Merry Xmas and Happy New Year from everyone at Central and Hindpool Neighbourhood Management Team.

See you all in 2011 - have fun and stay safe.

Thought for the Week

“You, yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.” Buddha

National Street Soccer Showdown comes to Barrow

Your chance to get to Wembley!

National Street Soccer Showdown comes to Barrow in February 2011 half term.

NSSS teams up with our own Street Soccer team for a full day of action at Hoops on Wednesday 22 February.

More details will be available soon, but if you can't wait, please contact Craig Rutherford on 07816163346 or by email to craigrutherford@barrowafc.com

Teenage Book Club at Barrow Library

Young People's Reading Group at Barrow Library

Thought for the Week

"Do not wait for leaders; do it alone, person to person." Mother Teresa

Winter Opening Times at the Dock Museum:

Winter Opening Times at the Dock Museum:

Monday and Tuesday - Closed

Wednesday - Friday - 10.30am - 4pm

Saturday and Sunday - 11am - 4.30pm

Last admission to the Museum is 45 minutes before closing.

Exhibition - at the Forum, Duke Street

'Positive Perspective' by clients from Jubilee House and Furness Day Opportunities.

1 January to 28 February 2011.

 A collection of paintings, drawings and photographs. This exhibition delivers a simple message, mental ill health, learning and other forms of disability are no barrier to creativity, social inclusion and contribution. Visitors to the exhibition are encouraged to judge the art, not the Artist. At the same time find out more about Time for Change, a national campaign which aims to end the discrimination faced by people who experience mental health problems.

Young People’s Film Competition

DEADLINE: 19th January 2011

This January Signal Films and budding young filmmakers will be staging the first film competition for young people in Barrow, where 13 to 18 year olds will have the unique opportunity to enter their own films in a competition judged by industry professionals.

The film competition is part of the MediaShip: Furness Youth Film Festival 2011, a two day media event programmed and organised by a committee of local young people to provide fun and engaging media opportunities for young film enthusiasts in Barrow, identifying a need in the community for our generation.

This is a chance for any young people who’ve made a film to get it seen on the big screen and by an audience. All films are welcome - from a 30 second film made on your mobile phone to a 10 minute Hollywood-style production! We want to see them all!

DEADLINE: Wednesday 19 January 2011.

FANTASTIC PRIZES UP FOR GRABS!!

The festival itself takes place on 28th & 29th January at The Forum and the Film Competition Awards Ceremony and Screening will take place at 3.30pm on Saturday 29 January.

Come along to the festival and try out a variety of events including screenings; workshops such as camera, animation and make-up; Q&A panels; and networking opportunities.

TO ENTER:

Please visit www.mediashipfestival.co.uk for more information and to download the competition application form. If you have any enquiries contact Signal Films on 01229 839983 or info@signalfilms.co.uk

Storytots at Barrow Library 2011

Do the Bookcrawl at Barrow Library

Modern Nativity Pageant

Saturday 18th December2010

Barrow Churches Together present this modern pageant starting at 2pm from the Christmas tree adjacent to the 'Furness Railway', along Dalton Road throught The Mall to the Town Square.

The finale will be in the Town Square at 2.45pm

For further information contact Ann Taylforth 01229 876389

Christmas Crafts at the Dock Museum

Saturday 18th December

Drop in to our Christmas craft workshop to have a go at making your own festive decorations and gifts, inspired by nature. Make a pine cone reindeer bauble, a floating grass angel or get creative and design your very own decoration.

TIMES: 1pm - 4pm

All activities are free!

No need to book, just pop along!

Winter Opening Times at the Dock Museum:

Monday and Tuesday - Closed

Wednesday - Friday - 10.30am - 4pm

Saturday and Sunday - 11am - 4.30pm

Last admission to the Museum is 45 minutes before closing.

Anne Frank & Family Photographic Exhibition

The Forum, Duke Street, Barrow

Monday 6 - Thursday 30 December

Open to the public and groups, however, restrictions may apply. Please contact the box office. Admission free.

