"One of mankind's greatest gifts is the ability to laugh at our own accidental folly."
Albert Einstein
Friday 30 April 2010
Thursday 29 April 2010
Youth Clubs @ The Annexe - Hindpool
Youth Clubs @ The Annexe, Bath Street - Hindpool
Junior Youth Club for junior school age group
Every Monday and Wednesday at 5.00pm to 7.00pm
Secondary Youth Club for 12 to 15 year olds
Every Thursday from 6.00pm to 8.00pm
We aim to provide a variety of enjoyable things to do and a safe place to go.
Activities include: computer suite, arts and crafts, sports activities, electronic games (Wii, Xbox etc) healthy cooking, live music, art, leisure and recreation projects and activities. Call 0787 464 9200 for more information.
Want to get into Sports Coaching?
If you ...
- live in Barrow Borough,
- have no level 1 sports qualification,
- are aged 16 or over, and interested in sport
You can get involved in 'Recruit into Coaching'
You will receive ...
- Access to 2 free sports courses from Furness College Sports Hub
- Get your first level 1 sports coaching award FREE of charge
- Improve your CV
- Be deployed within a supported setting to improve your coaching skills
For more information please contact: Becky Underwood from Cumbria Sport Partnership
Telephone: 01228 221248 E-mail: becky.underwood@cumbriacc.gov.uk
Telephone: 01228 221248 E-mail: becky.underwood@cumbriacc.gov.uk
FREE school holiday sports!
Barrow Sports Council runs free sport activities in the school holidays. These include football, tag rugby, table tennis, orienteering and dance mats.
To keep up to date on these and other sporting opportunities, go to http://www.barrowsportscouncil.org.uk/.
While you are there, sign up for their free weekly email. For further information, ring Emma on 01229 407319.
What can Connexions do for you ...?
Connexions workers can help you find out more about the world of work and how to get to where you want to be. Realise your full potential!
Advisers will be coming to your schools and sending you information to show you what is available and how to research your options.
Get yourslef along and look at the options for your future career. Meet employers, colleges, universities and training providers. Get information, advice and guidance on what jobs will be available and how to make the most of your skills, talents and interests.
Advisers will be coming to your schools and sending you information to show you what is available and how to research your options.
Also watch out for the 'Futures 4 Me Careers Convention', Tuesday 9 November, Forum 28, 5pm to 7pm
Get yourslef along and look at the options for your future career. Meet employers, colleges, universities and training providers. Get information, advice and guidance on what jobs will be available and how to make the most of your skills, talents and interests.
For further information contact Connexions on 01229 824052.
Friday 23 April 2010
Thought for the week
"All that we are arises with our thoughts. With our thoughts, We make our world"
Bhudda
Thursday 22 April 2010
Get inspired with Barracudas carnival artists .... join now!
Join in the fun with Barracudas carnival artists - music, dance, stilts and costume.
Thursday evenings 5-6pm Beginner music - learn drums and saxophone
Thursday evenings 6-8pm Carnival night - all welcome!
Barracudas Carnival Centre
Corner Bath St (Abbey Rd)
Barrow in Furness
LA14 5TY
01229 812036
Wednesday 21 April 2010
Community Champions!
NHS Cumbria, Cumbria CVS and Cumbria Local Involvement Network are working together to support and train Community Champion Volunteers in Cumbria.
What are Community Champions?
They are local people who care about the health of their community and of those around them. They are volunteers who work a few hours a week either on a one-to-one basis with individuals or with groups who want to improve their health – educating, encouraging, supporting and mentoring.
We are holding an information session on 27 April 2010 for you to find out more about Community Champions.
When & Where?
• Tuesday 27th April at Hindpool Community Centre, Nelson St, Barrow
The session begins at 10 am and ends with lunch at 12:30 pm
Come along and find out more about how you can make a difference.
To book your place please contact Louise Blackburn at Cumbria CVS.
By phone on 01228 512513 or by email louiseb@cumbriacvs.org.uk.
Monday 19 April 2010
Inspiring Communities launch was great!
The sun came out for our Inspiring Communities launch event last Saturday (17 April) at Greengate Junior School. Hundreds attended, families and young people alike, and joined in the fun and looked on what's on offer for young people and parents across Central and Hindpool over the next year.
