May, 2011Archive for

Would you like to attend the 100th Salford Lads’ Club Camp?

The historic 100th camp by the club takes place in Aberystwyth from May 28th – 4th June. As part of the celebrations we have arranged a day visit by coach for up to 50 former members who attended a Salford Lads Club camp in the past. If you are a former member and would like to take part, please either ring the club on 0161 872 3767 leaving your name and contact details and we will get back to you. Or email us at info@salfordladsclub.org.uk . Preparations for the camp are already un...

Salford Lads’ Club important to UK Music Tourism

A report by ukmusic, called Destination Music, highlights the importance of places like SLC for visiting music fans from around the globe. We contributed to the report and included comments by fans from Brazil, Finland, Norway and the US. The report was mentioned in The Guardian yesterday, referring to us as an “unlovely but iconic venue in Manchester…” but don’t be put off, we are lovely venue, we welcome visitors and we are of course in Salford!

“From One Extreme to Another”

Last night the club hosted 2 plays about hard-hitting issues for local communities. The event which was organised by Ordsall Community Arts brought in an audience of over 40 local people to the senior games room. 'Weekend Away' was devised and written by 8 young people from Ordsall aged between 12 and 18, and inspired by their own experiences. 'From One Extreme to Another' was written by GW Theatre company, an Award winning Tameside group,  who performed their play about how destructiv...