Anne Frank's diary is one of the most famous and widely read diaries in the world but now a different aspect of Anne Frank's life has been put into pictures.

The exhibition of Anne and her family tells the untold story of the life Anne led before the Nazi occupation of Holland. It adds context and poignancy to the extraordinary power of her famous diary. http://www.annefrank.org.uk/

The Sounds of Christmas - Live at St James'

Thursday 16th December 2010 - popular music with a classical twist.

Featuring special guests ‘The Girls’ & St James' Junior School Choir.

Venue: St James' Church, Blake St. (corner Hartington St), Hindpool, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 1NY

Time: 7.30 p.m.Tickets: Adults £5.00 and under 16s £3.50

For tickets please phone or available on the door.

To find out more about us please find us on Facebook under VOCE.

Mail: voce2008@hotmail.co.uk

Contact us on mobiles;

Phil 07791 220532

Chris 07595 779435

Mark 07816 963546

Thought for the Week

“The greatest wealth is to live content with little.” Plato

http://www.infed.org/thinkers/et-plato.htm

Free Feb half term activity for young people

... aged between 9 and 13 years Sports Leader UK, Young Leader Award.

YISP along with NewkesUK Ltd have secured funding from the Cumbria Community Foundation for delivery of the Sports Leader UK, Young Leader Award to 50 young people aged between 9 and 13 years.

The Young Leader Award is a programme of leadership training for young people between the ages of 9 and 13 that promotes working with younger children, teaching leadership skills through a range of games and activities. The Young Leader Award teaches key skills such as leadership, team-building, peer-mentoring as well as meeting most of the ECM criteria. Through sport, young people can develop a lot of life-skills whilst gaining confidence in a familiar environment.

The course takes approx 6 hours to complete and participants will receive a certificate from Sports Leader UK.

This one day course will take place during February half term and will run on Monday 21st Feb - Wednesday 23rd Feb 2011 at 9am-4pm at NewkesUK Ltd based on 2-6 Derry Street, Barrow In Furness, Tel: 01229 813989 by Phil Newton, NewkesUK Ltd, Managing Director. Also see their website: www/newkesuk.com. Spaces will be reserved on a first come first serve basis. Participants will ‘learn by doing’ and by the end of the course will not only have the confidence and ability to lead others but will also have knowledge and experience of an extensive range of games and activities.

If you would like any further information or would like to reserve a space on the Young Leader Award please contact Bea Bowes, YISP Key-worker @ Cadas Barrow on telephone number 01229 811111, or by e-mail to: bea.bowes@cumbriacc.gov.uk

All I want for Christmas is to Learn Computing!

… at Barrow Library.

Wednesday 15 December between 10.00am – 3.00pm.

Pop in to Barrow Library or telephone 01229 407375 for more information.

Free Volunteer Training Course

Starts Tuesday 3 May 2011

Are you interested in the drug & alcohol field?
Are you open to new experiences?
Would you like to help people overcome their difficulties?
Would you like to have a deeper understanding of yourself and others?
Would you like to attend our 18 day Volunteer Training Course?

If you said Yes, We would like to hear from you!

Please contact CADAS, 52 Paradise St, Barrow or call 01229 811111 for more details or an application form.

Thought for the Week

“Love is the only sane and satisfactory answer to the problem of human existence." Erich Fromm

Walking the Margins - A Design Café event

Saturday 11th December 2010 10-4pm.

A discover ‘hidden assets’ walk from Cemetery to Lowsy Point where we will tuck into hot, home-cooked food and mulled wine in one of the former fisherman’s cabins. Wrap up warm, wear water proof and comfortable footwear; bring some snacks and perhaps a flask of your favourite hot drink. Do bring a camera and binoculars if you have them.

Meet at Art Gene in the Car Park of the Nan Tait Centre, Abbey Road, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 5TY at 10am (Car park off Collingwood Street). We will transport you by minibus to the Cemetery to start the walk. The walk will pass through marginal landscapes often ignored by passersby; a quarry, nature reserves and wonderful coastal views await us. Experts will be on hand to pepper the walk with short informal talks along the way.

