History Talk: Thurs 5th May 2022 1.30pm David Winpenny” Eccentrics, Exotics and Erratics- buildings in gardens “

Dear All Here is the link to next Thursday’s History talk , 5th May, by David Winpenny at 1.30pm titled ” Eccentrics, Exotics and Erratics- buildings in gardens “.   A garden building can be so much more than a simple shed or a summer house. From at least the 16th century garden owners haveContinue reading History Talk: Thurs 5th May 2022 1.30pm David Winpenny” Eccentrics, Exotics and Erratics- buildings in gardens “

Geo-located walk of Chorlton along Beech Road

Good Neighbourshave received a request from central Library Colleague David Govier , about a Geo located walk of Chorlton along Beech Road David writes :  We’ve just published a geo-located walk of Chorlton using oral histories with people talking about Beech Road and the area around it in the early 20th century: https://northwestsoundheritage.org/2022/04/12/chorlton-sound-walk/ The walkContinue reading Geo-located walk of Chorlton along Beech Road

Digital Support sessions

A reminder that every Thursday morning technical suport sessions are held at Chorlton Good Neighbours  from 10am to 11.30am – the same time as the weekly coffee mornings These sessions are open to anyone who want to find out how to get the best out of their smart phones, ipads or laptops. Aidan McIlroy isContinue reading Digital Support sessions

Zoom History talk Thurs 7th April at 1.30pm Manchester’s Slum Clearances: Hulme and Moss Side

Zoom History talk Thurs 7th April at 1.30pm Manchester’s Slum Clearances Hulme and Moss Side Here is the link for next Thursday 7th April zoom History Talk, led by Bernard Leach, at  1.30pm . It is a really interesting local topic so we hope you can join us.   Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85003790345?pwd=KzhOaElHQmpKN2x5Mk91ODJqN1dOUT09  Meeting ID: 850Continue reading Zoom History talk Thurs 7th April at 1.30pm Manchester’s Slum Clearances: Hulme and Moss Side

Madge Addy – “The Manchester Nurse Who Became a Spy”, a talk by Chris Hall

Chris Hall gave a talk to the Chorlton Good Neighbours History Group (04-02-22) based on his biography of Madge Addy, a Manchester nurse who served alongside the International Brigades in Spain and went on to work as a British agent in Nazi-occupied France. Madge joined the International Brigade of volunteers fighting for the Republican causeContinue reading Madge Addy – “The Manchester Nurse Who Became a Spy”, a talk by Chris Hall

Thurs Feb 3rd,  History talk at 1.30pm, Chris Hall – Madge Addy ‘the nurse who became a spy

Dear All Here is the link for next Thursday’s Feb 3rd  History talk at 1.30pm  by Chris Hall on Madge Addy ‘the nurse who became a spy’ who lived on Manchester Rd opposite Chorlton Library. This lady was a nurse in the Spanish civil war and a special agent in occupied France in WW2, soContinue reading Thurs Feb 3rd,  History talk at 1.30pm, Chris Hall – Madge Addy ‘the nurse who became a spy