Thought for the Week

"Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler." Einstein

More fun at the Dock Museum for August

Summer fun at the Dock Museum

What's on Barrow Park

Sunday 7th August - Barrow Steelworks Band 2-4pm in the Bandstand

Sunday 14th August - Dalton Town Band 2-4pm in the Bandstand

Sunday 28th August - Unity/Movement & Atic DJ Extravaganza 12pm-6pm in the Bandstand

Charity Family Fun Day Sunday 28 August at Barrow Park.

Sunday 28 August 2011 at Barrow Park.

All funds raised will go to the Barrow Mayors Charity Furness First Responders. This fun day has been backed by Barrow Borough Council. The aim of this charity is to provide defibrillators throughout the Furness area and also to provide free training to members of the public. This vital piece of equipment can help to save lives!

The plan for the day is to raise as much money for the charity, raise awareness of the charity and also provide a good day out for all the family.

We aim to charge a fee for stalls/catering companies/charities.

Planned prices:

Charity stalls £10

Stalls/catering/fun day games £30-£50.

Any other promotions on the day which will provide no profit is free. We aim to have everything set up and ready for opening at 11am.

To book a stall or for further information please call Katie on 01229 473700 or 07921850108 or email ceddy20@hotmail.com

Please help with this vital cause and also helping to provide a great day out for all the family.

Thought for the Week

"It is through cooperation, rather than conflict, that your greatest successes will be derived." - Ralph Charell

Barrow’s Wildside Events

Barrow’s Wildside Events - July

Barrow's Wildside is an exciting new project that aims to improve green spaces in Barrow for wildlife and the local community. Being outside and closer to nature improves your well being too! Loads of exciting plans are being planned for young and old alike. You and your family can get involved in walks, training, practical conservation work.

Summer Wildlife Surveys in Barrow

Wed 27 July - North Scale meadows - meet Fire Station, Mill Lane, Walney SD 181 693

Thurs 4 August – Biggar Bank – meet the Roundhouse, Walney SD 178 675

Events and activities

Sun 24 July ‘Conservation work party at Next Ness Nature Reserve’, near Ulverston 10am-3pm. Meet at entrance to Next Ness Grid reference SD 300 786. Help improve habitats for local wildlife on this small reserve. Contact 01229 582790.

Sun 24 July ‘Owl prowl and creatures of the night’ 9-10.30pm, meet at Mill Café car park, Furness Abbey. Grid reference SD 220 717. Meet the resident Tawny Owls of Abbots Wood. Bring a torch. Ring 01229 471066

Sun 24 July ‘North Walney family wildlife safari’ 1-4pm, meet West Shore/Earnse Bay car park. Grid reference SD 171 698. Contact 07786 482884

Tues 26 July ‘An introduction to identifying grasses’ 2-5pm, meet St Francis Church, Schneider Rd, Ormsgill. Aimed at complete beginners. Booking essential. Ring 01229 471066.

Thurs 28 July ‘Creatures of the estuary’ 2-4pm, Use pond nets to fish for a variety of weird and wonderful sea creatures. Meet Sandscale Haws car park, grid reference SD 200 756. Ring 01229 462855.

Sat 30 July ‘Westfield Trail’ 12-4pm, a gentle walk with views across salt marsh and mudflats to Piel island and Walney. Meet Concle Pub, Rampside, grid reference SD 233 660. Ring 01229 471066.

Sat 30 July ‘Minibeasts’ 1-4pm. Meet West Shore/Earnse Bay car park. Grid reference SD 171 698. Contact 07786 482884. Search for butterflies, beetles and snails – make your own insect feeder.

Cumbria CVS Volunteer Workshop - 17 August

Wednesday 17 August 2011 from 10-11.30am. 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

Wildlife Bonanza at Barrow Park - 23 July

Moth Trapping at Ormsgill Quarry - 22 July

Storytots at Barrow Library

Walk to Piel Island - 24 July

Walk from Snab Point to Piel Island (Part Of The Islands of Barrow and Furness Walking Festival) Sunday 24th July 2011, meet minibus at the Dock Museum 10:15am.

