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...
Affetside Choir
On Sunday 29th September we had the joy of Affetside Choir performing for the residents, they always put on a great performance. See them in action on our Facebook and Instagram pages!
Silver Shed Theatre Co. Receive £2300 Grant
Silver Shed Theatre Co. received a £2,300 Grant following an application to the ELMC Grant Making Committee for assistance with new equipment such as a new speaker, projector, and props to improve their performances. The application was successful and the Bury...
Silvershed Theatre
On Friday 27th September we had the girls from Silvershed Theatre performing for the residents, they always put on an excellent performance and are one of the resident’s favourites! Whilst they were here members of Bury District Freemasons attended to present a...
Grand Piano
As you all have seen we now have a new addition to Hewlett Court with our Grand Piano situated under the main staircase. It is a beautiful new addition and we can’t thank Chris and Christine Gorton enough for donating it to Hewlett Court. The residents have already...
Italian Takeaway Night
On Wednesday 25th September some of the residents enjoyed an Italian Takeaway night from Bella Italia. It gives the residents a chance to try new foods which they enjoy.