salford City Council’s BetterOff coffee and chat sessions are back in the Gateways and Broughton Hub. Drop in anytime between 10am and 2pm (see days below) to talk to a friendly council advisor.

They can help with Universal Credit, money management and emergencies, and advise on getting online – all of which can save you money. Citizen’s Advice and housing association reps may also be available.

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If you’re worried about bills and your money, there are lots of ways Salford City Council can help.

If you already owe money on council tax and are worried about Council Tax Get back on track future bills, please get in touch quickly to stop things getting worse. You may be able to change or extend your payment plan and advisors will also see if you’re entitled to any discounts, exemptions or benefits. Visit www.salford.gov.uk/backontrack or ask for help at your local Gateway or Broughton Hub.

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Household Support Fund – applications now open Do you need financial support to help with the cost of living? Apply for the Household Support Fund and get help with things like food, household bills, heating your home and many other essentials. It is available now until Friday 30 September 2022.

The fund is being administered by Salford City Council’s Salford Assist team and eligibility criteria apply. Help is given in the form of vouchers or goods.

Salford residents don’t need to be in receipt of benefits to apply for the Household Support Fund and the funding doesn’t impact on any other benefits you may receive.

Please note that various support documents are required to complete the application process. To apply for this government provided funding and to find out more please visit www.salford.gov.uk/hsf If you don’t have access to the internet or need help to complete the online application form, call 0800 011 3998 or visit Eccles, Pendleton, Swinton or Walkden Gateway centres or Broughton Hub and staff will be able to help you. They are open Monday to Thursday 8am to 10pm, Friday 8am to 6.30pm and Saturday 9am to 1pm. Please visit www.salford.gov.uk/gateways for full details.

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The new properties are taking shape at Neighbourhood

takes shape New homes are starting to take shape at the Neighbourhood development being built on brownfield land that has stood empty for more than a decade.

Housing association Salix Homes and partner developer Step Places are building 157 new homes on two parcels of vacant land off Kara Street and Liverpool Street in Seedley South.

The eco-friendly development, comprising social housing, homes for affordable rent and properties for shared ownership and outright sale, is on track for completion in summer 2023.

Terry McBride, development manager at Salix Homes, said: “Neighbourhood will bring a new era of housing to Salford and complement the wider regeneration taking place in the area, so it’s great to see these new homes starting to take shape.

“With housing in such short supply, we’re confident that Neighbourhood will deliver more of the right types of homes that people need in Salford, including social and affordable housing.”

The community-focussed development is a mix of two, three and four-bedroom homes and one and two-bedroom apartments.

Poet Tony Walsh at the launch of the development last year

Manchester poet Tony Walsh marked the start of work at Neighbourhood last year, when he penned a new poem – Salford Keys - to honour the spirit of Salford and commemorate a new era of housing and regeneration in the city.

Speaking at the development launch, he said: “I have an association with Salford going back 40-years and know every back alley of this area in particular. Having worked on the regeneration project 15 years ago, it’s great to see what was planned back then finally come to fruition and the new Neighbourhood development will be central to the regeneration of the area.”

The innovative design of Neighbourhood is a modern take on the traditional terrace house, complete with raised terrace gardens for some of the properties. There will be a public green space at the heart of the development, 86 trees will be planted, and all houses will have cycle storage and electric car charging points.

In total, 91 of the properties at Neighbourhood will be shared ownership, affordable rent or social housing, while 66 will be available for market sale, with Help to Buy support available.

Properties available as part of the shared ownership scheme are due to be released this summer, and people are urged to register their interest with Willo Homes, the affordable home ownership brand of Salix Homes.

For more information email neighbourhood@salixhomes.co.uk or visit Neighbourhood Salford.

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Salford did invent the weekend

Salford will celebrate its most popular invention with a new two-day free festival called We Invented The Weekend.

It is inspired by the fact that the weekend was invented in 1843, when Salford Lyceum director and workers’ rights activist Robert Lowes, also Sir Ian McKellen’s great grandfather, campaigned to win workers the right to leisure time on Saturday afternoons.

The festival will include CBeebies Bedtime Stories Live and the BBC Philharmonic inviting people across Salford to join a mass community performance by being part of the Salford Weekend orchestra. There will be dance and performances from The Lowry, gardening from the

RHS Garden Bridgewater, music from Sounds from the Other City, pop up dining from Eat Well MCR and talks and discussions from the University of Salford and the Open University.

Community organisations and people from across Greater Manchester are invited to join and celebrate the weekend in their own style and the festival will pay tribute to those who work Saturdays and Sundays.

The festival at MediaCity and Salford Quays on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 September, will celebrate the joy of free time, with sports, music, comedy, theatre, dance, workshops, talks, food, markets and crafts.

To find out more about the festival and sign up for updates, please visit www.weinventedtheweekend.com

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Lung tests saved our lives Salford couple Steve and Mary have urged people to take up lung testing as the free scheme saved their lives.

They were referred to the scheme by their GP because of their age and smoking and both were shocked when early signs of cancer were diagnosed. Both have since had surgery and will now be monitored carefully for the next few years.

“If it wasn’t for the pilot scheme we would not have known that we have cancer. There is no doubt in our mind that it saved Mary’s life,” said Steve.

Although his breathing test was fine, Steve was offered a CT scan which picked up cancer of the thymus gland – a rare cancer which often doesn’t cause symptoms and is only detected through tests for other conditions.

“Throughout the whole process everyone has been excellent and very professional. Mary had never had an operation before and there were several moments where we were in shock and frightened to death but everything was explained to us in a way we could understand,” said Steve.

“It all happened very quickly. Our first tests were in November and by the end of February we had both had our surgery. We would like to thank the lung health checks service for saving both of our lives.”

M.O.T. FOR YOUR LUNGS A new FREE NHS telephone lung health check for people aged 55-74 Run by specially trained nurses, this telephone based service is an easy way to find out how well your lungs are working.

If needed, you’ll get care and treatment to help breathe new life into your lungs.

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If you have recently received a letter inviting you to book an appointment, please call 0161 206 1136 to book your free health check.

The checks are for people aged 55 to 74 who are currently smokers, have ever smoked and those whose GP does not have a record of whether they smoke or not.

If you can’t manage a telephone appointment please contact the service to discuss a video or face to face assessment.

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Let’s talk litter Did you know that Salford has over 60 parks and open space, over 750 kilometres (466 miles) of roads and more than 1100 kilometres (683 miles) of footpaths?

Salford is our city and it’s up to all of us to look after it.

Nobody wants to see litter in our wonderful city. Dropping litter, flytipping or leaving rubbish in streets, parks and open spaces spoils Salford and can harm wildlife.

We can all do our bit to stamp it out.

If you're caught dropping litter you could face a £150 fine. Don't risk prosecution. It’s your litter, just put it in the bin.

You can report litter and flytipping on our website www.salford.gov.uk/report-it or tweet us at @SalfordCCHelp

How you can get involved Lots of incredible volunteers work throughout Salford to keep our streets, parks and open spaces clean and litter free. Volunteering or helping your community is a great way to get out, get active, meet new people and protect your local environment. You can do as little or as much as you’re able to, so why not get involved?

