Get involved in this great 'National Play Day' event at Greengate Junior School. Follow the link for further information or ring Neil Doherty on 01229 430857.
National play day - leaflet - GREENGATE.pdf
Monday, 28 June 2010
'National Play Day' at Greengate Junior School - FREE event
National play day - leaflet - GREENGATE.pdf
Junior Wardens at Barrow Carnival 2010
View the latest additions to our Flickr pages which show Junior Wardens and Neighbourhood Wardens at Barrow Carnival 2010.
Central and Hindpool Junior Wardens are inspiring young people who get involved in looking after their community in their spare time, and have a good time doing it.
Thanks to them all for thir hard work on Saturday at the carnival and thanks to Andy, Paul and Phil (Neighbourhood Wardens) for all their hard work in making the scheme such a great success.
Keep up the good work all concerned!
'Summer in the Garden' event at Green Heart Den
'Summer in the Garden' event on the Green Heart Den, noon - 2.30pm, Saturday 3rd July 2010.
AGM - 7.30pm, Wednesday 7th July 2010 at Greengate Junior School.
Friday, 25 June 2010
Thought for the week
"Love many things, for therein lies the true strength, and whosoever loves much performs much, and can accomplish much, and what is done in love is done well." Vincent van Gogh
Barrow Carnival Saturday 26 June
Barrow Carnival takes place in the town centre on Saturday 26th June and features The Barracudas, Dalton Town Band, Boom Dang, dance troupes, floats, Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service and much more.
Dance troupes start outside the town hall at 9.30am, parade starts at 12 noon.
Don't miss it!
Thursday, 24 June 2010
Re-imagining Barrow - A unique opportunity for young people aged 18-30 to make a real difference
Design Champions – an invitation
Free trips to great places, evenings of good food, drink and a chance to talk sense at least once a month with like-minded people; and all in Barrow! Interested, astonished even?
Well don’t be, Art Gene (who have been based in Barrow for 10 years) are leading a multi-disciplinary team of its associate artists, designers, engineers, architects and regeneration specialists from all over the world in 12 months of intensive design schemes aimed at improving the physical environment of Barrow and the Furness Peninsula.
Art Gene are seeking energetic, imaginative, aspirational young people living or working in Barrow (between the ages of 18 and 30) to get involved for 12 months and have their say about what kind of Barrow we want to build for the future. Absolutely no previous experience or knowledge of design is required.
This really is a unique offer, to form a fun social group for at least 12 months that can nevertheless make a real difference to the future of Barrow; without formalities but with plenty of common sense and a fair bit of energy. We have given this project the name Design Cafe, reflecting how relaxed we want it to be.
Up for it? Want to know more? Put 6pm-8pm, Monday 5th July in your diary and drop in to the Art Gene Gallery at the Nan Tait Centre, Abbey Road, Barrow. As you will probably be coming straight from work there will be good food and drink and an informal chat which may end up on the beach if weather permits.
You can help make 6pm-8pm, Monday 5th July a great social occasion by bringing friends along and spreading the word.
Please RSVP to Steve Harris by emailing artgenesteve@btconnect.com, txt or call me on 07946126412.
Wednesday, 23 June 2010
Our Inspiring Communities poster
Check out our new Inspiring Communities poster designed by young people from Central and Hindpool.
Photography is courtesy of Rosie Hillman who also knocked the poster into shape.
Thanks to all involved!
Tuesday, 22 June 2010
Monday, 21 June 2010
Womens & Girls Sports Day 2010
Furness Academy South Site and Duddon Canoe Club, Sunday 4th July 2010 - 1pm - 5pm
This FREE event is an excellent way for women of all ages to try something different, make friends, learn new skills and improve their health. The day will include a series of 4 FREE 45 minute taster sessions every hour on the hour between 1pm and 5pm, allowing you to try out four different sports. No equipment needed, just come along appropriately dressed. Throughout the day there will be demonstrations, tournaments, coaching and taster sessions. Everyone who takes part on the day will receive a FREE goody bag!
Activities on offer on the day include Athletics, Rugby League, Cheerleading, Football, Canoeing, Orienteering, Power Kites, Walking, Table Tennis, Cricket, Dance Mats, Step, Body Pump, Hip Hop, Spinning and Rounders. The canoeing is taking place down Cavendish Docks and the Orienteering starts from the Pavilion in Barrow Park
The FREE multi-sports day aims to encourage females to participate in physical activity at any level, from recreational to competition.
Barrow Borough Sports Council wants to help women and girls in sport and is committed to helping organisations and individuals maximise the potential that women and girls offer. Each sport on offer on the day has an exit route to a club that women can join.
If you have any questions or would like more information about the Women’s Sports Day, please contact: Dan Myles, Youth Sports Worker on 01229 845929 or dymles@barrowbc.gov.uk or Chris Athersmith, Sports Development Officer on 01229 845927 or cathersmith@barrowbc.gov.uk.
