ALFORDNOW SAT THE HEART OF ALL THINGS Tuesday 22nd October 2019

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GUILTY TO 22 Have you seen this 14-year-old boy?

By Joseph Buck ford released the following state- ByMURDERS Rees Parry brother, Salman Abedi, to cause ex- Mr Justice Baker postponed the trial ment: “Police are looking for Ka- plosions. until 13 January 2020 when the case SALFORD residents are being ine Reeves, age 14 who has been The brother of the Salman Abedi, who studied at Sal- is expected to last eight weeks. asked to help trace a missing reported missing by his family. Arena bomber appeared for a hear- ford University in 2014, detonated a Hashem Abedi was raised in Man- 14-year-old boy thought to be in “He is believed to be in the Sal- ing this morning, where he pleaded homemade device at the Manchester chester and travelled to Libya before the city. ford area. not guilty to 22 charges of murder. Arena on 22 May 2017. the Manchester attack. Police are searching for teenag- “If you have any information Hashem Abedi faced a single charge It took six minutes for all of the He was later arrested in Tripoli and er Kaine Reeves who has been re- regarding his whereabouts, please of attempted murder of all the oth- charges to be read out in court and extradited to the UK. ported missing by his family and contact us quoting reference er victims of the for the defendant to plead not guilty Following the hearing, the defend- is believed to be somewhere in MSP/06FF/0000932/19.” bomb and for conspiring with his to each count. ant was remanded into custody at Salford. Anyone with information can HMP Belmarsh. Greater Manchester Police Sal- call 101. SALFORD MATTERS: Check out our website www.salfordnow.co.uk or follow us on Twitter @SalfordNow 2 TUESDAY 22 OCTOBER 2019 SALFORDNOW Musician joins fight to save Buile Hill Mansion By James Holt agencies, the group hope to raise suf- ficient funding to reach their goal. A woman from Salford has shared The mansion, once built by Charles her heartbreak as Buile Hill Barry in the 1820’s, was once set to Mansion, a place she played in as be turned into an extended country a young child, sits derelict and un- hotel in 2010 and, more recently, a loved for its 20th year. plot of houses. Marie Piekarski is now eager to be- After being sat empty for 20 years, come more involved with the Buile the Mansion seemed to have lost all Hill Mansion Association, a group of hope of renovation, but now sits on local residents who want to see the the brink of being saved grade two listed building restored to Mary, of Barton Street, has been its former glory. working hard to combat these plans, The budding singer songwriter has encouraging more local residents to even filmed a music video to her song make their voices heard on her Face- ‘When I Was Young’ in Buile Hill book group, which has just hit a mile- Park, where she sings about happy stone of one thousand members. memories from her youth. She said: “At the beginning it was She said: “I have strong feelings just me, then we had eight more peo- about the park, I used to come here ple come on board and we now have a since I was four years old with my very active committee, late father. You always felt safe and “There were plans to turn the man- everything was cleaner. sion into a hotel, but a lot of people “It’s just such a shame, it breaks joined forces and were totally against my heart every time I walk through it. the park because you’ve got all these “We are now in dialogue with the fond memories of how it used to be.” council who seem to be very on board £280 for the group, but they still positive. Everyone is behind us that the mansion should be turned The Buile Hill Mansion Association with us, it’s now just about finalizing need permission from the council one hundred per cent. into a tea room or cafe, with oth- was set up in the early 2000’s by local things.” before any work can be given the “It’s close to a lot of people, as ers opting for a museum or garden The group is discussing plans to girl Mary Ferrer, who wanted to see green light. children and families grew up us- centre. the grade two listed mansion com- convert the building into a self-fi- nancing community resource that will When discussing a new project ing the park.” The group continues to encour- pletely renovated and brought back A recent survey by the associa- age people to become members of into public use. be set to benefit the people of Sal- idea to transform the grounds into Through working alongside Salford ford and its future generations. a sensory garden for the commu- tion revealed that 70 per cent of its Facebook page and make the City Council and other interested Crowdfunding has now raised nity, Mary added: “It’s been really Salford residents asked, thought voice of the community louder. Ordsall crime Two thirds of Salford pupils rates double By Abigail Major

Ordsall has experienced over three thousand different crimes from September last year to August 2019, but residents still claim to feel safe in the area. at below average schools Lindsey Scott, who has lived in the community for 40 years said: “I feel By Laura Joffre al average, and that most of them are maintained schools, not academies. safe because I’ve been brought up Ms Elderkin added that the way around here. I’ve heard about crime Almost seven in 10 children who but not witnessed it with my own go to state secondaries in Salford London inner-city schools have been evolving is the example to follow. eyes.” are attending an underperforming On Friday, police were called to school, new government figures She said: “If you look at the tables, a lot of London inner-city schools, par- the same street after a third report- reveal. ed shooting. This comes after shots The latest school performance ta- ticularly schools serving areas with high levels of deprivation, just like were fired on Quay View and a car bles show that only three state-fund- was punctured with multiple bullets ed secondary schools in Salford have Salford, are actually doing very well. “This is possible because about ten on 3rd September. achieved progress scores above na- In comparison to Ordsall, crime the tional average. years ago, there was a huge invest- ment in looking at working cooper- areas of and Seedley com- While the Department of Educa- bined have nearly half the amount tion’s data showed nine schools scor- atively. There was an investment in teaching and learning, there was an of recorded crimes in their commu- ing “well below” average. nities. That means that out of 2,044 stu- investment in teacher education.” While Salford schools benefit from Brenda Naylor has also lived in the dents attending secondary state area all her life said: “My children schools in Salford, 1,398 attend good infrastructures, Ms Elderkin said the focus should always be on say why don’t you get a bungalow or schools that have been scored “well a flat but I’m quite happy here […] below average” from the Department teaching and learning: “Most of our secondary schools enjoy absolutely I’ve always lived here even when the of Education. docks were running.” These figures include academies excellent buildings and good facili- ties. But we need to look at the size of She added that she didn’t think the and maintained schools, but not spe- area needed a neighbourhood watch cial schools. classes for example. old grading system) in these subjects they are run by a private trust and “What is actually needed is the in- group. Judith Elderkin, Assistant Secretary is below national average (39.8 per- funded directly by central govern- Unlike Lindsey Scott, other resi- of the Salford division of the Nation- vestment and support not only to help cent) in all but three schools. ment, whereas maintained schools schools, but to actually help pupils dents Abbie Clow and Tom Milicivic al Union of Teachers (NUT), said: Ms Elderkin added: “There is an are funded and controlled by the local have experienced