Salford Litter Heroes is a communityled litter picking group determined to tackle litter and fly-tipping in Salford. In 2021, the group collected an astonishing 10,063 bags of litter.

Volunteer organiser Vanessa said: “The work we do is vital. We’re a group of Salford residents doing our bit to clean up Salford. Litter damages our environment and we need everyone’s help to stop it. Everyone’s welcome at our litter picks, so please get involved.

“Volunteering is great for socialising, spending time outdoors, meeting new people and helping our local environment.”

The group organises litter picks across the city all year round. Visit the Salford Litter Heroes Facebook page to find your nearest litter pick: www.facebook.com/ SalfordLitterHeroes

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Help your community Register on Salford City Council’s website to receive a free clean up kit including a litter picker, bags and gloves. Help improve your local area. Sign up at: www.salford.gov.uk/litterheroes

Join the Rangers You can also join a Salford City Council Ranger-led litter picking session where all equipment and support is provided.

Salford Voluntary Rangers have worked across Salford’s country parks and local nature reserves since 1977, carrying out vital conservation work, building benches and organising community clean ups.

Voluntary Rangers can receive formal, accredited training that would look great on your CV and future job applications. Interested? Find out more at www.salford.gov.uk/volunteer

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Armed Forces Day 2022 Join in with the Armed Forces Day events across Salford as the city comes together to commemorate our service personnel and the whole armed forces community.

Salford will be marking Armed Forces Week 2022 which takes place from Monday 20 June to Sunday 26 June by hosting a number of events including a flag raising ceremony on Monday 20 June, 10.30am to 11am on the front steps of Swinton Civic Centre.

Salford is also hosting a community Armed Forces Day parade and family fun day on Saturday 25 June from 10.30am. The Armed Forces Parade will be travelling from Dukes Drive car park, off Parrin Lane, Monton, Eccles finishing at Winton Park, Dover Street, Eccles.

Following the parade, you can enjoy lots of family fun in the park including small children’s rides, face painting, climbing wall and refreshments.

There will be entertainment on stage from 11am including Louby Lou and Amazing Stephen, children’s entertainers and singers.

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Come along and join the Armed Forces Day celebrations as Salford shows its support for our armed forces community. To find out more about the events and to learn how you can get involved visit: www.salford.gov.uk/armedforcesday

Dogs can now take the lead at weddings The plan to allow dogs to attend weddings and civil partnership ceremonies was to be launched in 2020 but the pandemic put it on ‘paws’. Now restrictions have been lifted and couples can now include their canine companions as part of their special day.

One year old miniature schnauzer Kurt was the first to lead his humans up the aisle when Middleton couple Ben Barnes and Leona Armstrong married in April.

“We were over the moon that we could have Kurt with us as this was just a small, simple ceremony for us and our parents before a big wedding celebration later,” said Ben, a freelance cameraman.

“We couldn’t take Kurt to the big wedding as it would have been too much for him and a nightmare keeping an eye on him all day so this was perfect.”

To make an appointment to discuss a wedding or civil partnership in Salford please email: marriages@ salford.gov.uk, or call 0162 793 2500 or visit www.salford.gov.uk/ ceremonies.

Couples at Salford Register Office can now be walked up the aisle by their dogs.

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The women striving to make a difference in Salford The Salford Women and Girls’ Commission is working hard to make a difference by tackling the key issues that affect women and girls in the city.

This involves supporting women who are in poverty, working to make women feel safe in Salford and ensuring that women’s voices are heard in all sections of society and that their concerns are addressed.

Launched in February 2022, the commission is made up of 18 women from all walks of life, who are uniting to discuss and propose ideas that could allow women to feel safer and more equal in Salford.

Councillor Sharmina August, lead member for inclusive economy, anti-poverty and equalities, proposed the commission to deliver real change in Salford after the horrific rape and murder of Sarah Everard in 2021. Two public sessions were held to get the views of Salford’s women on what the commission’s priorities should be and the commission has since held three meetings to develop options for tackling the issues.

A further three meetings are scheduled to take place between June and early 2023, before a final report is submitted to Salford City Council setting out recommendations that the local authority could take forward to improve women’s safety.

Why is it important?

The commission is chaired by Councillor August.

She said: “We formed the commission because we care deeply about this city and cannot move forward if over half of us are being held back. We are a group of women who have all seen and experienced inequality and understand the number of complex issues that some face each day.

“This commission will serve to influence change for women in our city, ensuring that they feel safe on its streets, that they have a voice and can see more representation in decision-making and that action takes place where they raise their concerns.

“Together, we are committed to delivering a Salford that works for women and gives them the strength to succeed in everything they do.”

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commissioners Meet the incredible women seeking to make a difference.

Education, housing and policing

Charity and community Jasmin Bakhre is the chief executive and founder of Women with Wings, an organisation committed to supporting women into training and employment.

Lynn Blay is the chief executive and owner of LadyBird Private Day Nursery in Eccles.

Kimberley Cash is the vice-principal at Salford City College, leading on welfare, safeguarding and pastoral care.

Charlotte Cooke, is the deputy director of delivery at the pioneering and national charity, the LGBT Foundation.

Sue Sutton is the chief executive officer at not-for-profit, social housing provider Salix Homes.

Safieh Eskandari is the founder, cotrainer and chief executive of Doosti, a Middle Eastern community group in Salford, which promotes integration and community cohesion.

Amanda Delamore is Detective Chief Inspector at Greater Manchester Police for the Salford district.

Sue Fletcher is the assistant chief executive of the independent charity Age UK Salford.

Local government Debbie Brown is the strategic director of service reform at Salford City Council.

Maggie Longhorn is the operations manager for adults at Salford Foundation.

Pipeeh Miyalu is the chief executive officer for refugee community organisation Warm Hut UK.

Councillor Karen Garrido is one of the longest-serving councillors and a former Ceremonial Mayor of Salford.

Alison Page is the chief executive officer for Salford CVS and chair of the Salford Social Value Alliance.

Councillor Sophia Linden works in the healthcare sector.

Alison Taylor is the manager of Salford Women’s centre which provides education, support and advocacy for the city’s women.

Councillor Hannah Robinson-Smith has been a volunteer at Salford Citizens’ Advice and a breastfeeding peer supporter in children centres and family hubs.

Getting involved in the commission The commission is committed to giving a voice to the women of Salford.

Before each meeting, a call for evidence is launched to gather public views on three particular topics: women in poverty, women’s safety and women’s voices.

Women from all backgrounds across Salford are asked to, anonymously if they wish, provide their own experiences of the key topic which will then be used to frame the discussion during meetings of the commission.

To provide your views for the call for evidence, you can submit them anonymously by visiting www.partnersinsalford.org/salford-women-andgirls-commission/call-for-evidence or email the commission at equalities&cohesionteam@salford.gov.uk.

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Renew – creating value from waste to benefit Greater Manchester Pre-loved items get a new lease of life Renew takes good quality items that have been donated by Greater Manchester residents to sell at affordable prices. In this way, we reduce waste going to landfill, reduce our carbon footprint and save money.

