News
News
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Building on 60 Years of Experience
Howlands members, volunteers, and staff invited friends and supporters to the centre to celebrate securing a Big Lottery win to refurbish the historical building it is based within. Chairman Tom […]
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Thank You Dawn
Dawn’s BIG dance night was another successful event and an incredibly enjoyable evening. A MASSIVE £391.00 was raised for The Howlands. Thank you to all who supported and took part […]
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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 […]
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Dewsbury & District League of Friendship Awarded Lottery Grant
The Dewsbury & District League of Friendship have been awarded a grant of £459,818 by the Big Lottery Building Communities Fund to pay for a complete refurbishment of their building, The Howlands […]
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Say “Oink” for the Pig Racing
Members, volunteers and friends of Howlands had an entertaining night out at Shaw Cross Boys Club for an evening of Pig Racing. Alan was a great M.C. whipping up enthusiasm […]
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Strawberry Tea Thanks
We’d just like to take the opportunity for making this month’s Strawberry Tea at Howlands a huge success. As usual there was a lively atmosphere and much socialising helping everyone to really […]
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Rock and Rolling Volunteer at Howlands
Showing us you are never too old to rock and roll is Audrey our 92 year old coffee morning volunteer at the Howlands. During the Volunteering Kirklees volunteers week event […]
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The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service 2016
Read this very nice letter from the The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service Team commending our service. We didn’t win but we feel like winners. Thank you to everyone, we […]
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Howlands Receive Cash Boost From Council
Howlands receives a cash boost in the form of a donation of £285.00 from the Mayor’s Annual Charity Appeal. Our chairman,Tom Ellis, was invited to Huddersfield Town Hall, with other […]
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New Woolcraft Group Dewsbury?
Is corking your thing? Crochet for fun? Like to chat as you tat? Join our new woolcraft group here in Dewsbury. Does your tapestry work show off your style? Are […]