Bob Cowan Bob Cowan, was born on July 5th 1919 and grew up in Moss Side. He died on 25th Sep 2016. Together with his wife Joyce he was an active member of Chorlton Good Neighbours for many years. He was a veteran of the World War 2 Arctic convoys and we have featured many storiesContinue reading Bob Cowan and the Arctic Convoys (videos)
Meet Moira Bowater – Good Neighbours new worker
Hello my name is Moira, I am a retired Psychiatric Nurse. Moira Bowater, community support worker Most of my career in nursing has been working with Children and Adolescents. I started volunteering with CGN in March 2015 when I retired and have been visiting two ladies in the community for the past 18 months which IContinue reading Meet Moira Bowater – Good Neighbours new worker
Good Neighbours Garden update
Lots of borlotti beans to pick today (22-07-16) and runner beans too. They need very little maintenance and have grown really well this year in the raised beds Here is Geraldine with some of the beans she has been picking Our little friend – a young robin (without the redbreast which they acquire later) perchedContinue reading Good Neighbours Garden update
Nancy Drumm’s 100th birthday celebration
Nancy Drumm’s 100th birthday celebration at Chorlton Good Neighbours (21-07-16) . Here are some photos of the day and a video in which her friends and helpers give their views on Nancy
Good Neighbours and Men in Sheds
A Men’s Shed in Chorlton? Chorlton Good Neighbours is involved with Southways Housing and a group of older men in trying to establish a ‘Men’s Shed’ in Chorlton What is a Men’s Shed? • provides hands-on, practical activities for men aged 50+ (but women and younger people will be welcome too) • a space (biggerContinue reading Good Neighbours and Men in Sheds
CGN Garden update
Garden has been doing well recently, but not enough sunshine (for us and the plants). Still, we are beginning to enjoy some produce including rhubarb, peas, beans, courgettes, cauliflower, garlic and red currants. Rain eventually stopped play today (15th July) but beginning to think about our plans for the future, including some additional raised beds
Chorlton Open Garden day
Chorlton Open Garden day Sunday 26th June 2016 We had about 150 visitors to the Good Neighbours community garden on Chorlton Oen Gardens. Very enjoyable it was too Here is Geraldine talking to visitors about what we are growing in the raised beads Philip and friend enjoying a nice cup of tea Bernard taking home theContinue reading Chorlton Open Garden day
Celebration of the Queens 90th Birthday at Coffee Morning
Local Toastmaster Royale, Terence McNicholls led 70 people in a wonderful celebration of the Queens 90th Birthday at the Thursday coffee morning on 9th June. As well as conducting the toast to her Majesty, members of the audience were invited to share their memories of meeting with Royalty and especially the Queen. Helen talked aboutContinue reading Celebration of the Queens 90th Birthday at Coffee Morning
Snooker afternoon in June
Terry taking a break from the snooker outside SW Manchester Cricket Club in Chorlton. This is where we go for the Good Neighbour’s snooker afternoons held each Tuesday After a rest, Terry uses the long rest to pot the pink Composite photo of two shots being taken
Getting ready for Chorlton Open Gardens
Working hard in the Good Neighbours Garden, slowly getting it in shape for the Chorlton Open Garden’s day on Jun 26th
Job Vacancy at Chorlton Good Neighbours – Community Support Worker
JOB VACANCY Community Support Worker Part-time, 25 hours per week Actual Salary : £11,050 ( subject to review ) Chorlton Good Neighbours Care Group is seeking to appoint a flexible, committed and enthusiastic person, who has experience of working with older people, to join our existing team of workers and volunteers,Continue reading Job Vacancy at Chorlton Good Neighbours – Community Support Worker
Easter egg time at Chorlton Good Neighbours
Ann Moran from the local Morrrisons store came with 60 easter eggs for volunteers and older service users at the Good Neighbours coffee morning on 24 March.. These had been donated by staff and the general public. 91 year old Sofja Szyman looking terrific at the Good Neighbours Easter Egg coffee morning
Jacqui & Carli our local PCSO’s at the coffee morning
Jacqui and Carli Jacqui and Carli our local police community support officers (PCSO‘s) at our 24th March coffee morning. They call down monthly to give any re-assurance and listen to people’s queries and concerns
Spring at last in the Good Neighbours Garden
Tony shows us his garlic tidying the garden up, ready for planting
Hilda and Timmy at the Toddlers Group
Hilda, a long time regular at the Thursday coffee mornings, also comes along to the parents and toddlers group on Tuesday mornings. This is run jointly by Good Neighbours and the Church. Here she is pictured with baby Timmy at the session on March 8th 2016
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