Got something that’s too good to waste? You can find donation containers at 18 of our 20 recycling centres across Greater Manchester.

We can take most items, including: • Furniture • Toys • Bric-a-brac • Collectables/vintage • Bikes and sports equipment • Gardening and DIY • Electrical items Please note that we can’t take clothes/textiles, mattresses, NHS equipment or petrol-powered items.

Supporting the community All money raised by the shops supports local communities through two initiatives. Each year, £220,000 is made available to community and charity organisations through the Recycle for Greater Manchester Community Fund to support waste reduction, recycling and reuse projects across the city region. We donate a further £100,000 a year to the Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity to support homelessness initiatives.

To help make a difference, donate, and buy pre-loved items from Renew.

To find out more about Renew visit https://recycleforgreatermanchester.com/renew

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Salford Community Safety Partnership is using teamwork to keep Salford safe.

The partnership brings together Greater Manchester Police, Salford City Council, housing providers and other organisations to drive down crime, tackle antisocial behaviour, protect communities and reduce re-offending.

Last year Pendleton and Charlestown saw increases in burglary, robbery, anti-social behaviour and hate crime.

Police patrols were increased and an intensive week of action was held to arrest offenders, reassure residents and encourage them to report problems and share information.

Several offenders were dealt with for hate crimes. Social housing landlords reminded tenants that hate crime is not tolerated and could lead to them losing their homes.

Help stop cuckooing Cuckooing, where criminals invade vulnerable people's homes to take, store or deal drugs or hide weapons, is a growing national issue and 12 people have already been rescued in Salford, thanks to public information. It may look like anti-social behaviour with comings and goings at all hours but that could be masking a much darker secret.

Read how Samantha escaped cuckooing and how Jobs not Prison is helping ex offenders in our online version of Digital Life.

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Trust your instincts and if something doesn’t feel right, report it.

Salford City Council used mobile CCTV cameras at anti-social behaviour hotspots while working to add new permanent units to its city-wide network. Local businesses also shared CCTV evidence.

Street lighting was checked, overgrown vegetation cut back and crime prevention advice went to students and private landlords to deter burglaries and thefts of bikes and mobile phones.

Crime levels dropped and the partnership continues to work on responding to crime and anti-social behaviour wherever it happens across the city.

Report it Information from the public is crucial to helping police and other authorities.

It helps build up a picture of where and when crime and anti-social behaviour happens so resources can be targeted and bring people to justice.

Contact national charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or go online at https://crimestoppers-uk.org.

It’s completely confidential; your information cannot and will not be traced back to you. Last year public information helped rescue women from domestic abuse and modern slavery as well as capturing criminals.

Or contact Greater Manchester Police on the non emergency number 101 or visit their website at www.gmp.police.uk to report a crime or pass on information. In emergency always call 999.

You can report crimes such as flytipping or concerns about the safety of children or adults or a range of other issues from broken streetlights to missed bin collections at www.salford.gov.uk/reportit

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INTRODUCING OUR N E W C H A N C E L LO R

WE ARE DELIGHTED TO ANNOUNCE LUCY MEACOCK AS THE NEW CHANCELLOR OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD.

We will be holding a celebratory event to formally install Lucy into her new role at 2PM on THURSDAY 16 JUNE 2022.

Scan the QR code to watch a recording of the event.

Free adult education courses from August 2022

Want to learn new skills, meet new people, and make friends?

All courses are free to Salford residents aged 19 plus (terms and conditions apply).

Workshops starting in August last two and a half hours and run Monday to Thursday for two weeks.

September courses run once a week and run for eight weeks.

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Swinton Greenway is now open

After the transformation

Swinton Greenway is now open after a £5.7 million transformation Swinton Greenway runs between the A6 Manchester Road in Swinton and Monton Road.

Muddy tracks have been transformed into wide, paved paths which are better for walking, cycling, wheelchair users and people with pushchairs.

It can now be used for commuting or leisure day or night thanks to new lighting fitted with timers and motion activated sensors.

Artwork reflecting the route’s former use as a railway line serving Clifton Colliery has been installed and the project also included improvements to Folly Lane with a new pedestrian crossing, wider footpaths, dropped kerbs and tactile paving at junctions.

The route is part of Greater Manchester’s region-wide Bee Network which is encouraging Before more people to use active travel to get around.

The Mayor of Greater Manchester’s Cycling and Walking Challenge Fund provided £4.8 million for the works with a further £1.2 million from Salford City Council through local developers’ Section 106 agreements.

For more information please visit www.salford.gov.uk/swintongreenway

Investing in Salford Thousands of extra jobs, more affordable housing, opportunities for businesses, a new town centre and new places to spend your leisure time.

The Salford Quays vision

Those are just part of the exciting plans for Salford over the next few years as investment continues to pour into the city.

Derive, the council’s own local housing company, is increasing its capacity to be able to meet its ambition of providing 3,000 homes in the next ten years. By December 2022 there will be 235 homes in the Derive portfolio, with new activity on sites to deliver an additional 300 homes by 2025.

Salford Quays could see a new town centre developed between MediaCity, The Lowry and Cotton Quays, distinctive neighbourhoods created and a year-round cultural programme launched to showcase Salford’s creative talent. Plans for a new all-weather pavilion by the waterfront are also being considered.

Work is expected to start later this year on Salford Rise, a boulevard in the sky to connect the University of Salford campuses either side of Frederick Road and launch the £2.5 billion regeneration plan for Salford Crescent.

Salford Rise

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Please be kind

"I don't like it when you shout at my mummy at work."

Six-year-old Hannah doesn’t like it when patients shout at her mum – and she’s made a film to tell them so.

It’s part of NHS Salford Clinical Commissioning Group’s Zero Tolerance campaign to tackle the increasing problem of violence and abuse against NHS staff.

GP practices are working hard to help patients and deliver the best healthcare, despite increasing demand and staff don't deserve to be shouted at or threatened.

That’s why they have a zero-tolerance approach to aggression, abuse, violence, or anti-social behaviour towards staff. Causing distress or harassing staff could lead to patients being removed from the practice list and, in extreme cases, the police will be called.

Watch Hannah explaining how it affects her mum when patients are unkind and see Salford GP Dr Misty Ghangrekar talking about the hard work staff put in every day by searching for Salford CCG on YouTube.

Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership Across the country, integrated care partnerships are being set up to help organisations work better with the public to keep everyone healthier.

It's also about planning and delivering health services more effectively, fair and equal treatment, making the NHS as efficient as possible and helping it contribute to the wider economy.

In Greater Manchester the new arrangements mark the latest stage in the region’s journey to more joined-up working, which has developed since our health and social care devolution deal in February 2015.

Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership will be made up of two elements, the Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership Board which involves a range of health and care organisations and NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care. This is a new organisation which will support the NHS to agree and deliver its ambitions.

In addition, there will be similar partnerships in each of Greater Manchester’s ten districts.

Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership will bring together the different organisations which support people’s health and care and working with our people and communities, will create and oversee our region’s overall integrated care strategy.

