Chorlton Good Neighbours – the drummers are in town, with Sunday tea to follow
Warren – CGN Volunteer
Warren talks about how he became a volunteer, what he does and why he enjoys it. Warren has such a warm and welcoming personality that he lights up and brightens the coffee mornings for us all
Jim – CGN volunteer
Jim had some time available as he was finishing his Phd so he volunteered at CGN. He drives regularly drive two ladies to the coffee morning, which he really enjoys. He has also made some good friendships with the other younger volunteers
Trish – Chorlton Good Neighbours volunteer
Trish has been volunteering at CGN since she retired about 7 years ago. As well as being a volunteers driver, taking people to hospital appointments and the like, she also visits and befriends older women who may be unable to get out and about. Trish says: “everybody has a story to tell. They’ve all hadContinue reading Trish – Chorlton Good Neighbours volunteer
D-Day Party at Hough End
Chorlton Good Neighbours D Day party to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Normandy Landings on Tuesday, 6 June 1944 – the largest seaborne invasion in history The party was held at Hough End Centre, Chorlton on Thurs May 18th 2024
Newsletter for Feb 2022
Dear All It has been great to see most of you back to our activities again and resuming home visits from our volunteers and staff. If ever you fancy trying something new, please just give me a ring and I can chat through with you what might suit. We also have funding for one ofContinue reading Newsletter for Feb 2022
Age Friendly Christmas Edition Let´s Dance Live session
I am very pleased to announce that bookings are now open for our Age Friendly Christmas Edition Let´s Dance Live session at the Manchester Museum The session will take place on Thursday 16th December at 11 am,& finish at 12:30 pm. There are limited spaces available, to make sure our activity is enjoyable and safe. We will be inContinue reading Age Friendly Christmas Edition Let´s Dance Live session
International Day of Older Persons (IDOP) Oct 1st 2020
Every year, the United Nations designates the 1 October as International Day of Older Persons (IDOP). Events are taking place across the country – albeit this year in a different, often virtual format – to celebrate the achievements and contributions older people make to society and raise awareness of the issues and challenges inContinue reading International Day of Older Persons (IDOP) Oct 1st 2020
Chorlton Good Neighbours, an Update from Helen Hibberd
What’s been happening at CGN in the last month (March 23rd to April 17th). An update from Helen Hibberd, Coordinator The CGN Office: All activities have been suspended. I am working alone in the office, usual hours, and our 3 part time community staff are also doing their hours out in the field. It isContinue reading Chorlton Good Neighbours, an Update from Helen Hibberd
CGN Christmas Party, Thurs Dec 19th
What a party! The place ? Houghend Police club ……The date ? Thursday 19th December……..The result ? 110 people having a brilliant time … What’s not to enjoy when we have volunteer David Balderstone as the DJ , children from Chorlton High coming across to sing some Christmas carols , and the wonderful staff upContinue reading CGN Christmas Party, Thurs Dec 19th
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
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’
“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
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
Chorlton Good Neighbours 