The event saw a host of organisations come together to showcase what they have on offer, DARE Dance ran some taster sessions, The Relics performed and talked to young people about signing-up for their music workshops, Signal Films showed some of their equipment and promoted their 'Movie Makers' project, Barracudas had all sorts of instruments available to try and lots of youngsters had a go at the stilt walking, Street Soccer, Connexions, The Bay roadshow and lots more all added to the fun.
Steve Robson, one of the Inspiring Communities co-ordinators said "It's been a great day, lovely weather, lots of people have come along and we've been able to showcase the excellent range of opportunities that are available for young people in Barrow.
The feedback from the groups has been really good and they've all signed up lots of youngsters interested in taking part in a variety of projects."
Also on the day Mike Hindle a football freestyler, from Streetwise Soccer, showed off his ball control skills and impressed the crowd, Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service, Neighbourhood Management and the neighbourhood police team met residents and gave out free information and advice. The fire engines were particularly popular with the younger children who climbed inside and watched the ladder reach high into the sky.
The school hall was full of stalls, giveaways such as stress balls, dog fouling bags, pens and lots of information leaflets and the neighbourhood police officers kept the crowds well supplied with tea, coffee and biscuits.
Steve Robson added "It's been a very worthwhile day and we're really grateful to all the organisations that took part in the launch. Without them it wouldn't have been as successful as it was. Lots of people have worked hard to make it happen and it's great to see the agencies and the community working together to promote opportunities for our young people."
All photos courtesy of Rosie Hillman.
All photos courtesy of Rosie Hillman.
Thursday 15 April 2010
Inspiring Communities Launch event - all welcome!
Saturday 17th April 2010 at Greengate Junior School, Barrow - 11am-3pm.
Admission is FREE and there will be lots of activities and stalls for young people and their families.
'Gladiator Jousting' - Test the speed of your shot - Street Soccer cage - football freestlyer displays - Bay Radio Roadshow - stalls - Fire Engine - Barracudas Carnival Band - your neighbourhood police team - tombola - The Relics - DARE Dance - Signal Films - Connexions and more ...
Come along - be inspired - be who you want to be!
For more information please contact Rebecca Rawlings or Rebecca Allen on 01229 876546 or email neighbourhoodmgt@barrowbc.gov.uk
The circus is coming to town ...
THE big top is coming to Barrow Park this summer as part of a bid to make the town a circus centre of excellence.
Last year thousands of residents were wowed by high-wire balancing acts and jugglers when Zircus Plus came to town and this year, organisers Lakes Alive, plan to make it better than ever.
As well as three days of performances the circus festival will also see modern circus acts from across Britain and overseas put on mini-shows at different locations in Barrow Park and the town centre.
It is hoped the event will become an annual one for Barrow and that it will put the town on the map as an internationally renowned circus town.
There will be a series of workshops in the run up to the event to give locals a chance to try their hand at unicycle, diabalo, acrobalance and even human-pyramid building.
Alison Barnes is project co-ordinator for Lakes Alive. She said: “The event will give people who wouldn’t normally come into the town the opportunity to see something spectacular. It’s also a chance for people already in the town to learn new skills and advance their current skills. There will be the opportunity to perform and share their skills at the festival itself."
"Eventually we want people from Barrow to be able to teach other local people circus skills. We’re working with local entertainer and magician Joel Dickinson and he’s onboard for the whole project – it’s crucial to us that we get local people involved in the actual teaching.
“This isn’t just going to be a one-off thing – we’re looking to develop it every year and next year there are murmurings of a flying trapeze being involved. There will be lots of opportunities for people to try different and new things.
“What we want to stress is that it won’t be the traditional idea of a circus with clowns and animals. It’s more about the new circus skills – quality is important to us.
“It’s also a way to meet new people and learn new skills and we want participants to see that it can be more than a hobby – you can make a career of it.”
To find out more visit http://www.lakesalive.org/.
Friday 9 April 2010
Free Swimming!
Please remember that all people aged 16 and under, and those over 60 are able to swim for free at the Park Leisure Centre during public swimming times as described on the Free Swimming page on the Park Leisure Centre web site http://www.theparkleisurecentre.com/.
Free sessions are also available at Dalton Leisure Centre.
This initiative is a key part of plans to leave a lasting legacy from London 2012 giving people up and down the country more opportunities to get active.
