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Thurs 5th July Joanne Williams: Abel Heywood, Radical mayor Of Manchester Meet author Joanna Williams, whose book “Abel Heywood, the Man who Built the Town Hall” was published last year All History group meetings are 1.30-2.45pm Cost : £2.00 including refreshments at St Ninian’s Church Hall, Egerton Road South, Chorlton, M21 0XJ  

Thurs 7th June Steve Millwood: 1970 and 1974 in words and music. Local writer Steve will show video clips, readings and autobiography from the decade’s pivotal years All History group meetings are 1.30-2.45pm Cost : £2.00 including refreshments at St Ninian’s Church Hall, Egerton Road South, Chorlton, M21 0XJ

Thurs 3rd May Angela Downing: Background to the Origins of Manchester Parks, with reference to Alexandra Park’s history. Short film to be shown All History group meetings are 1.30-2.45pm Cost : £2.00 including refreshments at St Ninian’s Church Hall, Egerton Road South, Chorlton, M21 0XJ  

Thurs 5th April Nicola Gardener: The history and Origins of Carnival – in particular those of the Caribbean. Includes film and a quiz. All History group meetings are 1.30-2.45pm Cost : £2.00 including refreshments at St Ninian’s Church Hall, Egerton Road South, Chorlton, M21 0XJ

Thurs 1st March Eddie little: More on The Ted Heath Band A follow up presentation of some of the Heath Band’s live performances and discussion of the continued appeal of the Big Band. All History group meetings  are 1.30-2.45pm Cost : £2.00 including refreshments at St Ninian’s Church Hall, Egerton Road South, Chorlton, M21 0XJ

Thurs 1st February Andrew Simpson/Peter Topping: When History met Art and became a book Local historian Andrew talking about working with artist Peter to produce a book “The Quirks of Chorlton” All History group meetings  are 1.30-2.45pm Cost : £2.00 including refreshments at St Ninian’s Church Hall, Egerton Road South, Chorlton, M21 0XJ

Good Neighbours Annual Report 2017 You can view the Good Neighbours 2017 Annual report by click on on this link: CGN Annual Report 2017 

Good Neighbours 50th Anniversary Party 110 people enjoyed a fantastic party at Houghend Police social club on Sunday September 3 to celebrate Chorlton Good Neighbours reaching its 50th birthday. As well as a 3 course meal, attendees had a chance to win prizes galore through questions about what was happening 50 years ago and recognisingContinue reading Good Neighbours 50th Anniversary Party →

Co-op Local Community Fund – £2,750 raised for Good Neighbours Since the ‘Back to being Co-op ‘membership relaunch in September 2016, 1% of everything local members spend on Co-op brand products has gone to local causes. The money is currently being shared between the three local causes  that were voted for by local Co-op members in ChorltonContinue reading Co-op Local Community Fund →

March 2017 News Fundraising :CGN Community worker, Moira Bowater raised £200 by knitting spring chickens, filled with a crème egg. They all sold out in minutes of being taken down to the Thursday coffee morning Many thanks to Moira for all her efforts Moira Bowater Pebble painting for the outside border to celebrate 50 yearsContinue reading March news →

Designing and painting pebbles for the pebble border Lara and Nicola, two local artists are helping us in two art-based projects to celebrate Chorlton Good Neighbours 50th anniversary this year. One of these is the pebble border where we aim to have individually designed and hand painted pebbles to fill a borderat the side of the pathContinue reading Designing and painting pebbles for the pebble border →

Oswaldtwistle Mill The Good Neighbours Oswaldtwistle Mill trip on Tuesday saw 51 people enjoy a meal, entertainment, as well as an opportunity to do a bit of shopping. Many thanks as always to the staff and volunteers who supported everyone during the day , especially as they experienced a major downpour as everyone was gettingContinue reading Trip out to Oswaldtwistle Mill →

Good Neighbours Garden Update Over the last few weeks the harsh weather hasn’t stopped us from meeting up on Friday mornings for the Good Neighbours gardening group, Here Marianne and Geraldine are replanting some garlic for the coming spring. We’ve also moved a load of snowdrops to spread them round the garden. Finally the weatherContinue reading Garden Update →