Exciting News for Salford Residents! Free Tuesday Entry to RHS Garden Bridgewater Extended to 2026  Salford residents can continue to enjoy free entry to RHS Garden Bridgewater every Tuesday, as the RHS celebrates its fourth anniversary by extending the scheme until May 2026.Since opening in May 2021, RHS Bridgewater has welcomed over 118,000 Salford residents to explore the beautiful 154-acre garden as part of the free entry scheme. Every visit to RHS Garden Bridgewater supports vital community programmes, which aim to broaden access to the positive benefits of gardening and spending time outdoors. In 2024, nearly 12,000 local schoolchildren also benefited from the garden’s free education workshops and resources. As the UK’s largest gardening charity, the RHS is committed to sharing the joy of gardening with as many people as possible. People who receive a range of income support benefits can visit all RHS Gardens for just £1 per visit all year round.Liz Thwaite, Head of RHS Bridgewater, says: “RHS Bridgewater is proud to provide local organisations with space to grow, particularly in our Community Grow and Community Wellbeing Gardens, and through the extensive outreach work of our team across the region. There are many exciting new garden developments to look forward to, including the new Elemental Borders, the Green Skills Garden, and the Chinese Streamside Scholar’s Garden, where work will begin this year, ready for a grand opening in late 2026.“I am delighted that so many of Salford's residents have taken advantage of our free entry days since we opened. The enthusiastic reception from our local community has been truly uplifting, and we eagerly anticipate welcoming even more residents to enjoy free visits on Tuesdays in the year ahead.”Paul Dennett, Salford City Mayor, expressed his enthusiasm for the extension, saying:"RHS Garden Bridgewater has become a cherished asset for our residents, families and communities, and I'm thrilled that the Free Tuesday initiative will continue for another year.This extension reaffirms our commitment to providing access to green spaces for all Salford residents, while also being a national treasure for horticulturalists, botanists and garden lovers across the UK, as Royal Horticultural Society's fifth garden. I encourage everyone to take advantage of this opportunity to explore and enjoy the beauty of the garden.The garden offers vital green space for families, schools, and community groups, inspiring a love for nature, horticulture and gardening. It also contributes to tackling climate change by enhancing local biodiversity and providing a natural sanctuary for wildlife.Keeping it open and accessible to our residents is a real priority and I’m delighted we can continue this fantastic initiative for another year."Occupation Road, Off Leigh Road, Worsley, Salford, M28 2LJTel: 0161 503 6100. rhs.org.uk/bridgewaterOpening hours until 25 October: Mon to Sun: 10am-6pm

From Little Acorns, Giant Oak Trees Grow! What started as a quiet idea shared over chats has blossomed into a thriving community initiative. Run by the community, RBGCA exists to bring people together, strengthen connections and nurture wellbeing across Roe Green, Beesley Green and nearby areas.A full committee together with many volunteers are working together and planning for the future. Susan Robinson, Chair of the association said:“Whether you have lived here for decades, or are newly settled, you’re welcome. We’re committed to creating an inclusive space where every voice matters. Throughout the year we will hold events from summer fetes and treasure hunts to quizzes and picnics on the green. Events that will spark friendship, joy and special memories. We care for local spaces and we will work together to preserve their charm.” “We are thankful to Roe Green Cricket Club for allowing us to host our meetings in the club house and for opening their doors every Friday morning 10am-12 noon to serve coffee, tea and cake to enable chats, laughter and friendships to develop. Everyone is welcome. It’s a simple tradition that is becoming a firm favourite”.Find out more at www.rgbgca.org.uk  |  Email: info@rgbgca.org.uk 

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Personal Finance Tips for your Local Personal Financial Adviser For many people, the new wealth is freedom. Be that time, location or financial freedom: it doesn’talways mean having millions in the bank, it’s just having enough to live the life you want.I am sharing six of my favourite tips on how to get there. Have a Financial PlanA clear plan and budget can help you to speed up reaching your financial goals. When you become more conscious of your spending, it’s amazing what you can achieve. Having a plan isn’t about deprivingyourself, it’s about living with a little discipline to avoid a life of deprivation. My job is to help you figure out how to live the life you want. Build Good HabitsHow we think about money can have a huge impact on how we manage it. Many of our money habitsare subconscious. Building good financial habits isn’t necessarily about the things you’re doing butmore the person you’re becoming. You don’t need a wealthy background to create wealth. Have an Opportunity FundLife throws up surprises. An opportunity fund is 3-6 months worth of expenditure in cash savings which you can rely upon if needed. Emergencies do happen, so having this fund allows you to deal with them. Spending money on emergencies isn’t fun but it is better to have it than need it. Make Sure you are ProtectedProtection (i.e. life insurance, critical illness and income protection) is often overlooked but in my opinion it’s the base of any financial plan. You can save as much as you like but if you become ill or a loved one passes, it’s crazy how fast savings can deplete and your life can change. I make sure that you protect what matters the most. PensionsContributing to a pension is one of the most effective forms of savings. Not only do you receive valuable tax benefits but if you are employed, you receive extra contributions from your employer. If you own a Limited Company, pension contributions are an allowable business expense and can reduce your corporation tax bill. Start InvestingInvesting should be for your long term savings and you can start small at any point in your life. The power of time & compound interest can be so impactful. Investing is one of the best ways to build wealth. It is my job to ensure that you are choosing the right investments for you whilst investing in the most tax efficient way. Make sure you are on the right path to achieve financial freedom. Hannah Whiteley DipPFSFinancial AdviserE: hannah.whiteley@sjpp.co.ukT: 07521 154377