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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).

17 Aug
Soaring High for Charity: Dewsbury's Unlikely Tandem Makes Headlines

Soaring High for Charity: Dewsbury’s Unlikely Tandem Makes Headlines

It’s not every day you see a Member of Parliament and a world champion bodybuilder soaring through the sky together. But, when it comes to supporting a good cause, it seems the sky is literally the limit!

Helping us create a buzz about our amazing charity event is The Dewsbury Reporter who shared our exhilarating story about  Dewsbury MP Mark Eastwood and World champion bodybuilder Sam Cullingworth taking part in a unique tandem paragliding venture. The reason? To raise much-needed funds for Howlands .

 

Soaring High for Charity: Dewsbury's Unlikely Tandem Makes HeadlinesRead the full story here

Already we have raised an impressive £500. A feat that demonstrates the power of community spirit and the lengths people are willing to go to ensure the welfare of their fellow citizens.

So, whether you’re an avid paragliding enthusiast, a firm believer in the power of community, or someone who just loves to see unique collaborations for a cause, this story undoubtedly warms the heart.

Please donate and help this dynamic duo touch not just the skies but countless lives as well.

Remember, sometimes, it’s not just about reaching new heights but lifting others up as you do. Let’s soar together for Howlands! 🪂

1 Jun

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!

3 Dec

Thanking you for your continued support.

A big Thank You goes to everyone who took part and supported our Halloween raffle.

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Better late than never, here we are really, really pleased to announce an amazing amount of money was raised.

It raised a terrific £846.00 which will not only meet our running costs but enable us to continue to offer our valued and essential services.