Monthly History Talks at Good Neighbours Programme September – December 2018 Meetings held at Wilbraham St Ninians Church, Egerton Rd South, M21 0XJ. 1.30-2.45pm £2 including refreshments Thursday 6th September: George McLean – USDAW and Ellen Wilkinson; shops, solidarity and socialism USDAW, based in Fallowfield, is one of Britain’s strongest Trade unions, representing overContinue reading History Talks Programme Sep – Dec 2018
Shareen Fashions – closing after 44 years in Chorlton
In 1974 Sardar and Parveen started the Shareen Fashions business in the local Chorlton village, catering for clothes for all the family. The store quickly established a reputation for a friendly service always willing to go the extra mile and began to be known for not just the range of clothing in-stock but also sourcingContinue reading Shareen Fashions – closing after 44 years in Chorlton
Useful information and updates Feb/March 2018
Chorlton Good Neighbours: useful information and updates Feb/March 2018 Thursday coffee mornings; 10-11.30am : 1st March : Hear to help colleague Diane Whitehead here to check hearing aids and give new batteries, clean moulds and give advice . Please just turn up on the first Thursday of each month. Nurse Eileen Kendrick will be hereContinue reading Useful information and updates Feb/March 2018
History Group talk on “The Quirks of Chorlton cum Hardy”
A packed History group (nearly 60 attended) heard Andrew Simpson & Peter Topping give a talk based round their new book “The Quirks of Chorlton-cum-Hardy” – a collaboration between a local historian (Andrew) and an artist (Peter) Andrew Simpson, and below with Peter Topping Ray, introducing the speakers What a crowd! we counted 57 peopleContinue reading History Group talk on “The Quirks of Chorlton cum Hardy”
Chorlton Good Neighbours History Talks Feb-July 2018
Chorlton Good Neighbours History Talks Programme February – July 2018 All meetings 1.30-2.45pm Cost : £2.00 including refreshments at St Ninian’s Church Hall , Egerton Road South, Chorlton, M21 0XJ Thurs 1st February Andrew Simpson/Peter Topping When History met Art and became a book Local historian Andrew talking about working with artist PeterContinue reading Chorlton Good Neighbours History Talks Feb-July 2018
Coffee Morning Talk about Charlie Peace
Thursday 23rd November 2017 saw 86 people gather at the normal coffee morning – our coffee mornings are very popular!. They were there to hear dramatist Nakib Narat tell the story of notorious victorian criminal Charlie Peace. Charlie Peace himself made a guest appearance where he was suitably booed by the crowd! (see http://www.twentythree.plus.com/MAP/chorlton.html)
Children’s Books – CGN talk with Chorlton High students
As part of Chorlton’s Book Festival, 7 CGN members went up to Chorlton High school on Tuesday 21st November to meet with some year 8 pupils to discuss children’s books and fairy tales and how they have changed over the years. Several CGN people even took books they had kept from their childhood, and MCCContinue reading Children’s Books – CGN talk with Chorlton High students
Mickie Mitchell’s 100th birthday
Last Thursday. the 9th November. we all celebrated Mickie Mitchell’s 100th birthday, the third CGN member in two years to reach a century.Cards, flowers balloons and two cakes meant all 70 people in the Hall could join in celebrating with such an inspiring and wonderful lady. To read about Mickie’s amazing WW2 exploits, read this post onContinue reading Mickie Mitchell’s 100th birthday
Talk on the History of Chocolate- including an Aztec drink
The thursday 2nd November History talk saw 40 people come to listen to Diana Leitch talking about the science of chocolate, including being able to sample the drink according to the recipe that was prepared by the Aztecs 2,000 years ago.. Everyone thought the talk was fascinating and really appreciated Diana’s knowledge and delivery. WeContinue reading Talk on the History of Chocolate- including an Aztec drink
50 Volunteers Reflect on What Chorlton Good Neighbours Means to Them
50 Volunteers Reflect on What Chorlton Good Neighbours Means to Them
CGN timeline brochure 1967-2017
History Timeline 50 years of Chorlton Good Neighbours 1967-2017
Films celebrating 50 years of Chorlton Good Neighbours (videos)
Films celebrating 50 years of Chorlton Good Neighbours can be seen at: Impact Film Volunteering Film Sustainability Film All films have been funded through a Celebrate Lottery Grant , and been produced by Hannah Powell from MACC community reporters, with input and support from volunteers and members of Chorlton Good Neighbours, and staffContinue reading Films celebrating 50 years of Chorlton Good Neighbours (videos)
Welcome to new worker – Philip Barrett
Welcome to new worker – Philip Barrett From November 1st 2016 we have a new older men’s visiting and development worker, Phil Barrett, who will be taking over from Wayne Marr. Phil will be visiting older men in their own homes and finding new local activities and interests for them. Wayne has now retired but isContinue reading Welcome to new worker – Philip Barrett
The Paralympics: From Manchester to Rio – Mark Todd
“Progression of Inclusive Design & Accessibility: | From Manchester to Rio Via London & Sochi” A talk by Mark Todd, Nov 3rd 2016 Mark Todd has had over 30 years experience in the field of disabled people’s access. Having played a key role in the disability movement, Mark became the first Access Officer at Manchester CityContinue reading The Paralympics: From Manchester to Rio – Mark Todd
Bob Cowan and the Arctic Convoys (videos)
Bob Cowan Bob Cowan, was born on July 5th 1919 and grew up in Moss Side. He died on 25th Sep 2016. Together with his wife Joyce he was an active member of Chorlton Good Neighbours for many years. He was a veteran of the World War 2 Arctic convoys and we have featured many storiesContinue reading Bob Cowan and the Arctic Convoys (videos)
