A cancer rehabilitation programme for anyone living with or beyond cancer   CAN-Move is a 12-week programme to support anyone living with or beyond cancer, to be physically active and improve their wellbeing. It is available to anyone with a Salford postcode or GP and delivered by exercise specialists from The Active Lifestyles Team, part of Salford Community Leisure.  Research has shown being active during and after cancer treatment can be beneficial for both physical and mental health. Benefits include fatigue management, help to reduce decline of/improve physical function, improve mood and wellbeing and quality of life. It could also help to improve longer term outcomes such as reducing recurrence risk and support general health.  CAN-Move includes exercise in a relaxed atmosphere, delivered individually or in groups with a real community feel. Face to face, online, indoor and outdoor activities are available. Receive support and encouragement from instructors and peers within group settings. Anyone referred can access a varied choice of options including use of the gym, swimming, aqua, walking groups, all ability circuit-based classes, as well as more holistic classes such as yoga, tai chi and wellbeing gardening sessions.  Self-referrals are accepted as well as referrals from primary and secondary care. For more information: Email: active.lifestyles@nhs.net Tel: 0161 778 0540 Website: salfordcommunityleisure.co.uk X @CANMove_SCL   Facebook: @canmovescl​

Did you know Salford Local History Library hold a collection of some 70,000 images of the City? Many of these you will have seen in books, TV shows, post cards and used in various promotions for the library and museum. Comprised of four collections that would have been originally collected at branch libraries around the City, including: Eccles, Swinton and Worsley, these images were all brought together and housed at the local history library. The best way of seeing them all is to make an appointment at the library and to come and browse through. However, some 30,000 of them have been digitised and can be viewed remotely.  Originally funded by a Heritage Lottery Fund grant, the Digital Salford project started over ten years ago. The initial project ran for two years, with a project manager and some twenty volunteers scanning almost 9,000 images. There was a series of talks at libraries where people could tell us what images mattered the most to them, and if we had it we would scan it. However, after the project came to an end, we still had the equipment and many of the volunteers wanted to continue, so we carried on. Now fast forward ten years later and despite some set backs (Covid lockdowns, technical issues) we have almost half of the collection completed. We have had almost fifty volunteers working on the scanning (with some of the original volunteers still scanning!)  Using the database is easy. Go to our website at photos.salfordmuseum.com and search in the keyword search field in the top right corner. The kind of thing you can search for can be specific, depending on the streets and places you grew up, such as: Ellor Street, Cross Lane, Regent Road; but many general searches will work as well, like: Pubs, schools, whit walks, etc. Many people search for the School they went to, or the places they used to hang out – and if you don’t know what to look for, have a look in one of our selections in the ‘Browse’ Section. If the image you are looking for isn’t there, it’s possible we haven’t scanned it yet. Please feel free to pop in and let us know in the library.  Written by Duncan McCormick Local History Librarian, Salford Museum & Art Gallery​

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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