Members of the partnership (which is an evolution of the Health and Social Care Partnership) come from all ten districts of Greater Manchester, including all NHS organisations, councils, Greater Manchester Combined Authority, organisations from across the voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise sectors and others all working together to help achieve our common vision.

For more information, please visit www.gmhsc.org.uk

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Waiting for your hospital appointment or surgery?

The COVID-19 pandemic has meant some operations and procedures had to be postponed. Hospitals in Greater Manchester are starting to resume non-urgent surgery and appointments.

How long will you wait?

This will depend on your specific treatment and clinical needs. Hospital waiting lists change daily so it's hard to estimate but your hospital will be in touch to give you an update on your waiting time. If you have access to the internet it is possible to search the average waiting time at your hospital via www.nhs.uk.

How are patients being prioritised?

Our consultants in each service are prioritising people against two key criteria, clinical need and waiting time.

This is being done as fairly as possible to ensure that people are not disadvantaged.

If your condition gets worse…

If you already have an appointment date and your condition gets worse you should get in touch with the hospital secretary, booking team or contact the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS). The contact number to use will be on your last hospital letter.

If you haven't yet received your hospital appointment but your condition has worsened or you are experiencing new symptoms please contact your GP practice.

Hospitals working together Hospitals are working together to treat people as quickly as possible and this includes asking some people to travel to another hospital for their surgery. If you do get contacted about this, please take up the offer if you can.

Help with transport can be provided to people who are eligible. In most cases the consultant from your local hospital would still undertake the surgery.

If you need further support Patient Advice and Liaison Services (PALS) provide support and advice. You will find a contact number for the hospital on your last letter.

Healthwatch information and signposting services can also support you to make choices about the health and care services you need. Find your local Healthwatch details via www.healthwatch.co.uk.

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Food club can help anyone

Getting a balanced meal is vital for your health and wellbeing but, with costs rising, getting the right ingredients at an affordable price can be a challenge.

That’s why Pendleton Together has worked with Manchester Mission to develop the Family Food Fayre at Spruce Court Community Room which opens on Wednesdays from 11am to 1pm. For just £3, shoppers can bag a shop of supermarket products to the value of £10 to £15.

The shop is open to everyone and charges a one off £5 food club membership fee.

Anyone can go along to join. Pendleton Together tenants who shop there have the added benefit that Pendleton Together is paying the £5 membership fee for them.

The Food Fayre is just one of many initiatives at Pendleton Together, which is looking to get more residents engaged through its commitment to FREDIE (Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Engagement).

Any members of the community who are passionate about making sure everyone is included can get involved in planning events, communicating to residents and staff or shaping the way Pendleton Together do things for everyone.

For more information please call Lynne Harrison on 07860 952582 or email lynne.harrison@togetherhousing.co.uk

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Spread the word not the virus

Spring boosters The national rollout of the spring booster began in April.

People who are eligible are being contacted by the NHS as they prioritise those whose clinical need is greatest. If you are contacted, make sure you take up the offer – it’s not too late if you didn’t book your jab straightaway.

Staying up to date with your vaccines is the best possible protection against COVID-19 and gives you extra reassurance that you’re keeping yourself and others safe.

You can get vaccinated at a clinic in Salford at a time to suit your busy life. We also offer walkin sites so you don’t always need to book an appointment. If you or anyone in your family and extended family are not up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations, why not all go together?

For more information, visit www.salfordccg.nhs.uk/covid-19-vaccine-clinics

Vaccines for five to 17 year olds For decades, vaccinations have protected our children and young people from potentially serious diseases, including measles, flu, meningitis and mumps.

By the time they leave school, a child will typically have been offered vaccinations against 18 different diseases or infections; the COVID-19 vaccine is one more vaccine that children can have to protect them from illness.

We all want to get back to normal – we want our children to go to school, do the things they love and catch up on lost time spent time with family and friends. But COVID-19 is still active and causing some children to miss out on their education and things they enjoy.

Experts recommend that five to 17 years old are offered the COVID-19 vaccine, which has been approved by the UK’s medicines regulator, to boost immunity and increase their protection against any future waves of the virus.

The vaccine is making a big difference to help protect us all. It does not remove the virus entirely, but research shows it can prevent the worst effects, including ‘long COVID’ effects such as extreme weakness and tiredness. It can also protect you from catching the virus as easily.

The NHS wants to support families to make an informed choice, and to make things convenient and child-friendly for those who do decide to get it.

Getting a vaccine is free and takes just a few minutes.

Booking an appointment for your child is easy.

Just visit www.salfordccg.nha.uk/covid-vaccine-clinics or call 119.

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Don’t let cold water shock kill On a hot summer day it’s tempting to cool down in lakes, rivers, reservoirs or the water at Salford Quays.

But open water is cold even on the hottest days and very dangerous.

Cold water shock instantly makes you gasp and breathe faster. That increases the risk of getting water in your lungs and drowning particularly if you’ve jumped in from the side or a bridge.

Cold water shock can make you panic, and quickly numbs your muscles, making it harder to swim and rescue yourself. It can also cause heart failure even in young people.

That’s why it’s dangerous and illegal to swim in Salford Quays apart from during an organised and supervised swimming session with lifeguards. That’s why CCTV and joint police and council patrols monitor the area and bridges have been treated with anti-climb paint.

Police have visited homes to issue 30 warnings to young people, some of whom have put their lives at risk by jumping from bridges. Five adults have also received £100 fines in the last two years.

See below for details of free summer fun activities for young people and visit the neighbourhood Facebook pages www.facebook.com/ Ordsallandlangworthy or www.facebook.com/ Claremontandweaste to keep safe this summer.

*Free summer holiday activities for 4 to 16 year olds Baking, cooking, sport, music, arts and crafts… school holidays are going to be great this year.

Monday 25 July to Thursday 18 August *no charge for those receiving free school meals

Salford holiday summer

Book your place at www.salford.gov.uk/summerfun To find out more scan the QR code

Sign up between Monday 6 June and Wednesday 20 July Call 0800 952 1000 (option 2) or email health.improvement@salford.gov.uk

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Dining Companions welcomed back to Salford Royal wards Salford Royal has welcomed back the successful Dining Companion scheme which provides muchneeded support to patients at mealtimes.

Dining Companions were introduced at Salford Royal in 2019.

Volunteers are currently working on six wards supporting elderly, stroke and trauma patients.

Jayne Potter, Dining Companion Co-ordinator, said:

“Sometimes even just a chat with a volunteer will go a long way to improving the patient’s mood and appetite.”

The volunteers are trained to feed or support the feeding of patients who may have conditions like dementia or have mobility, visual or communication difficulties.

Simon Featherstone, Salford Royal Director of Nursing, attended a Dining Companion training session and thanked the new volunteers for the vital support they give.

He said: “A Dining Companion is a hugely important role and one we value enormously.”

Richard Bielawski, Dining Companion volunteer, said:

“The staff have made me feel very welcome and have accepted me as part of the team. I try to help, usually with one specific patient, as I think social continuity for the patient is really important, building up a relationship that helps with their recovery. It’s so rewarding.”

