Upcoming EL Festival 2026 events
The support of these events is greatly appreciated to aid in raising money for the EL Festival 2026.
Teddies for Loving Care
On 19th January, Vince Dover and George Johnson visited Fairfield Hospital’s Children’s Outpatient Department, delivering T.L.C. Bears to comfort young patients. They met Angela Neale and her team, who were thrilled with the donations and expressed their thanks for...
Henshaw’s Christmas Party!
On Sunday 7th December, Henshaw’s Society for Blind People hosted its annual Christmas Party, generously supported by a £2,500 grant from ELMC. The funding contributed towards decorations, inclusive entertainment, food and drink, prizes, Santa, presents and other...
Lee Lambert, Shrove Tuesday and Chinese New Year
The ladies and gents were treated to a wonderful performance on Tuesday, 17th February by the very talented singer Lee Lambert, who had everyone smiling, singing along, and dancing in their seats. What a lovely start to the day it was! Lunch brought a special Shrove...
Valentine’s Day
To celebrate Valentine's Day, our ladies and gents enjoyed heart-shaped chocolates, a lovely performance by Hannah Wright featuring a variety of beautiful love songs, and some delicious carrot cake cupcakes decorated especially for Valentine’s Day by Mel, Cook. We...
Teresa Harper
Teresa Harper joined us on Thursday 12th February to sing for the ladies and gents, and she truly made it a wonderful afternoon. Everyone enjoyed a good old singalong to some much-loved classics, with plenty of clapping, smiling, and voices joining in....
Transforming Care Through Technology: A Partnership with Lifelites
The announcement of a £50,000 grant to Lifelites marked more than a financial commitment – it was a powerful statement of belief in the life-changing potential of technology, compassion and community. The grant, made towards Lifelites’ partnerships with Francis House...
ELMC grant to 7th Kings Scout Group, Farnworth & Bolton
In December 2025, Ian Macneill presented a cheque for £536 to Darren Williams, District Leader, and Bianca Stones, Leader from 7th Kings Scout Group, Farnworth & Bolton. The donation helped fund neckers, woggles, district badges and embroidery for the investiture...
Shaun Sloan
On Wednesday 4th February, we had the pleasure of welcoming a new artist to Hewlett Court — the brilliant Shaun Sloan. Our ladies and gents thoroughly enjoyed his performance, which was packed with variety, from Frank Sinatra classics to The Music Man. There was...
Congratulations to Cook, Mel on 35 Years of Service!
Huge congratulations to Cook Mel on 35 amazing years of service with us at Hewlett Court! Your hard work, consistency, and heart in the kitchen have made a lasting impact. Here’s to you and everything you’ve contributed—thank you! Mel enjoyed celebrations with the...
The Young Peoples’ Committee at the Pantomime and Christmas Party
On a cold December lunchtime Julie, Karen, and four other YPC committee members stood under the canopy of the 20 Stories restaurant at the junction of Quay Street and Byrom Street. Why? Their mission. To meet the families supported by the MCF / ELMC and allocate them...
Tony the T-Rex
We had a special visitor at Thirsty Thursday and Friday Club on 22nd and 23rd January. Tony the T-Rex stopped by and brought plenty of laughs!
Mahdlo Youth Zone grant from the ELMC
(Shaunnine Jones receiving a ELMC plaque from the Eastern Area Charity Steward) In 2025, Mahdlo Youth Zone received a grant from the ELMC Grant making committee, for the sum of £3,307.57 to help with creating and furnishing of an Intervention room and calming /...