Visit Howden

09/01/2025

Soooo cold...... but oh so beautiful!

Visit Howden 💚

📷 Photos with thanks to Lee Spencer, Howden Camera Club.

08/01/2025

Happy New Year!

Howden Town Council is excited to return and share with you their new logo, designed in collaboration with local historian Susan Butler. This new branding represents the town’s rich history while embracing a fresh, modern identity.

The new design for Howden Town Council encompasses the town's rich heritage. It incorporates:

Yorkshire roses, symbolising the region’s identity and history.

Howden Minster, the town's major landmark, reflecting its historical and architectural significance.

Bishop Skirlaw's coat of arms, a nod to Howden’s deep historical roots and the important role the bishop played in its development.

The river, representing the Derwent and Ouse, highlights the crucial role these waterways have played in Howden’s growth and heritage.

Together, these elements come together to celebrate Howden's past while embracing its future.

02/01/2025

COMMUNITY ART GROUP: Bring Your Own Project!

Come along and bring your own art projects, whether they are in progress or ideas you want to work on.
A great way for adults of all skill levels to come together in a creative, collaborative, and inclusive environment.

The aim of this group is to promote creativity while also fostering a sense of belonging and unity in the local artistic community. It’s ideal for both beginners and seasoned artists who want to learn, share, or simply get inspired by the energy of others.

Space is limited so booking essential.
Contact [email protected] to secure your place.

£5 donation per monthly course (4 weeks), which includes refreshments.

📆FEBRUARY COURSE: Wednesday 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th
⏰10am – 12pm
Howden Town Council Meeting Room,17 Bridgegate DN14 7AE

📆MARCH COURSE: Wednesday 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th
⏰10am – 12pm
📍 Howden Town Council Meeting Room,17 Bridgegate DN14 7AE

01/01/2025

💚🎉💚 HAPPY NEW YEAR HOWDEN 💚🎉💚

January is a great time for a fresh start and to explore new opportunities!

Do you have an upcoming event or community group in Howden - Promote it by tagging the details in the comments below 👇👇👇

🎆New Year Celebrations: Many local pubs, cafes, and restaurants will be hosting New Year events or offering special deals to welcome 2025. It's a great time to reconnect with friends or try something new in the community.

🖌Local Events and Workshops: Howden has a wide range of workshops, fitness classes, art sessions, or local history talks. If you're looking for something different, keep an eye out for events at www.visithowden.co.uk, Howden Shire Hall or Howden Library.

🏃‍♂️Outdoor Activities: With the colder weather, it’s a great chance to get outside for a walk, jog, or bike ride around beautiful Howden. New Year's resolutions often focus on fitness, and this is a great place to set goals for the year ahead.

🛍Sales and Shopping: Many local shops will have winter sales, offering discounts on seasonal items. This is a perfect time to pick up new items or support small businesses as they clear out old stock.

🎶Cultural Events: The local entertainment scene in Howden might have some intriguing events to look out for, like live music, theatre or exhibitions. It's a perfect time to explore local talent and dive into the creative community.

📚New Classes or Clubs: If you're interested in learning something new, January is the ideal time to join a local club or class. Whether it's a book club, fitness or a craft group, many local groups run activities in the New Year to help people stay engaged and meet new people.

💪So, whether you’re looking for social gatherings, activities to stay active, or opportunities to learn something new, Howden offers a variety of ways to start the year off right!

To list an event or community group on Visit Howden or for further information - please email [email protected]

30/12/2024

❄️⛄️🌨 HOWDEN IN JANUARY ❄️⛄️🌨

January is a great time for a fresh start and to try something new! Here’s a look at what’s happening in Howden this month:

📅 WEDNESDAY 8th JANUARY
📖 George Hudson: Railway King- Howden Civic Society - Howden Masonic Hall - 2pm
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📅 SATURDAY 11th JANUARY
🎶 JAMSTARS - Howden Social Club -8:30pm
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📅 SATURDAY 18th JANUARY
🎶 THE NUMBERS - Howden Social Club -8:30pm
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📅 SATURDAY 25th JANUARY
🎶 BEERHUNTER - Howden Social Club -8:30pm
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📅 MONDAY 27th JANUARY
🛍 HOWDEN TRADER'S MEETING - Howden Town Council Meeting Room -1pm
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Full details can be found at
https://www.visithowden.co.uk/events/
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To list an event on Visit Howden or for further information - please email
[email protected]
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19/12/2024

Since the launch of Visit Howden, our town's online information hub, we’ve been growing stronger and reaching more people than ever. We're excited about the progress and the positive response from the community.

As the festive season approaches, we'll be taking a short break over Christmas to recharge. But don’t worry, we’ll be back in the New Year with even more exciting updates and initiatives to promote Howden and all it has to offer.

Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to sharing more with you in 2025!

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas!

Visit Howden

A Howden Town Council project.

18/12/2024

17/12/2024

SANTA'S SLEIGH TRAIL HOWDEN - RED ROUTE - DONE!

Thanks to all of ‘Santa’s Helpers’ from Howden School, and everyone else who helped out - without you this event couldn’t have taken place!

