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.

What’s on at the Park Leisure Centre for October half term …

There's something for everyone this October half term! A great range of activities for you to enjoy from 25th - 31st October.

Download the flyer here …

Author visits Barrow Library

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