In March, LGN’s Service Coordinator Ray Olaniyan was interviewed on the Simone Riley show on BBC Radio Manchester. Here’s what Ray spoke about on the day, including information about the charity, how we recruit volunteers, future goals and how to get in touch with us… ABOUT WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE DO: “LGN has been operating out… Continue Reading
Over the coming months we aim to use 10GM funding to help enable more of our older and house bound referrals to walk about more with their befriender companions’ We plan on doing this by facilitating a walking project as part of our befriending offer to new referrals that link the benefits of walking outdoors… Continue Reading
Earlier in March, LGN’s Coordinator Ray featured on the Simone Riley show on BBC Radio Manchester. Simone chatted with Ray about how we recruit volunteers, goals for the charity, effects of the lockdown and loads more! Click below to listen to the interview in full. Continue Reading
We are on the lookout for new trustees, so if you think you fit the bill, or know someone who does, please get in touch! Continue Reading
Just a few words to wish you all a Happy New Year from Levenshulme Good Neighbours! It’s an exciting time at LGN at the moment and we’ll be updating you further on that over the coming weeks. In the meantime, here’s a lookback to our Christmas activities, when Ray and trustee Grantley delivered 36 presents… Continue Reading
A big thanks to everyone who has supported LGN in 2023! Firstly, we’d like to say a massive THANKYOU to all our amazing volunteers. They contribute their time and energy throughout the year, sometimes around full-time jobs and other commitments to help us tackle social isolation and help build connections in the community. Take a… Continue Reading
A big thanks to John Lewis & Partners from all at LGN for their recent donation! Here’s David from LGN with Carole Hartley from JLP, receiving a cheque at their wonderful Trafford Centre store. Carol is their Partner & Community Liaison Coordinator and she kindly helped organise the £1000 donation that will help support events… Continue Reading
Our annual AGM will be taking place at 10.30 am on Saturday 18th November 2023 (Location TBC). For enquiries you can contact Ray or David direct, email team@lgn.org.uk or call 07396 321 077 Continue Reading
Just an update to let you know that Ria, the facilitator of our monthly over 55s Bookclub, has retired, and the group is now peer led. We would like to thank Ria for her wonderful contribution to the group over the last year. Take a look below for just a few of the books the… Continue Reading
At the end of August LGN staff members Ray and David undertook Emergency First Aid at Work training, courtesy of Manchester First Aid Training. The first part of the training took place online, where the pair watched a series of informative videos, and answered multiple choice questions related to all things First Aid. The second… Continue Reading