crime. “What we need is adequate resourc- attain a higher level. We’ve done it urgent need to look at the funding of authority. Academies can benefit from in the primary sector, in Salford, and Mr Milicivic said: “I’ve seen some- es. The lowest performing secondary schools. private finance investment, but this one get their phone nicked a few schools also serve the most deprived that focus does need to be on the sec- Over 80 percent of Salford schools also means that their buildings and fa- ondary sector.” months ago. It was a guy riding past areas in the city. (secondaries as well as primaries) cilities are owned and run by private on a bike. A woman was walking, and “Deprivation covers a whole range Ms Elderkin also argued that there have got less money now than they companies. is a need for curriculum reform, and they got her phone out of her hands.” of issues, not just money, but also had in 2015. And yet staff salaries Many academies were failing main- However, he continued that he felt housing, language, movements. There that too many creative or vocational have risen, energy costs have risen, tained schools which were “forced” subjects are no longer offered to pu- fine living in the area. are lots of issues that the schools in premises costs have risen. So they’re to change status, in the hope that it Ms. Clow said: “I’ve got in a taxi these areas have to address. pils who would benefit from them. facing an uphill struggle, financially.” would help them. She said: “The curriculum is a and had a kid slam on one of the “We’ve had quite a lot of pupil Ms Elderkin does not believe that Ms Elderkin added: “Academisation doors when walking past.” movement and migration, and asylum straitjacket for a lot of children – par- turning schools into academies is a and privatisation of local land build- ticularly for children who are finding She added: “I feel like they’re kids seekers. The percentage of youngsters solution to the problem. She said: ings and assets, to private, unelected more than anything, so I don’t feel for who English is a second language learning very difficult. The opportu- “It’s fair to say that there is no magic bodies controlled by Whitehall, is nity for them, at fourteen, to have a physically threatened.” is also rising, as are the levels of pov- bullet here. And there is no evidence not the panacea for education issues. Acts of sexual offences and -vio erty.” Salford schools also underper- different curriculum pathway, this has that academies perform any better Structural change is no guarantee that been closed by this government.” lence equate to over 23% of the all form in terms of English and maths than maintained schools.” things will be better.” recorded crimes in Ordsall, this in- GCSE results. The percentage of pu- Schools and Salford City Council Most secondary schools in Salford She noted that Salford primary have been contacted for comment. cludes Grievous Bodily Harm and pils achieving grade 5 or above (the are now academies, which means schools perform at or around nation- common assaults. equivalent of a C or higher under the http://www.salfordnow.co.uk TUESDAY 22OCTOBER 2019 3 Northern Rail misses deadline to replace old Pacer trains

Pacer train - Image Credit: Google By Rhys Blanchard Family enjoying a free meal at Langworthy Cornerstone - Image Credit: Ellie Kemp Politicians across Northern have called for ticket price cuts for rail passengers forced to use old Pacer trains which were due to be scrapped. The trains, built in the 1980s as a Community centre offers free short-term, cost effective alternative to larger trains on the railway, have become dilapidated and have been criticised for their lack of comfort and disregard for ecological impact. Rail company Northern Rail was supposed to withdraw them all from service by the end of the year but now meals in school holidays says it cannot replace them in time. By Ellie Kemp families and the environment. get a free meal and they enjoy it. It Not only is the scheme tackling Greater Manchester Mayor Andy “The cafe uses fareshare food, saves me from cooking and when food poverty, but it also gives people Burnham, Leeds City Council leader A community centre is feeding largely – there’s nothing wrong with they come out, they eat more because the chance to socialise. Judith Blake and Sheffield City- Re Salford children for free over the it, it’s fantastic food. they see everybody else participating, One mother, who suffers from - so gion Mayor Dan Jarvis say the ram- October half term. “It would otherwise go to waste, so too.” cial anxiety, said how ‘helpful’ the shackle units are unacceptable. For some, the holidays might mean it’s better that somebody eats it rather Over the summer and during Octo- scheme had been. Mr Burnham believes that custom- time to relax and forget about school than it go in the skip. It reduces our ber half term, the scheme received a “Summertime was a struggle as I ers who are still using the unfit trains work. carbon footprint. grant from Salford Community and was on a low income – I still am – but should be awarded compensation in However, for low income families, “The staff are employed anyway Voluntary Services, meaning more it’s a bit easier throughout the school the form of discounted ticket prices it means worrying about finding food during the holidays, so it wouldn’t families will be able to participate. year. It’s not just finding dinners – it’s until the trains are finally replaced. and affordable activities. really cost us anything more to do it.” Recent figures from Greater - Man finding activities, too. The letter sent from the three polit- Langworthy Cornerstone, on Liv- The scheme also offers free soup chester Poverty Action show that Sal- “It’s helped me to get into the com- ical figure heads acknowledged that erpool Street, has been offering food and a bread roll to an accompanying ford has fourth highest level of child munity. removal of the Pacers without a suita- during school holidays for more than adult. poverty out of the ten Greater Man- Even the first few times [I used the ble replacement would be worse. a year. One single dad, who began using chester Boroughs. service], when I didn’t speak to any- They state: “As we are forced into John Phillips, Chief Officer of the scheme over the summer holi- Ordsall has the highest level, with body… it has still helped me to say accepting the temporary retention of Langworthy Cornerstone, explained days, said how it makes life ‘easier.’ 59 percent, whereas Worsley has the hello to the regulars.” Pacers, we expect you to commit, as how the scheme works to help both “The children get a day out, they lowest, at 13 percent. a matter of urgency, to appropriate financial compensation to the passen- gers affected.” Northern Rail has not said when the praised by Baroness in House of Lords removal will now take place. Free legal help for residents

By Chloe Deakin

