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  Volunteer Feedback on the pandemic year A group of volunteers were invited to discuss their experiences of volunteering during the pandemic. Two local Councillors, Dave Rawson (Chorlton Park) and Eve Holt (Chorlton) also joined the sessions, and gave their thanks on behalf of the neighbourhood

In April 2021, we surveyed our members to understand the impact of Chorlton Good Neighbours and learn about the effect that Covid restrictions have had on our community. This report outlines the findings of this evaluation and how this learning has helped us to set priorities for the future. We found that 91% of ourContinue reading Chorlton Good Neighbours: Impact Report 2021 →

Jane Harrop (see http://www.janeharrop.co.uk) is based in Poynton, She has been making miniature doll’s houses for over 25 years and teaches classes and presents workshops to enthusiasts in the UK, and on-line around the world. Jane gave an exceptional zoom presentation on the history of doll’s houses to Chorlon Good Neighbours on Sep 1st 2022,Continue reading Jane Harrop: Doll’s House Miniatures – a history →

Please find the link below for this Thursday’s Sep 1st  History talk at 1.30pm  by Jane Harrop on the history of Miniature Making   Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89527535552?pwd=eEh2YWhTMllReDR4OFlBWE1FSXdDQT09Meeting ID: 895 2753 5552 Passcode: 760648 Jane Harrop has been making and selling her miniature creations since 1994 and is perhaps best known for her books onContinue reading CGN History talk, Sep 1st: Jane Harrop on the history of miniature making →

For those of you who missed last Thursday’s fascinating history talk on the two Chorlton bookbinders by Barry Clarke , here is the link on youtube to watch it : https://youtu.be/W0W_dBadvL8 Our next talk on September 1st is by Jane Harrop who will be telling us about the history of miniature making . I will of course sendContinue reading Chorlton bookbinders talk on video →

Here is the Link for this Thursday’s History talk by retired lecturer Barry Clarke on two local bookbinders of the early 1900’s father and son who lived in Chorlton . Talk begins at 1.30pm on 4th August 2022 so please join us if you can make it.   Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89918027236?pwd=Zk1QM3VlcnBGN0JVL0k2cjlRb1dpUT09 Meeting ID: 899 1802Continue reading Thursday’s History talk on Local Bookbinders →

A presentation at Chorlton Good Neighbours was given at the July 21st coffee morning by Glynis and Teresa about the new Trishaw that Chorlton Bike Deliveries has recenlty bought. The aim is to provide free rides around Chorlton and Whalley Range so that older people who can’t ride a bike can experience and ‘feel theContinue reading Chorlton Bike Deliveries new, Age-friendly Trishaw – “Teresa” →

Chorlton Good Neighbours is looking to appoint two part-time workers Visiting Support worker:  15 hours per week Volunteer Recruitment and Activity worker:   20 hours per week The posts holders must be car owners / drivers.   (The posts to remain separate) We are seeking flexible, committed, and enthusiastic people who have experience of working withContinue reading Two part-time jobs available at CGN →

 Chorlton Good Neighbours Care Group is looking to appoint two part-time workers Visiting Support worker   15 hours per week Volunteer Recruitment and Activity worker    20 hours per week The posts holders must be car owners / drivers.   Posts to remain separate We are seeking flexible, committed, and enthusiastic people who have experience of working withContinue reading Two part-time workers needed at CGN →

Dear All Thank you to those of you who supported our activity groups during the Chorlton Arts Festival; we appreciated seeing other members at the drama group performance and the Art exhibition. Here are photos of drama members, David and Christine, as Wurzel Gummidge and Aunt Sally, as well as some of the artwork onContinue reading CGN June Newsletter →

Day trip to Lytham St Annes Chorlton Good Neighbours has organised a coach to Lytham St Annes and hope you will be able to join us. As it is the first one since the start of Covid we won’t be organising any big meal together as we feel it is easier and safer if peopleContinue reading Day trip to Lytham St Annes Tues 12th July →