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World Environment Day
Date: 15 Jul 2008
World Environment Day was supported in the Centre and the Town centre on Saturday 7th June with a number of activities throughout the day. Marks & Spencer had their own stand to promote their 'Plan A' activities and the picture below shows Mrs Harries collecting her Organic food hamper following a competition which was run in the Welwyn Times.
iPhone 3G at O2
Date: 2 Jul 2008
TECHNO-ADDICTS queued from 5.00am to get their hands on the newest iPhone on Friday morning. At least 75 customers were at the door of the 02 store when it opened for trading at 8.02am - hoping to become one of the first to have the treasured Apple iPhone 3G.
A long queue of eager people remained a conspicuous sight in the Shopping Centre for much of the day.
J D Sports - Hot Picks May
Date: 13 May 2008
New ranges available from JD Sports to brighten up your summer and keep you cool!
Whiten up
With summer around the corner whiten up for those long days in the sun with the Lacoste Prep Velcro. Tennis-inspired and retro-styled it features three velcro fastening straps over a leather upper and mesh side panels which feature a large rubber weld of the iconic 'crocodile' logo. Exclusive to JD and also available in black, from £54.99. For more information call 0870 8730300 or visit http://www.jdsports.co.uk
Checkmate
Over a history spanning fifty years and counting, Fred Perry polo shirts have won legions of fans. With the Checkerboard Polo, Britain’s most celebrated sportswear brand looks set to win a new wave of admirers. Exclusive to JD, this design offers a stylish new twist on a much-loved classic with a checkerboard design on the cuffs and collar and the iconic woven wreath logo made from gold thread. From £44.99. For more information call 0870 8730300 or visit www.jdsports.co.uk
The Professional Cookware Company
Date: 13 May 2008
SUMMERTIME AND THE LIVING IS EASY!
ProCook®’s new summer range now available
ProCook®, the new face of The Professional Cookware Company have developed new cooking and entertaining products that are perfect for summer and outdoor dining. As well as the exceptional ProCook® cookware, knives and utensils the company is renowned for, there is also an extensive range that will make barbecuing and al fresco dining a joy.
Make the most of the British summer and head for the hills with the 4 Person Picnic Bag at £49.95. Perfect for lazy days out or to carry essentials for more organised events, this set includes 12 pieces of cutlery, 4 each of 23cm plates, wine glasses and napkins plus salt and pepper shakers, a wooden cutting board, cheese knife and the all important bottle opener!
If you’re a barbecue fanatic check out the fab new Portable Gas BBQ at £69.95 – perfect for use at home or on a day trip with the family. Its high quality, lightweight construction and sturdy handle allow for easy transportation. You’ll also be spoiled for choice with the variety of BBQ utensils, all at £9.95, on offer to help you get the very best flavour from your food. High quality, stainless steel skewers, holders for fish and corn-on-the-cob, and a general food basket mean that you’re not limited to just burgers and sausages. And essential for any self-respecting flame-griller is the Ultimate BBQ Temperature Fork at £19.95 - take the guesswork out of telling whether your food is cooked and you’ll be able to feed the whole family without serving undercooked meat or burnt food.
Compliment your alfresco dining with the new range of gold and clear acrylic tumblers and goblets from £3.95 or if you like something a bit brighter, try our new stunning citrus range. Perfect by the pool or around little ones, the unbreakable ‘glassware’ and matching pitcher in striking citrus green are perfect for adults and children alike. Prices start at £9.95 for four high ball tumblers (available from 10th June). Complementing this range is the salad bowl and servers at £24.95 and green wine cooler at £24.95.
If rain stops play and you need to move indoors, there are plenty of fabulous new ideas to bring to the table.
Fed up with soggy pizza and pies, then the new Cuisinart Stone Oven & Grill at £179 is perfect for you! On offer exclusively from ProCook®, this little, stainless steel oven isn’t much bigger than a microwave, but with a stone clad interior and a removable baking stone it is great for pizza and bread making. With a handy plate warmer on the top, you can use it as a fan oven or to bake, grill or toast just about anything—starting with the recipes in the accompanying book.
For the perfect table setting, try the stunning 16 piece pure white porcelain set at £59.95. Great for when your dinner party is bought indoors or for a family meal, this set contains 4 x 28cm dinner plates, 4 x 21cm side plates, 4 x 22cm bowls and 4 tall elegant mugs and will really wow your guests .
3580 Portable Gas BBQ at £69.95
3648 4 Person Picnic Bag at £49.95
3807 Cuisinart Stone Oven & Grill at £179
3649 16 piece pure white porcelain set at £59.95
3641 Salad bowl and servers at £24.95
3643 Green wine cooler at £24.95.
Gold and clear acrylic tumblers and goblets from £3.95
BBQ utensils, all at £9.95
Prices go 10 years younger at Saks
Date: 18 Apr 2008
Yes that's right during May and June you can look and feel better with 33% off all services. Also clients will be able to "Take the 10 years younger challenge" via the website http://www.saks.co.uk with a makeover with famous Hairdresser Andrew Barton as the prize make over's in your local Saks salon. Feel great for the summer!
THE GREAT PAN AMNESTY comes to (Procook)
Date: 18 Apr 2008
Howard Centre Christmas Fun Run
Date: 17 Dec 2007
The Howard Centre management staff were out last Sunday running around Stanborough Lakes for Isabel Hospice’s first ever Jingle Bells and Bows Fun Run. The Howard Centre were the main sponsors of the day, together with Herts Phoenix Running club, The Welwyn Hatfield Times and Hertbeat fm radio with over 350 people taking part.
Lewis Hamilton visits Welwyn Garden City
Date: 4 Dec 2007
The Howard Centre was buzzing on Friday 30th November with hundreds of keen fans queuing anxiously to get a glimpse of the racing legend star Lewis Hamilton.
Starbucks Book Drive
Date: 22 Nov 2007
The Bookdrive is back - Every year at this time the National Literary Trust/Children's Books Ireland (CBI) and Starbucks invite customers to donate new books in-store for local primary schools. Last year a remarkable 100,000 books were donated by Starbucks customers to help inspire a love of reading among children across the nation.With your help, we can reach even more children. This is the fifth year of the Bookdrive. In that time the project has collected and shared almost 230,000 books. Simply put, by giving the gift of reading, you can help unlock the potential of young people, giving them the ability to achieve their goals through literacy. You will find your local Starbucks on the first floor of the Howard Centre should you want to donate and we thank you for your ongoing support. Visit www.starbucksbookdrive.com for more details.
Julien Macdonald for H Samuel
Date: 12 Oct 2007
Fashion designer to the starts, Julien Macdonald, is launching his first jewellery collection, available exclusively at H.Samuel, the UK's favourite high street jeweller.
The Howard Centre launches a new website
Date: 2 Aug 2007
It's now even easier to find out what's happening at the Howard Centre!
