Good morning, Salford!
The rain might be making an appearance today, but there’s plenty happening around town to brighten things up this weekend.
So let's get into it!
Featured in today’s signal:
New Leisure Centre Coming to Salford
Restaurant of the week
Community Spotlight
Exciting things to do this Weekend
Signal Games
— Lani
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Friday - 13 🌡️ 4 | 🌥️
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Sunday - 13 🌡️ 7 | 🌥️
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New Leisure Centre Coming to Salford
If you have been missing the old Clarendon Leisure Centre, this is the news you have been waiting for. The Council has announced plans to build a brand new, state-of-the-art leisure centre on the same site and before any planning application goes in, they want residents to have their say on what it looks like.
The proposals on the table look impressive with a 25-metre five-lane swimming pool, a dedicated family splash pad, an 80-station fitness suite, a two-court sports hall, a community café with social spaces, and modern fully accessible facilities designed to work for people of all ages and abilities.
You can click here to have your say on the new leisure centre or attend the public consultation event in person at Pendleton Gateway on the 22nd of October. Either way, this is your chance to have a say in something that will benefit the whole community for years to come.
Restaurant of the week - My Greek Street Food
Greek food does not get nearly enough attention in Salford, and My Greek Street Food on Liverpool road is proof of exactly what you've been missing.
This family-run favourite has been serving up Greek classics in Eccles since December 2021, with a menu that brings together traditional recipes, quality ingredients and plenty of family love.
There’s plenty to explore from cheesy bites to moussaka and baklava and the team describe their food as “worthy of the gods”. This is a bold claim, but when you look at what they are serving, it is hard to argue.
A few items worth trying:
Yeeros Pita Chicken
Kebab Stuffed with Philadelphia
Merida Suvlaki Chicken
Mix Skepasti
So, if you're looking to have some proper native Greek food without visiting Greece My Greek Street Food is worth a try. Click here to check out their full menu and plan your visit!
📍494 Liverpool Rd, Eccles Manchester M30 7HZ
Beresford Edwards - The man who fought for the community
October is Black History Month and this week we’ll be featuring someone who spent his whole life making Salford and Manchester a better place.
Beresford Edwards also known as Baba Berry or Chief Nana Bonsu, moved to Greater Manchester from Guyana in 1961. He came looking for a better life and ended up dedicating that life to everyone around him.
His High Court victory against his print union in 1969 which many recognised as a racially motivated act set the tone for everything that followed. He became a youth worker, a community leader and one of the influential figures Salford and Manchester has ever had.
He set up some of the country’s first Saturday schools for Black children. He founded the Manchester branch of the Pan-African Congress Movement. He played a key role in the campaign that helped shape the 1976 Race Relations Act. He opened a bookshop dedicated to African-Caribbean history. And he organised Culture Week, the direct forerunner to Black History Month.
When young Black men needed someone in their corner in courtrooms and employment tribunals, Berry showed up. Every single time!
He sadly passed away in 2003 but his legacy lives on in every Black History Month celebration this country holds. This one is for him. 🖤
Exciting things to do this Weekend
This section includes only the major events happening soon in Salford. It's going to be a bit warmer, so here's a few ways to spend it well:
Irlam Mixed Voice Choir presents In Celebration | 17th October, 2:30pm (Tickets)
📍Irlam Catholic Club, Liverpool Road, Irlam M44 5BE
Description: A concert of uplifting and well-loved songs from across the decades. With the Mayor of Salford in attendance. Tickets: £10, £4 for students. Including a buffet & tea/coffee
Museum of Memorabilia Touring Salford Libraries | 15th October, 1:30 - 3:30pm (Free)
📍Walkden Library
Description: Take a trip down memory lane with Domenico Vaughan and his Museum of Memorabilia as we take a look at items from the past to bring back a lifetime of memories. This is a FREE drop-in event and refreshments will be provided.
Black History Month Celebration | 21st October 10am - 2pm (Free)
📍Langworthy Cornerstone, Salford, M6 5QQ
Description: Come celebrate Black History Month with us in Salford. Honour and show off your community and culture with pride!
Wines of The Americas | 15th - 17th October 6:30pm - 8:30pm (Tickets)
📍RHS Garden Bridgewater, Worsley, M28 2LJ
Description: North, central and south America produce many of the worlds best wines but what do you know about their regions and what are your favourite wines?.Take The Throne 3 | 16th October 6:30pm - 9:30pm (Tickets)
📍THE PENDLEBURY SOCIAL CLUB, SWINTON
Description: Salford City Wrestling presents 'Take The Throne 3' on 16 October 2026 at THE PENDLEBURY SOCIAL CLUB in Bolton. The show features high-flying pro wrestling action from stars in the North West.
The UK's Wildest Boat and Bar Crawl - Manchester | 18th October 12pm - 9pm (Tickets)
📍Seven Brothers, Media City
Description: The UK's Wildest Boat & Bar Crawl. Manchester's ultimate boat & bar crawl for Hens, Stags, Birthdays, Team Socials and Big Group Days Out (3 Hours)East Salford Centenary Walking Tour | 15th October 11am till 1pm (Tickets)
📍Salford Museum and Art Gallery
Description: Explore on foot East Salford from the Crescent, Chapel Street, the Irwell and Victoria Theatre with storytelling from tour guide Emma Fox.
Her Table | 17th October 5pm - 10pm (Tickets)
📍X1 Media City Tower A in Salford
Description: Gather around Her Table, a supper club event. Enjoy a nourishing three-course meal, meaningful connection and a movie night with the girls!
An Audience with Alistair Griffin | 16th October, 7:30pm – 10:15pm (Performance starts 8:00pm) (Free)
📍Sacred Trinity Church in Salford Manchester
Description: Come and enjoy the incredible voice of British singer-songwriter and former Fame Academy star Alistair Griffin at an intimate concert by candlelight.
Bat Walk| 17th October, 7:30pm - 8:30pm (Free)
📍Peel Park Salford, M5 4PD
Description: This is event is part of a series of events for our Bioblitz. A Bioblitz is a survey of species in an area over a 24 hour period
Bento Cake Decorating Workshop | 16th October, 10:30am - 12:30pm (Free)
📍The Castle Community Centre, 29 Lewis Street, M30 0PU
Description: Create your own mini masterpiece. Join us for a hands-on, fun workshop, where you'll learn simple skills for decorating these lovely, little cakes.
Things to do - Greater Manchester (Not more than10 miles from Salford)
Signal Games
Time for this week’s game! 🟩🟨
Hint - One of Salford’s historic buildings takes you back to an era of timber framing and grand halls.
Difficulty Level - Hard
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With Love,
Lani S
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