Thursday 23rd November 2017 saw 86 people gather at the normal coffee morning – our coffee mornings are very popular!. They were there to hear dramatist Nakib Narat tell the story of notorious victorian criminal Charlie Peace. Charlie Peace himself made a guest appearance where he was suitably booed by the crowd! (see http://www.twentythree.plus.com/MAP/chorlton.html)
Children’s Books – CGN talk with Chorlton High students
As part of Chorlton’s Book Festival, 7 CGN members went up to Chorlton High school on Tuesday 21st November to meet with some year 8 pupils to discuss children’s books and fairy tales and how they have changed over the years. Several CGN people even took books they had kept from their childhood, and MCCContinue reading Children’s Books – CGN talk with Chorlton High students
Mickie Mitchell’s 100th birthday
Last Thursday. the 9th November. we all celebrated Mickie Mitchell’s 100th birthday, the third CGN member in two years to reach a century.Cards, flowers balloons and two cakes meant all 70 people in the Hall could join in celebrating with such an inspiring and wonderful lady. To read about Mickie’s amazing WW2 exploits, read this post onContinue reading Mickie Mitchell’s 100th birthday
Talk on the History of Chocolate- including an Aztec drink
The thursday 2nd November History talk saw 40 people come to listen to Diana Leitch talking about the science of chocolate, including being able to sample the drink according to the recipe that was prepared by the Aztecs 2,000 years ago.. Everyone thought the talk was fascinating and really appreciated Diana’s knowledge and delivery. WeContinue reading Talk on the History of Chocolate- including an Aztec drink
Pharmacy students visit coffee morning
Thursday 2nd November coffee morning saw 7 pharmacy students now in their pre registration year with Boots, come along to carry out various activities with our older people. The students were looking at bone health and offered simple advice . This included simple exercises, guessing the percentage levels of Vitamin D in certain foods and givingContinue reading Pharmacy students visit coffee morning
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
Chorlton Good Neighbours 