Community invited to battle invasive plants in Bury
The Big Bury Balsam Bash is back for its second year, inviting local residents, families, and nature lovers to come together for a hands-on conservation effort throughout May half-term.
Topics: Social issues
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Greater Manchester Walking Festival launches with 70-plus different walks in Bury
Bury is set to get moving this spring with the return of the GM Walking Festival, a month‑long celebration encouraging residents of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities to enjoy the simple power of walking.
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Radcliffe stalwart to chair £20 million Pride In Place project
Local resident Tina Harrison MBE will lead the way in deciding how £20 million of Pride in Place money will benefit Radcliffe over the next decade.
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LGBT+ Adoption and Fostering Week 2020
If you are LGBT+ and thinking about fostering in Bury, then Foster with Bury would like to hear from you.
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Standing up to hate
Bury Council, GMP and partners took part in a wide range of activities to mark Greater Manchester Hate Crime Awareness Week.
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Memorial unveiled to Radcliffe man killed in Manchester Arena bombing
A permanent memorial to Radcliffe man John Atkinson, who was killed in the Manchester Arena bombing in May 2017, has been erected in the centre of his home town.
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Standing together to keep the memory of the Holocaust alive
Emotional and powerful stories of those who suffered persecution were told during Bury’s annual Holocaust memorial event.
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Bury College and Council support White Ribbon Day
Bury College was proud to host the 2019 Domestic Violence and Abuse White Ribbon Campaign event, organised by Bury Council.
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Christmas toy donations will put smile on foster children’s faces
Children in foster care will have a very happy Christmas this year thanks to the generosity of staff from businesses across Bury borough.
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Stories of heroism bring Bury residents together
Stories of bravery and compassion by Albanian Muslims were displayed in an exhibition held in Bury’s Mill Gate centre.
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Up to £10k available for community groups – apply now!
Voluntary, community and faith groups can now apply for grants of up to £10,000 to support their work improving the lives of local residents.
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You Can Adopt: Call for families as children waiting outnumber adopters 2 to 1
A national week of action is urging anyone who has ever considered adopting to step forward as the number of children needing loving, nurturing homes continues to grow.
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Believe and Achieve – Bury’s young people win awards
A record number of nominations were received for the annual Believe and Achieve Awards, celebrating the hard work of children and young people in care and care leavers in Bury.
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Bury Council shortlisted for refugee support award
Bury Council has been shortlisted for a national award for its exceptional support of Community Sponsorship, a government-backed scheme enabling ordinary people to support refugees to integrate into their communities.
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New online support to help young care leavers
A new website to help young people leaving care in Bury has been launched.
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Launch of new online support to help young care levers
Young people leaving care in Bury are being offered extra support via a special website being launched on Monday (16 Sep).
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Flagship extra care scheme ready to open in New Year
The £9.6 million Peachment Place, which will provide housing and care for over-55s, will be ready to welcome its first residents in January.
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Carers – have your say about the support you need
Thousands of carers in Bury are being invited to share their thoughts and ideas on how services to support them can be improved.
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Worried about child care costs? We can help
Parents and carers are invited to an advice and support day at Bury Town Hall on Wednesday 4 July.
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New project to boost volunteering in Bury
New measures to boost volunteering in Bury have been announced during this, National Volunteering Week.
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