Free Transport - To and from Art Gene is provided. Children - This is a long walk, not advisable for children under the age of 12

Weather - Unless it's dangerous the walk will go ahead – so don’t get put off – bring appropriate footwear and clothing for bad weather. If you are in any doubt ring Steve Harris on 07946126412 or Maddi Nicholson on 07769915631 on Saturday morning of 11th December from 9am.

Booking - The walk is for limited numbers, so please do book now.  Phone or Text: 07946126412 or 07769915631 - Phone: 01229 825085 - Book Online: http://www.artgene-designcafe.com/ 

Trophy defence starts at home to Guiseley

Barrow AFC (Cumbria Sports Awards Team of the Year) will play Guiseley AFC at home in the first round of the 2010/11.

Guiseley are currently 3rd in the Blue Square Conference North, and disposed of Chorley to make the first round proper.

The tie will be played at Holker Street on Saturday 11th December with a 3.00p.m kick off

Barrow AFC win Team of the Year at Cumbria Sports Awards

The Team of the Year Award was presented to the team demonstrating the highest achievement within their sport. The winner this year the award went to the world of football. Team managers Darren Sheridan and Dave Bayliss collected the award on behalf of Barrow Football Club.

Barrow progressed to the 3rd round of the FA Cup for the second successive season, this time earning a dream tie away to Premiership side Sunderland at the Stadium of Light. Despite the 3-0 reverse the team gave a good account of themselves.

Then on Saturday 8th May, the town of Barrow emptied as supporters made the long trip to London to watch their team play in the Final of the FA Trophy against hot favourites Stevenage Borough. A crowd of over 21,000 saw the Bluebirds win 2-1 after extra time, with local hero Jason Walker scoring the all important winning goal in the 107th minute.

Last season they also retained their status in the Blue Square Bet Premier League for the 3rd consecutive season.

Junior Wardens on film

An N-Gage Partnership Event for 15-18yrs old

This will be taking place on Monday 29 November 2010 from 3pm-6pm at Nacro, Burlington House, Barrow.

Young people aged 15-18 years old are invited to take part in this FREE event.

There will be a quiz with prizes, Xbox, pool, decks, MCing, graffiti art, circus skills and food. Everything is absolutely free.

Rathbone and Nacro staff will be present to discuss training opportunities available to young people.

If you need any further information please contact Viki Brook Email: viki.brook@rathboneuk.org or call 01229 823330.

Furness Youth Council needs you!!!

Thought for the Week

“Education is a social process. Education is growth. Education is, not a preparation for life; education is life itself.”  John Dewey

‘First Glance’ at DARE Dance – very inspiring

Families and friends gathered at the Forum on Friday 19 November to watch some of the first sightings of the various dance performances being developed by all age groups at DARE Dance (www.daredance.org.uk).

The event, called ‘First Glance’, saw two Infants groups, one from Barrow and one from Dalton perform a dance each in front of the very appreciate and supportive audience of around 200 people.

The Junior groups, also one each from Barrow and Dalton also took to the stage and performed great routines for the crowd. Amongst all of this were performances from the DARE Youth Group which this year is also working in partnership with the Inspiring Communities programme.

The Youth Group performed three dances, one contemporary, one Bollywood style and one based around African dance moves. The African dance was inspired after two residencies from ‘IRIE! dance theatre’ (www.iriedancetheatre.org), which is Britain’s leading dance theatre company working in the field of African & Caribbean dance fusion. The company visited Barrow twice over the last year and the young people have used this experience as inspiration and learning to develop their own African themed performance – it was a great hit with the audience.

As part of the partnership with Inspiring Communities DARE Dance has been supporting and enabling young people to experience dance for the first time, meet professional dancers, such as the IRIE! Dance theatre, and consider dance as a career as well as a pastime or leisure activity. The young people have also been able to gain credits in the ASDAN Award scheme (www.asdan.org.uk). ASDAN offers flexible ways to deliver programmes and qualifications which accredit skills for learning, skills for employment and skills for life.

