Three volunteer information sessions took place in April. The first session, led by Chris Marsden, focussed on revisiting the guidelines and boundaries that CGN volunteers work within. This also included: what makes a good volunteer how we need sometimes to say ‘no’ Thinking about our own values and attitudes and the different approacheswe use inContinue reading Volunteer information sessions in April
New volunteer training session at CGN
On Wednesday 1st November 7 new volunteers came for a session with CGN trainer Debra McCallion covering topics such as What is working well with the volunteering What are the challenges , in particular around 1-1 home visiting Revision of volunteer boundaries Confidentiality and safeguarding CGN is still receiving inquiries from young people in fullContinue reading New volunteer training session at CGN
A Profile of Volunteers’ Motivations, Feelings and Perceptions 2012
Chorlton Good Neighbours A Profile of Volunteers’ Motivations, Feelings and Perceptions Autumn 2012 A link to this report can be found here: Volunteer Audit Report final version
Building the Garden Shelter
Building the Garden Shelter Michael and Ian, with the assistance of Paul & myself (Bernard) constructed a shelter for the Good Neighbours garden yesterday (18-08-17). The weather didn’t make it easy, but by dodging the showers we nearly got it done. Finally it got just too wet to finish, but we will be back onContinue reading Building the Garden Shelter
50 Volunteers Reflect on What Chorlton Good Neighbours Means to Them
50 Volunteers Reflect on What Chorlton Good Neighbours Means to Them
List of Community Groups and Social Support Contacts in Chorlton and Whalley Range
List of Community and Social Support Contacts for older people in Chorlton & Whalley Range This list has been drawn from a list of such groups in South Manchester circulated bythe Chorlton Dementia Support Group, As with all such lists it soon becomes out of date as some groups and services close and others emerge.Continue reading List of Community Groups and Social Support Contacts in Chorlton and Whalley Range
Good Neighbours and Men in Sheds
A Men’s Shed in Chorlton? Chorlton Good Neighbours is involved with Southways Housing and a group of older men in trying to establish a ‘Men’s Shed’ in Chorlton What is a Men’s Shed? • provides hands-on, practical activities for men aged 50+ (but women and younger people will be welcome too) • a space (biggerContinue reading Good Neighbours and Men in Sheds
Good Neighbours AGM 2015
Good Neighbours AGM. Thurs 17th September 2015 This year’s AGM was attended by over 90 people. Helen talked about the many achievements of the care group over the previous year and some of the challenges ahead. She was presented with a bouquet by the chair, Sarah Mitchell, both on behalf of all the work sheContinue reading Good Neighbours AGM 2015
Community Health Clinic Award (video)
Community Health Clinic Award The community health clinic project set up by Chorlton Good Neighbours and active case managers based at Chorlton Health Centre won a NW Health and Social Care award in the Learning Together category Gaye Jackson, Programme Manager for Health NW presented the certificate to the team at the coffee morning onContinue reading Community Health Clinic Award (video)
Melodics Christmas Singalong
In the lead up to Christmas 2014, the Melodics singing group led a singalong of carols and Christmas songs at a Good Neighbours coffee morning. At the same event, we said farewell to Margaret Banks, our Art tutor and in addition, Justine Entezari one of our volunteers who works for NJL consulting, a Manchester based designContinue reading Melodics Christmas Singalong
Safe Handling and Dealing with Falls
Session on Safe Handling and Dealing with Falls Bernie O’Dowd (Physiotherapist) and Alix Smith (Occupational Therapist) from the Local NHS Falls Team, based at the Alexandra Park Health Centre, gave an information session for Chorlton Good Neighbours volunteers and staff. video of some of the training session on handling The session looked at the safeContinue reading Safe Handling and Dealing with Falls
CGN Greenhouse – repairs after the gale
Repairs after the gale This Friday (19-02-14) we had John’s assistance in beginning to repair the greenhouse after the damage caused by the recent gale. Altogether 9 windows were blown out and 3 of them smashed. So the reinforced glass stood up pretty well and the pieces of glass weren’t dangerous shards but like theContinue reading CGN Greenhouse – repairs after the gale
Garden Club surveys the storm damage
Storm Damage The great storm of 13th Feb 2014 will certainly be remembered in Manchester. With winds of over 70 mph buildings were damaged and trees were blown down all over the place. When we came for the Good Neighbours gardening group meeting on Friday 4th Feb we found that the greenhouse has been damagedContinue reading Garden Club surveys the storm damage
Helen, Enid and Karen on Radio 5 Live (video/audio)
Helen, Enid and Karen were on Radio 5 Live this morning talking about Chorlton Good Neighbours and how we go about befriending older people. The clip begins with Enid & Karen talking to presenter Rachel Burden about how their friendship has developed and then Helen gave the background to how Good Neighbours years of experienceContinue reading Helen, Enid and Karen on Radio 5 Live (video/audio)
Stars & Stripes day out
Day out at the RAF Burtonwood Heritage Centre On 14th of September 2013, a group went along from Chorlton Good Neighbours to RAF Burtonwood in Warrington, where allied forces were based from 1940 right up till 1996, when the site was closed. It was a fantastic day, and despite theContinue reading Stars & Stripes day out
