On Wednesday 26th, Thursday 27th and Friday 28th June we will be opening our doors to encourage and support our fabulous Howlands family in showcasing their work and celebrating their achievements.

The timetable will be as follows:

• Wednesday 26th June: 1pm to 3pm
• Thursday 27th June: 10am to 3pm
• Friday 28th June: 10am to 3pm.

We will have tea/coffee and biscuits for visitors, or a soft drink/water if this beautiful sunshine continues.  Come and join us, find out what we do, share in the creativity and joy that shines out of the creations our people make and forge new connections and, who knows, maybe lifelong friendships.

With thanks to all our sponsors

“Fashion is very important. It is life-enhancing and, like everything that gives pleasure, it is worth doing well.” —Vivienne Westwood

Well, go fashion it certainly was at Howlands last Saturday, 8th June 2024.  The glam rags were out, the lights were dazzling and the models were elegant, flamboyant and suitably gorgeous, darling, at our first faaaabulous Fashion Show of the year.

 An outstanding afternoon, filled with friendship, fun and a few frolics was    delivered expertly by our compere and fashion guru, William Finan.  All our  models were dancing queens on the catwalk, leaving us hungry like the wolf  for more of their modelling magic.

We had an almost full house to witness some of the latest high-street  fashion styles on parade and it created a brilliant atmosphere.  We at  Howlands are incredibly grateful for all your efforts as we raised an  outstanding £440.00 towards our continued good work.

Thank you, all.
Our very own, Rachel was star of the show again, demonstrating poise and panache as she owned the place.  You are a true professional, Rachel.  Well done.

Sharing her experience, Rachel said, “The show was brilliant! Walking down the catwalk in all these lovely clothes was a truly delightful experience.”

Watching on was a model in training, Emaline, 9, who said “It was just wonderful.  I’ve got some ideas now that my Dad’s going to get for me.  I loved the blue pleated trousers and the shimmering cardigan.”

From all of us at Howlands, thank you!

This week’s run-down of activities

Upcycling and Bringing the Outside in and the Inside out.

Check out some of these finished pieces created by participants as part of our ongoing projects.

With thanks to the following sponsors we have been able to generate quite a buzz with some of our gardening creations and we’ve upholstered fabulous friendships as we’ve upcycled footstools and the like.

National Lottery Awards For All England (2023) – Upcycling Project

Kirklees Community Plus (2023/2024) – Bringing the Outside In and the Inside Out (a project to create and upcycle things to allow outside spaces to flourish and bring nature inside where outside space is not available)

Date for your diaries: Howlands Fashion Show – 8th June 2024

This year’s Fashion Show is fast approaching

BROWSE THEN BUY

Come and join us for a lovely afternoon at our annual Fashion Show.  Meet new friends.  Enjoy the show.  Check out any clothes that are for sale and go home with a new outfit.

Entry: £6.00 includes a glass of Prosecco or non-alcoholic alternative.

All to help Howlands keep making a difference in tackling loneliness and social isolation.

We are a Registered Charity (Charity Number 1184667)

Donations can be made at our JustGiving Page: Howlands JustGiving Donate

TICKETS ON SALE NOW – Call in or contact us! 

Howlands, School Street, Dewsbury

WF13 1LD

t : 01924 463693

e : [email protected]

DON’T MISS THE HOWLANDS CHRISTMAS FAIR!

Join us on the 15th 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.

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

Our Christmas Fair is a wonderful way to help us rase funds, have fun, chat and laugh whilst helping us reduce loneliness and increase social confidence.

Tickets are only £2.50 each and include a tea, coffee or cold drink and a mince pie or biscuit.

Please come and celebrate the festive season with us  and help us raise funds so we can keep doing the good work we do with the amazing people we support.

Can’t wait to see you! Merry Christmas, Ho-Ho-Howlands!