*Re-development Phase 4 – Completion*
On Friday 10th July, Hewlett Court had the handover for the completion of Phase 4 of the Re-development. Another 8 brand new rooms have now been completed and look fantastic! Thank you to Parkinsons's Ltd and other workmen who have continued to work safely in line...
Sale of Masonic Hall means £13,000 boost to Charities
The sale of a Masonic Hall is always a sad occasion for freemasons, but the members who meet at Farnworth Masonic Hall (Birchfields), decided to turn this into a positive. As charities find themselves in such unchartered territory due to Covid-19,...
Cottonshed Theatre
On Thursday 9th July we had the girls from Cottonshed Theatre performing for the Resident’s outside. The Resident’s enjoyed having a singalong and a dance.
Congratulations to Director of Operations, Julie Ward for 20 years of service working for the ELMC
1st July 2020 marked the 20th year of Julie working for the East Lancashire Masonic Charity. To celebrate, thank and congratulate her for her continued hard work throughout the years, a restricted party was held at Hewlett Court, in which she has worked for almost 10...
Painting with Pauline
The Resident’s are still producing excellent work in their Painting classes with Pauline every Monday from 2pm.
Thank you to East Ribble District Freemasons
The East Ribble District recently donated and installed a new Proximity enabled access control keypad, to replace the existing unit at the front entrance to Hewlett Court. Supplied with 40 Proximity key fobs, the work has been completed to make the entrance procedure...
Fun in the Sun
What a lovely afternoon we had on Wednesday 24th June in the sunshine watching Sam and Debbie do some party dances while the Residents joined in. They then enjoyed some ice lollies to cool down after.
Restricted Family Visits
On Tuesday 23rd June we had the pleasure of sending out emails and letters to Resident’s families and friends to inform them that due to the nice weather we have been able to set up restricted visits outside at a safe distance following the current guidelines in...
Flower Arranging
Some of the ladies enjoyed an afternoon doing flower arranging with staff member Angie and carers Rita, Mel and Jean on Monday 22nd June! They did some beautiful arrangements which were displayed around the home.
Happy Father’s Day
We hope everyone had a Happy Father’s Day on Sunday 21st June! The gents enjoyed a pie and a pint while watching the football to treat them for all they do all year round.
John’s Ambulance
John Gilmour is a member of King Edward the Seventh Lodge, No 3329. John was a nurse and retired in September 2019 to concentrate on his training business “New Start Education”. In the course of his business, he teaches first aid and related topics in the...
A bit more TLC for children under the care of our wonderful NHS
East Ribble District Charity Steward Malcolm Roe recently submitted a 'Teddies Loving Care' grant request to the ELMC Grant committee which was supported once again in record time, with the Committee awarding £1080, which in TLC terms is 864 bears! These will be...