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ELMC invest £1.6million to make improvements to Hewlett Court Sheltered Housing

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Our clients dwell in one of the best sheltered accommodation venues in the county

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The ELMC hold various events throughout the year including the Spring Party

The ELMC AGM was held on September 26th 2019

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The ELMC make a £50,000 donation to Diabetes Care

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The East Lancashire Masonic Charity (ELMC)

We are here to care for and to afford charitable assistance to needy Freemasons or their widows or to any of their dependent relatives.
The East Lancashire Masonic Charity
Hewlett Court
Newcombe Road
Holcombe Brook
Bury, BL0 9XJ

What We Do At The ELMC

The East Lancashire Masonic Charity is here to care for and to afford charitable assistance to needy Freemasons or their widows or to any of their dependent relatives, and to reach out to others in the communities in which we live who are deserving of our charitable support.

How We Help Local Charites

The relief of poverty by the provision of help and assistance to needy Freemasons, or their widows or any other of their dependent relatives, living predominantly but not exclusively in East Lancashire.

How To Leave a Legacy To The ELMC

Leaving a Legacy in your will has a huge positive impact and helps us to invest in vital services when they need them most, including financial and emotional support

Upcoming EL Festival 2026 events

by | 25 April 2023 | Hewlett Court News and Events, Latest ELMC News, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

The support of these events is greatly appreciated to aid in raising money for the EL Festival 2026.
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Jigsaw (Bury) residential trip November 2024

by | 7 November 2024 | Grant Making Committee, Hewlett Court News and Events | 0 Comments

Jigsaw (Bury) is a registered charity, based in Bury Greater Manchester, aiming to promote fun, freedom and independence for disabled people. Jigsaw offers sport and social opportunities for young disabled people aged 13 plus. We support our members to enjoy an active...
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Halloween Celebrations

by | 31 October 2024 | Hewlett Court News and Events | 0 Comments

We had a ‘spooktacular’ afternoon on Thursday 31st October celebrating Halloween, Hewlett Court style! Celebrations included a variety of ‘ghoulish’ games including Pin the Bow on Mr Bones, Spider Splat and Halloween Spider Ring Toss for all to get into the Halloween...
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Play Your Cards Right

by | 30 October 2024 | Hewlett Court News and Events | 0 Comments

Everyone loves a Wednesday morning at Hewlett Court when we have a few games of Play Your Cards Right and a Quiz to test everyone, accompanied with a brew and some cake! Winners this month have been Graham, Joyce and Anne and won a free game of bingo for the next...
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New Project!

by | 28 October 2024 | Hewlett Court News and Events | 0 Comments

We’ve had a new project going on behind the scenes at Hewlett Court, an additional outside toilet block! With Hewlett Court holding various events throughout the year, we felt the use of an outside toilet block would be a great addition. The work was completed at the...
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Halloween Hot Chocolate

by | 27 October 2024 | Hewlett Court News and Events | 0 Comments

With the start of 'spooky season' and Halloween just around the corner, Mel treated everyone to Halloween Hot Chocolates on Sunday evening which included a few spooky additions!            
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Wear it Pink for Breast Cancer Now!

by | 24 October 2024 | Hewlett Court News and Events | 0 Comments

We had a fantastic day raising money for Breast Cancer Now on Thursday 24th October! Staff and Residents wore Pink to support such a great cause! We had scrumptious homemade cupcakes and flapjacks by Mel for sale, a game of guess the weight of the cake and a raffle,...
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Aqualease Sea Creatures

by | 23 October 2024 | Hewlett Court News and Events | 0 Comments

We had a visit from Lee at Aqua Explorer, Aqualease on Wednesday 23rd October who brought in a selection of interesting sea creatures in their mobile rock pools for all to ‘sea’! The ladies, gents and visitors got to learn about each sea creature and even got to hold...
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Blackpool Illuminations, Fish and Chips

by | 16 October 2024 | Hewlett Court News and Events | 0 Comments

Some of the ladies and gents took a trip to Blackpool on Wednesday 16th October to tuck into fish & chips at The Cottage, then have a ride through the Blackpool Lights. The rain didn’t stop everyone enjoying their evening.  Thank you to the staff and volunteers...
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Goodbye to Dorothea

by | 10 October 2024 | Hewlett Court News and Events | 0 Comments

On Thursday 10th October the ladies, gents and staff gathered in the lounge to say goodbye to long standing resident Dorothea. Dorothea has been a resident for over 9 years at Hewlett Court and the time had come for her to move on from Hewlett Court. Dorothea moved to...
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Indian Takeaway Night

by | 9 October 2024 | Hewlett Court News and Events | 0 Comments

The ladies and gents enjoyed an Indian take away on Wednesday 9th October. They were served starters of poppadoms, onion barjis and naan bread followed by korma, madras or tikka masala. The wine also went down a treat. A lovely evening was had by all.
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