DARE Dance FREE in Central and Hindpool
Central and Hindpool Youth Dance Group at The Nan Tait Centre (Barracudas building) use entrance on Bath Street.
A weekly dance class for girls aged 11-14yrs who love dancing. Learn a variety of dance styles from Streetdance, Jazz, Contemporary, Bollywood and Caribbean and add in your own moves n grooves. You will have the chance to perform in DARE Dance Shows in December and March.
Every Wednesday 6.00-8.00pm - starting September
Book your place with DARE DANCE on 833228
DARE DANCE Summer School at The Forum28
Monday 26th – Friday 30th July 2010 for:
Infants 10.00-12.00 £20.00
Juniors 10.00-12.00 & 1.00-3.30 £ 30.00
Youth 1.00-3.30 £20.00 FREE to residents of Central and Hindpool Wards aged 11-14yrs
Places are limited so book your place now at Forum 28 box office on 01229 820000
A weekly dance class for girls aged 11-14yrs who love dancing. Learn a variety of dance styles from Streetdance, Jazz, Contemporary, Bollywood and Caribbean and add in your own moves n grooves. You will have the chance to perform in DARE Dance Shows in December and March.
Every Wednesday 6.00-8.00pm - starting September
Book your place with DARE DANCE on 833228
DARE DANCE Summer School at The Forum28
Monday 26th – Friday 30th July 2010 for:
Infants 10.00-12.00 £20.00
Juniors 10.00-12.00 & 1.00-3.30 £ 30.00
Youth 1.00-3.30 £20.00 FREE to residents of Central and Hindpool Wards aged 11-14yrs
Places are limited so book your place now at Forum 28 box office on 01229 820000
Wednesday, 16 June 2010
Friday, 11 June 2010
Be a star for a day! Join in Signal Films FREE workshops.
If you're 11-14 and live in Hindpool or the town centre get involved in Signal Films great FREE workshops.
Be a star for a day!
Ring:01229 839983
Email: may@signalfilms.co.uk
Click on the image left to enlarge.
Thursday, 10 June 2010
BE A STAR FOR A DAY!
Be a Cover Star ● Animate Yourself ● Star in Your Own Film
Exciting free workshops for 11-14-year-olds from Central and Hindpool Wards
Signal Films is offering special free workshops after school and on the weekend in June led by professional filmmakers, designers and animators.
Come along and find out how to:
• Be a Cover Star – learn how to take pictures and use Photoshop to create effects and your own magazine cover or movie poster
• Animate Yourself – create a character, get it moving and give it a voice, sounds and music
• Star in Your Own Film – find out how to use blue screen effects and create your own backdrops like they do in the movies!
Dates & Times:
Each workshop lasts 2½ hours and takes place twice between Wednesday June 23rd – Sunday June 27th – try one or come along to all three!
Weds June 23rd 4pm – 6.30pm Star in Your Own Film
Thurs June 24th 4pm – 6.30pm Animate Yourself
Fri June 25th 4pm – 6.30pm Be a Cover Star
Sat June 26th 10am-12.30pm Star in Your Own Film
1.30pm-4pm Animate Yourself
Sun June 27th 10am-12.30pm Animate Yourself
1.30pm-4pm Be a Cover Star
Venue
Signal Films office at Burlington House on Michaelson Road (entrance opposite job centre)
Signal Films office at Burlington House on Michaelson Road (entrance opposite job centre)
Sign Up
Just email may@signalfilms.co.uk, give us a call on 01229 839983 or pop in to see us at the address above.
Qualifications
These activities can count as credits towards ASDAN qualifications and support and help in completing them is available – please ask!
This project is funded by Central and Hindpool Inspiring Communities and Furness Enterprise with support from Barrow Regeneration.
Thought for the week
“You may never know what results come of your action, but if you do nothing there will be no result.” Mahatma Gandhi
Wednesday, 9 June 2010
Signal Films at Forum 28
Media Adventures youth campaign (Friday 4th-Tuesday 15th June)
A youth media campaign created by local 13-19 year olds will be making a splash at the Forum in June. The eye-catching work is part of a year-long ‘Routes & Shoots’ project which addresses youth issues in new and engaging ways. The campaign consists of posters, animations and photography created to inspire and encourage local young people to get out and about, enjoy the areas assets such as beautiful landscapes and to try new things. As well as displays at The Forum, you can expect to see their colourful campaign around Barrow from the end of May, featuring in local bus stops, shop fronts and Barrow’s train station amongst other venues!
The group decided on their campaign logo which features the two 'Bs' from ‘beyond boundaries’ in the shape of a butterfly after Peter (14 yrs) said the group research trip to Gummers Howe had made him “... feel free and like he could do anything”.
