Lets make sure we have a place to return when we beat this virus.

As you are aware Howlands has had to remain closed but we are working on different plans in readiness for when we can re open in the best interests of everyone’s safety. This means that we are still down with our fundraising efforts, especially as we would be entering our Christmas fair season.

We are looking at ways we can still do something but it won’t be the usual grand day when we welcome you all in and tempt you with our offerings. It may be having smaller groups to visit at certain times. Watch this space and we will let you know.

We really do need your ideas and help at this time. If you have anything you can donate for a stall or as a raffle prize, please get in touch. You can leave a message on our answer phone or let one of us know when we call.

Let’s not let this nasty virus beat us at what we do best, supporting each other.

When will we open to members?

We are still unsure of when it will be safe to open.

We will let everyone know as soon as possible.

We hope you can understand that right now our priority is to make sure all who attend can in a safe and secure environment.

We hope that the next time we have some information to share that it will say we are opening our building.

We’re very much looking forward to hearing the noise again! 😂

Happy 80th Birthday to you Victor. 🎉🎂

Such a pleasure to be celebrating the birthday of our longest attending member.

And here Victor is celebrating with his favourite tipple.

Enjoy x

Sam Cullingworth has been keeping us active throughout lockdown with his short videos demonstrating gentle exercise techniques to keep us mobile. Thank you for your support in helping us maintain our activity levels during lockdown Sam!

Keep active with Sam’s workouts.

View them on YouTube here:

https://youtu.be/ShaNx5qYm6k

https://youtu.be/TJSa8niQmcA

https://youtu.be/tMA3Z3br8rE

https://youtu.be/CYUOQA53onU

https://youtu.be/mXsZ2rz7YaQ

https://youtu.be/0NfxpwJXsmQ

We also gave out exercise and mindfulness sheets, some sports equipment, stress toys and visited people to check on their general wellbeing.

Unfortunately this project is now coming to an end but we would like to say a BIG Thank you to Sport England for their kind support in helping  us to keep our members well.

Big Thank you to One Community for their continuing support through the pandemic.

Their financial support has enabled us to produce and distribute a  newsletter to our members as well as supporting them remotely through regular phone calls and delivering activity packs providing interest specific to each one.

Many Thanks from us all.