As remarked by warm-up act Aaron Wood, Eshaan Akbar commands an eclectic mix of fans, having picked up loyal followers from the vastly different arenas of QI and the Have a Word podcast. In the cosy Lowry Studio, a smaller room held within the Lowry Theatre, over the course of an hour Akbar tackled some […]
Having lived in Salford for just six months, it’s difficult to feel an established sense of identity within the city. I walk through the shopping centre almost every day, enjoy venturing out to local greenspaces such as Kersal Wetlands and Peel Park, and often spend my weekends exploring new areas of the city. However, I […]
By Joseph Brayne, Matthew Holmes, Steven Narloch, Isaac Stronge, Callum Sutherland and Jacob Findell Where to start with this weekend’s Greater Manchester Football Wrap? Rochdale continue to leave Matthew speechless, Stockport and Salford eek back towards play-off spots, and Altrincham steady the ship in their first season as a professional club. Fear not Wigan and […]
Laurence Stephen Lowry is a cultural icon in Greater Manchester, most famous for his simple depictions of hectic industrial scenes, hailing from Stretford and spending most of his life in the region. Anyone living in the north west of England will have struggled to avoid the impact of his art, with various buildings and landmarks […]
A lack of cultural representation in the mental health sector has led to a dearth of trust and confidence in professionals, Healthwatch Salford has found. The ‘Mind Over Matter’ report – published on Monday March 13 – outlined the key reasons why people are reluctant to access mental health support and services in Salford. The […]
By Matthew Holmes, Jacob Findell, Callum Sutherland, Steven Narloch, Joe Brayne and Isaac Stronge The Greater Manchester Wrap at a glance: Salford slumbering towards play-offs, Wigan searching for a goal under Shaun Maloney, Bolton welcome play-off rivals, Stockport provide a cure to insomnia, Altrincham build towards 2023-24 and Rochdale continue to toy with Matthew Holmes’ […]
A year since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, a cultural centre is continuing to help those struggling during this tough time. Last year, millions of Ukrainians were forced to leave their homes during Putin’s attack on Ukraine with many flooding to the UK for help, homes, and support. Many found that whilst they had a […]
Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has today announced the cultural projects in the borough that are set to benefit from this round of grants from Greater Manchester’s Culture Fund. This year’s funds are the first to be awarded in the scheme that was adopted by GMCA last year following consultation with local authority leaders. The […]
The Sunnywood Project is running a range of non-competitive events over the summer to improve people’s wellbeing through experiencing the natural world and completing challenges together. The first endurance event is the Irwell Sculpture Trail Challenge and will take place on Saturday April 1. The route spans over 33 miles, starting in Rossendale and […]
The Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal Group is raising money to preserve the Ship Canal by offering guided historical walks along it. The walks are run by Steven Parker – the organisation’s founder. He has loved the canal since he discovered it on a guided walk around Moses Gate Country Park in 1984 and is […]