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The council just confirmed that St Paul's will remain open and serving our community. My heart is full knowing that my own kids and their friends have a safe place to grow because you all spoke up. We have achieved what they told us was impossible.

August 8, 2014

Save St Paul's Children's Centre Heathside Grove, Walkden, Salford

Save St Paul's Children's Centre Heathside Grove, Walkden, Salford

🏆 Won — 266 supporters Verified

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Nick S.
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nevenka p.
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Polly R.
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Elaine C.
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Leonie W.
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stephen k.
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michelle r.
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lauren m.
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Started by Elisabeth Humphreys 12 years, 4 months ago
We, the undersigned, are against the proposed closure of St Paul's Heathside Grove Children's Centre in Walkden, Salford.


We believe this valuable centre is vital for children and families in Salford and we want to see it stay open.

Updates

Reached 250 supporters

June 7, 2014

June 6, 2014

My own kids grew up in this space and I refuse to let them lock those doors while we keep watching. We are getting very near our next goal so please send the link to a few neighbors who need to see this fight.

Reached 100 supporters

April 24, 2014

April 23, 2014

My own kids grew up in these rooms and I refuse to watch our neighborhood lose such a vital lifeline. We need a final push to hit our goal and prove to the council that they cannot ignore us.

92 Comments

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Sarah Grime
12 years ago Featured

This children centre helped be to bond with my baby more outside the family home. meeting other mums just like me. Sharing problems or questions, making new friend with other mums in the area. if this wasn't available for future parents who need to share their experiences. then we will start to see a lot more people struggle alone. Save the centres the needed!!

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Diane Brown
12 years ago Featured

This centre helped me in numerous ways when I had my three children. The support help and advice received and the stimulation my children received to help their development was invaluable and it will be a shame for other families and young children to miss out on such an opportunity.

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Donna McMullen
12 years ago Featured

As a single mum the sure start centre offered a friendly safe place to go to meet new people and learn new skills and free activities for children and families.

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nevenka polley
12 years ago Featured

Having a place to go stopped me from getting PND. I dont drive so wouldnt get to Little Hulton as its a long walk for only a short session and the one time i made the trip I was refused entry. I have never been refused by St Pauls who are warm and caring and have been a lifeline.

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Paul Twamley
12 years ago Featured

My two babies go to this sure start on a Wednesday with their grandma and they both love it. Carter and Cora will be gutted if they can't go and "see the kids" as they call it!!

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dorothy clements
12 years ago Featured

these sure start centre's are essential for mother's and father's in the surrounding area to access, it's not right forcing them to travel to other area.they have got to know and trust the worker's running these activitie's and also it will hit them financially havig to find bus fare's to access other centre's

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Elaine Connolly
12 years ago

No childrens centre should be closed, The centres are a saft place where you can spend quality time with your children .

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michelle roberts
12 years ago

come on folks it is a much needed service keep it going