Salford Voices l Salfordians l Episode 4 Civic pride through creativity

Skäi Townsend, 29, Walkden South

Skäi’s Irish grandfather moved to Salford when he was 16, and for the dancer turned actor turned local cultural producer, strong Salfordian pride has run in her family's blood ever since. In this episode, Skäi recalls memories of her mother’s stall at the local flea market and reveals some of Salford’s fascinating hidden heritage.

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