On the night of the ‘First Glance’ performances 10 young people were presented with their certificates for receiving a credit in the ASDAN scheme for their work in expressive arts, a further 10 young people have received certificates through their works with DARE Dance. Colin Smith, Inspiring Communities campaign leader and former head-teacher of Greengate Junior School, presented the certificates and said how well the young people had done in working so hard and how that was evident in their excellent performances on the night. Colin said, “It’s great to see young people being involved, being inspired and he hoped that they would continue to develop their talents in the future.”

Amanda Mortlock, DARE Dance’s Creative Director, said “The young people have achieved a lot, learning three different dances styles and supporting others in the group. It was a real boost to them to receive their certificates.”

All in all some excellent work from all involved and thanks must go to DARE Dance for their part in working with, and inspiring, our young people and of course to the young people themselves for working so hard and putting on such a great show.

Volunteering works ...

Cumbria CVS (Barrow) latest volunteering workshop takes place on 14 December 2010. Click on the image to enlarge for more information.

Introduction to Office Skills with CVS, Barrow

Click on image left to enlarge for more details about Cumbria CVS (Barrow) traing opportunity - 'Introduction to Office Skills'.

Dude, Where’s My Culture? North West visits Barrow

Have YOUR say about Arts, Culture and Young People. Millions of pounds each year are spent on arts and cultural facilities for young people, but is it being spent on the right things? Do young people care more about Tchaikovsky or Tinie Tempah? Is putting a donk on it more important than morris dancing? Should we be providing less Opera and more Oprah? How relevant are museums, libraries and cultural services to young people today, and more importantly how could they be improved?

Dude, Where’s My Culture? are small events which give young people the chance to talk about their culture, what it means to them and let people in charge know about the sorts of arts and cultural facilities they would like to see in their area.

Young people who attend will have the opportunity to take part in various arts workshop to explore what arts and culture means and tell us what you think your libraries service should be providing to help you learn about culture. The event is based on a previous North West event planned and designed by young people from Bolton and Blackburn and Darwen.

Anyone who attends will also be given the opportunity to sign up for our Young Cultural Activists Programme – where young people will be given the power and support to run their own cultural events through their local library service. We are looking for young people to organise gigs, arts workshops, poetry sessions or anything else you can think of in your own local library, so if you are interested come down to find out more;

 

Saturday 27 November 2010 from 11am to 3:30pm

Barrow Central Library, Ramsden Square, Barrow.

The programme for each event will be the same (apart from timings which may differ slightly) and consist of the following as an example:

10.30 Arrivals

11.00 Introductions and Welcome
Arts Workshops

A chance to explore what culture means to you, use creative arts, and express your opinions on what Libraries should provide to help young people learn about culture.

12.30 Lunch

1.30 Arts Workshop cont’d

2.30 Break

3.00 All about Young Cultural Activists Programme

4.00 Finish

If you are a young person who wants to attend any of these events or you are an adult working with a group of young people that you would like to bring please email: info@nwrywu.org.uk or contact 01925 295837.

Thought for the Week

"For my part I know nothing with any certainty, but the sight of the stars makes me dream." Vincent Van Gogh

UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) System Design and Operational Challenges

FREE lecture on Wednesday 24 November 7.30pm at the Forum, Duke Street.

Speaker: Rob Holland, Combat UAF Product Manager, BAE Systems, Warton.

Organised by IMechE

Design Cafe - Tales of an URBAN WANDERER

An evening of conversation and good company with free home cooked food at Art Gene, The Nan Tait Centre, Abbey Road, Barrow-in-Furness this Wednesday 17th November, 7pm - 9.30pm

No booking necessary just come along on the night.

During September, artist Sophie Mellor spent eight days as an urban wanderer relying on the kindness of strangers and the bounty of the land to house and feed her.

People followed her journey via daily updates on BBC Radio Cumbria, as her travels took her around Barrow, out to Aldingham and back again. Spending five nights out of seven housed by local people and never once going hungry, her wanderings illustrated the wealth of generosity in the town. Clothed in an especially designed survival jacket by Clare Thornton, she placed herself directly in Barrow's marginalised landscapes, investing in its use and beauty through her interactions with people and place.