Free legal advice is now being of- fered to Salford residents from Lek Legal Services, a new branch of the Launch Project. Natalie Lek, founder of the Launch Project, started Lek Legal Services. Natalie said: “We are in a situation now in the community where we’ve The Lowry Theatre - Image Credit: got more people going without money from benefits than ever before.” By Rhys Blanchard first hand as a trustee of The Lowry in the past for creative subjects being in the last quarter in large and sig- in Salford. It offers a platform that taught with the same rigour as science nificant part because of our creative The services include advice on reflects the diversity of the people of and engineering equivalents. industries.” sanctions and penalties, Personal In- Salford’s prominent arts and cul- dependence Payment (PIP), Universal ture hub, the Lowry, has received the UK.” The celebration of the Lowry fol- Since its opening at the turn of the Baroness Bonham-Carter, who has lows statistics released from the Of- millennium, the Lowry has attracted Credit, Housing Benefit and Council praise in the House of Lords for Tax. representing the diverse culture in been a spokesperson on culture, me- fice for National Statistics, where world-class performances and art col- dia and sport in the Upper House of centres such as the theatre and gallery lections alike. They also offer help with comple- Britain. tion of forms and will accompany cli- Baroness Bonham-Carter of Yar- Westminster since June 2004, is also a complex have supported the British This month, it is hosting a variety of trustee of Salford Quays’ gallery and economy. artists, including critically-acclaimed ents to tribunals, bury said: “Arts and culture lead to Appointments can be made via their urban regeneration, as I have seen at performance space. In her pre-chamber letter, she also comedian James Acaster and Double The Baroness has showed support said: “We did not go into recession Grammy Award Winner Albert Lee. Facebook page. 4 TUESDAY 22ND OCTOBER 2019 SALFORDNOW Salford celebrates Trafalgar Day he Pendleton Royal Navy Association and Pendlebury Social Club celebrated Trafalgar Day Tin Salford yesterday for the sec- ond year running due to popular demand. Trafalgar Day commemorates the vic- tory of Nelson’s heavily outnumbered Royal Navy against France and Spain in 1805. This year round, Pendlebury Social club opened it even further afield to veterans of the Royal Navy, Merchant Navy, British Army and the Royal Air Force, as well as having the Deputy shared the same life experiences.” their music to all the different guests As a veteran of the Royal Navy Ceremonial Mayor John Mullen and Royal Navy Veterans Credit: Josh Clark Mayoress of Salford attend. Royal Navy Veterans Credit: Josh throughout the afternoon, a raffle with himself, Anthony has a lot of sen- They read out Nelson’s prayer and pay Clark exciting prizes followed by karaoke timent for the Royal Navy and has respects to the veterans and to remem- old veterans as it gives them a reason The event was also graced with to round the day off. huge admiration for anyone who has ber the men who fought on Trafalgar to escape isolation and bond with the presence of a special guest from All of this was also joined by a lot served from all different generations, Day over 200 years ago. people who have shared memories. Broughton House, which is the of Rum, which the navy veterans took hence why he loves setting this event Mayor Mullen said: Royal Navy veteran Rick Clegg for veterans in Salford since 1916, full advantage of. up every year. “It’s a tradition that celebrates our his- added bringing with them two veterans from The members of the Pendleton Roy- “It’s all about patriotism. Veterans tory and gives the opportunity for me “It takes you back to your mem- World War Two, aged 92 and 94. al Navy Association, the Landlord can span from people in their 90s to personally to come out and meet veter- ories, no one talks about it but we An abundant amount of different as- of the Pendlebury Social Club and people in their 40s. We’ve all done ans of the navy and as part of my role as all know what we’ve done and what sociations and age groups all coming the organizer for this event said that basic training, we’ve all been at sea ambassador for the city, to get out there we’ve been through. It all boils down together to remember their service. this year’s event was a lot easier to and we all share a brotherhood.” and meet people and events such as this to memories. You meet people from Trafalgar Day was full of entertain- organize due to the huge success of By Josh Clark is an ideal occasion.” different ships who you may nev- ment for the veterans to enjoy. last year’s celebration, despite the up- Events such as this mean a lot to the er have met before but we still have A live performer came to play grade in scale. Salford social enterprise shortlisted for an Award By Tara Dalton Six Degrees has been shortlisted for the Best Training Initiative catego- ry in the National Dementia Care Awards 2019 for their communica- tions workshops for carers of peo- ple living with dementia. The Empowered Conversations workshops have been delivered to 228 family carers across Greater Man- chester thanks to a Big Lottery funded programme. It was adapted to support profes- sionals from a range of organisations – including Age UK Salford and the Multi-sensory class. Credit: Anna Mason Welsh Ambulance Service – making a total of 520 people having the training to date. The course is also being evaluated in partnership with the . Dr Phil McEvoy, chief executive of Six Degrees, said: “We are absolutely Salford baby development boss delighted – the team work incredibly hard to deliver workshops that offer carers a unique opportunity to have a space to pause, reflect and change their attitudes in order to maintain relationships with loved ones living with the disease. thrilled by double award win “We are blown away on a weekly basis by the feedback we get from baby play company that there are many other Bloom classes the activities we do to encourage their is also known as ‘tummy time’ helps course attendees, so it’s great to re- has branches in Salford available in surrounding areas. natural development.” babies learn to move around and start ceive this recognition from the Na- has bagged two national Image Credit Anna Mason: Worsley Image Credit Anna Mason: Tapping grabbing what is in front of them. tional Dementia Care Awards." awards. multi-sensory class. sticks to the rhythm of the music. Lizzie said: “We’ve had a few Winners of the National Dementia AThe franchise which specialises in Multi- sensory classes include Lizzie runs two classes to benefit mothers come who have suffered Care Awards will be presented with baby development, won one award bright lights, music, sounds and dif- different age groups. Caterpillar Club from postnatal depression and anxie- their trophies at a Gala Night held on for ‘best new baby activity’ and a sec- ferent textures for babies to feel whilst is for babies aged from six weeks to ty problems who find it hard to attend Thursday, November 7 at Doncaster ond award for ‘most loved new activ- in a safe environment. Research has six months old and Busy Bees Club classes and they have said the classes Racecourse, which will be attended ity for franchises’. Bloom Baby mul- shown that involving babies in senso- is for babies aged six months to one have helped them with what they are by over 400 guests. ti-sensory classes have been running ry activities from birth helps to boost year. The different classes are planned going through” The National Dementia Care in the Salford area since January and their brain structure. In the first three to help encourage babies natural de- “It has been proven that singing Awards is an annual event organised have been a big hit for local mums months of a baby’s life two million velopment based on their age. with other people will improve your by The Journal of Dementia Care, a and babies. neural connections are created in their Caterpillar Club focuses on visual mental health and that is for mums as multidisciplinary journal for all pro- Lizzie Mckendry, 39, owner of the brains every second, this is why sen- stimulation using pom poms and para- well as babies.” fessional staff working with people Manchester West franchise has said: sory stimulation is essential for ba- chutes as well as moving babies to the Katie, one of the mothers said: “My with dementia, in hospitals, nursing “I am super thrilled about this because bies. Sensory classes are also helpful rhythm of music to help develop their baby used to hate tummy time and he and residential care homes, day units it gives us a little bit more credibility for the development of babies with speech and language. Busy Bees Club would cry but now he loves it so it’s and the community. and our own parents from the classes special needs. also focus on speech development but really nice to see him develop.” The awards were created to recog- voted for us to get the awards so that Lizzie said: “Sensory classes are im- using different props such as tapping nise the very best people in the de- means a lot.” portant for babies because it helps ba- sticks and shakers which is good to By Anna Mason mentia care sector, whose exceptional Lizzie runs classes in Worsley, bies interact and be social with other encourage babies to hold objects. work and contributions make better, Swinton and Prestwich, however, babies as well as being involved with Laying a baby on their front which person-centred care a reality. http://www.salfordnow.co.uk TUESDAY 22 OCTOBER 2019 5 Hospital celebrates student

