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
Two part-time workers needed at CGN
Chorlton Good Neighbours Care Group 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. Posts to remain separate We are seeking flexible, committed, and enthusiastic people who have experience of working withContinue reading Two part-time workers needed at CGN
June History Talk on Angel Meadow by Elizabeth Sibbering
Here is the Zoom link for the history talk on Thursday 7th July at 1.30pm . Elizabeth Sibbering , A Manchester Tour guide , will be talking to us about Angel Meadow, the most dangerous a nd vilest slum of the industrial times in Manchester. The poorest people kept company with thieves,gangs and prostitutes amongstContinue reading June History Talk on Angel Meadow by Elizabeth Sibbering
CGN History Talk: “Angel Meadow” by Elizabeth Sibberling, Thurs 7th July, 1.30pm
The next CGN history talk will be on on Thursday 7th July at 1.30pm on Zoom. Elizabeth Sibbering , A Manchester Tour guide, will be talking to us about Angel Meadow (an area close to the Cathedral, Victoria Station and the new Co-op office building), “the most dangerous and vilest slum of the industrial timesContinue reading CGN History Talk: “Angel Meadow” by Elizabeth Sibberling, Thurs 7th July, 1.30pm
CGN June Newsletter
Dear All Thank you to those of you who supported our activity groups during the Chorlton Arts Festival; we appreciated seeing other members at the drama group performance and the Art exhibition. Here are photos of drama members, David and Christine, as Wurzel Gummidge and Aunt Sally, as well as some of the artwork onContinue reading CGN June Newsletter
Day trip to Lytham St Annes Tues 12th July
Day trip to Lytham St Annes Chorlton Good Neighbours has organised a coach to Lytham St Annes and hope you will be able to join us. As it is the first one since the start of Covid we won’t be organising any big meal together as we feel it is easier and safer if peopleContinue reading Day trip to Lytham St Annes Tues 12th July
Jubilee Celebration at Good Neighbours
The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee was celebrated was by Good Neighbours in fine style as 85 people attended at at the Hough End Centre (GMP Sports & Social Club) There was a 2 course dinner , singing from Lisa of the Leetones , David Balderstone as DJ. The national anthem was sung (twice) and Land ofContinue reading Jubilee Celebration at Good Neighbours
Zoom Link for CGN History talk on Thurs 9th June
Please find the link for the History talk on Thursday 9th June at 1.30pm on ‘The Peppered Moth’ by Jennie Trueman from the Manchester Museum Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87923427336?pwd=ZDd2dGFNUytQNHBwcGZpQUhvcEVLdz09 Meeting ID: 879 2342 7336 Passcode: 308893
History talk ‘The Peppered Moth’ -Thurs 9th June at 1.30pm
Due to the Jubilee celebrations and Bank holidays our next History talk will be on Thursday 9th June at 1.30pm . We are fortunate again that our colleague Maria at the Manchester Museum has confirmed that the speaker will be one of the team at the Museum. Jennie Trueman’s talk will be about two moths linked with Manchester,Continue reading History talk ‘The Peppered Moth’ -Thurs 9th June at 1.30pm
CGN drama group: “The Wedding of the Painted Doll”
The Wedding of the Painted Doll – a drama by the Chortlon Good Neighbours drama group.performed on May 12th 2022 at the CGN coffee morning. It includes a song (the Tennessee Wig walk) , worzel gummidge, aunt Sally, a charity shop and a wedding
History Talk: Thurs 5th May 2022 1.30pm David Winpenny” Eccentrics, Exotics and Erratics- buildings in gardens “
Dear All Here is the link to next Thursday’s History talk , 5th May, by David Winpenny at 1.30pm titled ” Eccentrics, Exotics and Erratics- buildings in gardens “. A garden building can be so much more than a simple shed or a summer house. From at least the 16th century garden owners haveContinue reading History Talk: Thurs 5th May 2022 1.30pm David Winpenny” Eccentrics, Exotics and Erratics- buildings in gardens “
April / May 2022 Newsletter
Dear Good Neighbour April / May 2022 I hope everything is going well for you at the moment; remember we are here if you need any one-off odd job doing, or some general advice, and please get in touch if you would like to try any of our activities. We can support you if itContinue reading April / May 2022 Newsletter