For this free evenings talk, Sophie will tell tales from her journey - chatting about essentials for urban survival, different ways to navigate the town, Barrow's wild food treasures, the luxury of choosing to wander the streets and how to keep warm and dry in a hedge.

Urban Wanderer 'Urban Retreat'. Urban Retreat was a series of artists commissions and events which explored the economic and ecological landscape of Barrow-in-Furness in Sept/Oct 2010.

Other events in the Urban Retreat programme included:

- Street Training with Lottie Child

- Wasteland Drawing Walk with Laura Oldfield Ford

- Urban Nature Walk with Martin Norris (warden at South Walney Nature Reserve)

- Survival Bag Workshop with Clare Thornton.

During the project, Barrow Library hosted the 'Urban Retreat Lending Library' with books donated by Urban Retreat artists and patrons. Each book featured an especially designed book plate by Karen Di Franco.

In Spring 2011, Close and Remote will publish a book exploring the themes around the project, including new writing by Emma Cocker.

Thought for the Week

“When we start to live as brothers and sisters and to recognize our interdependence, we become fully human.” Archbishop Desmond Tutu

Exhibition at the Forum, Duke Street

'Serenity from Madness'  by Malcom Harrison from 1 November – 31 December 2010.

Admission Free

Malcom was born in London and studied Art and Design at Furness College and Media Photography at St Helens. The style of work Malcom produces is influenced by his fondness for early 20th century gothic authors with a touch of fantasy. Artists which inspired him from an early age include Marvel comic artists such as Barry Windsor Smith, Gene Colon and publisher Jack Kirby.

Online Advice Service for teenagers

An Online Advice Service has been set up for teenagers in Cumbria experiencing problems at school, home or with relationships.

Cumbria Partnerships NHS Foundation Trust, which runs the county's mental health services, has set up the website Life is a Rollercoaster.

The site offers free advice and information on topics such as sexual health, body image, bullying and drugs across the county.

There is also advice for the children who have a parent living with a mental illness.

For more information, visit

http://www.cumbriapartnership.nhs.uk/rollercoaster

Beach Clean - Saturday 27 November 2010

Everyone welcome. Roanhead, Sandscale Haws, near Barrow-in-Furness, 10 am - 12 noon. Meet in the car park at the road end on the shore. GR SD 200 756 Under 16’s should be accompanied by an adult. All equipment provided, but please wear old clothing. It's a good idea to bring a wind-proof layer as it is often breezy on the coast.

For further information contact Susannah Bleakley

Email: office@morecambebay.org.uk 

or

Tel: (01539) 735900 http://www.morecambebay.org.uk/

Christmas Craft Fair

Thought for the Week

“When I look at the world I'm pessimistic, but when I look at people I am optimistic.” Carl Rogers

http://www.infed.org/thinkers/et-rogers.htm

Opportunities Convention

Youth Work Celebration Day!

Lots on offer for young people at the Forum, Saturday 6 November 2010 11am-2pm.

So please tell everyone about Saturday and bring along some young people there will be so much to do, including;

Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service
Art sessionsFor Young People

T-shirt printing
Meet Furness Youth Council
Manicure
Stalls
Information on youth work watch
Films!!
and so much more ...

Also you can enter the free priize draw and win ...

There will be a young person prize draw of an ipod shuffle, stomp rocket and high street vouchers.

For Youth Workers

There will also be a prize draw for the youth workers – a 3 course Sunday lunch at the Duke of Edinburgh.

To be eligible for both draws you need to be there to enter on the day at Forum 28 on Saturday 6th November between 11:00 and 14:00. Both draws are free to enter.

Our Flickr photo gallery ...

Thought for the week

“Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is not to stop questioning.” Albert Einstein

Jesus Christ Superstar at the Forum

Thought for the Week

“People are generally better persuaded by the reasons which they have themselves discovered than by those which have come in to the mind of others.” Blaise Pascal

Next home game - Barrow AFC

Blue Square Conference at Holker Street;

Barrow v Newport,

Saturday 6 November 3pm kick off

Friday Night Street Soccer League - coming soon!