ByOscars Mwika Bulaya

Salford Royal Hospital held the first Salford staff and student Oscars, showcasing student’s excellence, on the 18th of October. Held at the Salford Clinical educa- tion campus, medical students on placement in Salford Royal, Wigan, Oldham and other Greater Manchester hospitals, pre- sented research they conducted. Professor Jacqueline Lavin, who hosted the awards, said: “There’s a massive amount of work that the stu- Volunteers for Heart and Parcel Ready, steady, learn..... By Charlie Mulholland to anyone of any race, age, religion and have restrictions that they allow lish, and a further 130,000 can not and gender. on their classes. speak any at all. A Salford primary school has Heart and Parcel, founded in 2015, “You need to have a visa, a job, be at Judith Richards, the headteacher at teamed up with a cookery club teaches member of Greater Manches- a certain level or ethnicity.” Marlborough Road Academy, added: to help teach English through a ter’s ethnic communities essential In 2014, a survey by the Nation- “We have 47 languages represented, shared love of food. skills through English for Speakers of al Association for Teaching English 50 ethnicities and 70 percent of our Marlborough Road Academy have Other Languages (ESOL) classes. All and other Community Languages to students have English as a second come together with the Heart and Par- while serving them with a scrump- Adults (NATECLA) revealed that 66 language. cel organisation to provide English tious side of dumplings. percent of those who are eligible for “We have some bilingual stuff but language skills for those struggling Co-founder of the group, Clare ESOL lessons claimed the main rea- we cannot cater to all languages that with English as their second langauge. Courtney, said: “It is important to do son for not going was “lack of fund- people have.” The classes were originally offered our classes informally and creatively, ing”. Classes take place every Friday to any ethnic minority women and because the English classes we have Additionally, according to the gov- from noon-2pm at Marlborough Road children struggling with English in currently by the government, that are ernment, 726,000 people in England Academy, Dudley Street, Salford, M7 any way. However, they are now open funded, are not particularly inclusive and Wales can only speak some Eng- 4XD. dents put into this and there’s really high-quality research and work that- they’ve done today. “A lot of them have continued to work on the projects even after they’ve finished that part of their course and so they’ve managed to continue researching alongside their medical studies. So, they’re all really shining examples of excellence and sparkling futures.” Students in their third year of med- icine have the opportunity to embark on a research project, some of which took up to 12 months to put together and were based on various topics including infectious diseases, genetics, and mental health. Thomas Jordan, winner of the 2019 oral presentation award said: “I used to suffer quite a lot from a stammer and doing some- thing like this would be my worst nightmare and by doing this work that I’m quite passionate about has really helped me.” Lydia Isted, a 5 th year medicine student at the University of Manches- Salford students raise money for schools in Ghana ter, continued her research after the allocated 10 By Rachael Allison homeland and wanting to create a bet- DstinationGhana, by December 2019. special, “to support deprived com- weeks in her third year at university. ter learning environment for Ghana- The project will be a result of sup- munities back in our home country She explored the link Students from The University of ian children. plying 220 new desks for children in Ghana.” between blood results to see if it Salford Ghanaian society are rais- Former President of the University two schools in Ghana – Kalvio Prima- The Ghana High Commission has affected levels of anxiety and depres- ing £10,000 to fund ‘The Better of Salford Students Union, Kobby ry School, Chiana and Trinity Presby praised the Ghanaian societies around sion for people who Education Project’, in partner- Ofori, is a part of the foundation of School, Koforidua. Manchester stating that: “This initia- had had a brain bleed. ship with DstinationGhana, by this project and expressed why they The Salford Ghanaian students tive by Dstination Ghana, the Ghana- She said: “It was interesting going December 2019. chose to help children in Ghana; “Ed- teamed up with the Ghanaian socie- ian student societies in Manchester to conferences and making it into a The project will be a result of sup- ucation is a right for every child in ties from The University of Manches- and other individual falls in line with poster format because plying 220 new desks for children in Ghana but there’s a lot of difficulty for ter and Manchester Metropolitan Uni- the government of Ghana’s “Year of you have to condense 10 weeks of two schools in Ghana – Kalvio Prima- people to access quality education, we versity to help raise enough money to Return” drive. work into one piece of paper.” ry School, Chiana and Trinity Presby cannot sit on the sidelines.” support children back in their native “The volunteering bit is a game The poster of Lydia’s work was pre- School, Koforidua. Students from The University of country. changer. Kudos to all those behind sented at several conferences which The initiative comes as a result of Salford Ghanaian society are raising Sharon Nunoo, the president of The this.” led her to win an diaspora Salford students seeing a £10,000 to fund ‘The Better Edu- University of Manchester Ghanaian award at the Salford staff and stu- gap in the education system in their cation Project’, in partnership with Society, has said that she feels really dent awards.” 6 TUESDAY 22 OCTOBER 2019 SALFORDNOW ‘I’m trying to bring it back to life’ Author uses drop-in digital sessions to retrieve novel Salford author is using come in really stressed and a lot computer drop-in going on in their lives.” sessions to retrieve the Part of Get Online Week is final quarter of a novel Salford City’s Council ‘Digital You’ he wrote on a floppy programme, which aims to get 8,000 Adisk 30 years ago. Salford residents online experience After emigrating to South Africa by 2020. in the 1980s, Gordon Wilson wrote One of the organisations that a story about a man who tried to use works with the council, as well as financial secrets to swindle the stock supporting community events like the market for his own financial benefit. Digital Phoenix Society, is the Good And now a regular at the Things Foundation. Langworthy Cornerstone Centre Surriya Walters, digital inclusion in Salford, ex-Royal Marine manager for Salford at Good Things Commando Mr Wilson attends digital Foundation, said: “My role is to workshops to practice his online support the council and to reach the skills. most excluded people to help them He said: “It’s a miracle that I’ve develop their digital skills, and we managed to save it all this time. do that by engaging with community “I’ve got three quarters of the story organisations. but I’m missing the last quarter on “Organisations across the country the floppy disk and I’m trying to can join and become an online centre bring it back to life. network completely