Category: In the News
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Camping Post-WW2 and Post-Pandemic
When the junior group set off last Saturday for the club’s first camp in 3 years, it was a reminder of the problems faced by earlier generations of Salford Lads. At the end of WW2, veteran club members Eric Salthouse and Archie Swift were young lads looking forward to their first ever holiday with Salford…
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Support for our cultural heritage
We are pleased to share news that we have received funding thanks to the government’s Culture Recovery Fund. Thanks to the National Lottery Heritage Fund and the government’s Culture Recovery Fund delivered by DCMS we can continue to serve the local community. Salford Lads Club continues to provide opportunities for local young people to participate…
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Tim Burgess fundraising event Sat. 2nd October
Tim Burgess in Conversation with Dave Haslam talking Listening Parties, 31 years of The Charlatans and everything in-between. Followed by a Listening Party book signing. Doors open at 5pm – join us for a look around our Smiths room, browse our fundraising merchandise and enjoy a drink from the bar. Event starts at 7pm and…
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Shaun Ryder Fundraising event for the club 17th October
photo of Shaun by Elspeth Moore We are thrilled to announce How to be a Rock Star – “An Evening with Shaun Ryder”. Music legend Shaun Ryder will be our special guest for a fundraising in-conversation event with journalist, musician and presenter John Robb on Sunday, 17 October 2021 It will be a perfect fit to have John on stage posing…
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We’re recruiting for a part-time Director of Youth Services
Salford Lads’ and Girls’ Club are looking for an inspirational Director of Youth Services to develop the evolution of our iconic 118-year-old club. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of young people in Salford, make a real difference, and in the words of our Club motto “Brighten young lives and make good…
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View of the new city from Salford Lads Club
The first view visitors have of the club is of the bright green dome, or cupola, visible from Regent Road. The view from the top is spectacular with almost uninterrupted views across the city. The structure of the cupola housed the original ventilation system for the building and along with the chimney stacks and ornate…
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Healthy Improvements
We are currently making significant improvements to benefit the health of everybody who use the club; thanks to a @SalfordCVS @SalfordCCG, Covid-19 Recovery grant. This funding is enabling us to reopen original window frames which were sealed many years ago, Craftsmen from Midoaks Construction are undertaking the work on our listed building; it will improve…
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Looking forward to a brighter future
We are looking forward to 2021, when we can continue “To Brighten Young lives & Make Good Citizens” All our indoor activities were halted in March by the pandemic, but our football coaches and staff have continued to offer young people a brighter future.
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Mask me, Mask me, Mask me
Like many small charities the past year has impacted on our ability to raise funds, and we have lost over £60,000 of our income. A great deal of this is because we have had to close our doors to visitors. We want this ”mask me” fundraiser to raise awareness of charities like ours who so…
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Snowden Fundraiser for the club
Last month Toni (left) and Natalie (right) climbed Mount Snowden to raise funds for the club in memory of Natalie’s dad, former club member Phil Cadogan who died recently. This was a really amazing effort that has raised £1,120 to date. Phil would be very proud and we add a big thank you from everyone…