Upcoming EL Festival 2026 events
The support of these events is greatly appreciated to aid in raising money for the EL Festival 2026.
Bury Accupeelers Choir
What a glorious Friday we had ahead of the bank holiday weekend on 22nd May! With the sun shining, we were delighted to welcome Bury Accupeelers Choir, whose beautiful harmonies filled the main lounge and brought smiles to everyone’s faces. The ladies and gents...
A Walk with Purpose: Burnley to Colne for Charity
On Sunday 17 May 2026, Daniel and 9-year-old Chester took on an incredible challenge — walking from Burnley Masonic Hall to Colne Masonic Hall to raise funds for the Masonic Charitable Foundation. Covering an impressive 13.76km in just over 3 hours, the pair were...
Pianist – Louis Timperley
We had the pleasure of welcoming back pianist, Louis Timperley on Tuesday 19th May, who performed beautifully for us. His lovely melodies filled the lounge, and everyone enjoyed singing along to the well-known tunes. A wonderful morning of music, smiles, and great...
Feathered Friends
We’re delighted to have some feathered friends nesting in our courtyard - 2 baby pigeons! The ladies and gents have loved watching them hatch and grow, it’s been such a lovely experience seeing nature up close and enjoying these special little moments together. ...
Resident’s Meeting
On Thursday 14th May, we invited all of our ladies and gents to a Residents Meeting. We hold these meetings every few months to discuss a variety of topics and keep everyone up to date with what’s happening in the home.They are a great opportunity for everyone to stay...
ELMC Supports 22 Whitefield Scouts “The Cherokees”
In 2025, ELMC made a generous donation to 22 Whitefield Scouts “The Cherokees” to support improvements to their Scout Hut, including the installation of new external doors and the creation of an indoor caving experience for the young people attending the unit. On...
The Bury Ukulele Band
The Bury Ukulele Band joined us for a fun Friday afternoon on 8th May! The ladies and gents sang along using the songbooks and shook their tambourines to the music. There was lots of singing, smiling, and laughter all around — everyone had a fantastic time! A big...
Chippy Lunch!
On Friday 8th May, the ladies and gents were treated to a chippy lunch from Brandlesholme Chippy. They all tucked into their favourite chip shop meal, which went down a treat!
No Business Like Showbusiness by the North East Producers
North East producers joined us in the main lounge on Monday 4th May for ‘No Business Like Showbusiness’. With beloved classics from Mary Poppins to the iconic Cabaret, the room was filled with music, laughter, and a touch of theatrical magic. The ladies and gents...
Greenmount Strummers
We had a wonderful afternoon on Tuesday 28th April, as the Greenmount Strummers joined us! Everyone thoroughly enjoyed a sing-along to some of the classics. There was plenty of smiling, toe-tapping, and great company all around. A big thank you to the Greenmount...
Empowering Young Lives Through Technology: ELMC Grant Impact at Salford Lads and Girls Club
In June 2025, a grant of £5,000 was awarded by the ELMC to Salford Lads and Girls Club, a long-standing community organisation based in Ordsal, Salford. The funding was designated for the purchase of two interactive media screens—an investment aimed at enriching the...
St George’s Day
The ladies and gents had a wonderful time celebrating St George’s Day on Thursday, 23rd April. We kicked things off with a fun and engaging St George’s quiz, followed by a lively sing-along filled with patriotic songs that everyone enjoyed. It turned into quite an...