Upcoming EL Festival 2026 events
The support of these events is greatly appreciated to aid in raising money for the EL Festival 2026.
ART 4 ALL charity group Educational Grant
The ELMC educational fund grant of £2100.00 funded a trip for the Ribble Valley ART 4 ALL charity group to Salts Mill and to view the works of David Hockey. The group then recreated many of their own works over the past few months and included their works in the...
ELMC Grant to Saddleworth Rangers Rugby Club
Each year, Saddleworth Rangers Rugby Club takes the under-15s team on a once-in-a lifetime rugby tour. This is not means-tested and the club fundraise for the preceding 2 years to achieve this through events and charitable donations. The Aim of the tour is both...
Knowsley Safari Park
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...
Katie Fiddlestix
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.
VE Day 80th Anniversary celebrations
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...
The Nicky Aliance Centre grant
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...
Lee Lambert
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,...
Veteran’s Choir
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.
Manchester Masons Broken Column Dinner
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...
Michael & Kyla Sixsmith
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...
St George’s Day
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...
YPC trip to Blackpool Zoo
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...