Over four Saturdays in August , CGN ran a project bringing older storytellers together with younger writers to create a book about memories and experiences around selected topics; childhood and growing up, working life and holidays and travel . Over thefour sessions 50 people had taken part, including many members from CGN. We have hadContinue reading Performing and Sharing “Stories of our Lives”
CGN drama groups presents – ‘Staying Alive for Barry Gibb’
It has been a very busy summer of activities for CGN particularly for those related to cultural events. Through these we support older people in contributing and engaging in neighbourhood and city life. The first event was the CGN drama group taking part in the Festival of Manchester in Platt Fields on Saturday 31st August.Continue reading CGN drama groups presents – ‘Staying Alive for Barry Gibb’
Good Neighbours Annual Report Sep 2019
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Chorlton Good Neighbours AGM 2019
Chorlton Good Neighbours AGM Sep 19th 2019 Tracy from Morrisons Chorlton, presenting a box of tea and coffee for the AGM which she presented to Arthur Over 90 people attended the AGM Ken, the CGN making an opening speech at the AGM with our treasurer, Michael at his side Ken in full flow Helen, ourContinue reading Chorlton Good Neighbours AGM 2019
Funeral Planning workshop 8th Oct 2019
September 2019 events at Good Neighbours
1. Thursday 19th September . Our AGM is taking place at 11.00 am here at Wilbraham St Ninians Church followed by soup, roll and cakes. Thank you as always for your support for coming to this meeting. 2. Thursday 26th September CGN is running an event as part of Chorlton Book Festival 10.30 -11.15am ,Continue reading September 2019 events at Good Neighbours
“Stories of our Lives” a new project to share memories
New project : Stories of our Lives A new Project got off the ground in July /August which has brought together older CGN members with local writers. Supported by facilitators Jolene Sheehan and Nakib Narat and basing the project in a local supported housing scheme, Adastral House, the idea is bring together two groups ofContinue reading “Stories of our Lives” a new project to share memories
Mini trip to manchester Central
Mini trip to manchester Central CGN members went with Helen and Moira on the metro for a guided tour round Manchester Central ( GMEX) where Blue Badge guide , Ed Glinert informed everyone about the building’s history including its links to the Midland Hotel and The free trade hall. Part of the tour was outsideContinue reading Mini trip to manchester Central
Volunteer training – motivations for volunteering with older people
Support for Volunteers 10 volunteers attended a July session on their motivations for volunteering with older people, what preconceptions they had and how this compared to the realities. Here’s a small selection of some of their reflections The realities when you started volunteering: The Positives I feel I made a difference I am verballyContinue reading Volunteer training – motivations for volunteering with older people
Drama group presents – “Staying Alive for Barry …
The CGN drama group performed their new production “ Staying Alive for Barry …” at the coffee morning of Aug 15th. The play wasbased around improvisation work the group did. The linking theme of transport portrayed different groups of local travellers all rushing to get to see Barry Gibb (of BeeGees fame) give a one-offContinue reading Drama group presents – “Staying Alive for Barry …
Trips out to Rhos on Sea and to Trentham Gardens
Two day trips out each with full coachloads of 51 CGN members and volunteers. The first trip in July was to Rhos on sea where people had a lovely 2 course meal at a pub near the Promenade and then had the rest of the afternoon looking in the shops or just enjoying the seaContinue reading Trips out to Rhos on Sea and to Trentham Gardens
Thursday coffee mornings – a lot has been going on
Thursday coffee mornings as busy as ever… Thursdays are still the highlight of the week for many of our older people so we try and have as much variety as possible during the morning. This includes an art table where tutor Susan Parry encourages people to have a go at drawing and painting using differentContinue reading Thursday coffee mornings – a lot has been going on
Chorlton Get Together Day 23rd June 2019
Chorlton Goo9d Neighbours took part in the Chorlton Get Together Day on 23rd June 2019. This is a short film by Marc Grundy which gives a good feel of the day
Longford park seniors (55+) Bowling Club
Longford park seniors (55+) Bowling Club New Members welcome Bowls is one of the few sports which allow you to keep on competing indefinitely. One of last year’s tournament winners in Trafford is 87 years old. Not many people can say they are a champion at that age. Bowling offers a way to keep activeContinue reading Longford park seniors (55+) Bowling Club
Forthcoming events at Good Neighbours in July
Forthcoming events at Good Neighbours in July 2019 Thursday 4th July The History talk at 1.30pm will be from Linda Carver who will talk about about Ancoats Dispensary and the history of Ancoats Hospital itself, and then onto the various campaigns to save the Dispensary including the one that she led 7 years ago, bringing thingsContinue reading Forthcoming events at Good Neighbours in July
