Father’s Day Celebrations
What a lovely afternoon the gents had on Sunday 16th June celebrating Father’s Day by having a pie and a pint!
Alzheimer’s Society Cupcake Day
What a wonderful afternoon we had on Thursday 13th June at Hewlett Court raising money for the Alzheimer's Society. All together we raised a total of £240 which we couldn't have done without everyone who kindly visited, donated and showed their support. A big thank...
Grace’s Place Receives a £5000 Grant
Bury Freemasons, ELMC and the MCF have come together to support Grace’s Place, a children’s hospice located in Radcliffe, with a Grant of £5000 to fund a cuddle cot and special cuddle blanket that helps families who have just lost a young child to spend precious...
East Lancashire Masonic Charity Brings New Lease of Life to Bury Scout Group
Freemasonry and Scouting go together like coffee and cake – both organisations are committed to the principles of service. The ROBOT (Rector of Bury’s Own Troop) Scout Group which is based at Bury Parish Church was founded almost one hundred years ago in 1924...
ELMC Visit to Ecclesholme
Our Chairman, Chad Northcott, and Operations Director, Julie Ward, attended Ecclesholme recently to present £4000 to the Association of Friends of Ecclesholme Benevolent Committee. Peter Hegarty (Chairman of the Friends) and Stan Bibby (Past Chairman) were there to...
Go on Tour
On Friday 7th June the residents had a fabulous afternoon with the entertainers from Go on Tour! They always deliver a fantastic performance and the residents thoroughly enjoy them coming.
Freemasons Walk the District
“Walk the District” is a new initiative introduced this year and involved 50 walkers from Rochdale, Todmorden and Bacup Masonic Lodges together with family and friends who walked a 23 mile circular route around Rochdale District. The Mayor of Rochdale Councillor...
Memories are made of this by North East Producers
On Thursday 23rd May the residents enjoyed a show by the girls from North East Producers who performed their ‘Memories are made of this’ show! The residents enjoyed a trip down memory lane with a variety of classics.
ELMC Annual Holiday 2019
The ELMC Comforts Fund Committee arranged for the Annual Holiday for 2019 to take place from Monday 27th May to Monday 3rd June 2019, once again, at the Clifton Park Hotel, St Anne’s on Sea. This venue is always a hit, with over fifty widows and Brethren of the...
Lift for Lifelites
On Friday 10th May, Simone Enefer-Doy (Chief Executive of Lifelites Charity) and her team left their office in London to embark on this year’s challenge. Volunteers across the Provinces have been providing transport to get her around every county in England and...
ELMC Grant to Bury Hospice
As part of their attempts to open their remaining beds, Bury Hospice approached the ELMC Grant Making Committee for funds to purchase an additional medical trolley. The application was successful resulting in Bury District Charity, WBro Chris Eccles, visiting the...
Mark Hill Vocalist
On Thursday 16th May we had the pleasure of Mark Hill performing for the residents! Mark sang a variety of songs which brought back lovely memories for the residents who enjoyed the performance thoroughly.