Creative Connections

What started as a simple idea has quickly grown into a lovely little community hub within The Howard Centre. Our Book & Puzzle Swap has become a wonderful success, with local people regularly stopping by to browse, donate, swap, and chat about their latest reads. The swap is open to everyone and includes books for all ages — from toddler storybooks and children’s favourites, right through to young adult fiction, cookbooks, thrillers, biographies, and large-print books for old

During the Easter holidays, The Craft Room was delighted to host a free children’s creative event in the main atrium of the Howard Centre, welcoming children aged 8–11 for an afternoon of painting, creativity, and community spirit. The session gave children the opportunity to transform plain plant pots into colourful, unique creations using paints, patterns, and plenty of imagination. The pots were kindly donated by B&Q, helping make the event accessible and completely free f