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
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
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
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
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
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