Chorlton Good Neighbours

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

Good Neighbours at the Manchester Food & Drink Festival

‘Octogenarian Cooks’ event On Wed Oct 5th there was an ‘Octogenarian Cooks’ event at the Manchester Food & Drink Festival:- “Shopping and cooking can be a challenge in older age. Not only due to health issues and affordability but also because many older people live alone. Yet older people often have great cooking skills and tastyContinue reading Good Neighbours at the Manchester Food & Drink Festival

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

Chorlton Good Neighbours Survey of Users 2011

Chorlton Good Neighbours Survey of Users Autumn 2011 The Good Neighbours survey took place in the Autumn of 2011. A copy of this report can be found at the following link: User Survey Jan 2012

Good Neighbours Annual Report 2017

Good Neighbours Annual Report 2017 You can view the Good Neighbours 2017 Annual report by click on on this link: CGN Annual Report 2017

Using an old ironing board to sieve soil (Video)

Geraldine in the Good Neighbours garden demonstrating how you can use on old ironing board to sieve soil or compost to make a fine tilth to use in raised beds or containers

50th Anniversary Pebble Border in place

One of the activities we did to commemorate 50 years of Chorlton Good Neighbours was to commission two local artists Nicola and Lara to design a pebble border in front of the Good Neighbours office. Lots and lots of members, users, volunteers and children from local schools painted pebbles of their own design (see https://goo.gl/1Cc9BZ) Well,Continue reading 50th Anniversary Pebble Border in place

Good Neighbours 50th Anniversary Party

Good Neighbours 50th Anniversary Party 110 people enjoyed a fantastic party at Houghend Police social club on Sunday September 3 to celebrate Chorlton Good Neighbours reaching its 50th birthday. As well as a 3 course meal, attendees had a chance to win prizes galore through questions about what was happening 50 years ago and recognisingContinue reading Good Neighbours 50th Anniversary Party

Finishing of the Garden shelter

Today was a good day to finish of the garden shelter at Good Neighbours. So here is the final shelter, which should enable us to use the garden through out the year (well, most of it). It was just Michael and me today, and here are pictures of the finished shelter and Michael standing inContinue reading Finishing of the Garden shelter

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

Day Trip to Clevelys

Day Trip to Clevelys Chorlton Good Neighbours July trip to Clevelys was a great success. A wonderful opportunity for us to enjoy some sunshine, fish and chips and good company. After lunch in some of Clevelys finest cafes we were able to sit in the sunshine on the sea front, or enjoy some shopping. VolunteersContinue reading Day Trip to Clevelys

50 Volunteers Reflect on What Chorlton Good Neighbours Means to Them

CGN timeline brochure 1967-2017

History Timeline 50 years of Chorlton Good Neighbours 1967-2017

Films celebrating 50 years of Chorlton Good Neighbours (videos)

Films celebrating 50 years of Chorlton Good Neighbours can be seen at: Impact Film Volunteering Film Sustainability Film All films have been funded through a Celebrate Lottery Grant , and been produced by Hannah Powell from MACC community reporters, with input and support from volunteers and members of Chorlton Good Neighbours, and staffContinue reading Films celebrating 50 years of Chorlton Good Neighbours (videos)