Holcombe Brook Primary School visit
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!
Mother’s Day celebrations
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...
TLC Teddy Bears delivered to Salford Royal, Panda Unit
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 &...
Hannah Wright sings for the Ladies and Gents
We welcomed Hannah for the first time to Hewlett Court on Friday 21st March. Hannah put on a fabulous show for the ladies and gents, and everyone enjoyed participating in the dancing and well-known songs.
TLC Teddy Bears delivered to North Manchester Hospital
On Monday 17th March, Eric Baker, Area Charity Steward of City West delivered two boxes of TLC teddy bears to North Manchester General Hospital children's unit for the benefit of children that are sick to ease their stress and anxiety whilst in hospital getting...
Springhill Hospice grant to purchase new hot food trolleys
In September 2024, Springhill Hospice in Rochdale received a grant from the East Lancashire Masonic Charities, grant-making committee, for the sum of £2,455.56, this total was also matched by a grant from the Masonic Charitable Foundation giving a total grant of...
Luxury Easter Card Sale
Head Groundsman Paul visited the ladies and gents during our Coffee Morning on 12th March with some luxury handmade cards. The ladies and gents browsed the beautiful cards and purchased some for friends and family’s birthdays and Easter. A big thank you to Paul for...
Bury Ukulele Group
The Bury Ukulele Group came and put on a brilliant performance for the ladies and gents at Hewlett Court on Wednesday 5th March. Residents and staff joined in singing along to the well-known songs with the percussion instruments that were provided.
Little Zoo to You
Hewlett Court had a visit from Little Zoo to You on Tuesday 4th March, who came along with some interesting friends in tow. The ladies and gents greeted Spiro the Bearded Dragon, Beatrice the Guinea Pig, Kellogg the Corn Snake, and Gizmo the Tortoise. The ladies and...
Pancake Day!
The ladies and gents were served pancakes on Tuesday 4th March for tea, accompanied by a slice of lemon and a sprinkle of sugar to celebrate Shrove Tuesday. Mel, Cook and Rachel, Team Leader were flipping away to make a total of 70 pancakes for all the enjoy, they...
Therapy Dogs, Nationwide
The ladies and gents look forward to the monthly visits from Maggie and Pippa, Golden Retrievers who are part of Therapy Dogs Nationwide. On Wednesday 19th February, it was Pippa’s turn to come with owner Gill to spend the morning with everyone at Hewlett Court during...
Valentine’s Day celebrations
A lovely day was had by all at Hewlett Court celebrating Valentine's Day. The day started with a quiz all about ‘Love’ followed by a four-course lunch in the dining room all decorated for the occasion with gifts of chocolate hearts for all the ladies and gents. Later...