Swinton Square is looking for local heroes who have gone above and beyond for others during the current Covid-19 pandemic whether this is through acts of kindness, selflessness or bravery. We are asking members of our community to nominate their local hero, so we can give them a massive thank you and a little...

Swinton is packed with independent retailers, so we’ve been chatting to the people behind the businesses to find out more… This week, we caught up with Darren from Freeze Factory… When did you start Freeze Factory? Freezefactory first opened in February 1996 when Lee, my dad Pete and I realised the greengrocery trade we...

Swinton is packed with independent retailers, so we’ve been chatting to the people behind the businesses to find out more… This week, we caught up with Helen from Swinton Pet Supplies… When did you start Swinton Pet Supplies and why? I started Swinton Pet Supplies in June 2016, I’ve always had a love of...

The Swinton community is extremely important to us, and as a place where many people shop, live, work and meet, we want to help keep everybody as safe as possible during the current Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Following the latest government guidance on Monday 23 March, all shops selling non-essential goods, restaurants and leisure facilities...

This March we are pledging to support a local community group, but we need your help to choose the project… For every £1 you spend in-store, you will receive 1 vote. So, be sure to head to the Centre Management Office with your receipt to make your choice. Will you choose to… 🎨 Support children’s...

This Christmas we want to say thank you for visiting Swinton Square and supporting our centre throughout the year, so we present to you… The 12 days of Christmas, Swinton Square style! For the first 12 days of December, we’re offering you the chance to win amazing treats and prizes for you and the...

It’s Recycle Week. And it’s time for us all to take action. Did you know that… 79% of all the plastic ever produced is still in the environment? 2050 is the estimated date where there will be more plastic than fish in the sea? 60% of UK households are now recycling more than a...

Swinton Square is on a quest to find their first official charity partner! We’re on the hunt for our first charity partner, giving back to our local community. Our partner will be able to run events and fundraise within the centre, accessing the high volume of shoppers who visit every week. All money raised...

We’ve been chatting to Helen from Swinton Pet Supplies, and she has given us her top tips for keeping your animals in cool and calm this summer… Take your dog for an early morning or late night walk, and keep them cool throughout the day with cooling vests or a damp towel or covered...

Easy Smoke has been the shop of choice to help people in Swinton quit smoking for the past seven years, offering a range of free support to help people on their quitting journey. Those who use stop smoking aids and get face-to-face support are up to four times more likely to quit successfully. Stop...