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...
Bonfire Night
Sadly, due to the current circumstances we were unable to host our Annual Firework Display this year on 5th November, we hope to be back next year. The residents still managed to have a lovely day and enjoyed traditional corned beef hash along with homemade Parkin. We...
Halloween Party!
On Friday 30th October we threw a Halloween Party in Friday Club to cheer up all the residents and staff due to the current challenging times. With spooky cocktails and cupcakes the residents enjoyed a social distancing party.
The ELMC AGM
October 28th 2020 marked a first for the ELMC in that it's Annual General Meeting was held digitally on Zoom. Whilst needing to keep the meeting quorate, restrictions had to be placed on the numbers invited to attend. Twenty eight brethren came 'on line' to include...

