News

7 Oct
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Home Sweet Home is Crafting Sentiment

Our members often surprise us at Howlands, and themselves, when they produce such lovely pieces of work in our craft sessions such as this:

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Just take a look at this gorgeous cross stitch sampler produced by Julie Vogel.

 Julie is so pleased with her efforts that she is giving it pride of place on her lounge wall at home.

It certainly deserves to take a spot in the limelight, and what better place to put than in her own home. 

Can’t wait to see what masterpieces come out of our next sessions!

13 Sep
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Howlands 70 Years During Late Queen’s Reign

As part of the Howlands celebration marking its seventieth anniversary we have produced a keepsake of how it has developed over the years.
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It seemed fitting that we should also take the opportunity to remember our late Queen by highlighting events in decades associated with the Queen’s reign.
We like to think this little keepsake is a “charming” record of the Queen’s life and a nice souvenir of her and Howlands. You can claim your free copy now.
Copies are available from the Centre, please pop in and collect yours.
Although free we would appreciate a small donation which will help us cover the production costs. Many thanks.
16 Jun
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Jubilee Cakes Hand Decorated at Howlands

We’ve seen a lot of Jubilee themed cakes and buns over the past couple of weeks, but none as stunning as these!

PastedGraphic-1Taken from our week of Platinum Jubilee activities to mark 70 years of Her Majesty the Queen’s Reign, we used our creativity to create a Jubilee theme, and don’t they look good.

Led by our very dedicated volunteer Julie, all cakes and biscuits were hand decorated by Howlands members to mark the event.
IMG_6071This lovely photograph perfectly illustrates members,  staff and volunteers looking forward to the Jubilee festivities, and one of the delicious cakes.

1 Jun
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70th Anniversary Success

What an amazing time everyone had at our recent 70th Anniversary Concert at Earlsheaton WMC.

Four fabulous singers and a surprise visit by “Mrs Brown” made the event very entertaining.

With all the help we received we rasied a fabulous £1700. Amazing result!

Thanks to everyone who supported us and made it a very enjoyable evening.

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Pictured is of Becki Howlands staff member and Michael Jackson in Thriller!

20 Mar
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Howlands Charity Concert

Not to be missed! Howlands Charity Concert 70th anniversary event.

Save the date, Friday 20th May 7.30-11.30pm for this not to be missed Howlands event.

 

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24 Feb
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Activity Looks Good Enough to Eat!

We are gradually returning to normal at Howlands.

Recently members joined Julia Fenton in decorating cakes with an animal theme.

You may say that they look too good to eat !

But I am told they taste delicious………
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11 Feb
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Call Out To Share Your Howlands Memories

Take a look at this photograph of Stan, one of our volunteers,  playing our barrel organ to raise much needed funds in the Centre of a busy Dewsbury.

PastedGraphic-3This picture was found whilst looking through our archives to prepare a display for our Platinum Jubilee which we will celebrate later this year.

We will look back on the formation of the League back in 1952 and how it has developed to what it is today.

If you have any memories or photos to share of Howlands, please let us know.

16 Dec
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Thanks to Co-op For Generous Donation!

We wish to thank the Co-op for their extremely generous donation of £9,727.43.

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This is an amazing amount of money to receive and will help us a great deal in the work that we do.

We were linked to the Leeds Road Co-op and we must thank all their customer and the Co-op points system for support.

Special thanks to Jean Sengalow the Co-op Ambassador for her help in the process.

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8 Nov
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Don’t miss the Howlands Christmas Fair this week

Don’t miss the Howlands Christmas Fair this week!

Join us on the 10th November between 9.30am and 2.00pm and sample the delights on offer.

From homemade gifts, to mince pies and a tombola, there will be plenty to keep your interest.

Take a look at this photo of a crib knitted for the Centre by one of our supporters. Hand made Christmas nativity

If you like hand made creations like this you can buy similar sets from one of our stalls – now wouldn’t that be a unique Christmas decoration!

The fair will be our first big fundraiser for nearly two years so we are aiming to make it a great one!

Tickets are only £2 each and include a tea or coffee and mince pie.

Please come and celebrate the festive season with us at Howlands and help us raise funds so we can keep our doors open into our seventieth year. Can’t wait to see you!

The Howlands Christmas Fair will take place on the 10th November between 9.30am and 2.00pm.