March 2015 photos of Good Neighbours activities taken by Chris Foster photography
Coffee Morning and Snooker
Here are some photos of the snooker afternoon on 3-02-15 and from the coffee monring of 12-02-15. These are two of Chorlton Good Neighbour’s weekly activities on Tuesdays (snooker) and Thursdays (coffe morning). The photos whihc have been produced as a slideshow were taken by CGN volunteer Keith Walsh Alice who is a student atContinue reading Coffee Morning and Snooker
Finishing the Mosaics for the garden
The globe mosaics we have been making in the workshop run by Nicola Winter have been completed and put in the garden Nick with his mosaicBill putting his mosaic into on of the raised beds in the Good Neighbours garden
Making mosaics for the Good Neighbours Garden
In January 2015 we had two mosaic making workshops led by Nicola Winter. This time we branched out into making spherical mosaics on concrete mould made by Nicola. They were on the end of metal rods so that we could ‘plant’ the finished Alium style mosaics in the Chorlton Good Neighbours garden Joyce and DorothyContinue reading Making mosaics for the Good Neighbours Garden
Leah Cavanagh wins the Manchester Creativity in the Community award
Leah Cavanagh has won the Be Proud, Creativity in the Community award at the annual Be Proud awards hosted by Manchester City Council. Leah has led the ‘Melodics’ singing group at Chorlton Good Neighbours for the past 5 years. Well done Leah, a much deserved award See M.E.N. for full story: http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/manchester-singer-leah-cavanagh-honoured-8554863
Melodics Christmas Singalong
In the lead up to Christmas 2014, the Melodics singing group led a singalong of carols and Christmas songs at a Good Neighbours coffee morning. At the same event, we said farewell to Margaret Banks, our Art tutor and in addition, Justine Entezari one of our volunteers who works for NJL consulting, a Manchester based designContinue reading Melodics Christmas Singalong
Good Neighbours Christmas Meal 2014
The 2014 Chorlton Good Neighbours Christmas Meal was held on December 17th at the Hough End Centre. Here are some photos of the event. Special thanks go to the 5 year 7 students from Chorlton High School who sang carols to the assembled company which rounded off a great meal. Many thanks to all whoContinue reading Good Neighbours Christmas Meal 2014
Leah wins “Be Proud of Manchester” Award for work with the Melodics
Dawn and Helen from Good Neighbours nominated Leah Cavanagh for a “Be Proud of Manchester Award” for her great work with the Melodics, the Good Neighbours singing group she organises. She won in the category of Creativity in the Community Award which “draws attention to artistic enterprises that have brought people together”…..”The winner proves howContinue reading Leah wins “Be Proud of Manchester” Award for work with the Melodics
Visit to Chorlton High School
A group of us from Chorlton Good Neighbours visited Chorlton High School on Tuesday Nov 14th for an event which was part of Chorlton Book Week . It was an inter-generational event organised by Chorlton Library staff in which members met with year 7 & 8 students from Chorlton High to discuss our ownContinue reading Visit to Chorlton High School
First Aid training session
Fireman Kevin Walker ran a 3 hour First Aid training session for 20 volunteers and staff at CGN on Nov 5th 2014. The main areas covered were treating an unconscious patient who is breathing, knowing the recovery position, what to do with a severe bleed , burn or choking, signs of a stroke and heartContinue reading First Aid training session
Melodics Concert at Longford Care Home
Here are a few photos taken of the Melodics singing group who performed to residents of Longford Home Edge Lane Chorlton on 30th October. In the run up to Christmas the Group are performing 6 different times at local sheltered housing schemes as well as other local residential homes. Leah Cavanah the Group’s leader hasContinue reading Melodics Concert at Longford Care Home
Trip to Rivington Barn
On Tuesday 14th October Chorlton Good Neighbours visited Rivington Barn in Bolton. After a delicious meal we were entertained by our host and compere John Norcott. The afternoon was spent dancing and singing along to many an uplifting song, followed by a game or two of Bingo. Many thanks to all the volunteers who madeContinue reading Trip to Rivington Barn
Arctic Convoy medal presentation at Manchester Town Hall (video)
Finally, more than two years since Chorlton Good Neighbours started their campaign to support our member Bob Cowan to be able to get the Ushavov medal for Arctic Convoy veterans from the Russian Government, the day finally came. Below are some photos and video of the ceremony in Manchester Town Hall on 13 Oct 2014 whenContinue reading Arctic Convoy medal presentation at Manchester Town Hall (video)
Unity Toy Box Circus visit Good neighbours
At Chorlton Good Neighbours Sunday tea on October 5th , we were entertained by the wonderful Unity Toy Box Circus, who shared their amazing balancing, juggling, hula hooping and uni-cycling skills. Thanks to all the young people who gave up their Sunday afternoon to come and perform for us, you are a very talented lot!Continue reading Unity Toy Box Circus visit Good neighbours
CGN Annual General Meeting 2014
On Thursday 18th Sep 2014 Good Neighbours held our AGM. Over 80 people attended. Chair for the day was Joan Constable and there were talks by Helen Hiiberd our coordinator and Sue Cockerill our treasurer. The guest speaker was Professor Chris Phillipson, Professor of Sociology and Social Gerontology at the University of Manchester. He gave a talkContinue reading CGN Annual General Meeting 2014
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