Power Up Your Summer with Salford Connexions

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Young people from Salford aged 16-18 can choose from a range of FREE activity and experience building programmes this summer.

From insights into the construction trade, and sessions on beauty, tattoo and graffiti art (new for 2023), bike repair and boxing, organisations across Salford are hosting a full programme with something to suit everyone.

The programme has been put together by Career Connect’s Salford Connexions, who are commissioned by Salford City Council to work across the city supporting young people into career or training opportunities. Last year more than 120 young people took part.

If you are between 16–18-year-old, live in Salford and are not in employment or education, you can enjoy the programmes for free.   

Some run for a few days, while others run on set days for up to five weeks, helping participants to look at their options, try different career areas and develop some of the key skills they need to enter the world of work.

There is no cost to young people or parents, lunches or refreshments will be provided, and help may be available to cover any travel costs.

What’s On?

Eccles Boxing Gym and Phoenix Body Mind and Soul hosts She’s Punching from July 19th to August 9th. Girls are invited to learn boxing techniques and enjoy fitness sessions, combined with sessions on wellbeing. Lunch is provided and there is up to £100 in gift vouchers available based on attendance.

Interested in construction?  Learn new skills and try Construction Taster Sessions in plastering, tiling and bricklaying hosted by Mansell Building Solutions. Gift vouchers are available up to £100 based on attendance. Sessions start on August 1st and run every Tuesday and Wednesday at Peel Park Pavilion, until August 23rd.

Manchester Bike Kitchen’s Riding to Success (starts Tuesday 8th August) sees young people being given the chance to keep the bike they work on and up to £100 in gift vouchers depending on attendance. The exciting cycling programme includes bike building, cycle training and a chance to develop teamwork and self-confidence.

If you want to get creative, come along to a free afternoon of Tattoo and Graffiti Art with artist Becki Miller – and get a £10 voucher for attending. Sessions take place from  August 23rd at a range of locations across Salford.

Makeup for Instagram runs every Thursday from July 27th to August 17th. Learn different techniques, styles and tips for makeup application from experts at Global Makeup Academy. Participants can get a £25 gift voucher and make-up starter kit to keep upon completion. Every Thursday 10am-3pm until August 17th.

If you want to enjoy a day of pampering, book onto Pamper and Polish on Tuesdays in August across different locations, where you can have your hair styled and nails painted.

While all programmes are free, young people are asked to register with Salford Connexions, via [email protected] or 0161 393 4500 or message them on social media for more information.

A Great Way to Spend Your Summer

Rachel Raza, Team Manager at Salford Connexions said: “This is the third year we have run a summer programme on behalf of Salford City Council.

“Each year we have fantastic feedback from young people who have taken part, with many of them finding new interests or just improving their wellbeing. It’s a great way to spend your summer, try something new in a relaxed and fun atmosphere, and you may even learn some new skills.”

How to Sign Up

To find out more or sign up for any of the programmes:

Email: [email protected]

Call: 0161 393 4500

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Full dates:

She’s Punching at Eccles Boxing Club

July 19th – August 9th: Boxing techniques and fitness for girls, combined with sessions on wellbeing. 10am-2pm every Wednesday until August 2nd, then 10am-2pm Monday 7th -Wednesday 9th  August.

Lunch provided and up to £100 gift voucher based on attendance.

Eccles Boxing Gym, Legh Street, Manchester M30 0UT.

Makeup for Instagram

Thursday 27 July – 17 August: Learn different techniques, styles and tips for makeup application from experts at Global Makeup Academy. Every Thursday 10am-3pm.

Get a £25 gift voucher and make-up starter kit to keep upon completion.

Langworthy Cornerstone, 451 Liverpool Street, Salford M6 5QQ.

Construction taster sessions with Mansell Building Solutions

Starts 1st August and runs every Tuesday and Wednesday until 23 August.

Including taster sessions in plastering, tiling and bricklaying.

Gift vouchers available up to £100 based on attendance.

Peel Park Pavilion, Manchester Road West, Little Hulton, M38 0BT.

Pamper and Polish. A day of pampering in Salford

Various dates (choose one). A day of pampering in Salford where you can get your hair styled and nails painted.

Choose from:

• Tuesday 1st August, Eccles Gateway, 28 Barton Ln Eccles, Salford M30 0TU
• Tuesday 8th August, Pendleton Gateway, 1 Broadwalk Salford M6 5FX
• Tuesday 15th August, Swinton Gateway Crompton House, 100 Chorley Road, Swinton, Salford M27 6BP
• Tuesday 22nd August, Little Hulton Children’s Centre, Longshaw Drive, Salford M28 0BD.

Riding to Success

Starts Tuesday 8 August, 10am-1pm, then running every Tuesday and Wednesday until 23rd August.

An exciting cycling programme including bike building, cycle training and a chance to develop teamwork and self-confidence with the Manchester Bike Kitchen.

There’s even a chance to keep the bike you work on and up to £100 gift voucher depending on attendance. Running every Tuesday and Wednesday at Swinton FC, Barton Road, Salford M27 5LJ.

Tattoo & Graffiti Art Workshop

2nd – 23rd  August (11am-2pm). Salford Connexions and Beckie Miller present a FREE afternoon creating tattoo and graffiti art and designs. 10 places available, £10 voucher for attending.

• Wednesday 2nd August: Eccles Gateway, 28 Barton Lane, Eccles, Salford M30 0TU.
• Wednesday 9th August: Pendleton Gateway, 1 Broadwalk, Salford M6 5FX.
• Wednesday 16th August: Swinton Gateway Crompton House, 100 Chorley Road, Swinton, Salford M27 6BP
• Wednesday 23rd August: Little Hulton Children’s Centre, Longshaw Drive, Salford M28 0BD