David Willars was an excellent speaker at last Thursday’s history talk (06-06-19). The topic was the almost forgotten history of Manchester’s Victorian glass industry , complete with some prime exhibits. One attendee commented that they had come along just to give the usual support but said they found it all fascinating and they had learntContinue reading Talk on history of Manchester’s Victorian glass industry
Stories Project at Good Neighbours
Have you ever heard the phrase “we all have a book in us?” A whole book sounds daunting doesn’t it? So how about we create one together instead? Our names are Jolene Sheehan and Patrick Wright. We want to create a book about older local people’s experiences so they can share it with their relatives,Continue reading Stories Project at Good Neighbours
Spanish Civil War talk
On Thursday April 4th Dolores Long gave a riveting talk to the Good Neighbours History Group about those 109 men and women from Manchester who in the late 1930’s went to Spain to join the International Brigade and defend Spain from the Fascist takeover led by General Franco Dolores’ father, Sam Wild was one ofContinue reading Spanish Civil War talk
South Manchester History – out of the box
On Thursday 7th March local historian, Graham Phythian, gave a talk to 45 people about quirky facts relating to south Manchester- ghosts, sporting events , buried treasure and an Oscar winner It included a short video on the ghost of Jackson’s Boat Graham talks to Ray who introduces speakers Some of the audience listening toContinue reading South Manchester History – out of the box
Joyce, Gagarin and Russian TV
Gurbir Singh at the Chorlton Good Neighbours History group, June 7th 2012 gave a talk about the day that Yuri Gagarin, the Russian cosmanaut and first man in space, visited Manchester on 12th July 1961. He came through Chorlton and was presented with a medal by the Foundry Workers Union based at Brooks Bar, WhalleyContinue reading Joyce, Gagarin and Russian TV
CGN Events Feb / Mar 2019
Our Next History talk will be on Thursday 7th March 2019 1.30pm when Graham Phythian will be talking about quirky facts relating to south Manchester- ghosts, sporting events , buried treasure and an oscar winner. …. should be interesting. Other bits of info for you 1. This Thursday 28th Feb 8.30 – 2.30pm our Be Well healthContinue reading CGN Events Feb / Mar 2019
What’s On at CGN – Feb update
1. Next Monday 4th February our Positive Living Group topic will be ‘establishing a balanced well being’. Debra will be talking through strategies and hearing your ideas for achieving this.Just come along 10-12 . 2. History talk: Thursday 7th February:George Hastings – 17th Century Quaker life in the North West (see photos) . Originally QuakersContinue reading What’s On at CGN – Feb update
History Talks Feb-July 2019
CGN History Talks Feb-July 2019 All the History meetings are held at St Ninians Church, Egerton Rd South, M21 0XJ on the first Thursday of the month from 1.30 to 2.45pm £2 including refreshments For more information please contact Helen Hibberd, Co-ordinator on 0161 881-2925 or email helen@chorltongoodneighbours.org Thursday 7th February:George Hastings – 17th CenturyContinue reading History Talks Feb-July 2019
History Group meeting Thurs 6th Dec 2018
Next Thursday’s History talk (Thurs 6th Dec 1pm-2.45pm) with Michael Thompson who is showing small clips from his Wargen film, about peoples’ recollections of WW2 . Much of his work has been carried out with historian Dan Snow and the film is of high quality. The idea this time will be that Michael will showContinue reading History Group meeting Thurs 6th Dec 2018
A busy week for Chorlton Good Neigbours
Co ordinator Helen Hibberd writes “What a week …… so busy with all the extra activities on top of the normal schedule. You cant beat this job for getting so much personal satisfaction from bringing people together, having fun, and generating community spirit…” Nov 19-23 2018 was the week of the play “Snowed in” whichContinue reading A busy week for Chorlton Good Neigbours
November Newsletter
Chorlton Good Neighbours, Wilbraham St Ninians Church, Egerton Rd South, M21 0XJ email helen@chorltongoodneighbours.org Tel 0161 881 -2925 Dear Good Neighbour 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 peopleContinue reading November Newsletter
Health and Medicine – History talk
Tom Grimshaw gave a talk on the history of Health and Medicine in the UK over the last couple of hundred years. Here he is giving the talk at the Chorlton Good Neighbours History group on Oct 5th 2018 As with all his talks, Tom illustrated his points with images and text in a whirlwindContinue reading Health and Medicine – History talk
History Talks Programme Sep – Dec 2018
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
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