Rob Darcy
On Wednesday 16th October we had Rob Darcy come to perform for the residents, he did a variety of songs which the resident's enjoyed joining in with.
Trip to Blackpool Illuminations
Well, what a great evening we had on Friday 11th October with our trip to Blackpool! We enjoyed a coach ride from Hewlett Court down to Cleveley's Masonic Hall where we had refreshments before boarding the tram through the lights. Whilst on the tram, we made a brief...
Hewlett Court maintain rating 5 for Food Hygiene!
On Friday 4th October Hewlett Court received a visit from the Food Standards Agency to carry out their annual inspection. We are delighted to announce that we have maintained our 5 star rating! A big well done to all the team especially our cooks for their continued...
St Joseph’s RC Primary School Receive a Donation from ELMC.
St Joseph’s RC Primary is a small primary school, based in Todmorden. Elizabeth Lloyd took over as Headteacher 18 months ago and has been making strong progress in improving the learning environment for the children. She identified early on that the school library (in...
ELHT&Me
ELHT&Me is the fundraising arm of the East Lancashire Hospitals Trust which essentially raises funds for patient care and equipment that is not funded by the NHS. Based at the Royal Blackburn Hospital the Fundraising Manager is Denise Gee who, through the East...
New Boat for Agecroft Ladies Rowing Club
In December 2017 the Salford District applied to the ELMC Grants Committee for funding towards a new rowing boat for the Agecroft Ladies Rowing Club with the result that a grant of £2,500 was approved in January 2018. The club themselves had managed to raise £13,000...
The benefit of being a Friend of the ELMC
Every brother is well aware of the benefit to the East Lancashire Masonic Charity of becoming a Friend of the charity and contributing a minimum of £60 per year. I can also guarantee that not many Brethren are aware that as individuals, they to can also benefit...
Annie Vallery
On Friday 4th October the residents enjoyed another fantastic performance by Annie Vallery. She always goes down a treat!
Hewlett Court Gallery
Staff member Pauline has been working hard with the residents in the painting classes which take place every Monday afternoon 2pm till 3pm. I think we can all agree that the residents have done some fantastic work which is now displayed in the reception area!
The Grand Piano
All recent visitors to Hewlett Court will have seen or heard the new Grand Piano situated under the main staircase. When Douglas Warrington the current SW of Egerton Lodge 1392 was asked if he knew of anyone who could make use of this beautiful piano he had only one...
The Fusiliers Museum, Bury
The Fusiliers Museum, and Headquarters of the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, stands in the centre of Bury and has been described as being 'at the heart of the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers and the envy of other regiments'. The building, in the command of Col Brian...
The Dragon Martial Arts Centre
The Dragon Martial Arts Centre, founded by Arthur Sheldon, was originally based on Stockport Road in Audenshaw but had to leave that location when the building was sold. A new venue was found at Ray Mill in Stalybridge where Arthur worked many hours to re-establish...