Katie Fiddlestix
On Saturday 29th October, we were delighted to welcome back our favourite violinist, Katie Fiddlestix for a wonderful performance! Her beautiful violin music filled the room and was enjoyed by all our lovely ladies and gents!
Manager, Bev walks 100 miles in October for Breast Cancer Now!
A big well done to Manager, Bev for completing her challenge of walking 100 miles in October to support Breast Cancer Now and raising a fantastic £700 + £123.75 gift aid! Bev says 'thank you to everyone who has given to this worthy cause, I am forever grateful for...
Tom Collins
What a fantastic time we had with Tom Collins entertaining the ladies and gents on Tuesday 28th October! He filled the room with classic hits and great tunes that had everyone dancing and singing in their seats!
Coffee Morning and Therapy Dogs
We had a fantastic time at our weekly Coffee Morning on Wednesday 22nd October! Pippa the Therapy Dog and owner Gill came from Therapy Dogs Nationwide — and brought many smiles! A big thank you to Trish for joining us and selling her beautiful tissue covers!...
Nursery Children and Jo Jingles visit
Our ladies and gents were greeted with big smiles and even bigger energy on 21st October as the nursery children from Holcombe Brook arrived for a special Halloween-themed session with Jo Jingles! Together, they sang spooky songs, played instruments, and danced their...
Trip to Blackpool!
What a fantastic day out we had with our ladies and gents on Tuesday 21st October! We set off on our travels for our annual trip to Blackpool, heading straight for a delicious fish and chips and ice cream at Seniors in Thornton – and they certainly didn’t disappoint!...
Louis the Pianist
On Friday 10th October, the residents were treated to a delightful morning, as Louis filled Hewlett Court with the beautiful sounds of live piano music. His performance featured a lovely mix of familiar classics and lively tunes that had everyone tapping their feet...
Indian Themed Tea
The ladies and gents enjoyed a lovely Indian-themed tea on 7th October, which included Chicken Tikka, Rice, Naan Bread and Poppadoms, cooked by Mel. A lovely tea full of spice!
Holcombe Brook Nursery and Jo Jingles visit
We had a bit of magic at Hewlett Court on Tuesday 30th September, as our ladies and gents were treated to a delightful visit from some very special little guests from Holcombe Brook Nursery and Jo Jingles!! They came with smiles, songs, and plenty of energy — dancing,...
Poppywood Alpacas
We had some very special visitors on Friday 26th September — the lovely alpacas Dobby, Marmalade and Haribo from Poppywood Alpacas! Our ladies and gents were absolutely thrilled to spend time with these gentle and friendly animals. There were plenty of smiles — and we...
East Lancashire Bicentenary Christmas Fair!
You’re Invited to Our Bicentenary Christmas Fair! Join us for a magical day full of festive cheer, twinkling lights, and holiday fun at our Annual Christmas Fair! Location: Hewlett Court, Newcombe Road, Holcombe Brook, Bury BL0 9XJ Date: Sunday 7th December 2025...
Saturday Night Fun
Instead of our usual movie night, our ladies and gents enjoyed a cozy evening with nibbles and refreshments while watching the launch of Strictly Come Dancing on Saturday 20th September.