So go do it!
Race for Life - Barrow
Sign up for Barrow's Race for Life 2010 which takes place on Sunday 13th June.
Enter now and be one of 1,800 women who will walk, jog or run the 5km to help Cancer Research smash its fund-raising target of £72,000 for 2010.
To enter go to http://www.raceforlife.org/default.aspx
BRIT TRUST
The BRIT Trust considers all applications which meet the criteria within its mission statement, which is ‘to encourage young people in the exploration and pursuit of educational, cultural and therapeutic benefit, emanating from music’.
For further details please visit www.brittrust.co.uk
Thursday 8 April 2010
Approaching Learning with Confidence - FREE training course!
Cumbria CVS and Inspiring Communities - learn to help your child with their school work and learning ...
Approaching Learning with Confidence!
Free Training Course with free lunch provided.
· Who should attend? – Anyone interested in developing their self confidence and their approach to learning and understanding.
· The aim is to understand your approach to learning and development and to build self confidence.
At the end of the course participants will be able to:
· Feel more confident in supporting your children’s learning
· Review your own learning experiences
· Understand the importance of managing your own learning
· Understand the importance of time management
· Review different methods of gathering information
· Understand Assertiveness
Where Cumbria CVS Barrow – Lesser Kings Hall – Hartington Street, Barrow-in-Furness
Time 12 noon –3pm Free lunch provided
· Understand Assertiveness
When Thursday 22nd April , Thursday 29th April ,Thursday 6th May ,Thursday 13th May ,Thursday 20th May ,Wednesday 26th May
Where Cumbria CVS Barrow – Lesser Kings Hall – Hartington Street, Barrow-in-Furness
Time 12 noon –3pm Free lunch provided
This is an accredited course which participants can work towards if they wish. Accredited courses are recognised formal qualifications where you will receive a certificate from the Open College Network. If you would like any further information please contact Michelle Doherty Tel: 430564 Mobile 07792 26484
To book a place please contact Lisa on 01229 823144 or email volunteeringbarrow@cumbriacvs.org.uk
The EA Hub visits Holker Street this Thursday!!
The EA Hub is an award-winning , state of the art exhibition trailer that allows visitors to trial the latest EA video games on High Definition technology. The Hub contains 19 individual gaming stations - encompassing Nintendo Wii, PS3, Xbox 360, PSP, Nintendo DS and PC hardware. The Hub incorporates the latest Next - Gen technology on Sony BRAVIA HD screens and features surround sound from BOSE. A 70" central screen forms the centrepiece of the unit for tournament and competition gaming.
The Hub trailer visits music festivals, county fairs, community events, trade shows and sporting fixtures and will be touring the country until November 2010. To date the Hub has visited Premiership and Championship grounds, but this is the first time they have brought the Hub to a non - league venue.
Entrance to the Hub during the afternoon is free and the Hub will be open from 3.00 p.m to 6.00 p.m with access through the turnstile by the CrossBar which is gate M. Any under 16 attending will be given a ticket for the game against Kidderminster later in the day, which will allow them free admission to the game with a paying adult.
The Hub will then re-open at 6.45 p.m through to kick off time at 7.45 p.m.
Thursday 1 April 2010
Street Soccer's back in Hindpool!
Street Soccer has started again at Hindpool Park
Wednesdays 9-12 year olds 6.30pm - 8pm
Thursdays 13-16 year olds 6.30pm - 8pm
It's FUN and it's FREE! No kit needed, just turn up and play.
For further details contact Craig Rutherford on 07816163346.
Inspiring Communities Launch event - all welcome!
Saturday 17th April 2010 at Greengate Junior School, Barrow - 11am-3pm.
Admission is FREE and there will be lots of activities and stalls for young people and their families.
Test the speed of your shot - Street Soccer cage - Bay Radio Roadshow - stalls - Fire Engine - Barracudas Carnival Band - your neighbourhood police team - and lots more ...
Come along - be inspired - be who you want to be!
For more information please contact Rebecca Rawlings or Rebecca Allen on 01229 876546 or email neighbourhoodmgt@barrowbc.gov.uk
Professional recording studio opens in Barrow
East Beach Studios is based in Victoria Hall, Rawlinson Street, Barrow.
To find out about the exciting new venture follow this link.
To find out about the exciting new venture follow this link.
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