Thanks for all of your generous donations to A Shining Light!

Thanks to Goole and Howden PCSO’s for supporting tonight’s community event 🙏

See you tomorrow night for SANTA'S SLEIGH TRAIL HOWDEN - GREEN ROUTE

Team Howden Town Council

17/12/2024

💚🍺💚 Visit Howden Trader Tuesdays 💚🍺💚

The Wheatsheaf

A community, dog friendly and good ole fashion drinking pub, in Howden.

The Wheatsheaf is a community, dog friendly and good ole fashion drinking pub, in Howden.

Serving four different cask ales every week.

Traditional bar meals such as burgers, scampi and roast meat sandwiches with roasties, stuffing and gravy.

Food served: Fridays & Saturdays 12-6pm & Sundays 12-4pm

Bike nights on Wednesday's starting March 2025.

www.visithowden.co.uk

17/12/2024

TONIGHT....

🔴 🎅 🔴 SANTA'S SLEIGH TRAIL HOWDEN - RED ROUTE 🔴 🎅 🔴

📆 Tuesday 17th December, 6pm - 8pm.

• Derwent Road
• Derwent Crescent
• Derwent Road
• Hull Road
• Hailgate
• Hailgate Close
• Langrick
• Beck Close
• Hailgate
• Treeton Road
• Sutton Road
• Hovedene Drive
• Treeton Road
• Buttfield Road
• The Meadows
• Boothgate
• Boothgate Drive
• Buttfield Road
• Pinfold Street
• Skirlaw Close

SANTA'S HELPERS WILL BE GIVING OUT SWEETS TO ALL THE CHILDREN & SHAKING THEIR BUCKETS FOR LOCAL CHARITY A Shining Light, any donations greatly appreciated!

PLEASE STAND WHERE WE CAN SEE YOU SO WE DON'T MISS YOU OUT - ENSURE THAT YOUR CHILDREN ARE KEPT ON THE PATHS FOR SAFETY.

IF YOU ARE DRIVING AND GET STUCK BEHIND SANTA'S SLEIGH - PLEASE BE PATIENT, WE ARE SPREADING CHRISTMAS CHEER!

SEE YOU SOON!

Brought to you by Howden Town Council.

*Timings and routes may be subject to change, if issues arise outside our control.

16/12/2024

🎅🎄🦌 HOWDEN AT CHRISTMAS 🎅🎄🦌

Just 8 sleeps until the big day! Celebrate the festive season in Howden!
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📅 TUESDAY 17th DECEMBER
🔴🎅🔴 SANTA'S SLEIGH TRAIL HOWDEN - RED ROUTE - Howden Town Council - 6pm - 8pm
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📅 WEDNESDAY 18th DECEMBER
🟢🎅🟢 SANTA'S SLEIGH TRAIL HOWDEN - GREEN ROUTE- Howden Town Council - 6pm - 8pm
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📅 SATURDAY 21st DECEMBER
🎶 OFFBEAT - Howden Social Club - 8.30pm
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📅 SUNDAY 22nd DECEMBER
✝️ FESTIVAL OF LESSONS AND CAROLS - Howden Minster - 5.30pm
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🎺 CITY OF HULL BRASS BAND CHRISTMAS CONCERT - Howden Shire Hall - 7pm
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📅 TUESDAY 24th DECEMBER
✝️ CRIB SERVICE AND NATIVITY PLAY - Howden Minster - 3pm
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🎉 CHRISTMAS EVE PARTY NIGHT - Howden Social Club - 7.30pm
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✝️ MIDNIGHT MASS - Howden Minster - 11.30pm
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📅 WEDNESDAY 25th DECEMBER
✝️ CHRISTMAS MORNING SERVICE - Howden Minster - 11am
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❤️ Christmas & Company - Howden - Tickets £5 minimum donation from Touchwood Homecare - Howden Shire Hall - 12.30pm
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📅 FRIDAY 27th DECEMBER
🚜 CHRISTMAS TRACTOR ROAD RUN
22 miles (including through Howden) in aid of Yorkshire Air Ambulance.
Leaving from the Black Swan, Asselby at 10.30am
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🎤 THE RAT PACK CHRISTMAS SHOW - Howden Shire Hall - 7.30pm
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🎤 CHRISTMAS KARAOKE - Howden Social Club - 7.30pm
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📅 SATURDAY 28th DECEMBER
🎶 STILL GAME (new Howden Band) - Howden Social Club - 8.30pm
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📅 SUNDAY 29th DECEMBER
🎉 CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS PARTY - Howden Social Club - 2pm - 4pm
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📅 TUESDAY 31st DECEMBER
🎉 NEW YEAR'S EVE - The Glammie Dodgers - Howden Social Club - 8.30pm
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Full details can be found at
https://www.visithowden.co.uk/events/
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To list an event on Visit Howden or for further information - please email
[email protected]
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12/12/2024

✨❄️ Howden Traders’ Winter Window Competition ❄️🌲✨❄️

The town's traders have gone to great efforts to add some festive sparkle to the town, putting together some fantastic window displays for the community and visitors to enjoy 🙏

Thanks to all who registered entries and submitted photos for the competition.

