The Great American Songbook The inspirational lives and wonderful music of: Jerome Kern, Irving Berlin, Hoagy Carmichael, Cole Porter, George Gershwin, Harry Warren, Harold Arlen, Richard Rodgers, Fats Waller Sketches, Narration, Songs, performed by Historic, Award Winning: MANCHESTER ATHENAEUM DRAMA SOCIETY Accompanied by the ROGER BROWNE TRIO FRIDAY 19TH November 2021 Continue reading The Great American Songbook – performance 19th & 20th Nov
New CGN drama course & Stories of our Lives sessions
Here isinformation about two new sessions you might like to join in with 1. CGN’s new drama course where I think they will be working on a pantomime for Christmas , all good fun and no problem if you make a mistake !! 2. The Stories of our Lives sessions taking place on Zoom andContinue reading New CGN drama course & Stories of our Lives sessions
History talk 7th Oct: Shops & Elizabeth Gaskell
Dear All Here is the link to this Thursday’s History talk 7th October by Anthony Burton about Manchester shops and shopping in the times of Elizabeth Gaskell. 1.30pm start . Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84825619547?pwd=aUFuZkVSREhmOVF1eVFDVkpKTmxDQT09 Meeting ID: 848 2561 9547 Passcode: 239744 Please remember to mute yourself once the talk starts so that we can allContinue reading History talk 7th Oct: Shops & Elizabeth Gaskell
CGN Members Survey 2021
Digital Drop in at Good Neighbours
Digital Drop in at Good Neighbours Chorlton Good Neighbours is holding digital drop in sessions on Thursday mornings 10am-11.30am. Its on at the same time as the coffee mornings so have a coffee and get advice on any issues you have with a smartphone, tablet or computer
2021 Good Neighbours Annual Report
2021 Good Neighbours Annual Report The full 2021 Good Neighbours Annual Report (pdf file) can be downloaded by clicking on this link: Annual Report 2021 The Annual General Meeting was held on Thursday September 23rd 2021 at St Ninians. It was good to see everybody face to face for the first time in a veryContinue reading 2021 Good Neighbours Annual Report
History Talk, Thurs 7th Oct 1.30pm – “Mrs Gaskell goes shopping”
Dear all Here is the link for the next CGN History talk on Thursday 7th October at 1.30pm . Anthony Burton will be talking on ‘Mrs Gaskell goes shopping ‘ which will focus on Manchester shops as revealed in the letters of Elizabeth Gaskell . Elizabeth Gaskell’s letters, which reveal so much of her life,Continue reading History Talk, Thurs 7th Oct 1.30pm – “Mrs Gaskell goes shopping”
CGN in Chorlton Arts Festival: drama group and Art group
Dear All Please can I encourage you to support a couple of events taking place during the Chorlton Arts Festival that Chorlton Good Neighbours members are involved with . I think they would really appreciate your support if you have time to come down to either of these sessions : 1. Wednesday 15th SeptContinue reading CGN in Chorlton Arts Festival: drama group and Art group
The Emily Williamson statue campaign
Tessa Boase gave a talk at CGN on 2nd Sep 2021 about Emily Williamson who lived in Didsbury and who founded the RSPB in response to her abhorrence of the trade and fashion for feathers and plumage. Tessa is running a campaign to have Emily better recognised. This part of her talk told us theContinue reading The Emily Williamson statue campaign
My Generation – Manchester’s coolest over-50s Social Night
Let´s Dance: The Imagination Museum
Message from Maria at the Manchester Museum I have sent the new dates for the online Let´s Dance sessions with all the participants. Here they are -Thursday 23 September, 10:45am-12pm -Thursday 30 September, 10:45am-12pm -Thursday 7 October, 10:45am-12pm -Thursday 14 October, 10:45am-12pm -Thursday 21 October, 10:45am-12pm -Thursday 28 October, 10:45am-12pm They can attend as many sessions as they want, don´t have to commit toContinue reading Let´s Dance: The Imagination Museum
Sonder Radio Podcasting Course
Sonder Radio are running a 3 week online Podcasting Course from the 4th of October. During the course participants will have the opportunity to learn how to create their own podcast and all that comes along with this exciting new digital landscape. Throughout the 3 weeks participants will be guided through the nuts and boltsContinue reading Sonder Radio Podcasting Course
Office move and history talk link
Dear All The CGN office has now moved to a different room within Wilbraham St Ninians Church . If you are coming down to the office please now come up the side alley where all the bins are and ring the doorbell situated on the first door on the left, and we will come and let you in. AllContinue reading Office move and history talk link
Sep. History talk on Emily Williamson founder of the RSPB
Dear all Here is the zoom link to next Thursday 2nd September‘s History talk starting at 1.30pm, by Tessa Boase on Emily Williamson , who founded the RSPB in response to her abhorrence of the trade and fashion for feathers and plumage. Tessa is running a campaign to have Emily better recognised so will tellContinue reading Sep. History talk on Emily Williamson founder of the RSPB
History talk Thurs Aug 5th at 1.30pm on stained glass , with David Winpenny
Dear All Link for Thursday History talk Aug 5th at 1.30pm on stained glass , with David Winpenny Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/89747798881?pwd=WTZYV05JQmJQN2pJbU1pcGhmZ2tjUT09 Meeting ID: 897 4779 8881Passcode: 590409 Helen
