Pitching My Idea

After coming up with my latest idea I decided it was time to run it by the editors and see if they thought it was interesting enough. I got a speedy reply which means I can now run with my ideas and go forward with the project.

"Hi!
I thought I’d pitch my current idea for the ‘Hidden Salford’ brief and get your thoughts on it to see if you think it has merit. I want to look at Salford Lads Club and in particular their ‘Smiths’ room. It’s a well known fact that the club shares history with Manchester band The Smiths. They have an entire room full of memorabilia, pictures, snippets of history etc which is in a downstairs room of the gym. The room has been having things added over the years and was originally a weights room and all the equipment remains in there. It strikes me as interesting because I see it as a time capsule of history which is having new elements added continuously.
I’m quite interested in the the people behind the room more than it’s contents. Someone has made the decision to start collecting these items and put time aside to be dedicated enough to fill an entire room. The club has struggled over the past few years with funding and has successfully undergone refurbishment in 2013 which was a massive boost for all involved and the local community.
I personally see it as a real gem of Salford and although not fully ‘hidden’ I think there are certain elements which are interesting.
I would love to hear your thoughts on it and if you think the idea has potential. I appreciate similar things have probably been covered in this past."

To which Cassie replied:

"Hi Matthew
This could be a really strong piece; obviously the Smiths and Salford Lads Club has been done before but there's little mention of the smiths memorabilia room so could be a good new angle.
Providing there is enough difference in the images it could lend itself to a feature. We would need to make sure a journo was there to get enough info though so if you are arranging interviews, let me know and I will try and get someone to come with you. Obviously the more words, the more pictures.
Speak soon
Cassie"

Having got the all clear for my idea I'm now just waiting to hear back from Salford Lads Club about a time when I can go down and meet those involved and have a look around. I'm really interesting in the club as it's a large part of Salford's history and is a great asset within the community that deserves some recognition for it's continued contribution.