free. “I’m having problems as the format “That means they get free online won’t read the word processor items resources, access to our learning and that’s what I’m trying to do at platform and are able take part in these sessions.” campaigns, like today.” The former Salford University Thursday’s event at the Cornerstone student, who has had work published Centre entailed volunteers learning in the past, added: “I was a Project how navigate a website, as well as Manager in building hotels across finding items in a shopping exercise. Swaziland, Botswana, Malawiand Langworthy local Bibiana De Mozambique, and I was living in Sousa was one of the learners and Johannesburg. she expressed how digital skills has “There were no TVs or anything improved her life after retirement. until 1975 in Africa, so I started to She said: “I really enjoy it and type a story and developed it from benefit from it as I learn a lot from there.” how to work on a computer, how to Mr Wilson was speaking at a see things on Google and how to buy Digital Phoenix Society drop-in online and look for jobs. event, which was part of Get Online “After retiring from working all my Week 2019 – a flagship campaign to life – I don’t like being on my own help 15.2 million people in the UK to in my house. I volunteer as much as make full use of the internet. I can – doing all the things I couldn’t “With me being at an elder age, it’s do when I was working. beneficial as it’s a chance to get into “I’m grateful to be able to have the the modern world, as such. I’ve never opportunity to learn about computers bought anything online, but I’ve been and I hope to make the best of it. practicing it at these sessions. “I love to meet new people and I’ve “I think everyone should know made a lot of new friends from the about how to use online, but I know sessions.” Gordon Wilson, author. Image credit - Alastair Hancock a lot of people in my age group that More than 30 centres have now can’t be bothered to. been recruited into the Salford “I think you should know what is network by Good Things Foundation, going on in the modern world – you which is made up of 14 community can’t be ignorant, as I’m a great organisations, three housing believer of keeping up with things.” providers and five hubs libraries as 23 percent of adults in Salford do well as 11 nested libraries. not have the five basic digital skills Ms Walters added: “We all have a an 11.5 percent of adults have no responsibility to make sure nobody is been onine in the last 3 months left behind and to get the most out of The group was set up in April by being online. Alan Worthington, who benefited “We’re over half of the 8,000-mark from gaining digital skills and was set by Salford City Council. inspired to support people who have “It’s very much about capacity mental health conditions. building on an organisational level, He said: “The idea of the on a strategic level and on a grass- digital drop-in came from myself roots level. volunteering for years. I noticed that “I’ve come to the realisation that a lot of the computer groups are more this is one of the greatest exclusions generalised and what I wanted to do going. was to give specialised support to “Digital is a global issue and if those who need it – it’s the thing I you do not have the skills to access love the most – just helping people. something then you are not able “It’s a nice, quiet and relaxed to improve your life chances and environment where people, who may choices. have anxiety or are depressed, can “My passion is to prevent come in and leave when they please.” dependency.” The Eccles-born organiser She finalised: “It’s so important continued: “Every week is Online for the Good Things Foundation to Week for me, but my taster sessions not only work with people in these are designed to let people have fun areas to gain essential digital skills, with online. but with the organisations that have a “It’s not a classroom – it’s a relaxed relationship with these people.” environment where people can learn Anyone can join in on the in a fun way. sessions at any of the Good Things “Some of the stories I have Foundation network. Gordon Wilson at the Get Online group. Image Credit - Alastair Hancock encountered have touched me in the heart. I’ve had people who have By Alastair Hancock http://www.salfordnow.co.uk TUESDAY 22 OCTOBER 2019 7 History of Salford Quays tour announced By Caitlin Grey

Image credit- Caitlin Grey A tour is coming to Salford doc- umenting the deep history of the Quays. The tour will document the Quays’ journey from when it was once the fourth largest port in the country to the media hub it is today. Children at the Spooktacular event at AJ Bell Satdium. Image Credit - Madison Radford The circuit of the Quays will inform attendees of what used to be known merely as a dock, and how it has transformed into not only the home of BBC and Coronation Street but also the Lowry Shopping Centre and Theatre. Spooktacular fundraising for Lasting two hours, for any Salford Resident or history junkie the fasci- nating past of the Quays will be worth attending. The talk is hosted by New Manches- ter Walks, which was shortlisted in 2011 and 2012 for Manchester Tour- underprivileged children ism awards. By Rees Parry fered a myriad of spooky activities for The resident DJ of the event was along and all my disco tunes.” The organisation has many other everyone to get involved with, rang- none other than CBBC’s own Dave The charity has been providing a tours set up in the next month, ranging Destination Florida cast a spell over ing from face painting to an interac- Benson Phillips from the iconic chil- once in a lifetime holiday since 1987 from The Hacienda, The Manchester Eccles hosting their spooktacular tive experience with creepy crawlies dren’s TV programme ‘Get Your Own and since then, has expanded the Jewish Quarter as well as Medieval fundraiser at the AJ Bell Stadium. and other exotic animals. Back.’ numbers it can cater for. Manchester. A definitive list of all Destination Florida are a charity Trip Manager, Ben Morrison ex- Mr Phillips explained how after the ‘I’m the lucky one that is very hum- tours from New Manchester Walks, that raise funds to take underprivi- pressed how the event is more than show’s success, he decided to take it bled and passionate but it’s every- dates and how to book can be found leged children on a magical holiday just making money and he wants to on the road and bring the fun to the one else that gets their hands dirty here. that may never have been possible. focus on how much fun the fami- public. and without them we wouldn’t have The tour takes place on Saturday Members of the Eccles public at- lies are having; “For 30 years we’ve “I’m very excited to be here today events like this.’ states Ben Morrison 2nd November at 2.30-4.30pm. tended the event of Sunday 20th Oc- taken 75 children to Florida who at the family Halloween event, the £10.50 tickets are required to attend tober for a day of fun activities. have life-limiting or life-threatening reason why I’m here is because some- this event, and the meeting spot is the Over the weekend, the charity of- illnesses.” one asked me to bring my gunge tank Salford Quays Metrolink Stop. Bonfire nights in Salford Film produced for people living with Dementia signed for younger children. By Darcy Williams The event is free for anyone to at- By Lydia Ransome always taken centre stage. The Re- and support one another. tend. search Group wanted a project which The group meets on the 1st Thurs- Prince’s park are hosing the Irlam Open Doors Support Group and focused on life in Salford, but having day of the month at the Humphrey fireworks on 1st November which Chronicle films have produced a the opportunity to tell their stories Booth Resource Centre in Salford. will include a funfair, a puppet pa- reminiscent film for people living through a creative and visual medium, The initiative aims to literally ‘open rade, bonfire and fireworks. with