music – Chorlton Good Neighbours

March History talk by Roger Browne – “Not Father O’Malley”

“Not Father O’Malley” traces Roger’s childhood in wartime and post war Salford. The Zoom talk features the music that he heard and enjoyed, in his home city from a very early age. Music, which lead to him singing Al Jolson songs in public from the age of three, recording “Come back to Sorrento” at theContinue reading March History talk by Roger Browne – “Not Father O’Malley”

Manchester University Music Society students sing Carols at CGN

The Outreach Singers are a group of Manchester University Music Society students who aim to engage with local communities through singing. A group of eight students came to sing Christmas Carols to Chorlton Good Neighbours at the Thursday coffee morning on December 2nd 2021, Here is a selection of the carols they sang. including “Ding,Continue reading Manchester University Music Society students sing Carols at CGN

The Great American Songbook – performance 19th & 20th Nov

The Great American Songbook The inspirational lives and wonderful music of: Jerome Kern, Irving Berlin, Hoagy Carmichael, Cole Porter, George Gershwin, Harry Warren, Harold Arlen, Richard Rodgers, Fats Waller Sketches, Narration, Songs, performed by Historic, Award Winning: MANCHESTER ATHENAEUM DRAMA SOCIETY Accompanied by the ROGER BROWNE TRIO FRIDAY 19TH November 2021 Continue reading The Great American Songbook – performance 19th & 20th Nov

My Generation – Manchester’s coolest over-50s Social Night

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

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”

Live Music now at the Bridgewater Hall

Friday 13th December saw 16 CGN members brave the very wet and windy weather to travel in to the Bridgewater Hall for another session organised by Amy Hughes of Live Music now. These events are part of the venue’s outreach work, and happen usually monthly, enabling young professional artists to perform for an older audience.Continue reading Live Music now at the Bridgewater Hall

It’s that time of year again…….ho ho ho!

It’s that time of year again…….ho ho ho Christmas has arrived early at CGN , starting with the party on 1st December when 65 people turned out to have fun with pass the parcel, quizzes on general knowledge and TV theme tunes, and also the obligatory game of ………eyes down! The Bobbysocks Entertainment was byContinue reading It’s that time of year again…….ho ho ho!

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

Christmas Celebrations

We rounded off another successful year with our big Christmas event up at Houghend police social club. The meal was amazing as usual and the staff couldn’t be more helpful. Some of our local colleagues bobbed in to say hello including our local PCSO’s and Councillor Joanna Midgeley, and we were entertained by volunteer DavidContinue reading Christmas Celebrations

Christmas is coming at CGN…

Christmas time…..and a lot of events at CGN Decorating the hall with window displays. Marianne, Sue and Susan did a marvellous job creating festive window displays …. The Christmas party on Sunday 2nd December saw 65 of our older users come together to enjoy food, bingo, pass the parcel, quiz, and entertainment from the Chorlton UkeleleContinue reading Christmas is coming at CGN…

Last rehearsal for our play “Snowed In”

Chorlton Good Neighbours shared a post. Published by Bernard Leach · 3 mins · “That’s Manchester” Video of the final rehearsal for our play “Snowed In” that we performed yesterday in from of over 100 people at Chorlton Good Neighbours

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

‘LoveChester 70s – the Film!

In the lead up to our performance of ‘LoveChester 70s – What Are You Doing Sunday Baby’ at at HOME as part of their ” A City Seen” series on Monday July 23rd, a film about the making of the play and how it came about was shown. The film was made by Marc Grundy, whoContinue reading ‘LoveChester 70s – the Film!