Pictures of Salford in lockdown will help the homeless, a kids holiday camp and neglected animals

A dozen photographs taken of a deserted city during lockdown will benefit three charities. The images capture nature's beauty, the renaissance of the docks, and a rich architectural heritage. But they are all devoid of people.

The neon lights of MediaCity; blossom-heavy trees outside a church, wetlands offering protection against flooding and a service-station for wading birds and the historical gem which is Ordsall Hall are featured. They are in the first ever Ceremonial Mayor’s charity calendar. The photographs were taken across Salford by fellow councillor Heather Fletcher and other members of the charity committee.

All proceeds from the £9.99 calendar will go to her charity appeal which this year is supporting Salford Loaves and Fishes, Salford Children’s Holiday Camp and Animals in Distress in Irlam.

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Ceremonial Mayor, Councillor Ann-Marie Humphreys said: “I am delighted to promote this calendar that depicts beautiful locations and different seasons across Salford and will support three really deserving charities in difficult times.

"I hope businesses and residents will purchase these lovely calendars which show the great city of Salford in all seasons and at its natural and urban best.”

Councillor Heather Fletcher added: “During lockdown I took many photos on my walks around Salford. I posted them on the Swinton People Facebook page and received positive feedback and a suggestion that if we produced a calendar of these photos people would buy it. I thought it would be a good way to raise money for the Ceremonial Mayor’s charity appeal.”

The photos also Swinton and Broughton Park and cover all seasons