Salford, United Kingdom
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A Collective Flower Bed
Over the past decade, this space has been transformed through community efforts into a shared flower bed, offering beauty, herbs, a pet memorial, and opportunities for neighbors to connect and chat along the main footpath.
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Age UK Community Hub
I experienced exclusion and discrimination when applying for volunteer work, as my application was ignored while others were hired, leaving me hurt, scared, and unsure where to pursue my passion for working with the elderly.
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Albert Park
The park used to offer activities for all age groups, making it a happy place for my kids and me, but now it lacks options for older children, leaving them at risk of getting into trouble.
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A Place for Sunny Chit-Chats
This is a lovely spot with several benches and a range of local food carts, so everyone can find something they like. It’s perfect for relaxed hangouts, informal gatherings, and it really promotes diversity.
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A Place in Monmouth Park
With council support, the community funded two well-used picnic benches in the park, creating a space for annual picnics, workers' breaks, and opportunities for connection or quiet moments.
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Bike Hire
The new bike hire scheme, like previous attempts, suffers from vandalism and theft, leaving me frustrated and fearful to intervene due to safety concerns and lack of effective police response.
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Broughton Statue
This statue is an important piece of Salford’s history, raising awareness of the Peel Police and fostering a sense of belonging and connection to Salford’s past.
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Buile Hill Park
This was a park we frequently went to for walks during the COVID days. It had a nice vegetable gardening patch as well. It had some very nice paths and was a good place for connecting to nature.
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Chapel Street, Salford
This place addresses key physical and environmental challenges in the urban environment, such as improving the balance between cars and pedestrians. The City Council is trying to encourage more pedestrian movement into the city centre and reduce car traffic.
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Church of the Ascension
I’ve been coming to this church since 1989; after it burnt down 5-6 years ago and was rebuilt in a modern style, it now feels peaceful, offers activities like reading and chess clubs, though I’m unhappy with the two separate Sunday services.
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Clarendon Leisure Centre
The local sports centre, which recently caught fire, was outdated with limited facilities and surrounded by an unsafe park frequented by masked individuals involved in burning stolen vehicles.
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Cornerstone Community Centre
One of the highlights of my week is coming here to play dominoes on a Tuesday afternoon, have a free meal, and meet others. The staff are very friendly and there’s always good entertainment.
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Crescent Pub
I used to go to the Crescent Pub on Friday lunchtimes when I worked full time at the university. I was sad when it closed because it was one of my favourite pubs, but I’m glad to see it being developed again. Hopefully it opens soon.
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Crime
There are street crimes near this location on Bolton Road. Someone snatched my cycle here and the police didn’t take any action.
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Crime on Gerard Road
There is a lot of crime in this area, and I feel it’s unsafe for my family. It makes me angry that the police aren’t taking action. This place needs more attention.
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Engels Sculpture
More could be done to celebrate Salford’s heritage—industrial and otherwise. It would help counter the blandness of some new developments. I would be interested in getting involved in initiatives with that aim.
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Henry Lord at His Best!
This building shares the same architect as WCML—it's fantastic. It’s now part of the University, originally built as a Technical College, and Lowry attended art classes here! There are plenty of events from singing to dancing and everything in between—good things in a great building.
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History for Ordinary People – or Working Class
The library is truly one of a kind. Since COVID, it has been working hard to get people engaged and help them learn about local history. There are lots of events—free tours, friendly people—what’s not to like?
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Irresponsible Social Behaviour
You can see irresponsible social behaviour on the streets. Someone left this scooter on the footpath—there’s a need for education and some level of surveillance to prevent this.
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Lombardi Court Social Activities
This is a nice place for people my age to gather. I like the people who run it, and I feel connected through the friendly atmosphere and the many activities we do here.
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Love Community Café Hub
Everybody is welcome here at the Love Community Café, where there is nice food and nice company. Everyone is helpful and welcoming here and makes me feel like part of a family.
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Lowry Theatre
The Lowry Theatre has lots of great shows on. We try and go a few times a year.
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Missing Facilities for Muslim Community
There are many spaces for social gatherings, but none specifically cater to Muslim families where women, children, and elders can engage in activities that align with their culture and religion.
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NASA Bee
This photo of my favorite Bee sculpture from the 2018 ‘Bee in the City’ event connects me to Salford Quays, reminds me of my shared love for NASA with its designer, and makes me happy knowing it raised awareness for bee conservation.
