Salford Voices l Salfordians l Episode 2 "It feels like coming home"

Lorraine Giddings, 49, South Swinton

When Lorraine came to Salford from Devon at the age of 18, she was warned against it. But in reality, Lorraine was welcomed with open arms and the move felt like coming home. In this episode, Lorraine, who works for a social housing provider, talks about the enduring community spirit of Salford and highlights some of the opportunities available to young people which she hopes to see continue. 

Salfordians: The people make the city

2026 marks 100 years since Salford was officially granted city status, and Art with Heart on a mission to capture what it truly means to be from Salford, putting Salfordians firmly at the heart of the centenary celebrations. To celebrate Salford’s big birthday, we teamed up with local artists and communities across the city to create a brand-new podcast. Salfordians is a mini-series highlighting 10 people who have provided a fascinating snapshot into their lives, detailing Salford's past, present and hopes for the future, capturing a unique audio archive for future generations. 

Presenters: Rachel Moorhouse and Sarah Emmott

Executive Producer: Art with Heart and Reform Radio

Series Producer: Aisha Williams for Reform Radio

Assistant Producer: Mia Vines Booth for Reform Radio

Art with Heart Producing team: Rachel Moorhouse, Rose Sergent and Sarah Emmott.

This project has been made possible by the generous support of the GMCA and The Booth Charities. It has been funded by UK Government with support from Salford CVS.

www.artwithheart.org.uk