East Lancashire Masonic Charity
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- 17/06/08 - New Grants made to Comm Fund
- 13/06/08 - ELMC 2008 Annual Holiday
- 13/06/08 - Bridge Street Ladies in 2008 Run
- 12/06/08 - Young Peoples Outings
- 14/04/08 - Comforts Fund Spring Party
- 04/02/08 - Scouts at Sandal Holme Barn
- 12/10/07 - Bridge St. Ladies Present Cheque
- 20/09/07 - Comforts Fund Outing to Malton
- 12/08/07 - £10,000 for Bowley Scouts
- 19/07/07 - The Bridge Street Ladies
- 28/06/07 - Maundy Money
- 27/06/07 - ELMC 2007 Annual Holiday
- 27/06/07 - Spring Party
- 20/06/07 - Bolton Masonic Gift Evening
- 17/06/07 - Website layout changes made
- 25/05/07 - Report of the ELMC AGM for 2007
- 22/05/07 - Thanks from the Ladies
- 05/04/07 - Mark Davis Everest Expedition
- 01/04/07 - A Masonic Triple-Whammy
- 20/02/07 - Photos added
- 13/02/07 - Hewlett Court, the inside story
- 05/02/07 - Starlight Express Trip
- 31/01/07 - Bridge Street Ladies enter Run
- 25/01/07 - The Comforts Fund
- 23/01/07 - Officers of the ELMC
- 22/01/07 - Christmas Outing
- 22/01/07 - Young Peoples Committee
- 25/12/06 - The Springhill Hospice Project
- 09/12/06 - Bolton Lads and Girls Club
- 06/12/06 - The Community Fund Takes-Off
- 10/10/06 - Gala Dinner a Huge Success
- 26/09/06 - Community Fund Form
- 16/05/06 - The Community Fund Committee
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- Board of Directors and Trustees
- Committee Of Benevolence
- Comforts' Fund Committee
- Young People's Committee
- Community Fund Committee
- ELMC Residential Home - Hewlett Court
Young People’s Committee Outing - May 2008
The ELMC Young People’s Committee arranged their May outing to Eden Camp, for fifteen children, parents and committee members.
The event took place on Tuesday 27 May; setting out to Eden Camp we ate our meals in the NAAFI and split into several groups to wander around each hut at leisure. The huts of the “Trenches” and the “Submarine”, full of their sounds and smells went down a treat with everyone. Helmets, Flags, Posters, Bullets and Tanks were among the items bought from the gift shop as well as Cinder Toffee and Nougat. Finishing up with ice creams before the return trip.
The event was rounded off with a lovely meal at Bryan’s Fish and Chip Restaurant at Headingly before returning to Freemasons’ Hall in Manchester.
The event was enjoyed by all and sure to be re-visited in the future.
Young People’s Committee Spring Outing 2008
The ELMC Young People’s Committee arranged their first outing of the year to begin with the Spring Outing to the Blue Planet Aquarium and the Boat Museum at Ellesmere Port, for fifteen children, parents and committee members.
The event took place on Wednesday 26 March; setting out to the Blue Planet Aquarium we ate sandwiches on our arrival and split into several groups. Spending ages at the touch pool with the sting rays, watching the sharks through the tunnel and seeing the divers in the deep pool was all fun and exciting.
After spending a fortune in the Gift Shop we got back on the coach, which took us to the Boat Museum. We split into two groups for a guided tour, where we went on a narrow boat, told where everyone would sleep and what the children were expected to do in those times – much to the shock of a few children.
The event was rounded off with a lovely meal at the Brewers’ Fayre at Stonecross and a quick play in the park before returning to Freemasons’ Hall in Manchester.
The event was a success and enjoyed by all.
Young People’s Committee Christmas Outing 2007
The ELMC Young People’s Committee arranged for twenty children from the Province, accompanied by twenty adults [Committee members and parents], to attend the Christmas Outing for 2007.
The event took place on Friday 21 December and all the children arrived excited and looking forward to the evening which commenced with a Christmas meal at Freemasons’ Hall. The meal was excellent and enjoyed immensely by all the Children; the party was catered for very well by Mr Riedlsperger and the Hall Company Staff.
After the meal the Children were taken to the Opera House Manchester for the showing of Cinderella. Each young person was provided with a bag of goodies to enjoy during the show. The Pantomime was very enjoyable and all the children were laughing and singing [Oh yes they were!!!]. 
The children departed with a selection box and with the Committee’s best wishes for Christmas and the New Year.
The Committee has received a number of thank you letters from the children.
Mrs Julie Ward
Manager, ELMC
Young People's Committee Outing 31st October 2007
The Young People’s Committee organised an outing to The Hot Ice Show and Blackpool Illuminations on 31 October 2007, for the October mid-term school holidays. Twenty Five children, parents and Committee members, from the Province, attended this event.
The children met at Freemasons’ Hall, Bridge Street, Manchester for a light lunch before departing for Blackpool. The coach left Manchester at 1pm with the children all dressed in witches hats and spooky masks for Halloween.
The group arrived in Blackpool for the matinee showing of the ‘Hot Ice Show’; a show of spectacular dancing on ice. The show was colourful and musical and enjoyed by all.
After the show the children were taken to ‘The Cottage’ famous for fish and chips [as recommended in Rick Steins Seafood Lovers Guide!].
When the children [and adults] were full to bursting we started the journey back to Manchester via the Blackpool Illuminations
The event was a huge success and enjoyed by all who attended.
If you would like any further information on these events and similar outings organised by the ELMC please do not hesitate to contact Julie Ward.
Young People's Committee Outing Wednesday 15 August 2007
This summer the Committee organised a trip to Camelot following the success of a previous visit, much to the pleasure of many of our children.
The Committee booked tickets for the theme park on Wednesday 15 August 2007. The children from the Province were accompanied by a number of parents/guardians and Committee members.
The children arrived at The Freemason's Hall, Bridge Street, Manchester at 9.45am. At 10am the group set off for Camelot. The weather was not great at the beginning but it soon cleared up and even the sun shone!
The theme park was excellent with great rides including the new Knightmare, Whirlpool and Jousting show! The children had so much fun.
At the end of the day the group retuned to Manchester via Smithills Coaching House in Bolton. Many enjoyed a roast beef dinner and giant Yorkshire pudding finished off with fudge sundaes! Yummy!
We arrived back at Freemasons Hall at about 8.30pm.
What a fun day out!
Sarah Weston
ELMC
The Young People's Committee Outing - 11th April 2007
The Young People's Committee organised a day trip for the Easter Holidays to Knowsley Safari Park.
A group of Twenty Four [children, adults and Committee members] met at the Freemasons' hall, Bridge Street, Manchester at 10.30am. The coach was due to depart at 11am for Knowsley Safari Park.
On arrival the party were provided with a packed lunch which they were able to enjoy at the picnic area in the sunshine before journeying through the Safari. The children saw lions, deer, rhinoceros, emu, elephants, giraffes, camels and many more animals [not forgetting the baboons!]
On the return journey the children were taken to the Stonecross Brewers Fayre Restaurant in Golbourne. The staff were extremely friendly and the food excellent.
The party arrived back at Bridge Street at around 8pm where the children were supplied with Easter Eggs to take home.
All in all a great day!!!!
Julie