Nakib Narat, local playwright and director talks to Mike Shaft on Radio Manchester about the Chorlton Good Neighbours performance of his comedy “Snowed In” at HOME on Thursday 17th Jan 2019 at 7.30pm
Donations in 2018
We have received many donations from individuals, families of older people, groups and organisations during this year. We would like to thank them all for their support. In particular we would like to thank: Benito Lounge Morrisons the Co-op Skin HD Nicolas Road residents, and Ivygreen Allotments
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…
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
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
Halloween drama group session
Nakib was back with us this week (31-10-18) after 2 weeks in which we were under the direction of Lauren Sturgess This week we were working with the script and as there had been some turnover of personnel, there was some re-allocation of parts. We also used masks for the ghostly appearance whilst Michael Jackson’sContinue reading Halloween drama group session
Fundraising raffle
Although the charity gratefully acknowledges the support from the council through an Our Manchester VCS grant , this does mean that we have to continue fundraising throughout the year to make up any shortfall so that all our services and activities can continue. CGN runs regular raffles at Sunday teas and some Thursday coffee mornings,Continue reading Fundraising raffle
CGN 2018 Annual Report
Click the image to view or download the Chorlton Good Neighbours 2018 Annual Report:
Defibrillator demonstration
Today on Thursday 18th October we welcomed Cath Brownhill and Jenny Slee who came to give a free talk and demo of how the defibrillator works. Especially important since we now have a defibrillator at CGN. In fact Monday 16th October was “world resuscitation and Save a life day” . 21 volunteers and older members from CGNContinue reading Defibrillator demonstration
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
The Good Neighbours 2018 AGM
Another great turn out for our AGM held this year on Thursday Sep 20th 2018. Here is an excerpt from the speech by our coordinator, Helen Hibberd Some photos of the AGM
Good Neighbours garden update
We have just bought two 500L plastic bins on heavy duty castors. They will be used as mobile planters in the Good Neighbours garden and replace some of the wooden raised beds that have gradually rotted away. In the photos, Geraldine is drilling holes ion the bottom of the trolleys to allow sufficient drainage. BeContinue reading Good Neighbours garden update
CGN drama workshop interviews after first session
CGN drama workshop members Tony, Dennis, Jenny and David were interviewed at the CGN AGM (it was a bit noisy) to give their views on why they joined the drama group and how the first week had gone
“Lovechester 1970s – What Are You Doing Sunday Baby”
The Good Neighbours drama workshops ( 10 sessions funded through a NIF grant ) have culminated in a performance to be held at HOME (Manchester’s centre for contemporary theatre, film, art &music), We present “Lovechester 1970s – What Are You Doing Sunday Baby” a comedy based in the 1970’s , written by local volunteer and playwright NakibContinue reading “Lovechester 1970s – What Are You Doing Sunday Baby”
Talk by Joanne Williams on Abel Heywood, Radical Mcr mayor
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
