My Generation – Manchester’s coolest over-50s Social Night
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
Christmas 2020 Newsletter
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May 2020 Newsletter from Helen
Dear CGN Member How are you doing? I realise it must now be getting very frustrating not being able to get out and about, and catch up with friends and family, but I have been hearing encouraging stories about how many of you have been using Skype, Whatsapp and Zoom etc, as well using theContinue reading May 2020 Newsletter from Helen
Setting up a neighbourhood care organisation
Setting up a Neighbourhood Care Organisation in Ardwick Chorlton Good Neighbours were invited to give a talk to a group who are interested in setting up a community care group in the Longsight & Ardwick area of Manchester, bur focusing on Ardwick initially. As CGN has survived (and thrived) for over 50 years we areContinue reading Setting up a neighbourhood care organisation
CGN drama groups presents – ‘Staying Alive for Barry Gibb’
It has been a very busy summer of activities for CGN particularly for those related to cultural events. Through these we support older people in contributing and engaging in neighbourhood and city life. The first event was the CGN drama group taking part in the Festival of Manchester in Platt Fields on Saturday 31st August.Continue reading CGN drama groups presents – ‘Staying Alive for Barry Gibb’
Trips out to Rhos on Sea and to Trentham Gardens
Two day trips out each with full coachloads of 51 CGN members and volunteers. The first trip in July was to Rhos on sea where people had a lovely 2 course meal at a pub near the Promenade and then had the rest of the afternoon looking in the shops or just enjoying the seaContinue reading Trips out to Rhos on Sea and to Trentham Gardens
What’s On at Chorlton Good Neighbours in early June
Next Thursday’s history talk is by David Willars who will be talking about Manchester’s Victorian decorative glass industry and showing us some exhibits. 1.30 pm on Thursday 6th June all welcome. Thursday 6th June in the morning 10-11.30am – our ‘Hear to help’ colleagues will be here checking hearing aids and cleaning earmoulds, giving adviceContinue reading What’s On at Chorlton Good Neighbours in early June
Chorlton Good Neighbour’s exercise classes
The value of Chorlton Good Neighbour’s exercise classes
Good Neighbours cut the ribbon at the local Co-op
The Wilbraham Road Co-op in Chorlton was officially re-opened this morning after its refurbishment. Chorlton Good Neighbours was asked to ‘cut’ the ribbon which Arthur did on our behalf. Earlier they had dropped into the Good Neighbours coffee morning with some free food for all who came Roll on the opening of the Beech RoadContinue reading Good Neighbours cut the ribbon at the local Co-op
Drama Workshops start 6th Feb
The 11 week course of free Drama Workshops runs every Wednesday morning 10-midday from 6th Feb to April 17th 2019 in St Ninian’s Church Hall The sessions are led by professional Theatre practitioners for an exciting, caring, supportive, environment, even if you are completely new to performing! Our previous courses enjoyed input from the RoyalContinue reading Drama Workshops start 6th Feb
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…
“Snowed in” more photos
On Thursday 22nd Nov 2018 we gave a performance of our comedy play “Snowed in” at Chorlton Good Neighbours , Here are more photos taken by Marc Grundy of the performance
Snowed in”- the Performance
On Thursday 22nd Nov 2018 we gave a performance of our comedy play “Snowed in” at Chorlton Good Neighbours coffee morning. 110 people were crammed into the hall to watch the play which was received with great enthusiasm. The Lord Mayor of Manchester was there too
