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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 →

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 →

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” →

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 →

 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 →

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 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 →

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 “ →