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.
Bodyshop Party
On Wednesday 25th September we had the joy of Christine coming to join us for a Bodyshop Party! Christine brought lots of different products including bits ready for Christmas, it was a lovely afternoon.
Brand New Rooms!
We are very happy to announce that on Friday 6th September we had the handover for the competition of the new build, phase one of the re-development. It was then all hands on deck to move 12 residents into their brand new rooms, we would like to say a big thank you to...
Marian Makes a Wish!
Back in the August newsletter we asked all Residents to 'make a wish' and we would see if we could make that wish come true. Something that the Resident had always wanted to do, or enjoyed doing in the past. As Marian didn't come from Bury she wanted to see more of...
We’ll Meet Again at Blackburn Empire Theatre
On Monday 16th September we took some of the residents to see the fabulous We’ll Meet Again show at the Empire Theatre, Blackburn followed by tea out at The Grey Mare, Blackburn! Yet another wonderful day!