Tuesday 26 April 2011

What's on in Barrow Park throughout May

Sunday 1 May - Unity and Atic DJ event 12noon - 6pm in the Bandstand

Sunday 8 May - Model Boat Regatta

Sunday 8 May - Steelworks Band 2-4pm in the Bandstand

Sunday 15 May - Dalton Town Band - 2-4pm in the Bandstand

Sunday 22 May 2011 - Vagabonding - 2pm the Finale! the Bandstand

Sunday 29 May - Unity and Atic DJ event 12noon - 6pm in the Bandstand

Tuesday 19 April 2011

Charity Car Boot Sale - Market St car park 8th May

The Mayor of Barrow, Councillor Rory McClure, is holding a Charity Car Boot Sale on Sunday, 8th May commencing at 7.30am on Market Street Car Park.

The cost per car is £5, which is payable on the day and spaces will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. All booking fees are in aid of the Mayor's Charities.

If the weather is inclement, the boot sale will be postponed until the following Sunday.

Friday 8 April 2011

Thought for the Week

“Through others, we become ourselves.” - L. S. Vygotsky

Tuesday 5 April 2011

Barrow AFC next home game

Barrow AFC v Kettering

3pm kick off, Saturday 9 April

Cumbria CVS Volunteer Workshop - 13 April

Wednesday 13 April 2011 from 10am to 11.30am. Free refreshments provided.

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.

In Barrow our Volunteer Centre at Lesser Kings Hall Hartington Street 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.

To book your place Tel: 01229 825630 or e-mail: lisam@cumbriacvs.org.uk

Monday 4 April 2011

Money raised for St Mary's Hospice at Love Barrow Awards

Lauren and James counting the money collected at the 2011 Love Barrow Awards ready to hand it over to Zoe Guest (Fundraising Manager, St Mary's Hospice).

Lauren and James are Central and Hindpool Junior Wardens who were shortlisted for Group of the Year at this years Awards ceremony.

The Awards attendees donated over £740 to the Hospice through the raffle on the evening. Thanks go to the Park Leisure Centre, the forum, Barrow AFC, Inside Out Activities, Apollo Cinemas and the Abbey House Hotel for donating raffle prizes.

A590 Youth Theatre - 'Fiddler on the Roof'

7, 8 and 9 April 2011, 7.30pm at the forum, Duke St, Barrow.

Tickets £7, £6 for concessions, box office 01229 820000.

A590 Youth Theatre and Junior groups join together for their 10th Anniversary production, Fiddler on the Roof, a powerful musical classic about a father's battle to balance his religious devotion with his love for his daughters.

A cast of 70 young people bring you one of the longest-running musicals on Broadway, Fiddler on the Roof is a timeless classic with something for everyone. Very few other musicals have so magically woven music, dance, poignancy and laughter into such an unforgettable theatrical experience.

The rousing, heart-warming score includes 'Tradition', 'Matchmaker', 'Sunrise Sunset' and the memorable 'If I Were a Rich Man'.

FREE Lectures at the forum, Duke Street

'Meteorites' – Lecture
Speaker: Dr Phil Bland
Imperial College, London
Organised by PESC, IMechE, CMI
Wednesday 13 April 7.30pm (Main Hall)
Admission Free

'Sir Leonard Redshaw' - Lecture
Speaker: Les Shore
Organised by BDAE
Thursday 21 April 7.30pm
Admission Free

For further details of all lectures please contact Keith Higham 01229 831324.

Friday 1 April 2011

Thought for the Week

“Your teacher can open the door, but you must enter by yourself.” Chinese proverb