Tottington Brass Band
We were delighted to have a fantastic performance outside by Tottington Brass Band on Tuesday 15th December. The Residents were overwhelmed and enjoyed singing along to some classics, they got everyone in the Christmas spirit! We can’t thank them enough for doing this...
Tameside Young Carers
Christmas has come early for some of the Young Carers in Tameside this year. Just under 500 children will receive a Selection Box in the hope that this small gift will boost their morale. The group was started some ten years ago at their base at Hyde Community Centre....
Christmas Flower Arranging
On Thursday 10th December staff member Angie, along with carers Rita, Mel and Jean set up a Christmas flower arranging class with some of the Resident's. The Resident's thoroughly enjoyed this along with Christmas carols and some drinks and nibbles. The Resident's did...
Hewlett Court visiting hub!
We were delighted to welcome the first of the family visits in our new Hewlett Court Visiting Hub on Thursday 10th December. A big thank you once again to John and the team at NuClean who made the Covid-19 safe screen for our Summer House, without this visiting would...
Elf Day for the Alzheimer’s Society
On Friday 4th December we had various activities going on at Hewlett Court to help support and raise money for the Alzheimer’s Society including an elf quiz, elf bingo and an elf advent game! Residents Mary and Joyce won the Elf quiz, Paul and Sybil enjoyed designing...
Chinese Takeaway night
On Wednesday 3rd December some of the Residents enjoyed having a change with a Chinese Takeaway! With sweet and sour chicken, spare ribs, prawn crackers and the full works they had a lovely evening.
Happy 101st Birthday Margaret
Resident, Margaret Pemberton, enjoyed her 101st birthday on 24th November 2020. What a remarkable age for a remarkable lady. We hope you had a lovely day!
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!
Friday 20th November was the day for us to get in the Christmas spirit after a challenging year for all. What a difference some Christmas decorations and music make!
Food bank donations
On behalf of staff member Rhianna, she would like to say a massive thank you for all the generous donations given for the Food Bank collection to give to Brandlesholme Community Centre and Food bank.
Party Dances!
The Residents had a great afternoon joining in with some party dances on Wednesday 18th November! It certainly got their arms going and all had a good time.
Hewlett Court support Children in Need
To support and help raise money for Children in Need on Friday 13th November, the Resident’s took part in the Annual Duck Race Sweepstake! Well done to Dorothea for coming in first place with - Quackman & Bobbin’ Well done to Barbara for coming in second place...
Remembrance Day
On Sunday 8th November at 11am, Chairman of the Comforts Fund, Charles Ward and Director of Operations, Julie Ward laid a poppy wreath to remember those who gave their lives so we could live ours for Remembrance Sunday. ‘On the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th...