The Chorlton Good Neighbours History talk next Thurs 2nd Feb at 1.30pm The History of the Love song Steve Millward will be playing music & talking about how the love song has become one of the most popular themes in music Here is the Zoom link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82391286653?pwd=aEROUjA1Ym9wWEgyeDk5VjA3Mjl3UT09 Meeting ID: 823 9128 6653 Passcode: 388863
Applying for a Blue Badge online
Margaret talks to Bernard at a Chorlton Good Neighbours coffee morning on Jan 26th 2023, about her struggle to get her husband Dave, a Blue Badge Parking permit online. After coming to a Digital Drop-in session at CGN she went through the online application process with Bernard and finally this week, the Blue BadgeContinue reading Applying for a Blue Badge online
CGN Update for Jan 17th 2023
CGN Update for Jan 17th 2023 1. Local colleagues are running free defibrillator and CPR training on Monday 6th February 7-8.30pm at the Bowling Green pub . To book a place please ring Jenny Slee on 0757 087 9091 2.. Thursday 26th January 10.30am – Ann Knowles will be joining us for the morning, giving aContinue reading CGN Update for Jan 17th 2023
Dave Roughley’s talk on Christmas Traditions
Dave Roughley’s Zoom presentation to the CGN history group in December 2022 on Christmas Traditions that many of us remember from our childhood. There is Christmas music from the 1930’s onwards and our favourite TV programmes and adverts, including the famous Carling Black Label Dambusters advert in the 1980s
Exploring the Rich History of Manchester Cathedral and Chetham’s School & Library
An in-depth look at the history of Manchester Cathedral and the closely linked Chetham’s School and Library. This Zoom presentation to the CGN History Group is the second in a series of talks on Grade 1 Listed buildings in Manchester, UK, with the first focusing on Manchester Town Hall (https://youtu.be/Lf2H5KhVRJc). Discover the rich history ofContinue reading Exploring the Rich History of Manchester Cathedral and Chetham’s School & Library
ManchesterTown Hall & the Albert Memorial – its history & future
A presentation about Manchester Town Hall & the Albert Memorial to the Chorlton Good Neighbours History group (12-01-23).It looks at their history and the 4 year £325m+ “Our Town Hall” project which aims to transform them for their future role at the centre of City life
CGN Jan 2023 update
Happy New year if we have not spoken . 1. This Thursday 12th at Coffee morning we will hopefully have a short talk from Andrew Pinches from Groundwork who will look at the support that is available to people , during the current cost of living crisis, as well as some info around the current EnergyContinue reading CGN Jan 2023 update
History talk about Manchester’s Grade 1 Listed Buildings
The CGN January History talk will be next Thursday, the 12th January , at 1.30pm , not tomorrow . Bernard Leach will be talking about Manchester’s listed buildings : He writes I will take a look at four of Manchester’s 15 Grade 1 buildings. We all know of them, but not necessarily about their historyContinue reading History talk about Manchester’s Grade 1 Listed Buildings
CGN’s Christmas Party, 2022. Helen talks about the past year and looks forward to 2023
The Chorlton Good Neighbour’s 2022 Christmas Party was held on December 22nd at the GMP Sports & Social Club at Hough End. Helen Hibberd, the CGN Co-ordinator talks about how CGN has developed over the past year and looks forward to 2023 and the challenges that face our organisation
Jan 12th History talk on grade 1 listed buildings in Manchester
The Thursday 5th January zoom History talk will be put back until the week after . On Thursday 12th January Bernard Leach will be talking about 4 of the main Grade 1 listed buildings in Manchester at 1.30pm . Manchester has 15 Grade I listed buildings. In this talk I will take a look atContinue reading Jan 12th History talk on grade 1 listed buildings in Manchester
Chorlton Good Neighbours Christmas Party 2022
Over 100 people attended the Chorlton Good Neighbours Christmas Party on 22nd Dec 2022 at the GMP Sports & Social Club at Hough End. Many thanbks to the staff at Hough End, to the singer, Lisa from the Leetones and to the DJ Dave Balderstone. Once again the work of the volunteers and staff ofContinue reading Chorlton Good Neighbours Christmas Party 2022
Christmas and its origins – a zoom talk by David Roughley on Thurs 1st Dec at 1.30pm
CGN Zoom History talk on Thurs Dec 1st at 1.30pm David Roughley will be taking a trip down memory lane looking back at: Christmas and its origins from pagan times to today. From yule logs to wassailing, we’ll have music from the 1930’s 40’s & 50’s. What were your favourite chocolates at Christmas? WhoContinue reading Christmas and its origins – a zoom talk by David Roughley on Thurs 1st Dec at 1.30pm
Clem Beckett, Belle Vue Speedway Legend and Spanish Civil War hero
Clem Beckett, Belle Vue Speedway Legend and Spanish Civil War hero – a presentation by Robert Hargreaves.at the CGN History group on Nov 3rd 2022
Clem Beckett, Bellevue Speedway legend and Spanish Civil War Hero
Clem Beckett, Bellevue Speedway legend and Spanish Civil War Hero A Zoom presentation by his biographer, Robert Hargreaves. The CGN history talk on Thurs Nov 3rd 2022 at 1.30pm will be about Clem Beckett, a famous 1930’s Bellevue Speedway star. He was described as “the most dramatic figure on the race track. He rode as noContinue reading Clem Beckett, Bellevue Speedway legend and Spanish Civil War Hero
Manchester’s skyscrapers – a History and a Critique
A talk about Manchester’s tall buildings & skyscrapers. This Zoom presentation on 6th Oct 2022 by Bernard Leachwas for the Chorlton Good Neighbours history group. It looked at the history of tall buildings in the city and the arguments for and against the City Council welcoming and supporting the recent investment by developers in multiContinue reading Manchester’s skyscrapers – a History and a Critique
Chorlton Good Neighbours 