A big thank you to Howden Civic Society who braved last weekend's weather to judge this year's competition!

The Winter Window Competition winners are……

🥇 1st Place - Lusso House

🥈 2nd Place – Howden Skin Clinic

🥉 3rd Place – Touchwood Homecare DIY

12/12/2024

Christmas in Howden wouldn’t be complete without the legendary Howden Pantomime and Theatre Group’s Christmas performance!

Community spirit at it’s best!

Don't miss this year's performance of TREASURE ISLAND in Howden Shire Hall

📅 Thursday 12th - 7.30pm
📅 Friday 13th - 7.30pm
📅 Saturday 14th - 2pm & 7.30pm

🎟️ Get your tickets now 👇👇👇
https://www.howdenshirehall.co.uk/basket/

www.visithowden.co.uk

10/12/2024

💚🛏💚 Visit Howden Trader Tuesdays 💚🛏💚

Saltmarshe Hall

Step away from everyday, welcome to Saltmarshe Hall!

A lovingly restored Georgian grade II listed hall with a dash of style and elegance, combining both traditional and contemporary charm.

Set in 17 acres of stunning parkland, Saltmarshe Hall is a truly unique getaway.

www.visithowden.co.uk

09/12/2024

🎅🎅🎅 SANTA'S COMING TO HOWDEN! 🎅🎅🎅

🎅 🎅 🎅 SANTA'S COMING TO HOWDEN! 🎅 🎅 🎅

Howden Town Council are delighted to bring you Santa’s Sleigh Trail Howden!

A Shining Light will be assisting Santa, giving out sweets and spreading Christmas Cheer, whilst raising money for their Teenage Cancer Trust charity!

Running over two evenings, Santa’s sleigh will travel routes around Howden.

Coming to a street near you…..

🔴 SANTA'S SLEIGH TRAIL HOWDEN - RED ROUTE 🔴
📆 Tuesday 17th December, 6pm - 8pm.
• Derwent Road
• Derwent Crescent
• Derwent Road
• Hull Road
• Hailgate
• Hailgate Close
• Langrick
• Beck Close
• Hailgate
• Treeton Road
• Sutton Road
• Hovedene Drive
• Treeton Road
• Buttfield Road
• The Meadows
• Boothgate
• Boothgate Drive
• Buttfield Road
• Pinfold Street
• Skirlaw Close

🟢 SANTA'S SLEIGH TRAIL HOWDEN - GREEN ROUTE 🟢
📆 Wednesday 18th December, 6pm - 8pm.
• Skirlaw Close
• Pinfold Street
• St. John’s Street
• Apple Gate
• Selby Road
• The Vinery
• Selby Road
• Blakey’s Crossing
• Selby Road
• Knox Avenue
• Woodall Gate
• Knox Avenue
• Langhorn Drive
• Oliver Close
• Langhorn Drive
• Hustler Close
• Langhorn Drive
• Burgess Avenue
• Langhorn Drive
• Selby Road
• Shelford Avenue
• Willerby Drive
• Goudall Way
• Shelford Avenue
• Station Road
• Langhorn Drive (York Vale Gardens)
• Station Road
• Bridgegate
• Market Place
• High Gate
• Charles Briggs Avenue
• Carter Street

09/12/2024

A fantastic service linking Howden & Goole💚

🚐🚐🚐🚐🚐

Six months on from its launch, the Goole + Howden Hopper is still proving incredibly popular. 🚌

If you've not made use of it yet, visit the website for details: https://www.gooletowndeal.co.uk/goole-howden-hopper/



Goole Town Council
East Riding of Yorkshire Council
Invest East Yorkshire

09/12/2024

💰🎭🏴‍☠️ IT’S PANTO WEEK IN HOWDEN! 💰🎭🏴‍☠️

…Oh yes it is!

Come along and see Howden Pantomime and Theatre Group perform TREASURE ISLAND in Howden Shire Hall

📅 Wednesday 11th - 7.30pm
📅 Thursday 12th - 7.30pm
📅 Friday 13th - 7.30pm
📅 Saturday 14th - 2pm & 7.30pm

🎟️ Get your tickets now 👇👇👇

https://www.howdenshirehall.co.uk/basket/

www.visithowden.co.uk

08/12/2024

❄️🌲✨❄️ Howden Traders’ Winter Window Competition ❄️🌲✨❄️

Howden is looking wonderfully festive!

Thanks to all the traders who have gone to great efforts to put together some fantastic window displays for the community and visitors to enjoy!

Which is your favourite?

The Spirit Specialist
The Spirit of Howden
The Malt House - Howden
Touchwood Homecare DIY
Badger & Bean
Aquarius of Howden
Chappelow Howden Newsagents
Dragon Kitchen Howden
Kitchen - Snaith & Howden
Blue Sky Cards and Gifts & JOY The Bra Lady of Howden
Lusso House
Thattearoom Howden
Howden Skin Clinic
Yorkshire Eyewear
Styles Unlimited
Ginger’s Ice Cream Parlour
Wressle Grange

Windows will be judged by Howden Civic Society, with awards being presented to the winners.