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 BARNES WALLIS
MEMORIAL TRUST
ANNUAL PUBLIC MEETING
Guy Gibson and the men
of 617 Squadron
with
Richard Morris OBE
author of Guy Gibson’s biography
Sgt George “Johnny” Johnson DFM
bomb-aimer on AJ-T on the raid
Richard Todd, OBE
played the part of Guy Gibson in the film
Thursday 26th June 2008
Howden School, Derwent Road, Howden,
East Yorks. DN14 7AL
at 7.00pm
Free Admission, but collection in support of the Trust and Howden School.
Everybody welcome.
Further details Tel. Ken Deacon (01430 431858) or Peter Rix (01423 871909)
The meeting will start with a short presentation of the Trust’s Annual Report & Accounts.
The Barnes Wallis Memorial Trust is a registered charity – No. 518023
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The Howden Town Forum 'Working towards the regeneration of Howden' holds regular meetings with the next one being Thurs 12 June 7.30pm.
Everyone is welcome at the Forum meetings which are held upstairs at the Wellington Hotel. To find out more check out the forum pages.........
Fire sculpture
Progress to date - the sculpture is in position!! See pictures below.
A new mural for Howden
Alternative designs have been produced by students from the Hull College of Art and Design. These will be put on display in Howden Minster and everyone will be welcome to come and see them. The final date for this exhibition has not yet been set but it is anticipated that it will be in April. Watch this space for more details…….For a sneak preview have a look at the Howden Town Forum pages and let us know what you think.
Howden Civic Society dates -
Next meeting - September 3rd at 7.30pm Masonic Hall
Non members are always welcome at our meetings. Meetings are free for members, £1 for non-members.
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THE MONTH OF SUNDAYS
THE PLACE.....THE BISHOPS MANOR LAWN.....THE TIME.....2PM.....THE
PRICE.....ITS FREE! .....In association with Howden Town Council and
The Press Association...
THE EAST RIDING SENIOR WIND BAND
Sunday 29th June
This band, formed by The East Riding Schools Music Service, are a group of young musicians regarded as the very best in youth talent in the area.
Regular rehearsals demonstrate a tremendous committment to what they do, as will be evidenced by their appearance in Howden this afternoon.
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THE HUMBERSIDE POLICE CONCERT BAND
Sunday July 6th.
The Band comprises on average of 35 musicians, the majority of whom are
volunteer, civilian members, who come from as far a field as Lincoln
and Wakefield.
The Band undertakes about 35 engagements per year mainly in the Humberside Police area. These comprise of concerts, civic parades and ceremonies, dinners and performances at various outdoor venues for a whole variety of events and occasions.
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HOWDEN-LIVE - future events include:
Friday July 18th
The third appearance raising funds for Howden Infant and Junior schools for:..........
.....HEART OF GLASS.....
..+ Denise Danielle & The Ikoniks.. £10
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FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FULL PROGRAM, TICKETS AND BOOKING VISIT THE HOWDEN-LIVE SITE...........
A new local history book to be published in a few weeks time. The book is called ' More Tales From the East Riding and is the sequel to 'Tales From the East Riding' published by Tempus in November 2006.
This fascinating new collection of tales of the East Riding contains momentous events, true crimes, surprising incidents and biographies of the area's famous sons and daughters. The stories cover an area from York down to Hull and include such tales as: Across the Humber, The Civil War in East Yorkshire, When Cholera Came Calling, Mary Wollstonecraft in Georgian Beverley, William Wilberforce, Airships Over East Yorkshire, Rogues' Gallery and many more. This book will appeal to anyone with an interest in the history of the region, and also awaken memories of a bygone time for those who worked or lived here.
Books will be available online from companies like www.play.com or www.tesco.com
Have you got an event going on in 2008 in the Howden area? Get in touch, and it could appear here!!
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