Chorlton Good Neighbours

06/08/2026

The History talk on Tues Aug 11th starting at 1.30pm will be given by Dr Christopher Griffiths, Curator of Archaeology at Manchester Museum. He will take us through the Museum’s archaeological collections including local discoveries made in and around Manchester and extraordinary objects from across the world, that reveal stories of people, places and connections across thousands of years. The session will include a selection of objects for handling and an opportunity to get up close to some of the Museum’s archaeological collections....

The History talk on Tues Aug 11th starting at 1.30pm will be given by Dr Christopher Griffiths, Curator of Archaeology at Manchester Museum. He will take us through the Museum’s archaeological col…

03/08/2026

The History talk on Tues Aug 11th starting at 1.30pm will be given by Dr Christopher Griffiths, Curator of Archaeology at Manchester Museum. He will take us through the Museum’s archaeological collections including local discoveries made in and around Manchester and extraordinary objects from across the world, that reveal stories of people, places and connections across thousands of years. The session will include a selection of objects for handling and an opportunity to get up close to some of the Museum’s archaeological collections.
I doubt however, that Chris won’t be coming with the 3000 year old bronze age sword (see photo) as it still looks pretty lethal and he might get stopped by the police!

12/07/2026

Chorlton Good Neighbours, the early years – Helen Hibberd

Chorlton Good Neighbours, the early years Helen talks about the early days of Chorlton Good Neighbours which she first volunteered with abd then worked for in the early 19890s and how it differs from the present day CGN

Chorlton Good Neighbours, the early years Helen talks about the early days of Chorlton Good Neighbours which she first volunteered with abd then worked for in the early 19890s and how it differs fr…

12/07/2026

Helen's looks back at the early days Chorlton Good Neighbours in the 1980s

10/07/2026

Heather, the new CGN Manager, says Hello

Heather Barnes, started her job thie week as the new manager of CGN. She introduced herself to the members at the Thursday Coffee Morning Heather revealed that she came from Fleetwood, which caused someone to shout ou "Well you won't be short of |Fishermen's Friends then" It tok me a while to get the link!

Heather Barnes, started her job thie week as the new manager of CGN. She introduced herself to the members at the Thursday Coffee Morning Heather revealed that she came from Fleetwood, which caused…

10/07/2026

Heather CGN manager, at the Thursday coffee morning

09/07/2026

History of Manchester Waterways Tues 14th July

History of Manchester Waterways Tues 14th July 1.30pm Emma Fox, a local tour guide, will this time be looking at the visible and hidden waterways that shaped Manchester’s development. In this illustrated talk, she brings to life the city’s buried rivers and culverts, alongside important canals such as the Bridgewater and the Manchester Ship Canal, revealing how they powered its growth and continue to shape its identity

History of Manchester Waterways Tues 14th July 1.30pm Emma Fox, a local tour guide, will this time be looking at the visible and hidden waterways that shaped Manchester’s development. In this illu…

09/07/2026

Emma Fox, a local tour guide will be looking at the visible and hidden waterways that shaped Manchester’s development. In this illustrated talk, she brings to life the city’s buried rivers and culverts, alongside important canals such as the Bridgewater and the Manchester Ship Canal, revealing how they powered its growth and continue to shape its identity

19/06/2026

Chorlton Civic Society
Community Champion Award for Helen Hibberd

The Community Champions Award recognise significant, lasting and positive contributions made to the Chorlton Community, whether by individuals or groups based in Chorlton.
For over 40 years Helen was the manager at Chorlton Good Neighbours. In her work she has supported countless numbers of older residents looking for friendship and support. She organised trips out, coffee mornings, arts and craft classes, drama sessions, singing groups, exercise classes, Sunday Teas and much, much more.
Helen was excellent at recruiting and supporting volunteers. She would encourage them to take on activities such as befriending isolated older people who they could visit and support. All this required organising, understanding and hard graft such as lifting the chairs, tables, and equipment in preparation for activities such as History talks and the famous coffee mornings
Helen is known for her smile, her laughter and her friendly welcome to all. This has been appreciated by older people, family members, volunteers and all the many professionals who came into her orbit. You only have to see Helen at a crowded Coffee morning to see how popular she is. She has made a significant and lasting contribution to the older people of Chorlton, showing imagination, inspirational leadership and impressive organisational skills. Helen has recently left
Chorlton Good Neighbour, but the work that she undertook and the positive difference she made to the lives of people in Chorlton, lives on.

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19/06/2026

Helen Hibberd’s Chorlton Community Champion Award

Chorlton Civic Society Community Champion Award for Helen Hibberd The Community Champions Award recognise significant, lasting and positive contributions made to the Chorlton Community, whether by individuals or groups based in Chorlton. For over 40 years Helen was the manager at Chorlton Good Neighbours. In her work she has supported countless numbers of older residents looking for friendship and support. She organised trips out, coffee mornings, arts and craft classes, drama sessions, singing groups, exercise classes, Sunday Teas and much, much more....

Chorlton Civic Society Community Champion Award for Helen Hibberd The Community Champions Award recognise significant, lasting and positive contributions made to the Chorlton Community, whether by…