CGN offers regular training sessions for its volunteers and staff, and recognises the importance and benefits to investing time, money and energy into its workforce. After all they are the ones giving front line support to local older residents on a very regular basis. February 14th ( Valentine’s day!) saw 25 volunteers and staff comeContinue reading Training session for volunteers Feb 14th
Drama Workshops explore improvisation
We are now into week 3 of the 11 weeks of drama workshops at Good Neighbours. As well as those who have been to previous workshops we also welcomed several new people to the group. The first week we started working on improvisation (‘improv’). One exercise had us writing 100 words/phrases which gave a flavourContinue reading Drama Workshops explore improvisation
Good Neighbours cut the ribbon at the local Co-op
The Wilbraham Road Co-op in Chorlton was officially re-opened this morning after its refurbishment. Chorlton Good Neighbours was asked to ‘cut’ the ribbon which Arthur did on our behalf. Earlier they had dropped into the Good Neighbours coffee morning with some free food for all who came Roll on the opening of the Beech RoadContinue reading Good Neighbours cut the ribbon at the local Co-op
Drama Workshops start 6th Feb
The 11 week course of free Drama Workshops runs every Wednesday morning 10-midday from 6th Feb to April 17th 2019 in St Ninian’s Church Hall The sessions are led by professional Theatre practitioners for an exciting, caring, supportive, environment, even if you are completely new to performing! Our previous courses enjoyed input from the RoyalContinue reading Drama Workshops start 6th Feb
What’s On at CGN – Feb update
1. Next Monday 4th February our Positive Living Group topic will be ‘establishing a balanced well being’. Debra will be talking through strategies and hearing your ideas for achieving this.Just come along 10-12 . 2. History talk: Thursday 7th February:George Hastings – 17th Century Quaker life in the North West (see photos) . Originally QuakersContinue reading What’s On at CGN – Feb update
Watch out for the video interviews
We are doing a series of short interviews with our users and volunteers at CGN. We are asking broader questions about people’s interests, rather than just saying how wonderful Good Neighbours is (which, of course, it is), So they might talk about which activities they engage in, what further activities and services they would likeContinue reading Watch out for the video interviews
Support from the Co-op
Rob Robinson from the Co-op bobbed in on Friday 18th January with a bag of goodies and some vouchers as the Wilbraham Rd Store closes for refurbishment, re opening on 25th February. Currently CGN is one of 3 local charities being supported by the Co op and they hope to be with us at one ofContinue reading Support from the Co-op
Busy Coffee Morning
Last Thursday, 17th Jan coffee morning was very busy with a new year’s lunch for 50 people and entertainment from the schoolchildren of Oswald Rd School. Later singer/guitarist Dave Taylor also entertained whilst soup and roll was served. Our local PCSO’s bobbed in to chat with folk as well a local councillors Eve Holt and JoannaContinue reading Busy Coffee Morning
“Snowed In” performance at HOME
On Thursday January 17th 2019 the Good Neighbours drama group gave a performance of the comedy “Snowed in” at HOME. It was featured in Propel – #HOMEinspires part of the PUSH festival 2019. Here is what Nakib Narat (writer and producer on “Snowed in” had to say about it: “Snowed In – is my second, cheekier,Continue reading “Snowed In” performance at HOME
Nakib talks about “Snowed In” on Radio Manchester
Nakib Narat, local playwright and director talks to Mike Shaft on Radio Manchester about the Chorlton Good Neighbours performance of his comedy “Snowed In” at HOME on Thursday 17th Jan 2019 at 7.30pm
Spring Drama Workshops
Chorlton Good Neighbours Free Spring Drama Workshops for over 60s The sessions are led by professional Theatre Practitioners for an exciting and supportive, environment. Even if you are completely new to performing we are sure you will enjoy it Our previous courses had input from the Royal Exchange Theatre and established Theatre Directors. You willContinue reading Spring Drama Workshops
Try out our Exercise Classes in 2019
If your New year’s resolution is to get a bit fitter and meet new people then why not come and try one of our exercise classes ? CGN has a range of classes for older people to suit everyone’s ability including a predominantly seated class for those with reduced mobility on Friday mornings 10-11, leadingContinue reading Try out our Exercise Classes in 2019
Donation from Riley’s
Many thanks to Mark Dale from Chorlton’s Wednesday Night Pool League, run out of Riley’s in Chorlton, who came in to give us a £133 donation raised from a knockout team event. They are keen to support more local causes and so that donation will help fund our New Year’s lunch for 60 older peopleContinue reading Donation from Riley’s
Christmas Celebrations
We rounded off another successful year with our big Christmas event up at Houghend police social club. The meal was amazing as usual and the staff couldn’t be more helpful. Some of our local colleagues bobbed in to say hello including our local PCSO’s and Councillor Joanna Midgeley, and we were entertained by volunteer DavidContinue reading Christmas Celebrations
Donations in 2018
We have received many donations from individuals, families of older people, groups and organisations during this year. We would like to thank them all for their support. In particular we would like to thank: Benito Lounge Morrisons the Co-op Skin HD Nicolas Road residents, and Ivygreen Allotments
