Christina is a support worker who has recently joined Chorlton Good Neighbours. She has been on coach trips to the Devonshire Arms country pub in Mellor and more recently, a day trip to Llandudno. Here are her reflections on those trips and how much they were enjoyed by herself, our users and all the volunteersContinue reading Christina talks about CGNs recent daytrips
Come to the CGN Gardening Group!
Chorlton Good Neighbours Gardening Group meets on Friday mornings from 10 or 11am until 1pm . It is at the back of St Ninians Church. Great to meet up, have a coffee and do some gardening. There is even a gazebo if it rains
Next history talk -Martledge and Houghend- the lost hamlets of Chorlton”
“Martledge and Houghend ….. the lost hamlets of Chorlton-cum-Hardy” Tuesday September 5th 1.30pm with Andrew Simpson and Peter Topping Following on from their highly successful talk in May on the history of St Clements’s Church, the entertaining and informative duo will be offering up the stories of “Martledge and Houghend ….. the lost hamlets ofContinue reading Next history talk -Martledge and Houghend- the lost hamlets of Chorlton”
History talk on the Manchester Irish Connection
Thank you to those of you who came along to the history talk last Tuesday with Bernard talking about the history of the Irish in Manchester. It was a great session with lots of questions and contributions: a shortened version of this talk on Irish Manchester can be found on youtube at:
CGN drama group starts Wed July 5th at 10am
History talk on Tues 4th July about suffragist Lydia Becker
The next in-person History talk at Chorlton Good Neighbours is on Tuesday 4th July at 1.30pm Joanne Williams will talk about Lydia Becker , the acknowledged , though unofficial leader of the suffragette movement in the late 19th century. This feisty and single minded woman ensured a thousand women could vote in the general electionContinue reading History talk on Tues 4th July about suffragist Lydia Becker
Snooker afternoons, Tuesday afternoons 1.30pm
Snooker afternoons, Tuesday afternoons Tuesday afternoon snooker session down at South West Manchester Cricket Club 1.30-3pm if you fancy trying something new and having company and a chat in a lovely club. Drinks are available there too Session leader David will be there with volunteer Francis so all are welcome . If you want moreContinue reading Snooker afternoons, Tuesday afternoons 1.30pm
CGNs Arts and Crafts group exhibits
CGNs Arts & Crafts group exhibits during the Chorlton Arts Festival
‘Flowers’ a comedy by Chorlton Good Neighbours Drama Group
‘Flowers’ a comedy by Chorlton Good Neighbours Drama Group, was performed in front of the coffee morning regulars on Thursday May 18th 2023. These clips from the performance give a flavour of of their surreal approach which their audience seemed to have no problem in following
Sustainability and the Green Agenda at Good Neighbours
Are you interested in sustainability issues and climate change? Would you like to hear what small changes can make a difference? As part of receiving council funding, we have agreed to work towards certain outcomes in relation to supporting the City’s green agenda and reducing our carbon footprint. One of the outcomes is about ensuringContinue reading Sustainability and the Green Agenda at Good Neighbours
Trish’s fundraiser for Chorlton Good Neighbours
Trish’s fundraiser for Chorlton Good Neighbours Our volunteer Trish Kelly is raising funds for us , specifically to buy some new upholstered chairs for the main hall where we hold our activities. Many of the chairs are shredding ( as you will know if you come down here ) so we need to get themContinue reading Trish’s fundraiser for Chorlton Good Neighbours
Mid May update: drama and Arts & crafts
The drama Group will be performing their show ‘Flowers ‘ on Wednesday 24th May at 10.30am . This drama is about lifelong friends meeting at an airport , when one of them receives a bunch of flowers? …Come and enjoy the story of what lies behind this … Our members have been rehearsing for weeksContinue reading Mid May update: drama and Arts & crafts
CGN’s Coronation Party photos
Singers, dancing, poetry , food , flag waving , a sea of red white and blue …. and singing the national anthem as many times as we could ! That meant only one thing …our own Coronation party ! 80 members and volunteers gathered at Houghend Police & Social club last Thursday 4th to hold its own CoronationContinue reading CGN’s Coronation Party photos
May 12th 2023 update
Thank you to everyone who turned up to our first in person history talk on May 9th This was the first face-to-face history talk since the pandemic ; Andrew Simpson and Peter Topping spoke to over 25 people in the Hall about the old St Clements Church and graveyard and we heard some really interestingContinue reading May 12th 2023 update
history talk about the old St Clements Church and graveyard
Next Tues 9th May at 1.30pm CGN History talk from local historian Andrew Simpson & artisy Peter Topping on the history of the old St Clements Church and graveyard, near the Bowling green pub, along with the story of the campaign to restore the site. At St Ninian hall for 1.30pm Tea /coffee £3 AllContinue reading history talk about the old St Clements Church and graveyard
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