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Take a walk on the wild side of the Manchester Ship Canal

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 […]

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LGBT History Month: Salford support for the transgender community  

Salford’s trans community is in mourning following the tragic death of Brianna Ghey who was found in a park in Warrington. And coinciding with LGBT+ history month they have echoed the need for trans lives to be protected. The history month is arguably more significant than ever, with vigils being held in remembrance of the 16-year-old […]

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Liverpool Cares: “Tackling loneliness and isolation in Liverpool by bringing older and younger neighbours together”

A Liverpool charity is bringing younger and older people together on Zoom in a bid to tackle loneliness. Liverpool Cares opened in 2018, their aim is to combat loneliness throughout Liverpool’s community. Alice Taylor, Love Your Neighbour Program Coordinator at Liverpool Cares, said: “The core message of the Cares family is to tackle loneliness in […]

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One Million Daffodils planted in Sefton Park, Liverpool for Marie Curie Charity

One million daffodils have been planted in the biggest park in Liverpool, Sefton Park, for Marie Curie’s Charity, for over a decade to remember those who have lost their lives. “Local Residents were encouraged to sponsor a bulb in memory of a loved one”. These are the words of Anthony Jones, a community fundraiser at […]

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