Salford Royal is part of the Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust. Anyone interested in volunteering at Salford Royal can email volunteer.salford@nca.nhs.uk or contact 0161 206 8942 for more information.

Help from Salford Family Hubs Children are great but they don’t come with instruction manuals.

That’s why Salford City Council, the NHS and other organisations are helping parents and carers by expanding children’s centres in Swinton, Broughton, Little Hulton and Irlam into family hubs with plans for more to follow.

Children’s centres already offer a wide range of services for families with children aged nought to five but the new family hubs extend those services to families with children aged up to 19 or 25 if they have special educational needs.

The idea is to make it easy to find all the mental and physical health, child development, parenting and relationship support you need in one easy to reach place along with ante and post-natal services, debt and benefit advice and housing.

There are also plenty of fun sessions too for children and young people.

So, whether you need help with getting your child to sleep, advice on health and development or somewhere to meet other parents, check out your local family hub.

Family hubs are open

8.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday

You can find details of your nearest one at www.salford.gov.uk/familyhubs

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Cash for Community Initiatives Salix Homes Springboard Community Fund is continuing to offer cash injections to much needed local groups and community initiatives that will improve our neighbourhoods.

As part of our Love Your Neighbourhood initiative, the fund will be split across our neighbourhoods and local youth projects in the area.

The fund can be used for projects that will boost community spirit, improve the environment, reduce isolation and promote health and wellbeing.

We are looking for initiatives that: • Promote community spirit • Deliver environmental improvements • Encourage community integration and reduce isolation • Enable access to training and employment opportunities • Improve health and wellbeing • Enhance community safety

Who can apply?

Anyone can apply for the Springboard fund. It doesn’t matter if you’re an established community group, a charity, school, or just one person with a great idea for a community project, you can still apply for a share of the funding pot.

You don’t even have to be a Salix Homes tenant, as long as your project will benefit our communities.

How to apply?

Applying for the Springboard fund couldn’t be easier.

Apply online at www.salixhomes.co.uk/springboard or email

enquiries@salixhomes.co.uk

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Getting screened could save your life

Cervical cancer is one of the most common cancers in the UK. Every day two women die from it yet free screening tests mean it’s one of the most preventable cancers.

Women aged 25 to 64 will be invited for a cervical screen by their GP based on your last result and a safe timeframe. Please take up your invitation; getting checked out could save your life.

The test checks for the Human Papilloma virus (highrisk HPV) and cell changes which could indicate a risk of developing cancer. If you do need treatment the earlier it starts the better.

You can ask for a pre-screening appointment with the practice nurse to ease any worries and take a friend with you for support if you wish.

Over the last 10 years the number of women taking up cervical screening has declined.

Please help reverse that. Get screened and encourage your friends and family to do the same.

Get your Man MOT If your car or bike wasn’t running properly, you’d do something about it.

So, when it comes to your physical and mental health, don’t ignore aches, pains, feeling unhappy, unhealthy habits and putting off making changes. Unfortunately, men are more at risk of dying early from heart disease, cancer and suicide or living miserably in poor health.

It doesn’t have to be that way and there’s plenty of simple things you can do to feel better.

Salford City Council’s health improvement service can help you get a free NHS health check, stop smoking, change your diet to lose weight or eat less meat and enjoy exercise from seated workouts to walking, cycling and running. Visit www.salford.gov.uk/his or call 0800 952 1000.

Visit www.menshealthforum. org.uk/man-mot for details.

If you’re feeling stressed, anxious or depressed, reach out for help. Chat to a friend or family member, visit a support website, call a help line or speak to your GP. The NHS Every Mind Matters has lots of tips for everyone.

Please visit www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters or for Salford support go to https://hub.gmhsc.org.uk/ mental-health/in-your-area/salford.

The Man MOT handbook asks two simple questions – how healthy are you and how healthy is your lifestyle? It helps you answer them with simple checks and sets challenges for you to improve. If you’d like a copy, it’s £3.95 (plus delivery) from the Men’s Health Forum website which also has lots of great health advice.

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Salford in short Could you help people get online?

Salford City Council’s digital inclusion team needs enthusiastic and friendly volunteers to help local residents learn new skills, stay connected to family and friends and see the benefits of the internet and digital technology.

You don’t need to be an expert as training will be provided. Please apply online at https://digitalinclusion. salford.gov.uk or ask for more information at Broughton Hub or Eccles, Pendleton, Swinton or Walkden Gateway or call the Spirit of Salford Helpline on 0800 952 1000 Monday to Friday 8.30am to 6pm (option 4.)

Salford Lads Club future secured Salford Lads Club has secured its future after losing around £90,000 of income during the pandemic.

The club was awarded £47,800 from the Culture Recovery fund, delivered by the National Lottery Heritage Fund on behalf of the government. Salford City Mayor Paul Dennett paid the club a visit to celebrate the funding boost.

Salford Lads Club, a charity, has served the community since 1903. As well as running sporting and creative activities for young people, its archive has tracked the lives of teenagers since it opened.

It is open to the public on Wednesdays and Saturdays and has an online shop selling items including a range of tshirts to raise funds. Please visit https://salfordladsclub.org.uk for more information.

Affordable holidays for over 50s The Salfordian hotel near Hesketh Park, Southport is offering affordable breaks this summer.

Run by The Salfordian Trust, the hotel is wheelchair accessible and can cater for special diets.

Between June and September, dinner, bed and breakfast for a full week costs £360, from Monday to Friday is £210 and Friday to Monday is £155. Door to door return transport costs £60.

Visit www.salford.gov.uk/salfordian for more information or call 0161 925 1233 (office hours) or 01704 538810 (outside office hours) or email thesalfordianhotel@outlook.com

City Mayor Paul Dennett with Project Manager Leslie Holmes

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Salford in short Energy rebate update Queen’s baton relay A message from Her Majesty the Queen will travel through Salford in July on its way to the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

Last October the Queen placed the message inside a specially designed baton which is being taken to every corner of the Commonwealth before arriving at the games to launch the largest multi-sport event in England for a decade.

The baton, which will be carried by local people, will pass through Salford on the morning of Sunday 17 July.

Details of the route are still being finalised but expect to see it at Salford Quays, Eccles and Worsley.

Visit www.birmingham2022.com/queens-baton-relay for more details.

Gambling support A new, free clinic offering confidential help has opened to help people experiencing gambling related harm.

Gambling can have serious consequences for people’s finances, relationships and mental health and one in 15 people in Greater Manchester experiences harmful effects from gambling.

Greater Manchester residents can refer themselves by visiting https://beaconcounsellingtrust.co.uk/ problematic-gambling or by calling 0151 226 0696 or emailing gamcare@beaconcounsellingtrust.co.uk. You can also speak to your GP or support worker.

The clinic has been provided by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, Manchester City Council, Change Grow Live, Beacon Counselling Trust and NHS Northern Gambling Service.

Work is well underway to make sure all eligible Salford households get their energy rebate.