dementia in Salford. rather than written stories.” doors’ for people with dementia and The puppet parade will be led by ‘Stories from a Very Different Sal- Beena Khetani of Chronicle Films their carers to support the delivery, The Bones of Paine to mix the story ford’ is a collection of biographical helped direct and produce the project development and innovation of de- of Thomas paine with the spooky Hal- narratives showcasing what life was alongside members of the support mentia services within Salford. loween theme. like growing up in Salford during the grou. The collaborative short film has There will be no parking at this 1940s and 1950s, before the dawn of Ms Khetani said:“My involvement been nominated for the Research event. the technological era and urban re- in the project was bringing the stories In Films Awards 2019, which will Ellesmere Sports Club, in Wosley, generation. to life. The participants were given be hosted this November at the BFI are also hosting a bonfire night on Dr Caroline Swarbrick of the Uni- control – we went to Salford library Southbank. Image credit- City Airport 1st November which will cost £5 for versity of Lancaster conducted re- and gathered archives, picked photo- The Research in Film Awards raise (Manchester Barton adults and £3 for children. search into various creative projects graphs and themes, then my role was the profile of films that are inspired Bonfire night will also be celebrat- produced by the Open Doors project. to pull it all together. There was a lot by or are directly linked to the arts ed early at Roe Green Club Dr Swarbrick said: “Both Cathy Ri- of unused footage and that’s when we and humanities. Now in its fifth year, Events round Salford are taking decided to make the animation.” past RIFA winners have gone on to place to celebrate Bonfire Night. on 2nd November with two fireworks ley and I are co-investigators on the displays beginning at 7pm for chil- project and we set up the Open Doors Ms Khetani approached her friend be nominated for other prestigious Dating back to the 5th of Novem- Michael Pettyt, who has previously awards and festivals, or secured fund- ber 1605, Bonfire Night is celebrated dren and the main evet starting at Research Group back in 2014. The 8pm. Research Group involves people liv- worked in childrens television, to help ing and national exposure in the me- after Guy Fawkes arrest while try- write a child-friendly script. dia. ing to blow up the House of Lords. This event will also cost £5 for ing with dementia and their families adults and £3 for children. There and friends coming together to design She added: “Each individual story Across the United Kingdom, people was pulled together to make a line- will throw Guy Fawkes effigies onto is also a VIP option which allows a and undertake their own project.” better view of the fireworks including Open Doors worked collaboratively ar narrative for the animation. The bonfires, to mimic the celebrations of whole process has been quite emo- King James I safety after the attack. seating, a bottle of prosecco and a with Salford based animation compa- bucket of Peroni. ny , Manchester Camerata and Chron- tional – we’ve lost people along the Here are the best firework displays way. The project resulted in lovely and public bonfires across the City Airport are aso cele- icle Films to blend each biographical brating bonfire night with a fireworks narrative into a collective journey into nostalgic conversations, a lot of rem- Salford for anyone. iniscing and story-telling – it was an Buile Hill Park will host it’s event spectacular on 2nd November. the history of Salford with the aim to The event includes a fnfair and food be visually creative in order to appeal honour to be a part of.” on Bonfire Night this year on the 5th The support group offers infor- November kicking off with lighting stalls for all the family. to a younger audience. With a new feature for 2019 audi- “From the outset, the project was mation and advice to people newly the bonfire at 7pm. diagnosed with dementia and their There will also be the ‘Little Sparks ences can watch the display from the always about supporting the voices Control Tower 1st Floor balcony with of people living with dementia and carers. Patients are invited to continue Image credit- Chronicle Films in the Park’ at 5.30pm which is a to meet together, build on friendships smaller display with low noise de- a VIP upgrade. their families/friends, and this has 8 TUESDAY 22 OCTOBER 2019 SALFORDNOW Anti-discrimatory football play arrives at theatre

One of the books involved in the treasure hunt. Image credit: Maddy Bateson

Former West Bromwich Albion and Real Madrid footballer Laurie Cunningham. Image credit: Getting the Third Degree Look For a Book project brings new play based on the life of the former West Bromwich AAlbion and Real Madrid footballer Laurie Cunningham is coming to Salford Arts Theatre next month. treasure hunt to community ‘Getting The Third Degree’ was commissioned by anti-discrimination ook for a Book is a brand Diane’s passion to help children in groups, and anyone in the local area The group are now expanding and in football group Kick It Out and new project launched in the local community has resulted in can get involved and hide a book of beginning to hide books for all age tells the story of how he, and fellow Salford which aims to a new-found enthusiasm for reading their choice. The only rule is that ranges, including parents who are black teammates Brendan Batson and make reading fun and within the Walkden residents with another book must be rehidden once taking part in the treasure hunt. Cyrille Regis (nicknamed the ‘Three Laccessible to all members of the long lasting effects on Salford’s it is found.” Ms Hobson said: “We want to get Degrees’), triumphed over racial community. younger generation. She beleives that this project will everyone taking part and opening up abuse and physical threats during the In a treasure hunt game, families She said: “The most important part help children engage with books and a book. Its important to make this 1970s through football. are encouraged to hide their favourite of reading is sharing it with those therefore develop their literacy and project a proper community thing Cunningham, who died in a road book throughout the local area in around you and reading with people language skills. and keep pushing our boundaries accident while playing for Rayo Val- places such as parks, cafes and even can boost language skills but also Dr Bigwood explained: “The more forward.” lecano in 1989, was the first British the leisure centre. massively improve confidence. The familiar they are with books, even The local community is encouraged player to feature for Real Madrid and Then, rather than taking books project is also free, so people don’t if they can’t read a single letter, the to get involved with the reading only the second black player to win a from the library, children and their have to buy new books or worry more acessible they will find them treasure hunt, with the Facebook full cap for England. families from Salford are hunting about travelling to the library when and the faster their literacy skills will page ‘Walkden, Worsley and Booths- Playright Dougie Blaxland said: for the books to take home and read a book could be hidden right on their develop.” town- Look For a Book’ encouraging “We started actually thinking that we together. doorstep.” The project allows the community members to partake in a treasure hunt would write about the Three Degrees, Afterwards they must hide the book A 2018 report conducted by The to engage with eachother, in a fun when they have hidden more books. but we chose to write about Laurie in a brand new location, alongside National Literacy Trust showed that wa- whilst encouraging chlildren to The project hopes to involve all because Laurie’s story is a bit like a note explaining who last had the over 40,000 children in