'This is such a special place': Music and TV stars back Save Salford Lads Club campaign
manchestereveningnews.co.ukFamous faces from the music and showbiz world are pulling together to back the campaign to save Salford Lads Club from closure.
The historic youth centre must raise £250,000 by the end of November sparking an M.E.N. campaign to help the emergency fundraising drive. "I couldn't believe it when I heard," says former Coronation Street star Catherine Tyldesley about the shock news.
For TV star Catherine, the club holds personal connections. Her beloved grandad, James Thornhill, has his name in a plaque on the wall as a club member in the 1930 and 40s.
Catherine fondly remembers her grandad talking about his times at the club - and how it had changed his life. READ MORE: From making world class footballers to THAT Smiths cover - the history of Salford Lads Club It's why the former Strictly Come Dancing star knows only too well how vital it is that the club remains.
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