Christmas ….. courtesy of Freemasonry
In September of this year, Kim Whittle, the Social Worker who leads the “Supporting Communities, Improving Lives” project started to try to raise funds to make Christmas happen for some of the most disadvantaged and vulnerable families in the Bury area. The appeal...
ELMC Cheque Presentation to Barnabus
George Deer & Stephen Thomson presenting the cheque to Annette Hewitson On 20th December 2017, Stephen Thomson and George Deer were delighted to present a cheque on behalf of the East Lancashire Masonic Charity to Barnabus, a Christian Homeless Charity based in...
Christmas Quiz and Singer Robin Darcy!
On the Wednesday leading up to Christmas we had a Christmas quiz in the coffee morning in which we had 3 winners! Our very own resident Margaret won alongside Relief Supervisor Sam and a resident's daughter in law! Well done to all! We then had singer Robin Darcy in...
Christmas Bingo at Hewlett Court!
On the Tuesday leading up to Christmas we all had a game of Christmas bingo! Instead of the usual numbers to win we had Christmas pictures! All thoroughly enjoyed it and we had a fair few winners!
George is presented his certificate of recognition for the Fusilier’s
The Fusiliers Standard Bearers, accompanied by Col Eric Davidson, came to Hewlett Court on 17th December 2017 to present resident George Dilley with a certificate of recognition. The presentation was in association with George's service to the Fusiliers since the age...
University Challenge!
To start off the Christmas week we had a game of University Challenge with the residents and staff, in which we had two teams! Well done to Team Courtney who won!
Holcombe Brook Primary School Christmas Singing
The residents thoroughly enjoyed Holcombe Brook Primary School from next door singing Christmas songs to them! What a lovely morning for all. The children were thrilled with the selection boxes Hewlett Court gave to them as a thank you and Merry Christmas!
Advisory Committee Meeting at Hewlett Court
Hewlett Court had their Advisory Committee Meeting on 13th December with the Residents to hear their wants, suggestions or concerns . Dr Michael Boden retired as Chairman of the Committee. He has supported the Committee, Hewlett Court Management and the Home itself...
ELMC £2,000 Donation to Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary
Bury District Freemasons Ian Schofield and Steve Clark recently visited Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary which is situated on the moors to the North of Bury. Ian, who is a member of Cribden Lodge, is a councillor for the ward in which Bleakholt is situated. When...
ELMC donation for Vital Incubator for St Mary’s Hospital IVF Unit
Della Gould receiving the cheque from City Derby District Charity Steward, Tony Stephenson and Kevin Crowley from Arkscroll Lodge. Also pictured, David Hudson, City Derby District Chairman, Stephen Thomson, City Sykes Charity Steward, Greg Horne Clinical Director...
ELMC Donation for Children’s Medical Equipment
On the 6th December 2017, Manchester Masons presented a cheque for a £1,000.00 to MedEquip4Kids. MedEquip4Kids is a children’s charity that raises money to provide paediatric medical equipment and facilities for hospitals and community health teams....
Community Spirit 2 Official Launch
I was very fortunate, just recently, to be asked to take photographs on the occasion of the official launch of the Canal Boat “Community Spirit 2” at Portland Basin in Ashton under Lyne. For those of you who don’t know Ashton, “Community Spirit 2” is run by the East...