the Greater improve their language skills and children in reading, no matter what Greek tragedy really, there’s this book and what they enjoyed about it. Manchester area do not own a single find a passion for reading. their ability, and improve their confi- young man who rose meteorically to Diane Hobson, a primary teaching book of their own, and those without Ruth Williams, a member of ‘Look dence in their own reading skills. stardom and then his star was put out assistant from Farnsworth, decided books in their home have much poor- for a Book’ community group, ex- The group is at 150 members and all too soon.” to set the project up in Salford after er educational outcomes. plained how beneficial the project growing, with more locations around The timing of the play is more being inspired by other treasure hunt Dr Amy Bidgood, a lecturer at the has been. Salford being used to hide books. important than ever for both Kick it projects within the UK. University of Salford, specialises in Ms Williams said: “Diane’s joy To get involved in the treasure Out and the memory of Laurie Cun- Ms Hobson said: ‘I wanted to make chid and language development and of books is infectious and it makes hunt, search Look For a Book on ningham. reading into an adventure and en- explained the importance of reading you want to spread the book joy. I Facebook and start hiding your fami- Mr Blaxland explained: “This courage those who don’t really like with children. was in another group before and its lies own favourite books. year’s the 25th anniversary of Kick reading to get involved and boost Dr Bidgood said:‘The Look for a ground to a halt but Diane is such a It Out, it’s the 30th anniversary of their reading and writing skills.’ Book’ project is accessible to all age motivator.” By Maddy Bateson Laurie Cunningham’s passing and it’s the 40th anniversary of his debut for Real Madrid. So we thought, this is it.” Following its commission from Kick It Out as part of the group’s Local animators face ‘Big Fight’ for TV deal 25th anniversary, the show will em- bark on a four-week UK tour with group of animators are cur- put all their focus and effort into the two nights at the Salford Arts Theatre rently campaigning to raise project. on November 7 and 8. A£25,000 to “The money also allows us to at- Roni Ellis, joint artistic director at create their animated comedy se- tract big-name talent.” Salford Arts Theatre, said: “I thought ries entitled Big Fight 3. The series is aimed at individuals it was the right time to bring some- The group, of mostly students, have from the age of fifteen to fifty and thing like this and with what had taken to Kick Starter in hopes it will vows to provide action, comedy, and previously happened in the match allow them to create the pilot for have charm throughout. with Bulgaria (on October 14).” their show. James Lawson is the director of Mr Ellis added: “I think it’s really Big Fight 3 follows the first crew Big Fight 3 and the head storyboard important to kind of educate a new of astronauts as they explore another artist. He is also an alumnus of the generation of people. People have planet that is alien to earth, and will Salford Animation course, and spoke opinions and don’t realise what follow the difficulties they will face of the potential Netflix avenue. people go through and you’ve got to along the way. As Mr Frith, pictured right with Mr have respect for people with regards Salford student and co-creator Lawson, prepares to leave university, to the fact that they did rise above it.” of ‘Big Fight 3’ Adam Frith said: he praised The University of Salford The play is at Salford Arts Theatre “We’ve got the talent here at Salford for being an integral part of the de- ford has been massively helpful. as animators at a very fast rate.” Thursday, 7 November and Friday, 8 I believe and that money would give velopment of Big Fight 3. “The industry links are really good November. us the extra boost to enable people to Mr Firth said: “The course at Sal- and we’ve developed and improved By Rene Mcintosh http://www.salfordnow.co.uk TUESDAY 22 OCTOBER 2019 9 Expansion plans for Emirates Old

Emirates . Image Credit - Cricket Club By Owen Widdowson Lancashire Cricket club has announced plans to replace the Red Rose Suite at Emerates Old Trafford cricket ground with a two-tiered 4,850 seat stand. The expansion will make the Sal- ford-based cricket ground the largest Graham Alexander applauds away supporters after match against Northampton. Image credit - Salford City outside of London; with a capacity of26,700. The plans also include a ticket of- fice, heritage centre, retail shop and facilities for members.. Old Trafford played host to six of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup matches this year, including a Manager berates refereeing semi-final, as well as the final day of the Ashes, where England failed to hold Australia to a draw. The expansion is coming at a per- fect time, where the love for the sport is at an all-time high. Although the cost of the develop- ment hasn’t been released yet, it is after loss to Northampton said to be the finishing touch of the redevelopment of the entire ground By Charlie Gregory Cameron Burgess was controversial- agonisingly close to connecting with Alexander added: “We have to try and the Red Rose Suite; which has ly adjudged to have felled Charlie an Ibou Touray low-driven cross, only and improve the performances that cost a total of £61 million so far. Goode inside the area by referee Lee before Northampton doubled their ad- we can control, so that’s what we’ll Salford City manager Graham Swabey. vantage on the counter. try to do. Alexander was scathing about his A frustrated Graham Alexander A well-worked set-piece routine “I don’t think we got the ball into side’s 2-0 defeat to Northampton said: “I think the decisions have af- found Andy Williams at the far post, attacking areas good or quick enough, Town at the PTS . fected the result. whose header back into the danger I don’t think we gave our front four The Ammies, who were looking to “Neither team were better than the area was met by Jordan Turnbull to the ball in dangerous areas enough, so Lancashire’s extend a two-match winning run in other; I thought it was a draw if you volley home – notching his fourth that’s what we need to work on. League Two, were on the receiving take the decisions out the equation. goal of the season. “I think we’ve done the basics re- end of two controversial penalty de- “We had certain opportunities at The Ammies rallied in pursuit of a ally well in the last two games, but I cisions in a disappointing afternoon. times, but we didn’t have the required way back into the tie and were left thought we didn’t in the first 15 min- Naming an unchanged line-up quality. feeling aggrieved once more with five utes of this game. We let off a team from the side that secured their first “The game was won in both boxes minutes of normal time remaining – coming off the back of a bad result ever away victory in the Football and some things were taken out of our official Swabey was left unmoved as last week, looking for some sort of ECB contract League at Walsall two weeks ago, control. forward Luke Armstrong was hauled momentum. Salford threatened early on with cap- “When things are going against us down inside the penalty area. “But then, the decision that went tain Adam Rooney forcing a smart that are outside of our control, we The boss revealed to the media post- against us certainly helped them in will not be save out of Cobblers keeper David have to keep our composure a bit bet- match that he would speak to the ref- that respect as well. So, for me, we Cornell. ter and stick to what we train for.” eree and his officials again in search have to understand what we did well However, the home side took the Salford began the second period in of clarification over the dubious- de in the last two games prior to this and lead a matter of minutes later, after