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

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The ELMC AGM was held on September 26th 2019

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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 | 0 Comments

The support of these events is greatly appreciated to aid in raising money for the EL Festival 2026.
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Knowsley Safari Park

by | 12 May 2025 | Hewlett Court News and Events | 0 Comments

We went on an adventure to Knowsley Safari Park on Monday 12th May to see all the beautiful animals! Venturing through the different enclosures, we got to see a variety of species including White Rhino’s, African Lions, Camels and Baboons, to name a few. After a trip...
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Katie Fiddlestix

by | 9 May 2025 | Hewlett Court News and Events | 0 Comments

The finish off a wonderful week, we had our favourite violinist, Katie Fiddlestix performing on Friday 9th May. Everyone enjoyed reminiscing with their favourite songs.    
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VE Day 80th Anniversary celebrations

by | 8 May 2025 | Hewlett Court News and Events | 0 Comments

Celebrations ran throughout the day on Thursday 8th May to reflect, remember, and celebrate the end of the Second World War and the sacrifices made by those involved. We honour the bravery and resilience for our today. To start off the day, we were joined by Kirsty...
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The Nicky Aliance Centre grant

by | 7 May 2025 | Latest ELMC News | 0 Comments

In September 2024, The Nicky Aliance Centre applied to the ELMC Grant Making Committee to purchase 4 computers, specialist screens and keyboards/mouse to train older adults how to use the computer. Their grant was approved, and they received £1,770 from the ELMC plus...
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Lee Lambert

by | 6 May 2025 | Hewlett Court News and Events | 0 Comments

To get us ready for our VE Day celebrations on Thursday 8th May, Lee Lambert came to put on a grand performance for us. Singing the favourites - We'll Meet Again, White Cliffs of Dover and Bye Bye Blackbird to name a few, it all got us in the spirit to reflect,...
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Veteran’s Choir

by | 29 April 2025 | Hewlett Court News and Events | 0 Comments

The Veterans Choir came to sing for the residents on Tuesday 29th April. A wonderful afternoon was had by all, joining in the well-known songs that were sung.  
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Manchester Masons Broken Column Dinner

by | 27 April 2025 | Hewlett Court News and Events | 0 Comments

We were delighted to be invited to the Manchester Masons Broken Column Dinner at Salford Masonic Hall this on Sunday 27th April, to celebrate all the lovely ladies. Everyone enjoyed a delicious three-course lunch followed by the fantastic entertainment, Phil Steadman...
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Michael & Kyla Sixsmith

by | 25 April 2025 | Hewlett Court News and Events | 0 Comments

Not only did we have Michael and Kyla Sixsmith dancing for us on Friday 25th April, but we had all the ladies and gents dancing in their seats too!! Everyone always loves them coming to visit us to put on a fantastic performance! With a music quiz and a game of bingo...
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St George’s Day

by | 23 April 2025 | Hewlett Court News and Events | 0 Comments

We all celebrated St George's Day on 23rd April to honour England's patron saint, a symbol of bravery and courage. The ladies and gents celebrated with St George's flags and hats as they tucked into some scrumptious scones with butter, jam and whipped cream with a...
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YPC trip to Blackpool Zoo

by | 23 April 2025 | Latest ELMC News | 0 Comments

ELMC are taking us to the zoo tomorrow Zoo tomorrow, zoo tomorrow ELMC are taking us to the zoo tomorrow And we can stay all day The refrain was heard repeatedly by the Young Peoples’ neighbours on the evening of Sunday 13th April. On the Monday morning after coach...
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