Here are a few photos taken of the Melodics singing group who performed to residents of Longford Home Edge Lane Chorlton on 30th October. In the run up to Christmas the Group are performing 6 different times at local sheltered housing schemes as well as other local residential homes. Leah Cavanah the Group’s leader hasContinue reading Melodics Concert at Longford Care Home
Trip to Rivington Barn
On Tuesday 14th October Chorlton Good Neighbours visited Rivington Barn in Bolton. After a delicious meal we were entertained by our host and compere John Norcott. The afternoon was spent dancing and singing along to many an uplifting song, followed by a game or two of Bingo. Many thanks to all the volunteers who madeContinue reading Trip to Rivington Barn
Arctic Convoy medal presentation at Manchester Town Hall (video)
Finally, more than two years since Chorlton Good Neighbours started their campaign to support our member Bob Cowan to be able to get the Ushavov medal for Arctic Convoy veterans from the Russian Government, the day finally came. Below are some photos and video of the ceremony in Manchester Town Hall on 13 Oct 2014 whenContinue reading Arctic Convoy medal presentation at Manchester Town Hall (video)
CGN Annual General Meeting 2014
On Thursday 18th Sep 2014 Good Neighbours held our AGM. Over 80 people attended. Chair for the day was Joan Constable and there were talks by Helen Hiiberd our coordinator and Sue Cockerill our treasurer. The guest speaker was Professor Chris Phillipson, Professor of Sociology and Social Gerontology at the University of Manchester. He gave a talkContinue reading CGN Annual General Meeting 2014
Memories of Music
Memories of Music At the Good Neighbours coffee morning on July 17th 2014 there was a visit from a group of eleven 16 year olds from the Young Enterprise Group of the National Citizen Service (NCS), working with The Challenge – a national charity that brings local people together to build a stronger society. The youngContinue reading Memories of Music
Good Neighbours Open Day
Good Neighbours Open Day, May 31st 2014 Wilbraham St Ninian’s Church and Chorlton Good Neighbours held an open day on May 31st. . The Good Neighbours Garden was open and looking good. Paul was looking very fine in his outfit for the dancing that was taking place in the Church Hall later Meanwhile Tony wasContinue reading Good Neighbours Open Day
The Lost Railways of South Manchester
The Lost Railways of South Manchester The March 6th 2014 Chorlton History Group session was on the ‘Lost Railways of South Manchester’, a talk given by Roy Chapman – a lifelong railway enthusiast. Roy worked for British Rail for over 15 years. Roy has contributed to transport training material, is a co-author of three railwayContinue reading The Lost Railways of South Manchester
Spring is on its way
Spring is on its way in the Good Neighbours garden……. Here are some of the group enjoying the spring like sunshine on the last day of February – Paulette, Bernard, Geraldine and Tony We had ordered the three replacement panes of strengthened glass and John came to put those in. That, together with the 6Continue reading Spring is on its way
History of Metropolitan Vickers, Trafford Park (video)
Alistair Lyall The Flying Scotsman Alistair Lyall gave an excellent talk at the History Group on Feb 6th 2014. A packed room of nearly 60 people heard him talk about his career as an engineer at Metrovics in Trafford Park. Some of the background information about the firm is included below. Alistair went on toContinue reading History of Metropolitan Vickers, Trafford Park (video)
A Christmas Carol from the Melodics
Christmas Carol from the Melodics Chorlton Good Neighbour’s singing group the Melodics, singing the Christmas carol “Hark the Herald Angels Sing”. A Merry Christmas from us all at Chorlton Good Neighbours. Please consider making a donation via our ‘donate’ button on our homepage at chorltongoodneighbours.org
Christmas Meal 2013
Christmas Meal 2013 75 Chorlton Good Neighbours users, volunteers, trustees and staff had an excellent Christmas meal at the Hough End Centre on Fri 13th December. Here are some photos of this event which as well as the meal included a raffle and bingo. All the proceeds from the raffle went as a tipContinue reading Christmas Meal 2013
Story teller at Good Neighbours
Chorlton Book Festival Christine McMahon a story teller came to Chorlton Good Neighbours Coffee morning last week (21 Nov 2013) as part of Chorlton Book Festival and held a large audience spellbound
garden in July (video)
A brief tour of the good neighbours garden on a hot July morning (19-07-13). Still work to do but we are beginning to enjoy the fruits of our labour
Day trip to the Bourne Poacher (video)
The July day trip was to the Bourne Poacher in Bollington. In this video some CGN members give their views about the trip and when they first came to Good Neighbours – and how they overcame their initial nervousness through the friendly welcome they received
Natasha – the new service support worker
Natasha -Good Neighbour’s new service support worker Hello, My name is Natasha and I live in WhalleyRange. Although originally from Glasgow, I have lived in Manchester for over 20 years. Chorlton Good Neighbours have made me feel very welcome as I replace Janet Jones as the new Service Support Worker. I will be visiting Janet’s existingContinue reading Natasha – the new service support worker
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