News archives, March 2009
'A landmark in the landscape' Start in Salford's garden book
The therapeutic and educational benefits of gardening are well documented particularly by the research carried out by Thrive and Loughborough University.
Here at START we commissioned a book that documents a year in the life of our gardening group, aptly titled by one of our members 'A landmark in the landscape'. The publication beautifully illustrates the meaning and the benefits of engaging in a community horticultural project and the impact it has on individual’s social, physical and mental and emotional wellbeing. Transcribed interviews and photographs taken by the members and truly capture the essence of the project.
Belly good show by these brave over-50s
As seen in the Salford Advertiser February 07, 2008:
A GROUP of adventurous over-50s have been lifting the veil on the ancient art of belly dancing.
The women of the Walkden Guild Hall have been learning to shake, rattle and roll under the expert tuition of dance teacher Michelle Pender.