Back in February the government announced a one-off payment of £150 for households in council tax bands A to D to help towards the rising cost of gas and electricity. The energy rebate was to be paid by local councils through the council tax system.

Salford City Council has already paid more than 60,000 residents who pay council tax one-off by direct debit. City Mayor Paul Dennett payment has now written to the remainder of eligible residents with details of how to make their online claim.

Please be careful of scammers. Salford City Council will not phone or text asking for your bank details to make the payment.

If you need help applying online, please ask at Broughton Hub, Eccles, Pendleton, Swinton or Walkden Gateways which are all open 8am to 10pm Mondays to Thursdays, 8am to 6.30pm on Fridays and 9am to 1pm on Saturdays.

You can find more information by visiting www.salford.gov.uk/energyrebate.

£150

Learning to be strong Ten- and 11-year-olds are learning important skills for life thanks to Salford City Council’s youth and educational psychology services.

The Resilience Project is taught in schools and has activities parents can join in at home. It helps children manage their emotions, understand others’ feelings, solve problems and recover more quickly from setbacks and challenges.

Six Salford primary schools Christ Church C.E, Westwood Park and Lewis Street in Eccles and St Paul’s C.E Cross Lane, Lark Hill and The Friars are currently taking part and the project will be expanded to more schools and children across the city.

Pupils from Christ Church

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Salford in short

Can you help tackle hate crime?

Salford schools get £1.7 million boost Seven Salford schools are benefitting from funding that Salford City Council has secured from nearby developments.

The Section 106 contributions are paid by developers to provide new facilities or services when they get planning permission to build in the city.

Deans Primary school received more than £677,000 and Wharton Primary school £635,000 towards expansion costs. More than £288,000 went towards relocating St Luke’s CE Primary school and the rest to four other Salford schools.

Salford City Mayor Paul Dennett said: “The money is vital as the schools expand to cope with the demand for places and a growing population in our city. We have a proven track record of securing Section 106 money from developers.”

If you or someone you know has been a victim of hate crime that experience could help improve how it is dealt with.

Salford City Council is asking people to take part in a survey on their experience of reporting hate crime where people or property have been targeted because of race, colour, ethnic or national origins, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability or for being part of an alternative sub-culture (such as Goths.)

Information from the survey will be anonymised so noone will be identified but it will be used to help improve the reporting of and follow up of hate crime.

Trained interviewers will take you through a series of preshared questions via Zoom or Microsoft Teams at a time to suit you in June or July. Face to face interviews or interviews in your language or BSL can also be arranged.

To take part or for more information please contact Jo Rutter on Josephine.rutter@ salford.gov.uk.

All contacts will be strictly confidential. Expenses will be reimbursed.

Grow your own Pupils at Lark Hill primary school, Pendleton are growing their own vegetables thanks to help from housebuilder Lovell Homes.

The company is building new homes nearby at Spinners Quarter and, as part of its commitment to social value, donated growbags, tools, compost and onions, potatoes and carrots for the children to sow and grow.

Headteacher Gemma Lavelle said: “It is important to provide different opportunities for the children and we know they will thoroughly enjoy learning more about how they can improve the environment and growing their own food.”

For more information about Lovell Homes please visit www.lovell.co.uk or follow @Lovell_UK on Twitter.

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It’s red, not green for go Salford’s first Dutch style cycle route could change much more than just the daily commute.

New commercial developments bringing jobs and business opportunities and new homes at Middlewood Locks have already sprung up on brownfield land near Liverpool Street as part of Salford City Council’s regeneration plans.

Now around £3 million has been invested in making Liverpool Street easier to use for walkers, cyclists and people taking public transport could unlock even more of the area’s investment potential.

The new segregated footpaths and cycle tracks now connect Liverpool Street to the Bee Network which is creating more than 1,800 miles of routes across Greater Manchester and the National Cycle Network’s route 55.

It is also Salford’s first red route which bans motorists from stopping or parking alongside the cycling facilities.

Before

New bus shelters and raised kerbs have been installed at all the bus stops along the route, along with bypasses for paths and cycle tracks to keep people safe.

The area has been brought to life with new planted rain gardens to help drain water from the route.

Councillor Mike McCusker, lead member for planning, transport and sustainable development, said: “Encouraging people to walk, cycle and use public transport along this key route will create a cleaner atmosphere and make it more pleasant for everyone.

“This whole area from Chapel Street and The Crescent to Regent Road with Liverpool Street running between them has huge potential for further investment to create the jobs and homes we need in Salford".

The scheme was funded by investment from the Growth Deal, the Mayor of Greater Manchester’s Challenge Fund and Section 106 contributions from local developers.

After

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Publication Salford Local Plan: Development Management Policies and Designations Consultation on modifications arising from the examination of the plan

Salford’s Local Plan is being produced in two parts. Taking this approach will mean that new policies relating to important development issues can be applied by the council in its decisions on planning applications at the earliest opportunity.

The Salford Local Plan: Development Management Policies and Designations (SLP:DMP) is part one of the Local Plan. This will provide policies that will be used to decide planning applications, including policies that require developments to provide affordable housing, meet internal space standards and various environmental standards. Part one of the plan will also identify designations to protect the city’s important environmental assets (including open space), infrastructure and town centres.

The plan was submitted to the Secretary of State for examination in June 2021 and following this, a Planning Inspector was appointed to examine the plan. The purpose of the examination is to assess whether the plan is ‘sound’, as defined in national

The Main Modifications that have been identified cover a range of issues including planning obligations, housing, town centres and retail, electric vehicle charging, biodiversity net-gain, and green infrastructure.

An updated version of the whole plan has also been published which shows all of the proposed

How to find out more: Visit www.salford.gov.uk/proposedmods Call 0161 793 3782 or Email plans.consultation@salford.gov.uk

planning policy, and legally compliant. In December 2021, seven days of hearing sessions were held (virtually) as part of the examination.

During the plan’s examination, the need for some changes to some of the policies was identified. These changes are referred to as ‘proposed modifications.’

The city council is now inviting comments on the proposed modifications to the plan until 4.30pm on Monday 11 July 2022.

The proposed modifications are presented in three separate documents: Main Modifications: Changes that are necessary to make the plan sound Additional Modifications: Minor changes to correct errors or improve clarity Policies Map Modifications: Changes to boundaries on the Policies Map

modifications together in one place.

Alongside the proposed modifications, several supporting documents have been published to consider the impact of the proposed modifications. These include further updates to the Sustainability Appraisal and Habitats Regulations Assessment.

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Comments should only relate to the proposed modifications or the updated evidence which has been published.

By post to:

How to make comments:

Salford Civic Centre

By email to: plans.consultation@salford.gov.uk

Local Plan Proposed Modifications Spatial Planning Chorley Road Swinton, M27 5BY

Online using the comments form at: www.salford.gov.uk/proposedmods

What happens next The Planning Inspector will consider the comments received to the Main Modifications and then issue a report to the city council. The report will set out whether the plan can be adopted, and identify which Main Modifications are necessary to make the plan sound. Any comments received to the Additional Modifications and Policies Map will be considered by the city council rather than the inspector.

