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We have one purpose – to raise funds to support the needy within Freemasonry and our local communities

Our clients dwell in one of the best sheltered accommodation venues in the county - Hewlett Court

ELMC invest £1.6million to make improvements to Hewlett Court Sheltered Housing

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We involve our clients in planning at every opportunity

The ELMC hold various events throughout the year including the Spring Party

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The East Lancashire Masonic Charity (ELMC)

We are here to care for and to afford charitable assistance to needy Freemasons or their widows or to any of their dependent relatives.
The East Lancashire Masonic Charity
Hewlett Court
Newcombe Road
Holcombe Brook
Bury, BL0 9XJ

What We Do At The ELMC

The East Lancashire Masonic Charity is here to care for and to afford charitable assistance to needy Freemasons or their widows or to any of their dependent relatives, and to reach out to others in the communities in which we live who are deserving of our charitable support.

How We Help Local Charites

The relief of poverty by the provision of help and assistance to needy Freemasons, or their widows or any other of their dependent relatives, living predominantly but not exclusively in East Lancashire.

How To Leave a Legacy To The ELMC

Leaving a Legacy in your will has a huge positive impact and helps us to invest in vital services when they need them most, including financial and emotional support

Upcoming EL Festival 2026 events

by | 25 April 2023 | Hewlett Court News and Events, Latest ELMC News | 0 Comments

The support of these events is greatly appreciated to aid in raising money for the EL Festival 2026.      
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Save the Date – Final Festival Fun Walk & Fete!

by | 30 December 2025 | Hewlett Court News and Events, Latest ELMC News | 0 Comments

With 2026 just around the corner, make sure you mark your new diaries for our annual walk event — and this year, we’re excited to share that it’s joined by a fantastic fete!   *SUNDAY 17TH MAY 2026* It’s going to be a day full of fun, charity, community spirit,...
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Boxing Day celebrations

by | 26 December 2025 | Hewlett Court News and Events | 0 Comments

To conclude our festive celebrations after such a special Christmas Day, we enjoyed a lovely morning with Tom Collins. Despite all the festive treats, it didn’t stop the ladies and gents from getting up out of their seats and dancing along to his wonderful singing!...
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Christmas Day celebrations!

by | 25 December 2025 | Hewlett Court News and Events | 0 Comments

The residents began their Christmas morning with a full festive breakfast, complete with a glass of Buck’s Fizz on arrival. The celebrations continued in the lounge with Brandy and Bailey's coffees, and delicious mince pies. We were then delighted to welcome Arkscroll...
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Christmas Eve!

by | 24 December 2025 | Hewlett Court News and Events | 0 Comments

What a truly wonderful day of celebrations we had on Christmas Eve! We started the day with a relaxing pamper morning for the ladies, complete with a glass of prosecco, followed by festive Christmas carols with the staff and a very challenging 100 question quiz. A big...
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Louis the Pianist

by | 23 December 2025 | Hewlett Court News and Events | 0 Comments

Louis the pianist joined us on Tuesday 23rd December, filling the room with harmonious melodies on his keyboard. He treated us to a wonderful selection of classic Christmas songs, which everyone thoroughly enjoyed.
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Carols and Christmas Bingo Fun!

by | 23 December 2025 | Hewlett Court News and Events | 0 Comments

We all had another fantastic, festive, fun-filled morning on Tuesday 23rd December enjoying carols with the staff, followed by a lively and competitive game of Christmas Bingo with Debbie! A big well done to our winners Paul, Jimmy, Dorothy, Keith, and Eileen, who...
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Christmas week!!

by | 22 December 2025 | Hewlett Court News and Events | 0 Comments

We had another festive-filled day to start off Christmas week on Monday 22nd December! With a wonderful morning of Christmas carols and songs shared with the staff. The afternoon was just as special, with a fantastic visit from the GO on Tour team, bringing festive...
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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs pantomime and Grey Mare trip

by | 21 December 2025 | Hewlett Court News and Events | 0 Comments

As part of our festive celebrations in the lead-up to Christmas, a group of ladies and gents from Hewlett Court enjoyed a wonderful trip to see Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs pantomime at The Empire Theatre, Blackburn on Sunday 21st December! We finished the day with...
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Hannah Wright

by | 20 December 2025 | Hewlett Court News and Events | 0 Comments

On Saturday 20th December, our ladies and gents enjoyed a festive performance by the lovely Hannah Wright. It was a wonderful morning filled with clapping, singing along, and lots of smiles — everyone had a fantastic time!
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Paddy Johnson

by | 19 December 2025 | Hewlett Court News and Events | 0 Comments

On Friday 19th December, we had the pleasure of welcoming back Paddy Johnson, who entertained us with some fantastic country and western music. Everyone had a great time singing along!
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