Monday Club at the Empire Theatre
On Monday 3rd February the residents enjoyed their monthly outing to the Empire Theatre, Blackburn for the Monday Club Variety Show. With a variety of singers and a comedian they had a great time watching the show. Once the show had finished the residents enjoyed a...
Tameside’s Community First Responders receive assistance from the East Lancashire Masonic Charity.
David Carter of Tameside CFR (C) receives the cheque from the ELMC from Stuart Tennant (R), District Charity Steward. Peter Douthwaite (L), District Chairman, looks on David Carter is an Enhanced Community First Responder. He and his colleagues are individuals...
Katie Fiddlestix
What a lovely Sunday afternoon the residents had on 26th February with Katie Fiddlestix performing for them on the violin! Katie plays some lovely music which the residents thoroughly enjoy.
Chinese New Year Celebrations
In order to celebrate Chinese New Year on Saturday 25th January the residents enjoyed a Chinese tea, Sweet and Sour chicken with rice accompanied with spring rolls and prawn crackers! The residents were also each given a zodiac table to follow which showed which...
£2500 Grant to Bury Athletics Club
Bury Athletics club applied for a Grant to provide more equipment for disabled athletes and £2500 was Granted by ELMC. A cheque was presented down at the Athletics track at Bury. Roger Morley accepted the cheque and the plaque on behalf of...
Boomerang receives £4200
Boomerang is a play centre and sensory organisation in Bury, they had applied for a Grant to buy equipment for their new sensory room. Boomerang received a Grant of £2500 from the ELMC and a further Grant of £1700 from the MCF as matched funding....
Pets as Therapy
On Thursday 16th January we had the first visit of the new year from Goldendoodle Jensen and owner Richard from the Pets as Therapy Team. The work of the Pets as Therapy team makes such a difference to the residents who thoroughly enjoy the visit every time.
How the Grinch stole Christmas – The Musical – Friday 28th December 2019
TLC at Reception waiting to meet young people The Grinch discovers there’s more to Christmas than he bargained for in this heart-warming and hilarious musical, based on Dr. Seuss’ hugely popular best-selling books. Magnificent sets and costumes inspired by Dr....
The New Chairman of the East Lancashire Masonic Charity’s (ELMC) Fund Raising Committee Gets A Flying Start From Manchester Masons
In September 2019 at the AGM of the East Lancashire Masonic Charity, Stephen Thomson, District Charity Steward for the City Sykes District, was appointed as Chairman of the Charity’s Fundraising Committee. The Fundraising Committee plans and implements...
New Year Celebrations
What a fantastic few days we had celebrating the New Year with the residents! With lots of games like pass the parcel, match the pairs and play your cards right followed by a New Year's Eve Party the residents had a brilliant time. On behalf of everyone from Hewlett...
Hewlett Court Summer Fair/Grand Opening 2020
_ _ Hewlett Court are holding a Summer Fair/Grand Opening on Saturday 1st August 2020 from 2 to 4pm in celebration of the completion of the new facilities. Letter to Brethren
Merry Christmas
What a wonderful day we had celebrating Christmas Day, firstly with members from Arkscroll Lodge who visited us with presents for the residents and sang carols. The residents then enjoyed a scrumptious Christmas dinner with all the trimmings. We would like to thank...