Providing that the Planning Inspector’s report concludes that the plan can be adopted and the city council accepts the Main Modifications required to make the plan sound, it will then be able to adopt the plan. As part of adopting the

All comments should be received by the city council no later than 4.30pm on Monday 11 July 2022.

plan, any necessary Additional Modifications and Modifications to the Policies Map will be incorporated into it. The adoption of the plan will be a decision for Full Council. The expected timescales are as follows: Stage

Dates

Planning Inspector issues report

Late Summer / Autumn 2022

Adoption of the plan

Autumn 2022

Once adopted, the Local Plan will replace all of the current planning policies in the Unitary Development Plan (UDP).

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What’s on Enjoy a range of events in Salford.

For more what’s on information go to www.visitsalford.info All events and details were correct at the time of publication, but please confirm with the venue or organisers before setting off.

Fun for the family

Follow us on social media @visitsalford

Something different

In the Night Garden Live

Makers Market

Saturday 25 June, 10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm showings.

Tickets from £19. The Lowry Theatre, Pier 8, Salford Quays, M50 3AZ Igglepiggle, Upsy Daisy, Makka Pakka and friends are back in a fun-filled live show. Join Igglepiggle as he looks for his friends in the Night Garden by following their funny sounds until he finds them all. https://thelowry.com/whats-on/in-the-nightgarden-3/

The Lowry Plaza, Salford, M50 3AZ . Last weekend of every month, free entry Local makers, bakers and artisans with festive food, drink, art, vintage and modern crafts. www.quaysidemediacityuk.co.uk/

Summer holidays: The Great Garden Adventure

Sunday 10 July, 1pm to 3pm. Tickets £25 per person, age 14 plus, booking essential: Salford Museum and Art Gallery, Peel Park, The Crescent, Salford, M5 4WU Join Ian Wild from Fire Station Square Pottery for a hand building course and make a plant pot and a hanging ceramic basket. No previous experience necessary. https://salfordmuseum.com/event/firestationpottery

23 July to 4 September. RHS Garden Bridgewater, Occupation Road, off Leigh Road, Salford M28 2LJ Members free, non members £11.50 for adults, £5.75 children, booking essential Storytelling sessions with Zoo Lab, welly walks in the garden, visits from Wild Wings Birds of Prey and more. Bring along the whole family for a summer of discoveries. www.rhs.org.uk/Gardens/RHS-Garden-Bridgewater

Festival fun The Pink Picnic Saturday 25 June. Peel Park, The Crescent, M5 4WU Salford’s annual lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and non-binary, plus Pride celebration. Live music, food, drink, stalls and displays. Bring a picnic. Dogs welcome. Free but entrance by ticket only www.pinkpicnic.org.uk

Back to the 80’s Friday 15 July to Sunday 17 July, 11.30am to 9.30pm Buile Hill Park, Eccles Old Road, M6 8GL, tickets £5 for film night; from £22.50 for live music Friday: NHS appreciation film night with Ferris Bueller’s Day Off and Pretty Woman. Free entry (prebooking required) for NHS and emergency service workers. Saturday and Sunday: Live music from some of the best tribute acts including Queen, David Bowie, Bon Jovi, Annie Lennox and Cher. https://back2the80s.com

Pottery workshop

Salford Literacy Trail 14 July to 9 September, various venues across Salford Explore Salford and discover new adventures through the power of stories and reading.

The Salford Literacy Trail will see 20 Book Bench sculptures inspired by children’s favourite books and painted by local artists visit Salford this summer.

Worsley Live 2022 Sunday 28 August, 12.30pm to 9pm.

Roe Green Cricket Club, Greenleach Lane, Worsley, M28 2QW. Booking essential, tickets from £19.99.

DJ Set from N-Trance, Brother Beyond’s Nathan Moore, tributes to Little Mix, Ariana Grande, Boy George, The Killers, Stepz and Pink, entertainment from the 70s and 80s, songs from hit musicals including Frozen and the Lion King.

Please note there is no parking at the venue. www.worsley.live

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Theatre A Bunch of Amateurs 16 to 18 June, 7pm. Tickets £7 / £5 concessions Barton Theatre Company, Eccles Congregational Church, Wellington Road, Eccles, M30 9AL Keen to boost his flagging career, fading Hollywood action hero Jefferson Steele arrives in England to play King Lear in Stratford only to find that this is not the birthplace of the Bard but a small village in Suffolk. www.ticketsource.co.uk/barton-theatre-company

Titanic The Musical Tuesday 4 July to Saturday 8 July, The Lowry, Pier 8, The Quays, M50 3AZ Tickets from £20 In 1912 the RMS Titanic collided with an iceberg on her maiden voyage to New York and ‘the unsinkable ship’ slowly sank. Over 1500 men, women and children lost their lives and the show is based on their stories. https://thelowry.com/whats-on/titanic

Salford Rediscovered Thursday 16 June, 4pm to 10pm. Free, tickets via Eventbrite. The Crescent, Salford M5 4BR Music, films, performances and celebration of the Rediscovering Salford exhibition and commissions. Family workshops and performances 4pm to 6.30pm; live music and party from 7pm. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/salford-rediscovered-jointhe-party-tickets-317570681457

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Ordsall Hall outdoor theatre programme 28 July to 28 August. Ordsall Hall, 322 Ordsall Lane, Salford M5 3AN Macbeth, Much Ado About Nothing, Alice in Wonderland, Rapunzel and War of the Worlds.

Please bring your own chair or blanket to sit on, a picnic and dress for the weather.

Booking essential, tickets: www.ordsallhall.com

17 June and 18 June, free Unit 4, Islington Mill, Oldfield Road, Salford, M5 4DE Friday 17 June, 5pm to 8pm: Food by The Deli Lama, live music, poetry and a celebratory singalong. After party 8pm to 11pm with performances, live music and Mirage cocktail bar.

Saturday 18 June, 10am to 5pm: Art car boot sale, open studios, coffee and cake. www.islingtonmill.com

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Salford News Top award for Salford social enterprise A Salford social enterprise has won the equivalent of an MBE for its support to families across Greater Manchester.

Visit from the Stork CIC was awarded the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service for its work in supporting breastfeeding and providing families in crisis or hardship with more than 5,000 packages of baby essentials.

Salford City Council recently donated an e-cargo bike to help the organisation and its 40 volunteers launch a new toy library and promote the use of electric vehicles for business deliveries.

Gemma Handley vice-chair of the Board of Directors, said: “The award is testament to the absolutely amazing hard work and dedication each of our volunteers show to the project they are involved in.”

The Award was created in 2002 for the Queen’s Golden Jubilee to recognise outstanding work by volunteer groups and is presented each year to mark the anniversary of Her Majesty’s coronation. This year the award went to 244 charities, social enterprises and voluntary groups across the UK.

Kim with her e-cargo bike

Volunteer Louise with items for local families

For more information about Visit from the Stork please visit www.visitfromthestork.co.uk Nominations for the 2023 awards can be made at https://qavs.dcms.gov.uk and close on Thursday 15 September.

Put the brakes on illegal bikes Off-road bikes are a concern for many residents.

