Teresa Harper
On Saturday 23rd December, the ladies and gents enjoyed singing along with the amazing Theresa Harper. Everyone loves when Theresa comes to sing. She looked amazing in her Christmas attire.
Christmas Bingo & Veteran’s Choir
On Friday 22nd December, we started the morning with the residents joining the staff to sing some Christmas carols. The staff then performed their own version of ‘The 12 days of Christmas’ the room was filled with laughter as the staff put on a comical performance....
Michael and Kyla dancing
On the lead up to Christmas, on Thursday 21st December, the ladies and gents enjoyed watching Michael & Kyla jiving and dancing and what a wonderful performance it was. Later in the afternoon everyone joined in the lounge for some fun and games with Relief...
Annie Valerie & Christmas Carols
On Wednesday 20th December, we started the morning with the residents and staff singing some well known Christmas Carols. Followed by a quiz and games with Jayne where resident June won play your cards right and won a voucher for a free game of bingo next week. We...
Woodhey High School bring Christmas gifts
On Tuesday 19th December, we were visited by pupils from Woodhey High School who came baring gifts for the ladies and gents at Hewlett Court. The school pupils had donated lots of biscuits, chocolates, puzzle books and toiletries and handed them out to local charities...
Christmas countdown!
What a busy week we have ahead on the lead up to Christmas! On Monday 18th December, we started the countdown to Christmas with the staff and residents singing Christmas carols. What lovely angelic voices they had. We then had a Christmas quiz, resident Margaret had...
Beauty and the Beast Panto!
On Sunday 17th December, Manager Bev and Director of Operations Julie took some of the residents to watch Beauty and the Beast pantomime at Blackburn Empire Theatre. What a fabulous show it was! The residents then enjoyed a Sunday lunch at The Village Bistro Greenmount.
North East Producers – Annie
On Friday 15th December, the ladies and gents enjoyed a performance from the girls at North East Productions performing Annie. Our very own resident Graham even had a role. Everyone enjoyed the wonderful show!
Greater Good Project with Santa!
On Thursday 14th December, the ladies and gents had a visit from the girls from Greater Good Project. Everyone joined in with the action songs and dances and had a great time. They were then visited by a special guest, Santa and his elves. He was making a special...
GO on Tour
The ladies and gents enjoyed another fabulous performance from GO on Tour on Monday 11th December. Everyone loves the shows they put on and this was no different. A wonderful afternoon was had by all.
Henshaws Children’s Christmas Party
The ELMC Grant Making Committee recently approved a grant £2500 for Henshaws Society for Blind People to cover the costs involved for their Christmas Party.John Farrington and his wife, Christine, kindly attended on our behalf along with Darren Kennedy. Darren...
DANCESYNDROME UK DONATION
DanceSyndrome UK, a Youth Dance Company in which both non disabled and disabled young people co-work and participate in weekly dance activities exploring contemporary dance technique, developing creativity and performance skills. The charity applied to the ELMC for a...