The next in-person History talk at Chorlton Good Neighbours is on Tuesday 4th July at 1.30pm Joanne Williams will talk about Lydia Becker , the acknowledged , though unofficial leader of the suffragette movement in the late 19th century. This feisty and single minded woman ensured a thousand women could vote in the general electionContinue reading History talk on Tues 4th July about suffragist Lydia Becker
Snooker afternoons, Tuesday afternoons 1.30pm
Snooker afternoons, Tuesday afternoons Tuesday afternoon snooker session down at South West Manchester Cricket Club 1.30-3pm if you fancy trying something new and having company and a chat in a lovely club. Drinks are available there too Session leader David will be there with volunteer Francis so all are welcome . If you want moreContinue reading Snooker afternoons, Tuesday afternoons 1.30pm
CGNs Arts and Crafts group exhibits
CGNs Arts & Crafts group exhibits during the Chorlton Arts Festival
‘Flowers’ a comedy by Chorlton Good Neighbours Drama Group
‘Flowers’ a comedy by Chorlton Good Neighbours Drama Group, was performed in front of the coffee morning regulars on Thursday May 18th 2023. These clips from the performance give a flavour of of their surreal approach which their audience seemed to have no problem in following
Sustainability and the Green Agenda at Good Neighbours
Are you interested in sustainability issues and climate change? Would you like to hear what small changes can make a difference? As part of receiving council funding, we have agreed to work towards certain outcomes in relation to supporting the City’s green agenda and reducing our carbon footprint. One of the outcomes is about ensuringContinue reading Sustainability and the Green Agenda at Good Neighbours
CGN’s Coronation Party photos
Singers, dancing, poetry , food , flag waving , a sea of red white and blue …. and singing the national anthem as many times as we could ! That meant only one thing …our own Coronation party ! 80 members and volunteers gathered at Houghend Police & Social club last Thursday 4th to hold its own CoronationContinue reading CGN’s Coronation Party photos
May 12th 2023 update
Thank you to everyone who turned up to our first in person history talk on May 9th This was the first face-to-face history talk since the pandemic ; Andrew Simpson and Peter Topping spoke to over 25 people in the Hall about the old St Clements Church and graveyard and we heard some really interestingContinue reading May 12th 2023 update
history talk about the old St Clements Church and graveyard
Next Tues 9th May at 1.30pm CGN History talk from local historian Andrew Simpson & artisy Peter Topping on the history of the old St Clements Church and graveyard, near the Bowling green pub, along with the story of the campaign to restore the site. At St Ninian hall for 1.30pm Tea /coffee £3 AllContinue reading history talk about the old St Clements Church and graveyard
Demo and Talk about Alexa at CGN coffee morning
Steve, a volunteer at CGN, gave a presentation and demonstration of Alexa, a virtual assistant technology at the Chorlton Good Neighbours coffee morning on 20th April 2023, . Alexa can respond to natural speech commands, to play music, make shopping lists, setting alarms, strea podcasts, playaudiobooks, and providing weather, traffic and other real-time information, suchContinue reading Demo and Talk about Alexa at CGN coffee morning
CGN Monthly History talks – face-to-face!
Chorlton Good Neighbours: Monthly History talks Usually, we hold our monthly history talks over zoom and this works well for so many people. However, some members have been asking if we could have some face-to-face talks, so over the summer months we have arranged 3 presentations on site and hope that you will join us. Continue reading CGN Monthly History talks – face-to-face!
King’s Coronation Party at Houghend Police Club
Come and celebrate the King’s Coronation at Houghend Police Club We have decided this year to hold a party for everyone at Houghend Police Club to celebrate the forthcoming Coronation of King Charles; volunteers and older members together and I hope you can join us. This will be on Thursday 4th May so there isContinue reading King’s Coronation Party at Houghend Police Club
The History of Music Hall – Thur 6th April 1.30pm on Zoom
Dear All Please join us for this Thursday’s history talk over zoom with Graham Gillis who will be taking “A leisurely look at the history of Music Hall and Variety theatre in their heyday, finishing with a brief history of the theatre In Manchester itself, from the 18th Century to the present day.” The talkContinue reading The History of Music Hall – Thur 6th April 1.30pm on Zoom
Chorlton Good Neighbours – part-time Older Men’s support worker post available
Chorlton Good Neighbours has a part-time Activities Assistant post vacancy
Face-to-Face History talks – May to July
Monthly History talks Andrew Simpson & Peter Topping: explore the history of the old St Clements’ Church and its graveyard, near the Bowling Green pub, along with the story of the campaign to restore the site with the help of a “Friends” group Tuesday 6th June: Tim Cockitt: Exploring Southern Cemetery; the layout, visiting, andContinue reading Face-to-Face History talks – May to July
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