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Salford Lads Club: historic youth centre battles to keep doors open

Building opened in 1904 and featured on Smiths album sleeve needs ‘urgent cash injection’ as grant income falls

Opened 120 years ago in Ordsall, it continues to provide a lifeline to young people from some of Greater Manchester’s most deprived communities, offering sports and other activities six days a week. Recognising its place in the tapestry of Greater Manchester’s musical history, Salford Lads Club also has a Smiths room, which is regularly open to visitors. “The more we have in the fund the greater the annual returns, helping the club to become and remain self-sustainable,” Laura Slingsby, head of youth operations at the centre, told the MEN.

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