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Thanks to our new Volunteers from MMU

Posted on March 11, 2020 by LGNeighbours • 0 Comments

We’d like to say a big thanks to our two student volunteers from Manchester Metropolitan University today, Laura and Megan.

Laura and Megan are psychology students who have been helping around Good Neighbours as part of a placement. As well as assisting around the Inspire Centre, they have been visiting a client, George with us and getting a taste of befriending. George has loved them visiting, and looks forward to them stopping by for a tea and a chat. Thanks for helping us with admin tasks, our new trustee ad, and giving us some valuable feedback to improve our website too. We’ve enjoyed having you and we hope to see you back again as volunteers.

Merry Christmas from Levenshulme Good Neighbours

Posted on January 8, 2020 by LGNeighbours • 0 Comments

Another year gone already! Where does the time go? We’d just like to say a HUGE thank you to everyone who has supported us this year, including those who have donated, helped us run activities and joined us on trips out. We’ve had some brilliant and educational sessions with the People’s History Museum, as well… Continue Reading

Levenshulme Good Neighbours at the Social Justice Fair

Posted on October 16, 2019 by LGNeighbours • 0 Comments

Big thanks to all the students who stopped by our stand at the Social Justice Fair at Manchester University yesterday! We had an amazing turnout, and it was great to speak to so many people interested in becoming befrienders. The room was absolutely packed, and highlighted how many amazing groups there are in Manchester dedicated… Continue Reading

LGN visits the People’s History Museum

Posted on October 9, 2019 by LGNeighbours • 0 Comments

This month we enjoyed our final two performances with the PHM: ‘Shine A Light’ about life in factory for women during the Victorian era, and ‘Peterloo,’ a play about the 1819 tragedy which we watched at the Museum itself. Both were brilliantly performed and offered us an interesting insight into each era and social history… Continue Reading

People’s History Museum: Windrush Generation

Posted on August 30, 2019 by LGNeighbours • 0 Comments

Last week was our third performance from the talented members of the People’s History Museum in Manchester. This performance, entitled ‘No Bed of Roses’ followed the story of a woman from the Windrush Generation moving to Britain in search of work. The play touched on some of the realities faced by people in this era;… Continue Reading

Thanks to Community Soup!

Posted on August 5, 2019 by LGNeighbours • 0 Comments

Last Tuesday Levenshulme Good Neighbours took part in ‘Community Soup.’ The sessions involve inviting people and groups with creative ideas that make a real difference in their communities to pitch to a community audience in different parts of the city. After enjoying some hot soup (or other delicious food!) and listening to the pitches, the… Continue Reading

People’s History Museum: Migration

Posted on June 26, 2019 by LGNeighbours • 0 Comments

This month we had another performance from the brilliant People’s History Museum. The one-woman plays highlight social issues from the past and present, and we have been using these to compliment our “memory café” sessions. The performance this time was called “Moving Histories” and it examined the topic of migration told through eyes of a… Continue Reading

Trip to Chester!

Posted on June 24, 2019 by LGNeighbours • 0 Comments

This week the folks at Leveshulme Good Neighbours joined the Inspired People Project for a trip to Chester. Half of our number chose a visit to Chester Zoo, while the other half opted for a day out shopping in the lovely Chester town. Those who went to the zoo had a fantastic time enjoying the… Continue Reading

‘The Hard Way Up’ – People’s History Museum

Posted on April 24, 2019 by LGNeighbours • 0 Comments

This month to kick start our “Memory Café” sessions, we welcomed a performance from the People’s History Museum. The one woman play, The Hard Way Up is based on the life and diary of suffragette and local Manchester councillor, Hannah Mitchell. Hannah spoke out for women and for the poor, and became a peace campaigner… Continue Reading

Wheel chair training with Manchester Cares

Posted on April 18, 2019 by LGNeighbours • 0 Comments

Levenshulme Good Neighbours now run official wheelchair training for new and old volunteers. With the demand we are getting for away day trips and our recent volunteer recruitment drive, its about time too! So far we are getting good feedback with the training provided so please ring: 0161 850 1066 or email ray@levenshulmegoodneighbours.org.uk for all… Continue Reading