Chorlton Good Neighbours drama group was formed in 2018, and has produced several plays, with it’s latest one “Parklife” being performed last week on Sep 29th 2022. This is our story so far, given as a Zoom presentation to the Royal Exchange Theatre Elders on Sun 2nd Oct 2022
Louise & Kay – neighbours & now good friends
Louise is a long time member of Chorlton Good Neighbours. She has no close family living nearby and CGN has been a lifeline for her. She has also benefited from having regular visits from a CGN volunteer. Her befriender of many years has now moved away from Manchester, so she was hoping to find someoneContinue reading Louise & Kay – neighbours & now good friends
PARKLIFE: by Chorlton Good Neighbours Drama Group
‘Parklife’ is a short play by the Chorlton Good Neighbours Drama Group. It is a comedy, but one with a message about the threat to community green spaces. The facilitator for this project was Peter Gibson, an experienced actor, but the play itself was devised and performed by an enthusiastic cast of CGN members. HereContinue reading PARKLIFE: by Chorlton Good Neighbours Drama Group
Karen’s Monday Morning Exercise Group
Karen takes the Monday morning exercise class at Good Neighbours. She starts off with a warm up, then does music based exercise and follow with exercises which specifially relate to falls prevention including ‘sit to stand’ and balance exercises
Welcome to Christina, our new support worker
Welcome to Christina Hanley, Chorlton Good Neighbours’ new support worker. I talked to her at what was Christina’s first time at a CGN coffee morning which also happened to be when our 2022 Annual General Meeting was held
Manchester’s Skyscrapers – love ‘em or hate ‘em? History talk Oct 6th
Manchester’s Skyscrapers – love ‘em or hate ‘em? A Zoom-based presentation to the CGN History group on Thursday Oct 6th at 1.30pm by Bernard Leach Manchester’s post industrial landscape has been transformed in the last 20 years with the rise of the skyscraper. There are now at least 20 Skyscrapers (100m or over) built orContinue reading Manchester’s Skyscrapers – love ‘em or hate ‘em? History talk Oct 6th
Latest CGN news 16th Sep 2022
Next Monday 19th September2022, as it is the Queens Funeral the office will be closed and there will be no Monday exercise class that day. We resume all as usual from next Tuesday . It would be great to see a few more people join us on Wednesday afternoons for Karen’s exercise class at 1.30pmContinue reading Latest CGN news 16th Sep 2022
CGN Volunteer Feedback on the Pandemic year
Volunteer Feedback on the pandemic year A group of volunteers were invited to discuss their experiences of volunteering during the pandemic. Two local Councillors, Dave Rawson (Chorlton Park) and Eve Holt (Chorlton) also joined the sessions, and gave their thanks on behalf of the neighbourhood
Chorlton Good Neighbours: Impact Report 2021
In April 2021, we surveyed our members to understand the impact of Chorlton Good Neighbours and learn about the effect that Covid restrictions have had on our community. This report outlines the findings of this evaluation and how this learning has helped us to set priorities for the future. We found that 91% of ourContinue reading Chorlton Good Neighbours: Impact Report 2021
Jane Harrop: Doll’s House Miniatures – a history
Jane Harrop (see http://www.janeharrop.co.uk) is based in Poynton, She has been making miniature doll’s houses for over 25 years and teaches classes and presents workshops to enthusiasts in the UK, and on-line around the world. Jane gave an exceptional zoom presentation on the history of doll’s houses to Chorlon Good Neighbours on Sep 1st 2022,Continue reading Jane Harrop: Doll’s House Miniatures – a history
CGN History talk, Sep 1st: Jane Harrop on the history of miniature making
Please find the link below for this Thursday’s Sep 1st History talk at 1.30pm by Jane Harrop on the history of Miniature Making Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89527535552?pwd=eEh2YWhTMllReDR4OFlBWE1FSXdDQT09Meeting ID: 895 2753 5552 Passcode: 760648 Jane Harrop has been making and selling her miniature creations since 1994 and is perhaps best known for her books onContinue reading CGN History talk, Sep 1st: Jane Harrop on the history of miniature making
Chorlton bookbinders talk on video
For those of you who missed last Thursday’s fascinating history talk on the two Chorlton bookbinders by Barry Clarke , here is the link on youtube to watch it : https://youtu.be/W0W_dBadvL8 Our next talk on September 1st is by Jane Harrop who will be telling us about the history of miniature making . I will of course sendContinue reading Chorlton bookbinders talk on video
Thursday’s History talk on Local Bookbinders
Here is the Link for this Thursday’s History talk by retired lecturer Barry Clarke on two local bookbinders of the early 1900’s father and son who lived in Chorlton . Talk begins at 1.30pm on 4th August 2022 so please join us if you can make it. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89918027236?pwd=Zk1QM3VlcnBGN0JVL0k2cjlRb1dpUT09 Meeting ID: 899 1802Continue reading Thursday’s History talk on Local Bookbinders
Chorlton Bike Deliveries new, Age-friendly Trishaw – “Teresa”
A presentation at Chorlton Good Neighbours was given at the July 21st coffee morning by Glynis and Teresa about the new Trishaw that Chorlton Bike Deliveries has recenlty bought. The aim is to provide free rides around Chorlton and Whalley Range so that older people who can’t ride a bike can experience and ‘feel theContinue reading Chorlton Bike Deliveries new, Age-friendly Trishaw – “Teresa”
Two part-time jobs available at CGN
Chorlton Good Neighbours is looking to appoint two part-time workers Visiting Support worker: 15 hours per week Volunteer Recruitment and Activity worker: 20 hours per week The posts holders must be car owners / drivers. (The posts to remain separate) We are seeking flexible, committed, and enthusiastic people who have experience of working withContinue reading Two part-time jobs available at CGN
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