Postcards from Salford 1

What’s on offer?

This interactive event aims to facilitate conversations about inclusive and accessible spaces in Salford and to generate ideas about how to increase inclusivity across the city. The conversations will also raise awareness about the need for more inclusive and age-friendly spaces across the City and inform the general public about how research at the University of Salford is helping develop such spaces.

What’s it about?

Two short ‘pop-up’ events are being held across the City of Salford to explore how people have been reengaging with their favourite places across the city, and their ideas about different places can be made more accessible to everyone. The events aim to facilitate conversations about inclusive and accessible spaces in Salford and to generate ideas about how to increase inclusivity. The conversations will also raise awareness about the need for more inclusive and age-friendly spaces in the city and inform the general public about how research at the University of Salford is helping develop such spaces.

Who’s leading the event?

This is a collaborative event jointly delivered by Eve Blezard – Research Fellow and Ian Cookson- Research Assistant (jointly funded by the University and Transport for Greater Manchester).

Open to

The general public.

Of particular interest to

The event will be open to the general public, although will be of specific interest to those who access or work in inclusive and age-friendly spaces across Salford.

Event Booking details

This is a drop-in event in a public space and will be further promoted through social media and posters displayed in key venues in the lead-up to the Festival.

Scheduling information

Pop-up sessions are taking place on Wednesday 26th October 11.30 am-1.30 pm at Pendleton Gateway (in the foyer by the front entrance) - Pendleton Gateway, 1 Broadwalk, Salford M6 5FX and on Thursday 1st November 10-12 am at Eccles Gateway (in the foyer by the front entrance) - 28 Barton Ln, Eccles, Manchester M30 0TU.  Just drop by - no pre-registration needed!