The young people have been developing the ideas and brand for the campaign with Kendal based graphic designer and Creative Director of Lavahouse, Steve Scott. He said of the project “Working with these young people has been an inspiring experience for me and I have been extremely impressed by the talent and vision that these young people from Barrow have.”
Signal Films ‘Best Of’ (Friday 18th-Tuesday 29th June)
A selection of the best from Signal Films activities this past year will also be on show to celebrate the diverse range of mixed media work which has been created with local talent. There will also be the chance to sign up for Signal Films’ new upcoming programme of free events and training.
To find out more about the exhibitions or to register your interest in any of our projects email info@signalfilms.co.uk or ring 01229 839983.
Tuesday, 8 June 2010
Inspiring Communities: The first few weeks
All about me:
Hi all, I’m Karen Whitehouse and I’m one of the youth workers working on the Inspiring Communities project.
I’ve been a youth worker for eight years and have recently earned my DipHE in Youth and Community Development Work at the University of Cumbria in Lancaster. I’m also going back there in September to top that up to a BA(Hons).
I’ve worked with a number of young people in the past eight years and have been lucky enough to organise lots of activities with them. These have included:
• Circus skills
• Residential trips
• Arts and crafts
• Cooking
• Day trips
• Sports
And have been able to help young people gain many certificates and awards.
I look forward to meeting lots of new young people through this project and supporting them in a number of activities.
Street Soccer
We have attended the street soccer sessions that were run at the Hindpool MUGA. It was great to meet so many budding footballers and to get to know the regular attendees over the weeks. We sometimes took part in the games and I learnt that I am not cut out as a goalie!
It was also good to meet those that attended the sessions as spectators. We spent a lot of time talking with those people and often making up our own games with one or two of the spare footballs. We are looking forward to the sessions starting up again at Greengate Junior School.
The Relics
The Relics tuition sessions are a great way for the young people to develop their musical abilities. There is so much going on with the singers, guitarists and drummers, the workers split up and work both upstairs and downstairs so we can make the most of our time there. Whilst the musicians are developing their skills week by week, the singers are expressing themselves through words and one or two have even begun to write their own songs. It has been very inspiring reading these new lyrics and great that the young people want to share their talents.
Barracudas
This session is split into two sections: the drumming workshop and the carnival practice.
I’ve quickly discovered that drumming is not my forte but I hope that points for trying makes up for the shortfall in talent.
During the carnival practice I have been working with the stilt walkers and continue to be amazed and impressed with their courage and abilities. My main role is to support and encourage the newer members to the group, and have become a dab hand at helping people get their balance and helping them up when they fall.
What has been particularly good is seeing how some young people attend more than one activity, and that some of them got involved after the launch event. I have been talking to some of these people and will hopefully have some personal testimonies to share with you all soon.
Hi all, I’m Karen Whitehouse and I’m one of the youth workers working on the Inspiring Communities project.
I’ve been a youth worker for eight years and have recently earned my DipHE in Youth and Community Development Work at the University of Cumbria in Lancaster. I’m also going back there in September to top that up to a BA(Hons).
I’ve worked with a number of young people in the past eight years and have been lucky enough to organise lots of activities with them. These have included:
• Circus skills
• Residential trips
• Arts and crafts
• Cooking
• Day trips
• Sports
And have been able to help young people gain many certificates and awards.
I look forward to meeting lots of new young people through this project and supporting them in a number of activities.
Street Soccer
We have attended the street soccer sessions that were run at the Hindpool MUGA. It was great to meet so many budding footballers and to get to know the regular attendees over the weeks. We sometimes took part in the games and I learnt that I am not cut out as a goalie!
It was also good to meet those that attended the sessions as spectators. We spent a lot of time talking with those people and often making up our own games with one or two of the spare footballs. We are looking forward to the sessions starting up again at Greengate Junior School.
The Relics
The Relics tuition sessions are a great way for the young people to develop their musical abilities. There is so much going on with the singers, guitarists and drummers, the workers split up and work both upstairs and downstairs so we can make the most of our time there. Whilst the musicians are developing their skills week by week, the singers are expressing themselves through words and one or two have even begun to write their own songs. It has been very inspiring reading these new lyrics and great that the young people want to share their talents.
Barracudas
This session is split into two sections: the drumming workshop and the carnival practice.
I’ve quickly discovered that drumming is not my forte but I hope that points for trying makes up for the shortfall in talent.
During the carnival practice I have been working with the stilt walkers and continue to be amazed and impressed with their courage and abilities. My main role is to support and encourage the newer members to the group, and have become a dab hand at helping people get their balance and helping them up when they fall.
What has been particularly good is seeing how some young people attend more than one activity, and that some of them got involved after the launch event. I have been talking to some of these people and will hopefully have some personal testimonies to share with you all soon.
Monday, 7 June 2010
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