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9 Jun
Howlands Refurbishment

Howlands Refurbishment update.

Our chairman Tom Ellis and centre manager Deborah Hall met with Steve Voke from the Voke Consultancy and site manager Andy Mately for HB Projects to look at the Howlands refurbishment progress.
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We have a few pictures to share with you:
The picture on the left shows the metal work needed to support the new room dividers. Each set of doors will weigh approximately one and a half tonnes hence the need for the structures.
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The picture on the left shows the double glazing that is being fitted to keep our building draft free. Notice the accessible bottom opening windows which will be a great help to the staff especially during summer when we want to feel the breeze.
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The picture on the left illustrates the huge amount of insulation behind the wall panels which will definitely help cut down the heating bills not mention keep us nice and warm during the cooler months – image that!
We’d just like to take this opportunity to say we are extremely impressed by the work and the sheer scale of the hands-on commitment, there are up to 30 men on site at any one time, ensuring targets have and are being achieved.

22 May
Howlands refurbishment progress.

Howlands refurbishment pictures

Howlands refurbishment

Howlands refurbishment progress.

More progress pictures from the refurbishment.
The photograph on the left shows you one of the steel bars that has been introduced to support the new room dividers.
It also gives an idea of how much dust is flying about!
Below is a photograph illustrating the true structure of the building, lovely to see the building reveal its character once again.

 

Howlands refurbishment progress.

Howlands refurbishment progress.

17 May
Taking a close look at the Pancake Dog with Andy Matley the site manager for HB Projects.

Taking a closer look at the Pancake Dog

Look at Thomas Ellis taking a close look at the Pancake Dog with Andy Matley, site manager for HB Projects.

Taking a close look at the Pancake Dog with Andy Matley the site manager for HB Projects.

Taking a close look at the Pancake Dog with Andy Matley, manager for HB Projects.

“Sorry my hand is in the way but I am not too good with heights!” Says Tom.
The visit to the roof was part of taking in the progress and getting a closer look at the success of the refurbishment.
 Howlands refurbishment Dewsbury.

The Pancake Dog pictured is a bit of a local legend known for jumping down from his perch
for his pancake when the bell is rung on Shrove Tuesday.
24 Apr
Howlands refurbishment

Howlands Refurbishment Develops

The Howlands refurbishment moves on and a momentous moment – the “Pancake Dog” has been lifted from its “perch” onto the scaffolding, ready to be cleaned up.

No one has been this close to it since it was put in position in Victorian times.Very much looking forward to the Pancake Dog taking pride of place on the fully refurbished building.

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17 Oct

Table Top Sale.

In preparation for our forthcoming refurbishment we’ve been clearing out all the places we use for storage.

Attics, cupboards, rooms, no stone has been left unturned and you’ll be amazed at the objects we have discovered.

Not to let any of these wonderful items go to waste, or in the skip, we’re holding a tabletop sale on Saturday the 22nd of October at Howlands, School Street Dewsbury from 9.30 am.

There will be tea and coffee for sale. All proceeds in aid of Howlands. Any queries please phone 01924 463693