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
Merryn Cook’s talk about Chorlton Open Gardens
Merryn Cook’s talk about Chorlton Open Gardens, Thurs Nov 17th Marry Cook gave a talk about Chorlton Open Gardens which this year was held on Sunday, 26th June. The first Chorlton Open Gardens event was held in June 2011 in aid of the charity ‘Freedom from Torture’. It has groen so now there are over 30 gardensContinue reading Merryn Cook’s talk about Chorlton Open Gardens
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
Welcome to new worker – Philip Barrett
Welcome to new worker – Philip Barrett From November 1st 2016 we have a new older men’s visiting and development worker, Phil Barrett, who will be taking over from Wayne Marr. Phil will be visiting older men in their own homes and finding new local activities and interests for them. Wayne has now retired but isContinue reading Welcome to new worker – Philip Barrett
The Paralympics: From Manchester to Rio – Mark Todd
“Progression of Inclusive Design & Accessibility: | From Manchester to Rio Via London & Sochi” A talk by Mark Todd, Nov 3rd 2016 Mark Todd has had over 30 years experience in the field of disabled people’s access. Having played a key role in the disability movement, Mark became the first Access Officer at Manchester CityContinue reading The Paralympics: From Manchester to Rio – Mark Todd
Age Friendly event at Good Neighbours
Age Friendly event at Good Neighbours, Thurs 10th Nov 2016. All welcome
Good Neighbours garden – October update
Good Neighbours garden – October update For most of September and October the weather on the Friday mornings where we meet at the Good Neighbours Garden has been very good. By late September we had a profusion of tomatoes and beans, plus late salad crops we had only planted in early September Here isContinue reading Good Neighbours garden – October update
Chorlton Good Neighbours AGM
Chorlton Good Neighbours AGM 22 Sep 2016 There were 104 people at the AGM on the morning of 22nd September. The speaker was Amy Barron, an Msc student at Manchester University. She spoke about her project which was based around collating people’s memories of their neighbourhood through photographs and visiting key landmarks. She has beenContinue reading Chorlton Good Neighbours AGM
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