Chorlton Good Neighbours

June 13th Trip to Southport

On June 13th Chorlton Good Neighbours had a summer coach trip to Southport. We visited the Royal Clifton Hotel for a delicious two course meal. People then had the choice of staying and relaxing at the hotel or walking into town. Luckily the sun was shining and it was a perfect day for the trip.Continue reading June 13th Trip to Southport

Co-op celebrates the funds raised by its members for Local Causes

This Wednesday (19-04-17), the Co-op held an event at the Hardy Lane store to celebrate the money raised for 3 local charities including Good Neighbours over the last 6 months. Here are some photos from the event. Helen, Angela and Bob (with his grandchildren) were there to cut the cake and talk to the staffContinue reading Co-op celebrates the funds raised by its members for Local Causes

Co-op Local Community Fund

Co-op Local Community Fund – £2,750 raised for Good Neighbours Since the ‘Back to being Co-op ‘membership relaunch in September 2016, 1% of everything local members spend on Co-op brand products has gone to local causes. The money is currently being shared between the three local causes that were voted for by local Co-op members in ChorltonContinue reading Co-op Local Community Fund

March news

March 2017 News Fundraising :CGN Community worker, Moira Bowater raised £200 by knitting spring chickens, filled with a crème egg. They all sold out in minutes of being taken down to the Thursday coffee morning Many thanks to Moira for all her efforts Moira Bowater Pebble painting for the outside border to celebrate 50 yearsContinue reading March news

Designing and painting pebbles for the pebble border

Designing and painting pebbles for the pebble border Lara and Nicola, two local artists are helping us in two art-based projects to celebrate Chorlton Good Neighbours 50th anniversary this year. One of these is the pebble border where we aim to have individually designed and hand painted pebbles to fill a borderat the side of the pathContinue reading Designing and painting pebbles for the pebble border

Trip out to Oswaldtwistle Mill

Oswaldtwistle Mill The Good Neighbours Oswaldtwistle Mill trip on Tuesday saw 51 people enjoy a meal, entertainment, as well as an opportunity to do a bit of shopping. Many thanks as always to the staff and volunteers who supported everyone during the day , especially as they experienced a major downpour as everyone was gettingContinue reading Trip out to Oswaldtwistle Mill

Garden Update

Good Neighbours Garden Update Over the last few weeks the harsh weather hasn’t stopped us from meeting up on Friday mornings for the Good Neighbours gardening group, Here Marianne and Geraldine are replanting some garlic for the coming spring. We’ve also moved a load of snowdrops to spread them round the garden. Finally the weatherContinue reading Garden Update

Celebrating 50 years of Good Neighbours

Starting to celebrate 50 years of Chorlton Good Neighbours Two projects are getting under way to celebrate the 50 years of Chorlton Good Neighbours. With support from a ‘Celebrate’ Lottery Grant Hannah from MACC community reporters is interviewing people connected to the charity to make 3 short films about the volunteers, the impact of theContinue reading Celebrating 50 years of Good Neighbours

University Music Society comes to Good Neighbours

University Music Society at Good Neighbours Students from the Music Society of Manchester University came to Thursday coffee morning today (16-02-17) . They sang a variety of songs mainly a cappella including versions of songs from Adele , Beyonce and the Beatles. The audience thought they were fantastic and were even more delighted when the studentsContinue reading University Music Society comes to Good Neighbours

Good Neighbours Christmas Meal 2016

Good Neighbours Christmas Meal 2016 The Chorlton Good Neighbours Christmas meal was held at the Hough End Centre on Dec 21st 2016. 93 people came to it. Everyone who needed a lift there got one. Members, helpers, volunteers, workers – all were there. Lots of food & drink, singing and dancing. Plus an entertainer, bingo,Continue reading Good Neighbours Christmas Meal 2016

Jean Finney’s talk about witches and superstitions

Witches and Superstitions At the Good neighbours Coffee Morning on Nov 24th, Jean Finney gave a talk about witches and superstitions, This was part of the Chorlton Book Festival ‘mystery ‘ theme. Over 60 people were there for the talk Jean Finney in full flow Enid Woods with Beverley from the Library Jean Finney the speakerContinue reading Jean Finney’s talk about witches and superstitions

CGN garden settles in for autumn

November update on the Good Neighbours garden waiting for the baked potatoes to cook The Good Neighbours garden is now getting much more sunshine now that the big willow tree has been pollarded. We have also started getting into have a small fire to cook baked potatoes, veggie sausages and the like at our FridayContinue reading CGN garden settles in for autumn

Chorlton Good Neighbours hosts Age Friendly event

Chorlton Good Neighbours hosts Age Friendly Whalley Range and Chorlton event On Thursday 10thNovember just under 90 people attended another successful event held at Chorlton Good Neighbours. Organised by Helen Hibberd, Co ordinator of CGN, and Chris Ricard and Loren Grant from the local Age Friendly Team, a series of speakers from various healthContinue reading Chorlton Good Neighbours hosts Age Friendly event