Our Stars make Salford sparkle!

Good Neighbour Star - Jill Cartwright

Jill has been the driving force in setting up and running the local tenants association. She is the focal point for many people living in the area and liaises with Salix Homes, Councillors and the local Police to try and deal with her neighbours issues and concerns.  

Jill is very community focused and is always making time to help and support others before herself. Her time is never her own, she is either helping out at the local school, helping residents in her street or attending meetings to find out what is going on and to report back at the tenant association meetings.  

Better Environment Star - Frank Whittaker 

Frank was very instrumental in securing £50,000 of National Lottery funding, to turn a piece of wasteland into a community garden. Working with various agencies, including Salix Homes, Frank has helped make his estate a better place to live and continues to work with others to make improvements in his area. Frank works relentlessly with the police and councillors reporting back at meetings.

Outstanding Young Star - Curtis White 

 
Curtis has been involved with various task groups working with New Deal for Communities, East Salford Community Committee and Oliver's Youth Club since 2004. Curtis is an exemplary individual who represents young people within his locality. He is a caring and dedicated volunteer who has not just turned his life around but is now working with other young people to help them achieve their goals.        

Outstanding Achievement Star - Ken Derbyshire 

Once again over the past 12 months, Ken has shown his commitment to the Tenants Association. Continually bidding to various organisations to secure funding to support the group and make improvements to his area. The funding has helped put on trips for the elderly and make environmental improvements, such as hanging baskets and flower beds within the grounds. Ken attends meetings with Salix Homes and does his best to represent people's views and opinions to get the best outcome for them. Ken is an outstanding member of the community who deserves recognition for all the voluntary work he does.  

Community Initiative Star - Marie Backhouse  

Every Wednesday evening, at Seedley primary school, there is a morris dancing training session. Lots of local children attend and Marie has organised a tuck shop where children can buy refreshments which in turn helps raise money for the troupe. Marie not only helps the troupe but helps the elderly people in the area and takes an interest in their welfare. It is nice to know that there are people out there who do care and are willing to put themselves out for others.   

Community Safety Star - Norman Shacklady  

Norman has made a huge contribution to the estate over the years, improving the environment, security and creating access to education. Many years ago the estate was virtually a no go area, un-kept properties and gardens, torn down fencing, and litter and graffiti were wide spread. Norman worked with all agencies to look at ways in which improvements could be made to turn things around. Norman worked hard to get the community house on the estate so that local surgeries with the police, councillors and housing officers could be held. He has worked tirelessly to protect the park and the fields, securing the construction and maintenance of sports and youth facilities and making sure the land is used to its full potential. The lists of achievements for Norman are endless!

Older People's Star - Sue Charker 

Sue does so much for the elderly people in our community. She is caring and makes people feel comfortable at all times. Fun nights are put on at our community room and a breakfast club is run two mornings a week. Sue is always looking for new ways to entertain the residents and is there to listen and help the residents when needed. She attends meetings with Salix Homes, the Salford Disability Forum, the Older Peoples Forum and the Seedley Senior Citizens Group representing tenants and members views. Despite all the time and energy given to help us local residents, Sue has been a carer for her elderly mother for the past 5 years. 

Inclusion Star - Andrew Leaston  

Andrew is an inspiration to everyone in the area. he is involved in so many ways with the local community to help make it a better place for us all to live in. Andrew works regularly with the Friends of St Lukes group which supports the local school with activities. Other achievements include helping out with clean up days on the estate and painting the school railings. Andrew is involved in so much more on the estate and the area generally and they are a worthy winner and deserve some recognition. 

he works with the Friends of St Lukes group which supports the local school with activities