We just want to say a huge thank you to the wonderful Peter Kershaw Trust, who have kindly donated £2000 to help us support older people in Levenshulme. Peter Kershaw was a direct family descendant of Joseph Holt – who founded the local Manchester brewery in 1849. It means so much to get local support… Continue Reading
If you’re missing your friends at the Inspire Taskforce during isolation, look no futher! Tune into local Levenshulme radio station ALLFM (96.9) Tuesday 2pm – 3pm for “Happy Mondays….on a Tuesday” slot, run by the lovely Kate Williams. The radio show that connects older people that would usually attend Inspired Taskforce activities at Levenshulme Inspire.… Continue Reading
This month we’d like to say a big thankyou to art company, Wraptious, who donated 1,000 free cards to LGN. The lovely art designs were donated so we could spread messages of hope and love across Lev during the outbreak. We would like to say a HUGE thank you to Noah , a year 9… Continue Reading
This Friday the Inspire taskforce, in partnership with LGN, helped the older people of Levenshulme celebrate the 75th Anniversary of V E day in style. Special picnic hampers were delivered around the local area to those isolated at home, so they could join in with the celebrations and enjoy a tasty treat! Locals were also… Continue Reading
We would just like to give a big shout out to PennyAppeal North West for their support in donating hygiene kits and non perishables food for older people in the community through LGN! If you or anyone you know needs the following: handsanitzers, toothpaste, brush, female hygiene, oats, UHT milk, lentils please get in touch… Continue Reading
We would love to welcome Javid, Mr “J” to our team, and thank him for his constant openness and availability to drive, offer emergency DIY, shopping pickup and deliveries around the Levenshulme area during these tough times. Watch this space😃 If you need support or a hand in any of the above, please get in… Continue Reading
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… Continue Reading
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
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
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