Chorlton History Group, 4th July 2013 This is part of the talk given by Martin Rathfelder, Director of the Socialist Health Association about the NHS The July session marked a departure for the History Group in that this was a session session which as well as looking at historical issues also linked them to importantContinue reading The origins of the NHS in Manchester
Doing the Lambeth Walk
Mary and her mum, Rowena O’Mahoney doing an impromptu version of the Lambeth Walk at a Melodics singing group practice at Chorlton Good Neighbour son Thurs July 4th 2013
CGN Garden on a hot July day
Enjoying an outdoor meal in the good neighbours garden After all the hard work in cold weather earlier in the year, the good neighbours garden is coming in to its own. On the first day of a predicted heat wave, Fri 5th July 2013, we had a great outdoor meal with manyContinue reading CGN Garden on a hot July day
History Group: Thur July 4th 1.30pm: the NHS
History Group talk on Thurs July 4th 2013 at 1.30pm : “The National Health Service in Manchester: its past, present & future” by Martin Rathfelder, Director of the Socialist Health Association The July session marks a departure for the History Group. Occasionally we will hold sessions where we depart from the normal format of a history talkContinue reading History Group: Thur July 4th 1.30pm: the NHS
Chorlton Coffee Festival at Good Neighbours
Chorlton Coffee Festival at Good Neighbours At the June 27th Coffee Morning, the Chorlton Coffee Festival came to Good Neighbours. Hannah Davies, the associate producer of the festival, brought along some filter coffee for people to drink. In addition, Josie Teubler had managed to get donations of fresh scones & jam from theTea Hive andContinue reading Chorlton Coffee Festival at Good Neighbours
Chorlton Good Neighbours Garden: The Story So Far…….
Chorlton Good Neighbours Garden: The Story So Far For many years this piece of land at Wilbraham St Ninian’s Church in Chorlton lay unused and largely unseen; a mass of weeds and brambles covering the foundations of an old scout hut. Just eighteen months ago Chorlton Good Neighbours were looking for ways to engage moreContinue reading Chorlton Good Neighbours Garden: The Story So Far…….
Chorlton Open Gardens event and CGN
CGN and the Chorlton Open Gardens Event held on Sunday June 23rd 2013 Despite the poor weather 184 people visited the CGN garden and 482 people visited the Ivygreen Garden which was using the event to fund raise for CGN. Comments about the gardens were overwhelmingly positive and appreciative. At the CGN garden behind Wilbraham St NiniansContinue reading Chorlton Open Gardens event and CGN
Greenhouse officially opened
Official Opening of the CGN Greenhouse On Thurs 20th June 2013 the Good Neighbours Greenhouse and garden was opened by Councillor Sheila Newman. Special thanks to Carolyn O’Hanlon who has been leading the Good Neighbours gardening group and to John Constable who’s skill enable a small team of older men to construct a difficult toContinue reading Greenhouse officially opened
Progress on the Good Neighbours garden
As part of a project to get more older men involved in Chorlton Good Neighbours we formed a Gardening Club at St Ninian’s Church where we are based. Our aim was to transform a piece of wasteland at the Church into a garden and vegetable plot that all our members could enjoy Well, after just overContinue reading Progress on the Good Neighbours garden
Progress on the Good Neighbours garden
As part of a project to get more older men involved in Chorlton Good Neighbours we formed a Gardening Club at St Ninian’s Church where we are based. Our aim was to transform a piece of wasteland at the Church into a garden and vegetable plot that all our members could enjoy Well, after just overContinue reading Progress on the Good Neighbours garden
Garden in early June
A progress update on the CGN garden in late May and early June 2013 . Finally we have had some good weather and the plants are really moving, especailly he tomatoes in the greenhouse. Enid takes a look at what we have done so far and gives her comments on our progress
History Group: June & July Programme
A reminder that Bill Williams will be giving a talk on “The origins of the Manchester Jewish Community” at Wilbraham St Ninian’s Church, Egerton Road South, Chorlton, M21 0XJ this Thurs June 6th 2013 at 1.30pm. All welcome; £1.50 for tea, coffee & biscuits Also the talk on Thurs July 4th 2013 at 1.30pm will be: “TheContinue reading History Group: June & July Programme
June: Sunday Tea and future events
On Sunday June 2nd with a hint of summer in the air we had our monthly Sunday Tea at which the Dorothy Vernon Singers were the entertainersThe Dorothy Vernon SIngers Some of our regulars at the June Sunday tea Coming up this month: Thurs June 6th: City Council Sensory team will be present to talk aboutContinue reading June: Sunday Tea and future events
July History Group: The origins of the Manchester Jewish Community, Bill Williams
The Chorlton History group talk to be held on Thursday June 6th at 1.30pm will be Bill Williams talking about The origins of the Manchester Jewish Community. Bill was one of the founders of the Manchester Jewish Museum based in an old synagogue in Cheetham Hill. The former Spanish & Portuguese Synagogue in Cheetham Hill, nowContinue reading July History Group: The origins of the Manchester Jewish Community, Bill Williams
Job Vacancies at CGN
Chorlton Good Neighbours Care Group is looking to appoint two part-time workers. Both posts are from 1st July 2013 until March 2015, but with potential to continue. Applicants must be car drivers. We are seeking two flexible, committed and enthusiastic people who have experience of working with older people to join our team of workersContinue reading Job Vacancies at CGN
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