ELMC Grant to Egerton County Primary School
As technology continues to advance with more and more sophisticated equipment available, especially to the younger generation, then it is perhaps inevitable that the latest electronic techniques should be available to the teaching staff in our schools. The staff at...
ELMC presentation at the East Ribble District Meeting
A district meeting is not normally a newsworthy event, but the meeting of the East Ribble District on the 22nd March at Accrington Masonic Rooms was a little different. The audience of around 50 Brethren and guests were treated to a wonderful presentation on the ELMC...
Teddy Bears’ Picnic
In Celebration of the Tercentenary of UGLE a 'Teddy Bears' Picnic' was held at Hewlett Court on Saturday 1st July 2017. It brought together Freemasonry with the community and was a fun day for all! The event was opened by the Provincial Grand Master, Sir David...
Friend’s Draw Winner Announced
The draw for the ELMC friends was made at the meeting of Provincial Grand Chapter on 16 March. To take the First Prize of £100 the winning number was 1577, making Bro Oliver Basger the lucky recipient.
ELMC Grant to Salle Angelo Fencing Club
On Thursday 9th March, WBro Kenny Greer, the Rochdale District Charity Steward, arranged to visit members of Salle Angelo Fencing Club at Heywood Sports Centre to see how an ELMC grant which allowed them to purchase two new electronic scoring sets had benefited them....
Knitted Chicks for Francis House
Each year Francis House Children's Hospice appeals to supporters to send in knitted chicks that can cover chocolate eggs and be sold across Manchester to raise funds for the Hospice. Hewlett Court staff have been busy knitting and the chicks were presented today...
Bury Blind Society Dinner
Bury Blind Society has been in receipt of financial grants from the ELMC, as well as support from Bury District, so in return the Society invited local District Officers to attend their annual dinner. The guest speaker was Dr Janet Gray MBE. Janet began her career as...
Clitheroe and District Fellowship make numerous donations
At the meeting held on February 13th Clitheroe and District Fellowship made the following donations. £250.00 to Crossroads Care Ribble Valley, £100.00 to Yorkshire West Riding 2017 RMB. Festival appeal. They also matched an earlier donation of £100.00 to the East...
District Chairman visits Rossendale Hospice
This evening, Tuesday 28th February, the District Chairman, WBro Steve Barton PProvJGW was invited to attend a leaf evening at Rossendale Hospice. So what is a leaf evening? Rossendale Hospice have in their reception a golden tree, if a person or organisation donates...
Defibrillator for HFT at Greenfield Community Centre
HFT is a national charity, with an autonomous branch operating at Greenfield Community Centre on Green Lane in Blackburn. HFT is responsible for the operation of events, hire and subletting of the facilities at the centre. HFT provides services for people with...
A Birthday Treat for Ernest
Sunday February 26th was a very special day for Hewlett Court resident Ernest Norbury. Not only was it his 97th birthday but the occasion was celebrated by the presence of a Scottish Pipe and Drum Band. On a bitterly cold morning, accompanied by his son David and...
All Saints Grange Bowling Club
All Saints Grange Bowling Club is based in Clayton le Moors. The bowling club’s membership includes freemasons from Bank Terrace with King Oswald Lodge 462 in Accrington and Coronation Lodge 3479 in Blackburn. The bowling club has an external Disabled WC that is used...