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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

We involve our clients in planning at every opportunity

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 | 0 Comments

The support of these events is greatly appreciated to aid in raising money for the EL Festival 2026.
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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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Life saving East Lancashire Freemasons

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

As part of the ongoing support and connection with the local communities, the East Lancashire Masonic Charity has donated a life-saving Defibrillator Unit to Clitheroe Town Council. The unit will be fitted in the former telephone box on York Street in the Town centre...
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Action for Children

by | 15 April 2025 | Hewlett Court News and Events | 0 Comments

What a wonderful morning we had welcoming Action for Children to Hewlett Court on Tuesday 15th April! We were delighted to meet a few of the children who came and joined us in decorating Easter Bonnets and getting to know the ladies and gents. A HUGE thank you for...
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ELMC Spring Party 2025

by | 14 April 2025 | Hewlett Court News and Events, Latest ELMC News | 0 Comments

The ELMC Spring Party 2025 was held on Friday 11th April at Stanley House, Audenshaw in which invited guests included the President of the Charity RWBro Robert Frankl and his wife Fiona along with a number of Officers of the ELMC and of the Province with their...
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Flower Arranging

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

The ladies took to some flower arranging with Rita on Wednesday 9th April, ready for the ELMC Spring Party event on Friday 11th April. They have created amazing arrangements that will look beautiful on the tables.
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Grand National

by | 5 April 2025 | Hewlett Court News and Events | 0 Comments

The ladies and gents took part in the Grand National Sweepstake on Friday 4th April, randomly selecting one of the horses that were taking part in the race the following day. On Saturday 5th April, everyone gathered in the lounge to watch the Grand National on the big...
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Lee Lambert

by | 3 April 2025 | Hewlett Court News and Events | 0 Comments

We had a fantastic afternoon with Lee Lambert on Thursday 3rd April!    
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Holcombe Brook Primary School visit

by | 3 April 2025 | Hewlett Court News and Events | 0 Comments

We had a lovely morning visit from Holcombe Brook Primary School on Thursday 3rd April. The Children had made all the Residents delicious Easter biscuits and a lovely Easter card. Thank you so much for coming to see us all!  
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Mother’s Day celebrations

by | 30 March 2025 | Hewlett Court News and Events | 0 Comments

The lovely ladies of Hewlett Court enjoyed some treats on Mothering Sunday to help celebrate the special day. The ladies started the day with a cooked breakfast of bacon, egg, fried bread, grilled tomato and toast served with a pot of tea. All of the ladies were...
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TLC Teddy Bears delivered to Salford Royal, Panda Unit

by | 25 March 2025 | Latest ELMC News | 0 Comments

Eric Baker, Area Charity Steward of City West delivered the second half of his consignment, delivering a further 2 boxes of TLC teddy bears to Salford Royal, Panda Unit last week. The Teddies for Loving Care initiative provides unique cuddly bears to Accident &...
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