David Roughley is giving the next Zoom history talk on Thursday Feb 4th at 1.30pm on Gerrard’s The Builders We will circulate the zoom invitation to the talk nearer to the time The building firm of J. Gerrard and sons was started in 1864 by Jonathan Gerrard. The business became a major construction company basedContinue reading Gerrard’s The Builders Zoom history talk: Thursday Feb 4th at 1.30pm
Belle Vue – Manchester’s Lost Wonderland History talk, Thurs Jan 7th 2021
Dear All Happy New Year to you all from Chorlton Good Neighbours. I hope you have had a nice Christmas and enjoyed some walks in the sunshine . As we are now in Tier 4, the on site sessions have been suspended ( the positive living and coffee support groups) for the time being . Continue reading Belle Vue – Manchester’s Lost Wonderland History talk, Thurs Jan 7th 2021
History talk on Irving Berlin Thursday Dec 10th 2020 at 1:30pm
Dear All Hope everyone is doing ok . Our next history talk is a week later than usual on 10th December but hopefully you will still be able to join us. Here are the details : Irving Berlin was one of the greatest songwriters of the twentieth century. His songs inspired and entertained America through the Great Depression and two WorldContinue reading History talk on Irving Berlin Thursday Dec 10th 2020 at 1:30pm
The LS Lowry tapes – a talk by Angela Bogg, Thurs Nov 5th 1.30pm
The LS Lowry tapes – a talk by Angela Bogg Chorlton Good Neighbours History Group Zoom meeting starting at 1.30pm on Thurs Nov 5th The interviews with LS Lowry, the artist, were recorded on audio tape by Angela Bogg at the artist’s house in the early 1970s when she was in her 20’s and LowryContinue reading The LS Lowry tapes – a talk by Angela Bogg, Thurs Nov 5th 1.30pm
History of the River Irwell and its role in the Industrial Revolution
Thank you to those of you who managed to join us for the Zoom AGM last Thursday; we really appreciate your support and hope you found it interesting. Here are the details for next Thursday ‘s Zoom history talk on 1st October 2020 . It will be led by Dr Luke Blazejewski , aContinue reading History of the River Irwell and its role in the Industrial Revolution
Zoom History Talk July 2nd – “The Beatles Before They Were Famous”
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Emma Fox’s talk on the Manchester Bee. It went really well with 28 of us watching and listening to a very interesting talk. The photographs worked wonderfully well and there was time for questions at the end I am hoping to organise these on a monthly basisContinue reading Zoom History Talk July 2nd – “The Beatles Before They Were Famous”
Zoom Talk by Emma Fox on the History of the Manchester Bee
Zoom Talk by Emma Fox on the History of the Manchester Bee June 4th 2020 This talk by Emma Fox broke new ground for CGN in that the History talk this month went out on Zoom as an online video event. Here is a screenshot of some of the 25 participants The talk was aboutContinue reading Zoom Talk by Emma Fox on the History of the Manchester Bee
Stories of our Lives – an update
This relatively new project is beginning to get well established , with two sessions taking place on the last Saturday morning of both January and February. Focused around a different theme each time , older members of CGN are paired with local writers (some also from CGN ) who listen to and record their memoriesContinue reading Stories of our Lives – an update
Good Neighbours History Group 1.30pm Thurs 6th Feb
Just a reminder about next Thursday 6th Feb talk by Steve Little on the forgotten burial grounds of Manchester. All welcome at 1.30pm here in the main hall at Wilbraham St Ninians Church. Other pieces of information which you might find useful: Next Monday 3rd Feb : Positive Living Group with Life Coach, Debra McCallionContinue reading Good Neighbours History Group 1.30pm Thurs 6th Feb
History Talks programme Feb-July 2020
Stories of our Lives Book launch, 14th Dec 2019
Stories of our Lives Book launch This took place in the back room of Chorlton Library on Saturday 14th December. Older CGN members and writers who took part in the summer sessions, were able to come together again to celebrate the much awaited launch of the book . Jolene Sheehan , the main facilitator ofContinue reading Stories of our Lives Book launch, 14th Dec 2019
Seasonal update Nov-Dec 2019
Thank you as always for your support to our History talks this year and below isthe programme for the first half of next year. The final talk for this year will be next Thursday 5th December from Dr Kingsley Purdem from Manchester University who will be talking about the history of voting , how ourContinue reading Seasonal update Nov-Dec 2019
Nov-Dec CGN Newsletter
Although it may seem some time ago, many thanks to everyone who supported the Annual General Meeting in September; it was a fantastic occasion with about 90 people there. If you go to the CGN website you will be able to access a copy of the Annual Report if you want a fuller picture ofContinue reading Nov-Dec CGN Newsletter
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
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