Freemasons Walk the District
“Walk the District” is a new initiative introduced this year and involved 50 walkers from Rochdale, Todmorden and Bacup Masonic Lodges together with family and friends who walked a 23 mile circular route around Rochdale District. The Mayor of Rochdale Councillor...
Memories are made of this by North East Producers
On Thursday 23rd May the residents enjoyed a show by the girls from North East Producers who performed their ‘Memories are made of this’ show! The residents enjoyed a trip down memory lane with a variety of classics.
ELMC Annual Holiday 2019
The ELMC Comforts Fund Committee arranged for the Annual Holiday for 2019 to take place from Monday 27th May to Monday 3rd June 2019, once again, at the Clifton Park Hotel, St Anne’s on Sea. This venue is always a hit, with over fifty widows and Brethren of the...
Lift for Lifelites
On Friday 10th May, Simone Enefer-Doy (Chief Executive of Lifelites Charity) and her team left their office in London to embark on this year’s challenge. Volunteers across the Provinces have been providing transport to get her around every county in England and...
ELMC Grant to Bury Hospice
As part of their attempts to open their remaining beds, Bury Hospice approached the ELMC Grant Making Committee for funds to purchase an additional medical trolley. The application was successful resulting in Bury District Charity, WBro Chris Eccles, visiting the...
Mark Hill Vocalist
On Thursday 16th May we had the pleasure of Mark Hill performing for the residents! Mark sang a variety of songs which brought back lovely memories for the residents who enjoyed the performance thoroughly.
Esther Clothing
The ladies in particular enjoyed an afternoon shopping for new clothes with Esther Clothing on Thursday 9th May at Hewlett Court! This is a great way for elderly who can’t get out to have a browse in their own home.
The YPC try a new sport – Curling 11thApril 2019-04-29
When we heard that a curling centre was to be included in the development of the new Barton Grange Garden Centre entertainment complex – The Flower Bowl it was an opportunity too good to miss. Prior to its opening there was only one other Ice Curling Rink in...
Bury District Charity Stewards Donate £2000 to the ELMC
Bury District Charity Stewards turned out in force to Hewlett Court to hear a presentation by the Provincial Team consisting of the Provincial Grand Charity Steward, Steve Clark and Julie Ward, Director of Operations for ELMC. The presentation was excellent outlining...
Sounds Good Music Project
What a fantastic morning we had on Wednesday 24th April with the Sounds Good Music Project! They had everyone joining in including the staff for a singalong and a few dances.
St George’s Day
To celebrate St George’s Day at Hewlett Court we had a coffee morning with a quiz and scones, they went down a treat!
‘Wheelie’ good ‘Bonnetanza’
What an 'eggcelent' afternoon we had on Sunday 21st April at The 'Wheelie' good 'Bonnetanza'! First of all chairman of the Comforts Fund, Charles Ward and Friend of Hewlett Court, David Platt judged the Easter Bonnet parade making resident Margaret the winner,...