Bury Blind Society
On Friday 29th November we had the team from Bury Blind Society join us at Hewlett Court with a stall full of handmade gifts and cards! The residents love this as it allows them to get Christmas gifts for family and friends in the comfort of their own home and is for...
Happy Birthday Margaret – 100 today!
Sunday November 24th was a very special day for Hewlett Court resident Mrs Margaret Pemberton as it was her 100th birthday. This very special day was marked in the morning by a visit by the Provincial Grand Master, RWBro Sir David Trippier accompanied by Lady Ruth....
A small amount of money goes a long way
Brian Reynolds and Sharon Hall in front of some of Noah’s Artwork Sharon Hall runs a project called “Noah’s Art” in Tameside, to the east of Manchester. She offers pet based support to a wide range of clients from tiny tots to those who are receiving...
To The Rescue Lads!
The newly furnished play area Stuart Tennant, the District Charity Steward for Ashton & Mossley District, recently received an appeal for help from Tameside Hospital’s Accident & Emergency Department. They have recently opened the “Blue...
Frazer Shaw runs the Manchester 10K to raise money for TLC
A Freemason from Prince Alfred Lodge, which meets at Westholme in Mossley, Bro Frazer Shaw put his best foot forward in pursuit of raising money for the TLC fund. TLC is a Masonic Charity with one very specific purpose. TLC, you see, stands for Tender Loving Care, or,...
Irene and Sybil make a wish to go to Bury Market
A few weeks ago resident's Sybil and Irene made a wish that they would like to take a trip to Bury Market as they hadn't been for years! On Wednesday 20th November, staff members Rita and Barbara made their wish come true and took them both for a coffee and a cake and...
Yorkshire Floods
Immediately following the devastating recent floods affecting our neighbouring Province of Yorkshire West Riding, the President of the East Lancashire Masonic Charity, Sir David Trippier, was anxious to provide assistance and the Charity has made a donation of £2000...
Mother’s Union with speaker Richard Hall
On Tuesday 19th November the residents enjoyed a visit from the ladies of Mother’s Union along with speaker Richard Hall and Rev’d Robert Airey who put on a lovely afternoon and brought lots of scrumptious cakes!
Children in Need!
On Friday 15th November all staff came to work in their Pudsey t-shirts to help support and raise money for Children in Need. The residents and some staff all paid £2 each and took part in the annual duck race sweepstake! Well done to resident Margaret who’s duck...
Pets as Therapy
On Saturday 9th November we had the pleasure of the lovable Jensen come to visit the residents. He always puts smile on the residents faces!
The Cheeky Charlie’s
On Thursday 7th November the Cheeky Charlie’s visited Hewlett Court and gave a wonderful performance spreading smiles, laughter and singing to all who watched them, the residents had a great morning and it was the talk of their lunch time!
Hewlett Court Firework Display!
What a fantastic night we had on Tuesday 5th November at our annual Firework Display which raised a total of £972, these monies help towards providing trips and entertainment for all of our Residents! We would like to thank all who attended for their support which...