Hewlett Court Re-development
After twelve months in the planning stage the refurbishment work at Hewlett Court finally started on Monday 25th February 2019. It is hoped that the work, which will include a small extension and refurbishment of all bedrooms including providing en-suite facilities,...
New Jetty at Jumbles Sailing Club
Last December the Jumbles Sailing Club, based at the Jumbles Reservoir in North Bolton, made an application to the ELMC Grant Making Committee for a contribution towards the cost of installing a new jetty. This application was made through the Bolton District Charity...
Pets as Therapy
We had another great morning with Goldendoodle Jensen on Saturday 16th February! The residents love his company, there where smiles all around.
Valentine’s Day at Hewlett Court
Valentine's Day at Hewlett Court What a wonderful day we had on Thursday 14th February celebrating Valentine's Day at Hewlett Court. The residents enjoyed a Valentine's quiz in the afternoon along with love heart themed cupcakes which were yummy! We hope everyone has...
Walk the District – Update
Brethren, The list of participants so far for our Walk The District is below. As you will see numbers are increasing and not all lodges have sent their returns in yet. The more the merrier - tet's make this a memorable day. I am still short of a couple of drivers,...
ELMC Grant Support for Personalising Freedom
Personalising Freedom are a unique Community Interest Company and specialist service who support those in receipt of direct payments and on personal budgets. They work with individuals, families and carers to achieve personalised care outcomes...
Chinese New Year Celebrations
We had another great day at Hewlett Court on Tuesday 5th February celebrating Chinese New Year! The residents enjoyed finding out their Chinese Zodiac Sign and had Sweet and Sour Chicken for tea to celebrate the occasion
Variety Show at Empire Theatre, Blackburn
We went on our travels again on Monday 4th February as we took some of the residents to watch the Variety Show at Empire Theatre, Blackburn, it was a brilliant show in which singers and comedians performed! To finish off a wonderful day filled with lots of laughter we...
ELMC Grant to Contact Hostel
In January 2019, the Whalley Range based charity, Contact Hostel, received a grant of £1444 from the East Lancashire Masonic Charity. The Hostel provides a safe home for 27 young girls each year, between 16 and 19 years of age. Over 90% of the young people they...
ELMC Grant to Cash for Kids – Mission Christmas
In December 2018, Hits Radio’s Cash for Kids – Mission Christmas Appeal received a grant of £1000 from the East Lancashire Masonic Charity, following an urgent appeal days before Christmas. Mission Christmas is Cash for Kid’s biggest campaign which aims to give...
ELMC Grant to Gaddum Carers Centre
When carers of the Gaddum Bury Carers Centre were invited by the Rotary Club of Bury to a Christmas Meal out it was a wonderful opportunity for them to have a couple of hours of socialising and meeting up with other carers. Many of the carers do not drive or prefer...
YPC Christmas Outing.
This years Christmas Outing took place in Middleton. The day started with a trip to Middleton Arena to see the Pantomime Aladdin. This was a traditional panto and while it was enjoyed by everyone the younger members of the party were the most enthusiastic and I’m sure...