Upcoming EL Festival 2026 events
The support of these events is greatly appreciated to aid in raising money for the EL Festival 2026.
Father’s Day
We would like to wish all the amazing dads, grandads and father figures out there a Happy Father’s Day! To treat the gents on Father's Day, they enjoyed a pie and a pint in the lounge in the afternoon to celebrate their love and support each day.
ELMC Grant to Shaw Playhouse Youth Theatre
In February, Shaw Playhouse Youth Theatre received a grant from the East Lancashire Masonic Charity (ELMC), grant making committee, for the sum of £1,500.00 to purchase 12 Drama blocks, and a new PA System for the theatre. Shaw Playhouse Youth Theatre or as they are...
Greater Good Project
On Tuesday 10th June, the girls from the Greater Good Project came to entertain the ladies and gents with their energetic dances which everyone got involved with. Dancing with props and singing along to the well known songs which were sang. A fabulous morning was had...
Fire Safety Talk
On Monday 9th June, we welcomed The Ramsbottom Fire Crew to Hewlett Court. The firemen came to give an informative talk about fire safety around the home, with subjects of plugs/extension leads and adapters, electric heaters, electric blankets, how to prevent fires...
ELMC Annual Holiday 2025
On Monday 26th May, guests of the ELMC set off on their travels to Lytham, St Anne's for the Annual Holiday 2025. Over 60 guests of the Charity attended, a small number of the holiday makers enjoyed a light lunch at Hewlett Court prior to departure to St Anne’s by...
Lewis the singer!
We welcomed a new entertainer to Hewlett Court on Wednesday 5th June, Lewis who put on an amazing performance singing for the ladies and gents! Singing favourites such as Moon River, Sweet Caroline, No More Tears in Heaven and Beautiful Tonight everyone enjoyed...
Italian Themed Tea
The ladies and gents have all enjoyed tucking into an Italian themed tea on Monday 2nd June. Choosing either Spaghetti Bolognaise or Margarita Pizza both accompanied with a slice of garlic bread, it went down a treat!
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...
Melodies and Memories
We had a fantastic Friday afternoon on 23rd May with Suzy from Melodies and Memories, who came to perform for us! With a range of exercises incorporated into her performance, the ladies and gents enjoyed a singalong as they did gentle armchair exercises. ...
Fish and Chip lunch from Brandlesholme Chippy
The residents and staff were all treated to a Chippy Lunch from Brandlesholme Chippy on Friday 23rd May! Everyone thoroughly enjoyed tucking into their treat.
Coffee and Cake sale for Coeliac UK!
On Friday 23rd May, we had a Coffee and Cake sale to support and raise money for Coeliac UK! We managed to raise £154 for a great cause! A big thank you to everyone who came and donated! Well done to Joyce C for winning the jar of jelly beans, Joyce guessed a total of...
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...