Chorlton Good Neighbours

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)

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