the ascendancy, with Rooney coming cisions. make sure we repeat those.” renewed By Joseph Buck Lancashire Cricket Club player Alex Hartley’s England Cricket Board contract is not being re- director reflects on ‘reality check’ defeat newed next year. Hartley took to Twitter to thank her By Finnlay Kulavuz to do a job and they did it. They got teammates and express her pride at themselves back into the game [and] having been given the honour of rep- got their noses in front.” Sale Sharks Director of Rugby was resenting her country. Sharks were left to rue not making The left-arm spinner featured in left disappointed by his side’s loss the most of their first half domination at the AJ Bell Stadium England’s triumphant World Cup Fi- as Gloucester came out a different nal win in 2017, taking two wickets in Steve Diamond, pictured left, de- side second half, responding well to scribed the opening day16-18 loss as the process, and has been an integral Sale’s early successful penalty. part of the side, taking 42 wickets in ‘a bit of a reality check’ with the side Diamond was reserved in his answer missing out on a last gasp winner af- 32 international games. when asked about what his hopes are Alex Hartley has also featured reg- ter Rob du Preez missed a late kick for his side this season. for the home side. ularly for Lancashire Thunder in the “Win. One week at a time. It’s go- Kia . Diamond was pleased with his ing to be a very competitive league side’s first half performance as Sharks England’s Interim Head Coach, Ali again.” Maiden, said: went into halftime with a 10-0 lead “I was dissappointed with the result after a Byron McGuigan try and Rob “Alex is undoubtedly a talented and dissappointed in the secnd half. bowler and the door is absolutely nev- du Preez conversion saw them get off “But we let the emotion out of it, we to a flying start. er closed on her returning to the inter- will pick it up on Monday.” national stage.” He said: “I thought first half we had Sale Sharks travel to the Madejski control and probably should have “We have a lot of talented spinners Stadium on Saturday hoping for a in the current playing group and that gone a little further in front. All okay positive result against London Irish up to that point. competition places is healthy for us who won their last game against moving forward.” “Fair play to Gloucester, they came Wasps. SALFORDNOW SPORT AT THE HEART OF ALL THINGS SALFORD Tuesday 22 October 2019 Salford POLICE INVESTIGATE Red Devils reveal new ‘RACIST’ CHANTS BY sponsor By Lars Roys

Morson, UK’s number 1 Technical Recruiter, has joined as the main sponsor for the 2020 season. The Super League Grand Final fi- BySALFORD O wen Widdowson CITY FANS nalists will wear their logo on their home, away and magic weekend shirts. A police investigation has been Salford Red Devils director Paul opened over allegations of “offen- King said: “This agreement is a sym- sive and discriminatory” chants bol of the direction in which the club coming from Salford City’s 2-0 loss is travelling ahead of the 2020 season. at Northampton Town FC over the “To have formed a partnership with weekend. a global brand shows the level the Northampton claimed that the away club intends to operate at, following end’s chants were aimed “towards the our Grand Final appearance. traveller community”. “With Morson’s head office based in Northampton Town FC released the Salford, it also highlights our identity following statement yesterday: “We as a community club.” urge any supporter who may have King adds: “We’ve been really en- heard or witnessed any such chanting couraged by the number of businesses from individuals within the Salford coming forward to support the club City supporters section, or who may since our play-off campaign and hope have any information in relation to to see this continue ahead of the 2020 this matter, to please contact North- The PTS Academy Stadium, home of Northampton Town. (Image credit: Salford City - Charlotte season.” amptonshire Police by calling 101.” Tattersall) Super League Final crucial for deal Ged Mason, Morson CEO, said: “We’re delighted to be involved with Salford Red Devils. “Our company head office is still Salford wrestlers gear up for a Halloween fright-night based in Salford and I lived and went By Ben Ibson Until 2006 it was an intrinsic part of to school in Salford, so there’s a lot the city council’s sports development of heritage. “I’m obviously proud of my roots This Halloween season Pinfall programmes. and thought it was a good time to sup- Wrestling Association are prepar- All money raised from the fright- port the local club.” ing for their first ‘Fright-Night’ to night will be pumped back into the Mason says the Red Devils’ partici- raise money for the Gymnastics and sports centre to help fund the range of pation in the Super League Grand Fi- Lifestyle centre in Salford. services needed. nal was a big part of the sponsorship The undercards are stacked with the The centre suffered a five-year clo- deal: “The Grand Final was a great best up and coming talent from the sure but after refurbishments the cen- event for the whole city, which led UK wrestling scene with plenty of tre re-opened in 2018 and continues to to me being asked to support the club surprises in store. be the beating-heart inside Salford’s and I was delighted to get the main ITV’s The Monster Crater will be in community. sponsorship position on the shirt. attendance ready to show the Pinfall Runner of Salford gymnastic and “The coverage was one of the de- roster exactly what nightmares are lifestyle centre and promoter of Pin- Pinfall wrestlers training ahead of their fright night event in cisions which helped me decide to made of. fall wrestling, Nick Burke said: “We Salford Credit: Ben Ibson advertise on the shirt, because of the Fright Night will be the first ever ti- have Asylum seeker groups that at- fantastic reach it has.” tle tournament, the contestants will be tend every week, Alcohol recovery Mr Burke highlighted the impor- raising money in local communities. “Hopefully the momentum and en- battling to make history and become group come in and do work at the cen- tance of providing tickets and the Teenage wrestler, Ben Shoreman told thusiasm from the final will carry on crowned Pinfall’s first-ever wrestling tre, a disability fitness group and we opportunity to watch live wrestling to us: “Wrestling is never a one-person and the community will get behind champion. work with people from such a wide those families that cannot afford the journey, its multiple people, we’re all the club. The benefits that Salford Expecting record crowds and tough range off backgrounds and commu- price. in this together. offer through TV coverage now, and competition, the wrestlers have been nities and the money we have raised The number of participants in com- “We’re all helping each other and their performance on the pitch, ele- training hard in the build-up to the helps us to continue in doing so.” munity wrestling is on the rise and it’s I think it’s a it poetic that we give vates what they offer to sponsors. competition. Fright Nights big name guests in- organisations like Pinfall that are re- something back to the community and “…I think if we can all rally round The City of Salford Trampoline and clude ITV World of Sport’s Crater, sponsible for these statistics. help people who don’t have the same and support our local club, and sup- Gymnastic club was formed over 40 Jonny Storm, Damon Leigh. Many of the wrestlers at the cen- opportunities we do. port the local community, it will be an years ago and is still one of the top In order to attend the event you will tre are from Salford and know how “With wrestling comes sacrifice and exciting season ahead,” said Mason. clubs in Great Britain. have to purchase ticket. important these events are towards with sacrifice comes reward.” SALFORD MATTERS: Check out our website www.SalfordNow.co.uk or follow us on Twitter @SalfordNow