Aside from the danger they pose, off-road bikes are often ridden antisocially, inconsiderately and illegally.

It is illegal to ride an off-road bike in a public open space such as a park, play area or pavement. Offroad bikes can only be ridden legally if on private land with the land owner’s permission. Land owned by local councils is not classed as private land.

How to report Use the online reporting facility at www.gmp.police.uk to report concerns. Try and include as much information as possible, including times, dates, locations and a description of the bike and rider. Photos and video are useful, but do not put yourself at risk to take them.

In an emergency, where there is a threat to life, dial 999.

Off-road bikes are subject to the same laws as motorcycles and must meet specific standards before they can be ridden on a public highway.

Riders must be aged 17 or over (or 16 if the vehicle meets the definition of a moped) and will need: •

DVLA registration (log book)

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Road tax

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A valid MOT (for vehicles more than three years old)

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A valid driving licence

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Insurance

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Registration plates

• Suitable safety equipment, e.g. helmet Failure to comply with the above is breaking the law and the riders run the risk of fines, seizure of the vehicle, prosecution, and imprisonment.

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Cuckooing victim helped to start a new life A woman whose home was taken over by ‘cuckoos’ is urging people to report anti-social behaviour which could be masking a darker secret.

Just as cuckoos take over other birds’ nests, criminals take over vulnerable people’s homes for taking or storing drugs or weapons. Anti-social behaviour around properties, people coming and going at all hours or hanging around, not seeing the person who lives at the property or seeing them looking stressed and afraid could all be signs that their home has been invaded.

Greater Manchester Police, Salford City Council and local housing providers are working together to prosecute criminals and help victims get to safety. Twelve people have so far been rescued in Salford thanks to information received.

Samantha, a former health care worker, said her dealer offered to bring drugs to her home. She thought it was a favour, but he was setting the trap.

He began asking to come in to use the toilet or get a glass of water. Soon he was coming round whenever he felt like it and bringing friends despite her requests to be left alone. When she refused them entry they created a disturbance and forced their way in.

"For two weeks solid, they were there constantly. I never ate because you can't cook when there are people in your kitchen. You don't want to move, you are frozen to that spot. I didn't think there was a way out,” said Samantha who was rescued by police.

"My life just stopped, but you don't realise the severity of it when you're in it. You don't realise that these people are preying on you because you are vulnerable and your life isn't yours anymore."

Now clear of drugs and living outside Greater Manchester, Samantha wants to let other victims know there is help to escape.

Detective Superintendent Chris Packer of Greater Manchester Police urged people to report anything suspicious.

“We recognise people as victims, we’ve got specially trained staff to support them and can make them safe in a new home. They can reach out for help or neighbours can report their suspicions. Together we can build a picture and stamp out this vile exploitation,” he said.

Information about cuckooing can be passed on to GMP online at www.gmp.police.uk or completely anonymously through the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or by visiting https://crimestoppers-uk.org.

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Twin-sational competition Win tickets to Identical – the Musical - this summer’s must-see show Identical tells the story of twin girls separated at birth and reunited by chance at a summer camp ten years later. To get to know their parents and reconcile the two halves of their family, they decide to swap places and live each other’s lives.

The musical is based on Erich Kästner’s novel The Parent Trap, best known for the Disney movies of the same name which made stars of Hayley Mills in 1961 and Lindsay Lohan in 1998.

The Lowry’s world premiere of Identical is directed

by Trevor Nunn, responsible for some of the world’s greatest musicals including Les Misérables, Starlight Express, Cats and Sunset Boulevard and comes from the producer of Top Hat, The Play That Goes Wrong and the international hit musical Six.

How to win

Win tickets

We have two pairs of tickets for Identical - The Musical on Tuesday 23 August 2022 at 7.30pm.

To win send your name, postcode and contact number to lettersinlife@salford.gov.uk by 4pm on Thursday 30 June.

Only one entry per household please.

No alternative dates or cash alternative are available.

The winner will be selected at random from all eligible entries, and will be notified by Tuesday 5 July.

Salford Credit Union offers savings accounts where you can start with as little as £1 a week.

You can save by setting up a standing order with your bank to pay a regular sum or standing order or have the money taken directly from your wages before you get them.

Choose from a regular savings account, an additional savings account to build up money for a special purchase, a Christmas savings account or set up a junior savings account for children.

You can get an affordable loan of between £500 and £2,000 depending on your income without having to save first. The Credit Union will check affordability before offering the loan.

There’s no charge for depositing or withdrawing your money, no hidden charges or fees and all your savings are fully protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme.

Salford Credit Union is owned by its members and offers savings and loans to people living or working in Salford or north Manchester and northwest regional members of Start Unison and Unite the Union.

Any profits are paid back saving with to members through a just £1 a dividend.

week

Call 0161 686 5880 or email info@salfordcreditunion.com or apply online at www.salfordcreditunion.com savings and loans for local people Look for @CUSalford on Facebook

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Lime invests £1m in Salford with launch of Gen4 e-scooters Salford’s e-scooter trial, run by Lime in partnership with Salford City Council and Transport for Greater Manchester, has been extended to November as it celebrates reaching 250,000 trips in the city.

Visit li.me/en-gb for more information or get in touch with the Lime team in Salford at salford@li.me.

Over 60,000 riders have embraced a more sustainable travel choice covering 270,000 miles, equivalent to travelling around the world 10 times, and saving 14 tonnes of carbon emissions.

Following this success, Lime is investing £1 million in Salford with its latest Gen4 e-scooters coming to Salford’s streets this summer. The Gen4 comes with a range of new features including enhanced suspension and wheels, improved rider comfort, pavement riding detection and upgraded real-time GPS tracking.

Lime has also partnered with the Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity, helping riders to round up the cost of their rides and donate the difference to tackle homelessness in the city-region with Lime Hero.

You can find Lime e-scooters in designated parking bays across Salford and rent them via the Lime smartphone app. Students, travel pass holders, jobseekers and NHS/emergency service workers get fifty per cent off with Lime Access.

Jobs not prison Thirty ex-offenders are building new lives thanks to Salford’s pioneering Jobs not Prison project.

Salford Community Safety Partnership and the Broughton Trust launched the project to help the men find jobs in Salford’s booming construction industry.

According to the Prison Trust, 48 per cent of adults are reconvicted of an offence within a year of leaving jail and only 17 per cent are in employment.

Thanks to Jobs not Prison, 17 ex-offenders are now holding down jobs (57 per cent), 13 of whom no longer need support from the project and 63 per cent have a CSCS card to work in construction. Only five have been recalled to prison for breaching licence conditions and one was convicted of historical offences. Two have since returned to the project and gained jobs while the rest plan to return when they are released.

Graham Cooper, project manager with the Broughton Trust said: “This is about taking away barriers to getting a job that pays good wages and giving people who have made mistakes a second chance and a secure, safe future. We are very proud of them and grateful to local employers.”

Project Gulf, set up by Salford City Council and partners to tackle gangs and organised crime, Project Challenger its Greater Manchester counterpart and Greater Manchester Police have funded the project.

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