Chorlton Good Neighbours

Older People’s Digital Inclusion Officer

Older People’s Digital Inclusion Officer The three care groups Didsbury Good Neighbours, Chorlton Good Neighbours and Assist (Fallowfield) have been jointly awarded some Covid Impact funding. Part of the funding is to create and oversee a digital inclusion project to support older South Manchester residents to engage more confidently with technology in particular, computers, smartContinue reading Older People’s Digital Inclusion Officer

Trish’s fundraising update

Trish has now passed the 100 mile mark in her virtual journey from Land`s End to John O`Groats (874 mile) to raise money for Chorlton Good Neighbours.Here is an e-postcard from the the organisers which acknowledges Trish’s achievement so far. She has raised over £560 and has received an additional donation of £500 from BettContinue reading Trish’s fundraising update

Trish’s fundraiser for Chorlton Good Neighbours

Trish Kelly, a CGN volunteer) has already raised over £400 for Chorlton Good Neighbours, please support her efforts . She has a long way to go yet! Here is a link if you want to make a donation: Trish’s Facebook Fundraising page Here is what Trish says about her fundraising activity: Want to join meContinue reading Trish’s fundraiser for Chorlton Good Neighbours

Creative Workshops for Women

Creative Workshops for Women Please see below and attached for info about a series of Creative Writing and Dance Workshops for women: Women+ in Touch Creative Writing & Dance Workshops Online via Zoom Wednesdays 6.15pm – 7.30pm Creative Writing with Jo Flynn 24 February, 3 March & 10 March Dance with Ellen Turner 17 MarchContinue reading Creative Workshops for Women

A message from Ayako

Here is one of the self care messages that CGN volunteer Ayako sends out to the Tuesday Parent and Toddler Group each week as a little boost . We know it is frustrating that they cannot be together as a bigger group at the moment, but the weekly messages are a reminder that they areContinue reading A message from Ayako

Local GP Dr Andy Coupes – ‘Covid Question Time’ every Friday at 1.30pm

Dear All This past few weeks I have been joining a meeting at 1.30pm on Fridays to listen in to a local GP , Andy Coupes, talk about Covid / vaccinations etc . People can ask any questions they like , no matter how small , and Dr Coupes gives excellent simple explanations . He said lastContinue reading Local GP Dr Andy Coupes – ‘Covid Question Time’ every Friday at 1.30pm

Information about vaccination sites in Manchester. January 2021

Information about vaccination sites in Manchester. January 2021 Dear All CGN is receiving telephone calls from all sorts of people seeking clarification about vaccine sites. I know some of our older residents have either been invited to the Etihad, whereas others have been contacted to go elsewhere through the GP. In order to support yourContinue reading Information about vaccination sites in Manchester. January 2021

Thursday Zoom exercise class at 11.00am with Karen Oakes

Thursday Zoom exercise class at 11.00am at CGN with Karen Oakes Mainly chair based exercises but come and watch it and give it a go or ring Helen in the CGN office for more info on 881 2925 . Aim to improve tone , balance and co ordination. Go at your own pace . Join Zoom MeetingContinue reading Thursday Zoom exercise class at 11.00am with Karen Oakes

Gerrard’s The Builders Zoom history talk: Thursday Feb 4th at 1.30pm

David Roughley is giving the next Zoom history talk on Thursday Feb 4th at 1.30pm on Gerrard’s The Builders We will circulate the zoom invitation to the talk nearer to the time The building firm of J. Gerrard and sons was started in 1864 by Jonathan Gerrard. The business became a major construction company basedContinue reading Gerrard’s The Builders Zoom history talk: Thursday Feb 4th at 1.30pm

Belle Vue – Manchester’s Lost Wonderland History talk, Thurs Jan 7th 2021

Dear All Happy New Year to you all from Chorlton Good Neighbours. I hope you have had a nice Christmas and enjoyed some walks in the sunshine . As we are now in Tier 4, the on site sessions have been suspended ( the positive living and coffee support groups) for the time being . Continue reading Belle Vue – Manchester’s Lost Wonderland History talk, Thurs Jan 7th 2021

History talk on Irving Berlin Thursday Dec 10th 2020 at 1:30pm

Dear All Hope everyone is doing ok . Our next history talk is a week later than usual on 10th December but hopefully you will still be able to join us. Here are the details : Irving Berlin was one of the greatest songwriters of the twentieth century. His songs inspired and entertained America through the Great Depression and two WorldContinue reading History talk on Irving Berlin Thursday Dec 10th 2020 at 1:30pm

Getting the Flu Jab 2020

Getting the Flu Jab 2020 We are now in the winter flu season and it is important that all those eligible for a free vaccination go to their local GP practice’s flu clinic and get one. The target groups include older people but also pregnant women; People with learning disabilities; 2-3 year olds and peopleContinue reading Getting the Flu Jab 2020

November Newsletter

Chorlton Good Neighbours November Newsletter Wilbraham St Ninians Church Egerton Rd South , M21 0XJ Tel: 0161-881 2925 Email: helen@chorltongoodneighbours.org From :Helen Hibberd, CGN Co-ordinator Dear Good Neighbour How are you doing? I thought I would write again especially as we have now gone into a second lockdown which I realiseContinue reading November Newsletter