Get your team signed up now for the new Friday Night Street Soccer League at Hindpool Park (MUGA). Teams of 5 aged 13-16 years and it's FREE entry.

League Winners Trophy and other prizes on offer.

Email craigrutherford@barrowafc.com OR text 07816163346 to enter your team.

All entries preferred by 21st January, if you can't get a team together turn up to the first session and make a team with whoever else comes along!

Don't miss it, it's going to be the start of something big!

Thought for the week

“The challenge of modernity is to live without illusions and without becoming disillusioned.” Antonio Gramsci

http://www.infed.org/thinkers/et-gram.htm

Get online week 18-24 October

Encouraging millions more internet users in the UK by 2012.

This week is get online week (18-24 October), aimed at helping people get started with computers and the internet.

Currently there are nine million adults in the UK who have never used the internet. Race online 2012, the organisation behind get online week, was set-up to address this by helping millions more people – particularly the elderly and disadvantaged – get online by the end of 2012.

“It is often the people facing the toughest times who have the most to gain from what technology has to offer”, said Martha Lane Fox, UK Digital Champion and founder of Race Online 2012. “The internet is rapidly becoming a tool for everyday life, we should work together to make sure everyone can benefit.”

You can find your nearest get online week events run by Barrow Library group, see the poster below for details. You can also use the get online week website (http://www.ukonlinecentres.com/) to run a get online week event or to help a friend or family member get online. Why not help your friends, family or neighbours take the step to get online - help them set up an email address a social network account or help them find their interests online whetehr that be music, books, film, food or whatever - why not help someone today?

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Love Barrow Awards - nominations open today!

Love Barrow Awards 2011 launched today - get your copy of the nomaination form from the link below and nominate that special person or group in your community.

http://www.box.net/shared/739ev8k6iq

We Live Here #4. ATIC Records 2010

Birkrigg Common, Barrow-in-Furness.
Music : Aim feat. YZ - 'Ain't Got Time To Waste'.
Taken from the Aim debut album 'Cold Water Music'.
Available now on ATIC Records. http://www.aticrecords.com/

'Having Your Say - communication skills for volunteers'

'Having Your Say - communication skills for volunteers' with Cumbria CVS, Barrow.

Wednesday 10 November 2010, 9.30am - 12.30pm.

For volunteers only and FREE!







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Island of Barrow - A Design Cafe Event - Wednesday 20th October 7.00-9.00pm

'Islands of Barrow' - A Design Cafe Event

Wednesday 20th October 7.00-9.00pm

An informal evening of short artist’s films about Barrow and an opportunity to meet and talk with international film and sound artists Eimer Birkbeck and Joe Duffy.

Joe and Eimer will be taking a fresh look at some of Barrow’s unheralded natural and hidden gems. Often working from a seaborne perspective their work focuses particularly on the often forgotten 'Islands of Barrow' and the people they discovered there.

This event is one in a series taking place over the next few months that will inform the work that Art Gene is undertaking with Barrow Borough Council to develop a sensitive, unique and creative response to the development of the Barrow coastline and the islands of Barrow.

Everyone is welcome – it’s a relaxed and interesting way to spend an evening.

The evening is free and that includes the food and drink.

Venue: Art Gene, The Nan Tait Centre, Abbey Road, Barrow.

Thought for the Week

“Be as you wish to seem.” Socrates

Cumbria Community Learning Champions

Free Four day Course - one day per week for four weeks starting Monday 8th November 2010.

At Barrow CVS offices, Lesser King’s Hall 57-59 Hartington Street, Barrow.

Trainer: Anne Wilson (Workers’ Educational Association)

The Cumbria Community Learning Champions project aims to encourage people throughout Cumbria to get into learning. You could become a Cumbria Community Learning Champion for Barrow and surrounding areas.

Cost: FREE (including course materials, lunch and refreshments).