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Peel Park
The park is an accessible and inclusive space for recreation, social events, and community gatherings, though safety concerns arise due to reported nighttime drug activity.
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Peninsula Stadium (Salford City FC)
Attending Salford City FC matches with friends over 65, who reunite despite living apart, creates a joyful atmosphere, fosters connection, and enables affordable trips to away games by sharing travel costs.
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Precinct Shopping Centre
This shopping facility is accessible, affordable, and inclusive, serving as a social hub for families and elderly people, though waste management needs improvement.
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Regent Retail Park
This retail park is vital for affordable shopping and food access, especially for carless residents, the elderly, and young mothers, and the proposed high-rise development feels unjust as local consultation results were ignored, leaving the Ordsall community frustrated and overlooked.
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Regent Road Retail Park
This large, green space supports connection and innovation, offering diverse shopping options for all income levels, pop-up services, and a local, accessible hub for socializing and meeting others.
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Road Maintenance
The road maintenance in this area is poor. It seems like the council has ignored it.
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Run-Down Green Space
Green spaces need better maintenance and revitalization, especially with increased council tax from new housing, as fly tipping and neglected areas create a frustrating contrast with well-maintained 'gems.'
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Salford Art Gallery and Museum
I enjoy visiting this place because of the art gallery and the street exhibit. Seeing the old street as it used to be brings back memories, as I lived through that time.
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Salford Arts Theatre
Salford’s inclusive local theatre caters for all ages and interests, and it’s affordable too.
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Salford Homebrew
During the COVID pandemic and quarantine days, watching people move in and out of this facility was a reminder of normal life.
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Salford Lads’ Club
The Salford Lads Club has been vital for generations in keeping local youth out of trouble, with supportive staff and a 120-year mission to 'brighten young minds and make good citizens.'
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Salford Quays
Walking here was always a pleasure. Watching water sports and boating activities in this area was great fun.
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Seedley Pavilion Garden Centre
The Garden Centre at Buile Hill Park is a welcoming, family-like space that fosters community connections, provides affordable social opportunities, and brings happiness and confidence to its visitors.
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Shopping Precinct
This place holds childhood memories for me and my family, and while it constantly changes, I love coming here and hope it continues to improve.
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Speed Limits Needed
Lower Seedley Road and Weaste Lane need better speed limit enforcement or speed bumps. I live nearby, and we need restrictions before something serious happens.
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St Ignatius Listed Church on Our Estate
Our 100-year-old housing estate, with its listed church and historic social housing roots, is managed cooperatively by tenants who maintain the area, nurture green spaces, and foster strong neighborly connections.
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Tesco Extra, Pendleton Way, Salford
This is where we used to do our weekly grocery shopping. It’s a large department store with some halal options. During the COVID pandemic, standing in the queue before opening felt like a safety precaution to minimise exposure.
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The Bengal Balti
This is a nice Indian restaurant in Salford where I first tasted food from the country. It was also the first halal restaurant I found nearby. It quickly became the easiest and fastest option for meals with my friends when eating out.
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The New Oxford Pub
The New Oxford Pub, where I’ve met close friends twice a week for 25-30 years, is a place to unwind, share life events, and enjoy the highlight of my week.
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The Old Fire Station
This historically significant place in Salford, now with a bakery and café, serves as a welcoming, safe, and convenient hub for informal meetings and offers Sri Lankan(World) cuisine enjoyed by visitors, including university staff and students.
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The University of Salford Faith Centre
This is my main community and place of worship—a place that gives me hope. I feel welcomed and comfortable here. It has brought me great comfort and support.
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Traffic and Pollution
The very busy road and junction on Regent Road cuts through our neighbourhood. In this highly polluted area, pedestrians, cars, and cyclists all sit in heavy traffic, making journeys inefficient and contributing to an unpleasant living environment.
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University of Salford
This space serves as an educational resource benefiting both local residents and university attendees.
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We Need Route 73 Back
The cancellation of Route 73 has left elderly residents with mobility issues reliant on Route 70, and adding more buses to this route would make transport more convenient for the community.
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Whit Lane Park
This new park just opened near our house, and the kids really enjoy it, which makes me happy. The playground equipment is mainly for older children, though—there should be some for toddlers as well.
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Worsley Woods and Raymond’s Café
The Woods used to be an affordable and welcoming place to walk and visit the café, but recent changes have made it posher and more expensive, reducing how often I go.
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Name: Salford
Country: United Kingdom
Coordinates: 53.485585, -2.272644
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