Christmas Meal at the Houghend Police club, Mauldeth Rd West We have decided again this year to have a Christmas lunch for everyone; volunteers and older clients together and I hope you can join us. We have booked Thursday 19th December so there will be no coffee morning that day so that we can allContinue reading Christmas Meal at Houghend Police club, 19th Dec 2019
Sunday Tea Christmas Party on Dec 1st
Sunday Tea Christmas Party Now on to details of the Sunday tea Christmas Party; as usual there will be a Raffle, Bingo, quiz, pass the parcel, and entertainment from The Bobbysocks who have been with us before. Refreshments will be a hearty soup, sandwiches, sausage rolls (vegetarian also available) and trifle and cakes. Date SundayContinue reading Sunday Tea Christmas Party on Dec 1st
Nov-Dec CGN Newsletter
Although it may seem some time ago, many thanks to everyone who supported the Annual General Meeting in September; it was a fantastic occasion with about 90 people there. If you go to the CGN website you will be able to access a copy of the Annual Report if you want a fuller picture ofContinue reading Nov-Dec CGN Newsletter
CGN Free Drama Workshops
CHORLTON GOOD NEIGHBOURS FREE DRAMA WORKSHOPS STARTING WED 6th NOVEMBER 2019 Five Wednesday Sessions 10:15 AM to 12:15AM (Free Refreshments included!) Join us for a fun, captivating, experience. Develop new skills Make new friends. Gain self-confidence & Enjoy Performing for a Supportive Audience. Chorlton Good Neighbours supports Manchester’s Ageing Well initiative with Our 5th SeriesContinue reading CGN Free Drama Workshops
spooktacular Halloween on Beech Road
BEECH ROAD OFFERS STORYTELLING, SLIME AND SPOOKS FOR ALL THE FAMILY Independent high street Beech Road in Chorlton is hosting spooktacular experiences with stacks of free activities for all the family. On Saturday 26 October, CBeebies very own Katy Ashworth will be reading some terrifying tales at 11am at Barrio coffee shop and 1pm atContinue reading spooktacular Halloween on Beech Road
Performing and Sharing “Stories of our Lives”
Over four Saturdays in August , CGN ran a project bringing older storytellers together with younger writers to create a book about memories and experiences around selected topics; childhood and growing up, working life and holidays and travel . Over thefour sessions 50 people had taken part, including many members from CGN. We have hadContinue reading Performing and Sharing “Stories of our Lives”
CGN drama groups presents – ‘Staying Alive for Barry Gibb’
It has been a very busy summer of activities for CGN particularly for those related to cultural events. Through these we support older people in contributing and engaging in neighbourhood and city life. The first event was the CGN drama group taking part in the Festival of Manchester in Platt Fields on Saturday 31st August.Continue reading CGN drama groups presents – ‘Staying Alive for Barry Gibb’
Good Neighbours Annual Report Sep 2019
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Chorlton Good Neighbours AGM 2019
Chorlton Good Neighbours AGM Sep 19th 2019 Tracy from Morrisons Chorlton, presenting a box of tea and coffee for the AGM which she presented to Arthur Over 90 people attended the AGM Ken, the CGN making an opening speech at the AGM with our treasurer, Michael at his side Ken in full flow Helen, ourContinue reading Chorlton Good Neighbours AGM 2019
Funeral Planning workshop 8th Oct 2019
September 2019 events at Good Neighbours
1. Thursday 19th September . Our AGM is taking place at 11.00 am here at Wilbraham St Ninians Church followed by soup, roll and cakes. Thank you as always for your support for coming to this meeting. 2. Thursday 26th September CGN is running an event as part of Chorlton Book Festival 10.30 -11.15am ,Continue reading September 2019 events at Good Neighbours
“Stories of our Lives” a new project to share memories
New project : Stories of our Lives A new Project got off the ground in July /August which has brought together older CGN members with local writers. Supported by facilitators Jolene Sheehan and Nakib Narat and basing the project in a local supported housing scheme, Adastral House, the idea is bring together two groups ofContinue reading “Stories of our Lives” a new project to share memories
Mini trip to manchester Central
Mini trip to manchester Central CGN members went with Helen and Moira on the metro for a guided tour round Manchester Central ( GMEX) where Blue Badge guide , Ed Glinert informed everyone about the building’s history including its links to the Midland Hotel and The free trade hall. Part of the tour was outsideContinue reading Mini trip to manchester Central
Volunteer training – motivations for volunteering with older people
Support for Volunteers 10 volunteers attended a July session on their motivations for volunteering with older people, what preconceptions they had and how this compared to the realities. Here’s a small selection of some of their reflections The realities when you started volunteering: The Positives I feel I made a difference I am verballyContinue reading Volunteer training – motivations for volunteering with older people
Drama group presents – “Staying Alive for Barry …
The CGN drama group performed their new production “ Staying Alive for Barry …” at the coffee morning of Aug 15th. The play wasbased around improvisation work the group did. The linking theme of transport portrayed different groups of local travellers all rushing to get to see Barry Gibb (of BeeGees fame) give a one-offContinue reading Drama group presents – “Staying Alive for Barry …
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