By the end of the course you will:

• Learn about the role of a Community Learning Champion (CLC)

• Explore the “learning journey”

• Recognise what makes a good learning experience

• Recognise what prevents people taking part in learning and how to encourage them

• Develop knowledge of training opportunities in your area that you can use to encourage others into learning

• Gain an accreditation

• Have the opportunity to volunteer as a Cumbria Community Learning Champion

To book your place, please contact: Lisa Millard 01229 825630 Email: lisam@cumbriacvs.org.uk

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Short Courses at Barrow and District Disability Association (BDDA)

Short Courses available at BDDA ... there are numerous short courses on offer at Barrow and District Disability Association at 71-77 School Street, Barrow in Furness, LA14 1EJ.

For further details please either call into the centre or telephone us on 01229 432599.

PLEASE NOTE YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE DISABLED TO ATTEND THESE COURSES.

Click on the title of this post for link to full details of courses on offer.

Cumbria CVS Volunteer Workshop

Do you want to improve your skills and get a job in administration, youth work, health, social care, retail, driving, teaching, nursing, environmental work? Whatever job you are looking for why not gain some experience first by volunteering? Try volunteering to expand and enhance your CV and improve your job prospects. It is a fantastic opportunity to meet new people, improve your skills, try a new challenge and it also helps to improve your confidence.

Locally in Barrow the volunteer centre at Lesser Kings Hall, Hartington Street, Barrow is now holding monthly 'Introduction to Volunteers'. The sessions cover the wide range of volunteering opportunities, organisations that are needing volunteers, the benefits of volunteering and state benefits, training opportunities, courses and NVQ's available to volunteers. This is a fantastic opportunity to find out what is available to you. No skills or qualifications are necessary.

Next Session 17th November 2010 at 11.30-1pm Tel: 01229 823144 to book your place or e-mail: lisam@cumbriacvs.org.uk

FREE sports for 8-15 year olds

FREE sports for 8-15 year olds during October half term.

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FREE Dance Mat sessions

FREE Dance Mat sessions during October half term ..

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Thought for the Week

"Philosophy begins in wonder." Plato

http://www.infed.org/thinkers/et-plato.htm

Join A590 Youth Theatre

Are you interested in Dance, Music and Drama?

Why not join A590 Youth Theatre? If you are 7 years of age or above and would enjoy taking part in shows in Barrow and the surrounding area why not go along to Nelson Street Community Centre (Barrow) every Monday night between 8-10pm.

For more information please contact Maureen on 01229 828553.

Cumbria Sports Awards

Nominations now open. Follow the link for more information http://www.activecumbria.org/cumbriasportsawards

Accredited Course for Volunteers - Introduction to Office Skills

This 40 hour course is designed to help learners acquire knowledge, skills and understanding of the office environment.

This course will be a useful introduction to learners who are volunteering or considering volunteering in an office environment.

The communication aspect of the course may also be used to support the development of your personal and social skills.

When: Friday 22nd, 29th October. Friday 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th November.

Where: Cumbria CVS Barrow, Lesser Kings Hall, 57-59 Harrington Street, Barrow

Time: 9.30am until 4.00pm

Volunteers need to attend all days mentioned.

The 40hr accredited course is £90 though it is free to anyone in receipt of:

• Job Seekers Allowance

• Income Support

• Housing/Council Tax Benefit (not single allowance)

• Working Tax Credit (with a total income of up to £15,276)

For more information or to book your place please contact Lisa Millard on 01229 825630 or e-mail: lisam@cumbriacvs.org.uk or Judith Holmshaw on 01228 512513 or e-mail: judithh@cumbriacvs.org.uk.

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Visit www.gofurness.com

Go Furness is the website which aims to help realise your entrepreneurial talent. Discover the latest news about what's happening in Furness, explore videos and photos, book your place at an upcoming event, or read some inspiring stories. http://www.gofurness.com/

Lectures at the Forum …

Wednesday 13 October 7.30pm

‘Pocket Battleships’ by Professor Eric Grove of Salford University.

