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20 Sep

Pen-y-ghent the wrong way round? No trouble for our two legends!

Well it turned out nice again! Thankfully the weather was kind to our intrepid adventurers as they set out to conquer the mountainous terrains of North Yorkshire. This would prove to be much tougher than the arduous morning walks up the killer hills of Dewsbury and Earlsheaton!

Deborah and Becky in true Howlands-style took on this monumental hill the wrong way round, according to most of the people they passed on the way! This was intentional, though, to increase the difficulty of the challenge. For those who know Pen-y-Ghent, it has a pretty difficult and almost vertical part to the climb where it takes some fleet of foot to work your way up, or down as our ladies decided to do it.

No challenge is too tough for our dynamic duo. They completed the climb/descent in 2 hours and 46 minutes.

We are grateful to all those who have sponsored Deborah and Becky and those who kindly agreed to transfer sponsorship from Mark’s planned run to this event. Watch this space. We will reveal our fundraising total once we have counted the pennies!

Well done, Deborah and Becky. You deserve the pint you got at the end of this. Any further donations can be made through our Justgiving page here https://checkout.justgiving.com/c/3463741 or via our website (find the donation buttons on the homepage).

11 Dec
Crafting Christmas Magic at Howlands

Crafting Christmas Magic at Howlands

At Howlands we’re crafting Christmas magic with handmade festive decorations.

We believe in the magic of coming together and embracing the festive spirit. This year, we’ve taken our celebrations a step further by crafting our own Christmas decorations with love and creativity.

IMG_7886 Crafting Christmas Magic at Howlands

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Don’t forget to join us this Friday for our Christmas dinner, where you’ll get the chance to see these handmade decorations up close and personal. Each decoration carries a piece of our community’s heart and represents the joy of the season.

It’s not just about the decorations; it’s about the warmth, unity, and the sense of togetherness that this season brings.

We can’t wait to share this special season with you.

11 Dec
Join us for a delightful Christmas lunch at Howlands on Friday, December 15th, at 1:00 pm!

Join us for a delightful Christmas lunch at Howlands

Join us for a delightful Christmas lunch at Howlands on Friday, December 15th, at 1:00 pm!

It’s the perfect opportunity to get into the festive spirit with friends and loved ones. Our Christmas lunch promises to be a memorable occasion filled with delicious food and joyful camaraderie.

Event Details:

  • Date: Friday, December 15th
  • Time: 1:00 pm
  • Location: Howlands
  • Tickets: £8.50 per person

Indulge in a scrumptious meal, share laughter and good conversation, and relish the magic of the holiday season.

To reserve your spot at this heartwarming event, please call us at 01924 463693. Tickets are limited, so be sure to secure yours soon!

Celebrate the joy of Christmas with us at Howlands on December 15th.

We can’t wait to share this festive occasion with you!

 

8 Nov
Hand made Christmas nativity

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.

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

Christmas Fair Announced.

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

 

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.

We’ll also have stalls for those last minute gift ideas, and a tombola for those of you who feel lucky!

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!

27 Oct
Busy once again at Howlands

Busy Once Again!

We are so pleased to share with you this picture that perfectly illustrates that Howlands is back in business.

Busy once again at HowlandsIsn’t it just fantastic to see members together again participating in those much loved activities.

We are hoping this is one of many more busy afternoons to be had at Howlands.

Come down and join us.

It would be great to see some new faces.

 

27 Oct
Annual General Meeting

Annual General Meeting

Announcing the Dewsbury & District League of Friendship Annual General Meeting

We are very please to announce our annual general meeting will be taking lace this year.

All are welcome to join us on Friday the 12th November 2021 at 1.30 p.m.

See you there.

Annual General Meeting

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