A big thank you to the folks at Noah’s A.R.T for another fun filled session with their wonderful animals! This time we met the two very friendly English spot rabbits, fed the guinea pigs, had a cuddle with the rats and watched the dog complete a puzzle for treats. Our members really enjoy these… Continue Reading
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LGN at the Imperial War Museum North
A massive thank you to everyone who came along to our trip to the Imperial War Museum North this week! What brilliant day out we had. It was fascinating and moving to hear some of our own members describe their experiences of the war, whether first hand or through the memories of close family members.… Continue Reading
Trustees Wanted at Levenshulme Good Neighbours
Are you looking to volunteer in your local community? Would you like to improve the lives of older people in Leveshulme? Do you have experience in the charity sector, or skills in fundraising, health and social care? If you fit one of the above, we would love to hear from you. We’re looking for… Continue Reading
Christmas Meal!
We would like to say a big thank you to everyone who came our LGN Christmas Meal in December, and helped us welcome the festive season in style. There was food, singing, Christmas jumpers and even some dancing at the end – impressive considering that substantial three course meal. We hope you all have a wonderful… Continue Reading
Volunteer Meetup at the Nawaab in Levenshulme
What a great turnout! Thanks so much to those of you who attended our volunteer meetup earlier in the month at the Nawaab. It was lovely to see so many of you there, and it was a great opportunity to catch up over some/a lot of delicious food. Great occasion and time of the year… Continue Reading
A Merry Christmas at Good Neighbours!
We had another fantastic Christmas Meal at Good Neighbours this year, beautifully hosted by the Inspire Cafe. It was a chance for our volunteer befrienders and older people to get together and share a delicious meal, and enjoy an afternoon of entertainment. The day started with a hearty Christmas dinner, followed by a round of… Continue Reading
Volunteer Blog – Becoming a Good Neighbour
Ever wondered what it’s like to become a Good Neighbour? Over the next few months we’ll be posting a series of blogs by our volunteers and older people which give an insight into the befriending process and our charity. Volunteer Blog #1 I first joined Levenshulme Good Neighbours two years ago. I was quite… Continue Reading
A Fond Farewell to the Hideclarkes
One of LGN local supporters, Karen Clarke will be leaving Levenshulme for a new life in the beautiful Greater Manchester hills with her family. She will be holding a farewell party, “The Hildeclarkes Leave Levy!” on the 10th of February 2017 at the Klondyke Club. For those of you that know the Hideclarkes, you know… Continue Reading
A day out at Cleveleys
Levenshulme Good Neighbours had a great day out at Cleveleys. We hitched a ride with the Northmoor Luncheon club and took Good Neighbours and their befrienders. With an average age of 90 years old, many of those who came along on the day would not have been able to attend without the one to one… Continue Reading
A Trip to Gorton Monastery
LGN took forty older people and their volunteers to Gorton Monastery for a tour, tea and cake supported by the People’s Health Lottery. The Church and Friary of St Francis, known locally as Gorton Monastery, is a 19th-century former Franciscan friary in Manchester. It was a real joy to hear so many older people sharing… Continue Reading