Admission Free

Organised by IMechE, RINA, PESC, IMarEST

Thursday 21 October 7.30pm

‘Future Surface Ships’ by Alan J Johnson, Managing Director BAE Surface Ships

Admission Free

Organised by BDAE

Wednesday 27 October 7.30pm

‘Submarine Aircraft Carriers’ by Marc Dobson from the Ministry of Defence

Admission Free

Organised by IMechE, RINA, PESC, IMarEST

Walney Junior Amateur Operatic Society presents ‘Oliver’

Tuesday 19 - Saturday 23 October 7.30pm.

Tickets £8/£6.50 concessions

(No concessions available Friday 22 or Sat 23 October).

This October, Walney Juniors present their staging of Lionel Bart's masterpiece 'Oliver' at the forum. Clare Rigg brings to life Dickens' timeless characters with the ever popular story of the boy who asked for more. The sensational score, directed by Ian Bird, with choreography by Tracy Warby, is full of songs that you'll know (and love) including Food, Glorious Food, Consider Yourself', I'd Do Anything and many more.

Limited free theatre tickets are available to anyone under 26 under the Arts Council England 'A night less ordinary' scheme on Wednesday night only.

FREE Media Taster Workshops – Signal Films

• Live in the Barrow and Furness area?

• Aged 13 – 18?

• Interested in Film and Media?

Then join Signal Films for free media taster workshops in October half term, with the opportunity to then go on to create your own film or organise your own youth film festival.

The workshops, led by industry professionals, will give you the opportunity to learn new and exciting media skills. If after the taster day you want to take these skills further, you will then have the chance to sign up to our bigger film projects that will take place throughout October – January 2010.

FILMMAKING TASTER DAY

Saturday 23rd October 10am – 4pm

Have a go at directing, video camera, green screen and special effects.

BIG FILM PROJECT OCTOBER HALF TERM DATES

Sun 24th October, Mon 25th October, Fri 29th October, Sat 30th October

FILM AND MEDIA FESTIVAL TASTER DAY

Sunday 31st October 10am – 4pm

Have a go at animation, design, event promotion and photography.

FULLY MANAGE AND PROMOTE YOUR OWN YOUTH FILM FESTIVAL PROJECT. BEGINS FRIDAY 26TH NOVEMBER

To find out more or book a place contact May on: may@signalfilms.co.uk or ring 01229 839983. Workshops will be held at Signal Films and refreshments and lunch will be provided Signal Films, Burlington House, Michaelson Road, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 2RJ www.signalfilms.co.uk

October Half Term - FREE holiday sports

FREE Holiday Sports Programme at Academy South site playing fields for October Half Term holiday.

Sports For 8-15 year olds - sports include: football, tennis, cricket, table tennis, rounders, orienteering and volleyball. Monday 25th - Friday 29th October, 2-4pm.

FREE Dance Mats at 2 pm and 3pm at Park Leisure Centre Monday to Friday.

FREE Holiday Sports Programme at Hindpool Urban Park - Sports For 8-15 year olds on Wednesday 27th & Friday 29th October, 11am – 12noon

FREE Holiday Sports Programme at Dalton - Sports For 8-15 year olds

Dowdales School, Meet at DASH reception

Monday 25th & Tuesday 26th October, 2-4pm

FREE Holiday Sports Programme at Walney - Sports For 8-15 year olds

Wed 27th October & Thursday 28th October, 2-4pm

Venue to be confirmed for more details phone Dan Myles on 845929 or email dmyles@barrowbc.gov.uk

TRACES Digital Art Photography Exhibition

A chance to see work made on Signal Films’ recent workshops led by visiting photographer Rebecca Lupton.

The works explore connections and traces between people and their environments in the ‘regenerating’ landscape of Barrow.

The exhibition runs from 14–24 October, and is open from 11am to 5pm. It’s free admission at the Art Gene Gallery in the Nan Tait Centre.

There’s also an opening night talk on Thursday 14th October, starting at 6pm, where you’ll have the chance to hear renowned documentary photographer Mishka Henner discuss his work.