The 6th Great Frank Randle Day Joyce, Arthur and Bernard from Chorlton Good Neighbours took part in the 6th Annual Frank Randle celebration day was held on 7th July 2012. It started off with a visit to his grave at the Carleton Cemetery near Blackpool by members of the Manchester based Cuthbert Club. After aContinue reading Good Neighbours on the Frank Randle day in Blackpool
Northern Belly Company at Good Neighbours
On Sunday July 1st the Northern Belly Company (www.northernbellycompany.com) paid a visit to the Chorlton Good neighbours Sunday Tea and gave a performance of their dances. They then showed the clothes and decorations they used for the dances and got some users and volunteers to participate
Good Neighbours at Brookburn Summer Fair
The Good Neighbours stall decorating their own cupcakes Good Neighbours at Brookburn Summer Fair, June 16th Carolyn on the stall Arthur and Hilda telling people about Good Neighbours Hilda on the Good Neighbours stall A decorated cupcake!
Exercise Classes at Good Neighbours
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Gagarin’s visit to Manchester
A talk by Gurbir Singh at the Chorlton History Group, Chorlton Good Neighbours, June 7th 2012. Yuri Gagarin visited Manchester on 12th July 1961. He came through Chorlton and was presented with a medal by the Foundry Workers Union based at Brooks Bar, Whalley Range. Several people at the talk had seen Gagarin on theContinue reading Gagarin’s visit to Manchester
Trip to Boundary Mill, Colne
A group of us from Chorlton Good Neighbours went on a trip to Boundary Mill in Colne (see www.boundarymill.co.uk). There were 15 of us in total in 4 cars. We originally intended to go to Buxton but the weather was so bad we decided to go somewhere that was indoors. This is a videoContinue reading Trip to Boundary Mill, Colne
Jubilee Sunday
Special Jubilee themed Sunday Tea at Chorlton Good Neighbours. As well as the entertainment, people shared some of their memories of the Queen’s Coronation in 1953
Good Neighbours leaflet
The New Chorlton Good Neighbours Leaflet Information about our activities A photo of some of the people involved in Good Neighbours
Planting potatoes
At long last – finally planting some potatoes in the raised beds
Ruby, the Jubilee Queen
Ruby, the Jubilee Queen
Good Neighbours Radio Broadcast
The CGN Radio Programme for Chorlton FM was broadcast during the Chorlton Arts Festival in May 2012. There were interviews with the Good Neighbours Coordinator, Helen Hibberd, with wheelchair support worker, Amanda and with volunteers such as Carolyn, Peter and Yvonne. We also got the views of users such as Hilda, Arthur and Nancy. AsContinue reading Good Neighbours Radio Broadcast
Good Neighbours’ trip to Morecambe
Chorlton Good Neighbours’ day trip to Morecambe on Wed 23 May 2012. The coach was full, the weather was great and the trip was enjoyed by all. After a walk on the prom, they visited the Art Deco Midland Hotel (www.midlandhotel.org) for afternoon tea and cake Here is a picture of the Midland Hotel, MorecambeContinue reading Good Neighbours’ trip to Morecambe
Putting the Raised Beds in Position
Putting the raised beds in position in the Good Neighbours garden, 25 May 2012. On a sweltering hot morning (25-05-12) we dug trenches for our 3 raised beds at the Chorlton Good neighbours garden and lowered them into position. Next to fill then up with poor soil at the bottom (they are very deep raisedContinue reading Putting the Raised Beds in Position
The Raised Beds arrive
The Spring Fundraising Variety Concert
Chorlton Good Neighbours Fundraising Variety Concert 28th April 2012 This musical event raised much needed funds for Chorlton Good Neighbours. Many thanks to all the singers and groups who gave their time and performances for free. Also thanks to all the volunteers who contributed to making this event such a great success. Here are clips fromContinue reading The Spring Fundraising Variety Concert
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