Category: In the News
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Salford Lads and Hits Radio
We are currently taking in part in “cash for kids” campaign with Hits Radio to support our 4 junior football teams. 64 young boys are taking part in outdoor training sessions and matches every week thanks to our team of volunteer coaches and parents. You can help us keep this momentum going by donating to…
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Great day for football at SLGC
Last saturday saw our 4 junior football teams all playing games. With no opportunity to to use our amazing gym since last March due to Covid restrictions our coaching team have done a great job in providing safe opportunities for young people to take part. We now have teams at under 10, under 12, under…
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Our first open day since March 21st
Its 168 days since we closed our front door, so its great to be able to reopen this Saturday from 11-2pm. Because of COVID restrictions we are only admitting a limited number of visitors. Please go to https://v2.waitwhile.com/welcome/salfordladsclub to book a place by choosing ‘schedule an appointment’. There might be a few places available on…
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Football for Salford Lads & Girls
From September we are increasing the number of junior football teams at the club and we want more boys and girls in years 4,5,6 and 7 to join us. Our new teams for boys and girls – Under10, Under 12 Our existing teams – Under 13, Under 14 We are an FA Charter Standard club…
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Marcus Rashford inspires young SLC footballers
We asked footballers in our under 12 and under 13 teams what they thought about Marcus Rashford’s role in getting the Government to change its policy over free school meals during the summer holidays. “ I feel really inspired, many children will benefit from what Marcus Rashford has done.” Jonathan under 13 team. “What Marcus…
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Senior volunteer Eric Salthouse is 90 years old today.
Known to everyone as “Salty” Eric joined the club aged 12 in 1942. By 1949 he was captain of the senior netball team, a high dive and crawl swimming champion and played semi pro- football for Altrincham. His first volunteer job at the club was to light the coal fires in the games rooms before…
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NeverMoreNeeded at Salford Lads Club
#NeverMoreNeeded Our film is a reminder of a typical lively Wednesday night at Salford Lads Club with football and boxing. 170 local young people benefit from activities we offer each week. Pleasee help us to keep going during these difficult times by making a donation at https://cafdonate.cafonline.org/4798#/Donation
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Remembering Jean Unsworth
We are sad to announce the recent death of Jean Unsworth 4 days short of her 90th birthday. Jean was secretary of the club from 1975 to 1990 and worked alongside her husband Ken who was joint leader with Dave Waterson. Ken and Jean are pictured (centre) at the 1982 camp. Jean was secretary at…
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Camp cancelled for the first time since WW2
Earlier this week we reluctantly took the decision to cancel plans for our 2020 annual camp trip in line with government guidelines. It’s the first time since WW2 that the camp will not take place. Planning has been going on at the club since January and 25 young club members had already signed up to…