News & Events

Creative Writing Group builds confidence and connection at Height Library

In 2022 Height Library received funding from the Arts Council for a major refurbishment, which included an improved meeting room for community use.

From Surgery to San Jose: Ellie’s Adaptive CrossFit Journey

Thursday Culture Club: How Libraries Can Be Centres for Creativity and Connection

Staff Stories: From Leisure Professional to Lifelong Cyclist

Recovery on Your Own Takes Real Strength, But You Don’t Have to Do It Alone

New chapter for Clarendon as replacement leisure centre plans revealed

More than a Race: How Fitness Racing Changed Jay & Emma’s Lives

Seated Dance and MS: Keeping People Moving, Connecting and Thriving from Home

Introducing Corinth Training with Paul and Janet

Salford Swimming Club Shines at British Championships

NEWLY REFURBISHED: The Den is Opening on 27th April!

Salford Schools’ Library Service: Unlocking a World of Books

How Visiting an Exhibition Can Help with Wellbeing

Active Communities From First Steps to Future Leaders: The Journey of a Lifetime with SCL Dance

Active Lifestyles Team Empowers Residents
 to Build Strength for Life

Instructor Spotlight: Meet Alison Randall, Zumba Instructor

SCL Dance Stars Shine at IDTA International Theatre Dance Awards

Salford Synchronised Swimmers Make Club History!

Apprenticeships Create Leaders at SCL

News Press Release: Your Salford 100

Become a Salford Museums Member

A Spotlight on CAN-Move

Library Stories: Frances’s Memories of Eccles Library

Salford Community Leisure Launches Free Tennis Programme for Salford’s Young People

Kevin’s Story: How Active Lifestyles Helped Turn My IPF Journey Around

We caught up with Kevin, to talk about his journey with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) and the impact that his involvement with the SCL Active Lifestyles Team has had on...

Inclusive Gymnastics Freya’s Journey with Baby Gym

Walkden Reading Group: A Community Beyond Books

Active Communities From Participant to Pioneer: Mia’s Journey with Active Communities

Irlam Library Coffee Morning: Coffee and Connection

Salford Business Awards Inspiring Young People

Recentre: Salford awarded up to £750,000 as part of Arts Council England’s largest ever Creative People and Places (CPP) Portfolio

Dance for Everyone: Accessible Dance Classes from SCL

Success for Salford at the Swim England North West Awards 2025!

Library Stories: A Life Long Love of Reading: Carole’s Story

Celebrating 20 Years of Inclusive Dance: Ivy Rose’s Story

Tiny Dancers to Tremendous Dance Teachers

What About Me?

Salford Swimming Club Makes Waves Around the World

Library Stories: Emma & Alfie at Boothstown Library

Museums Volunteer Spotlight: Helen at Ordsall Hall

Starfish: Accessible Swimming for All

Let’s Dance at Wardley Community Centre

Library Stories: Jackie’s Memories of Little Hulton

Library Stories: Elizabeth; from Future Skills Apprentice to One of the Team

News A Place Where She Belongs: Gabrielle’s Journey with the SCL Starfish Programme

For the Love of Book Club: Beth’s Story

News More than Just Books: Books & Rhymes at Winton Library

Member Spotlight: Victoria Scowcroft

Member Spotlight: Kristian’s Story of Transformation

Salford Children’s Book Award 2025 Get Kids Reading

Salford Synchro Shines at Manchester Aquatics Centre!

City of Salford Leading the Way in Competitive Swimming

Team CrossFit SCL Dominates Local Competition with First-Place Finish

Accessible Tours Come to Salford Museums

Celebrating 10 years of CAN-Move

Member Spotlight: Lou Stephens-Pantoja

Young Company: A Unique Project Exploring the Voice of Salford’s Young People

Research Shows Children are Being Taken Out of Lessons Before they are Competent in Water

Faith Room at Eccles Leisure Centre now open for use

Salford Artistic Swimmers are National Champions!

News Gallery Babies: Welcoming Our Youngest Visitors

Meet Jake Barnes, Coach at Our Dedicated Indoor Futsal Arena at Ordsall Leisure Centre.

December Member Spotlight: Meet Dietmar Bruck

Crossfit SCL Member Spotlight: Jamie Stephenson, a Spartan champion!

We Are Officially a Member of the Good Employment Charter

Emerging Athlete of the Year: Amelie Blocksidge

Apprenticeship Success for SCL Apprentices

Salford Swimmers Win at the National Championships!

Annabel Pattison Hopes to Inspire Others with Hearing Loss to Try Artistic Swimming

New Defibrillator Makes All the Difference in Irlam

Member spotlight on Peter Platt

Portrait of Mary Markendale to be Restored

Amelie Blocksidge – ‘One to Watch’ for Olympics 2028

Member Spotlight: Meet Shaun

Karli’s Story: Rediscovering a Love for Fitness After a Long Cancer Battle

Not Just For Women: Why Men Shouldn’t Shun Group Exercise Classes

Member Spotlight: How Aqua Zumba Turned Kevin’s Health Around

Memorial Tree at Boothstown Community Centre

Member Spotlight: Catching Up with Cornelius

Build A Business: Helping Budding Entrepreneurs Develop their Business Ideas.

Member Spotlight: Alan and Anna

Benefits of an Early Morning Workout

Library Stories Joanne & Family