Organised by Art Gene and led by Barrow’s current Mayor Cllr John Murphy:

Additional presentations along the route from a range of specialists with expert knowledge and anecdotes told by local people. A guided walk peppered with local stories historical facts and observations about this unique historic natural environment. On arrival at Piel there will be an opportunity to see Art Gene’s developing designs for new interpretive materials, furniture, fixtures and fittings for the Ship Inn which have been commissioned by Barrow Borough Council.

We will also listen to a selection of short anecdotes about Piel told by local people and have time to explore the island and its 13th century castle.

Add your Story - Art Gene are collecting stories to be included in a new Visitor Book for the Ship Inn - If you have a story there will be an opportunity to write yourself into history!

Please take special note of the guidelines to the walking festival in the festival brochure link below

Itinerary;

10.15-10.30am - meet at the Dock Museum, Barrow. If you are on foot there will be free minibus transport to the start of the walk and the bus will deliver you back to the Dock Museum at the end of the walk

10.15-10.30 - meet in the larger car park at the Dock Museum

10.30 - 10.50 - drive in convoy to Snab Point where there is a free car park

11.00 - 11.10 - gather for health and safety messages from guide John Murphy followed by details of the day’s programme from Maddi Nicholson (Art Gene)

11.10 - 12.00 - walk to Piel Island with information stops presented by a range of specialist speakers.

12.00 - 1.00 - a drink, food, listening to Piel Memories and an opportunity to write yourself into history with your short story or anecdote about Piel

1.00 - 2.00 - an hour to explore the island on your own or with John Murphy, other experts and knowledgeable local people. We will also explore the interesting flora and fauna of the Island.

2.00 prompt - gather outside the Ship Inn Entrance and walk back to Snab Point

4.00 - 4.30 - minibus back to the Dock Museum (or make your own way home)

How to get to the Dock Museum

http://www.dockmuseum.org.uk/Default.aspx?page=6

Follow this link to a downloadable copy of the Islands of Barrow Walking Festival

http://www.barrowbc.gov.uk/pdf/BBC_Walking_2011.pdf 

An Art Gene Design Cafe event

A Public meeting to discuss opportunities around self-managed allotments. Thursday 21st July from 6pm.

Following the recent trip to a prize winning self-managed allotment group in Eccles, Art Gene would like to invite you to an evening of discussion and refreshments. Come and hear what we found out and why we are so excited about the things we discovered!

This will be of particular interest to those who are considering the option of self managed allotments and those on allotment waiting lists.

Join us at 6pm for a free buffet and refreshments followed by informal discussion from 7pm.

“People who say it can't be done should

stop interrupting those of us who are doing

it.” Henry Ford

Free Sports and Dance Fun Day For All The Family

InsideOut Activities will be holding a free family sports and dance Funday at St Bernard’s School on Sunday 24th July from 12pm to 3.30pm.

Lots of activities will be available on the day including a talent contest with £100 of prizes, free football and dance taster sessions, a soccer tennis competition for adults and lots of stalls including bouncy castles, cross bar challenge, basketball shootout and Rocketshot.

To book a place in the talent contest or the free taster sessions please call 01229 430857 or enquiries@insideoutactivities.co.uk

Brief Permanence - exhibition at Art Gene

A mixed-media exhibition exploring the meaning and contradictions of circus through the works of three British Artists, Rosalind Davis, Shelley Love and Michaela Nettell. Part of Zircus Plus, Barrows International Circus Festival.

Shelley Love's film 'The Forgotten Circus' tells the story of a circus adrift, forgotten, lost forever in time.

Michaela Nettell's video projections on glass explore ideas of illusion, impermanence and flight. Rosalind Davis' mixed-media paintings focus on structures that appear neglected but which are of vital importance to the individuals who use them. Curated by Irina Stark.

Friday 15 July              7-9pm
Saturday 16 July        12-6pm
Sunday 17 July           12-6pm
at Art Gene, The Nan Tait Centre, Bath Street, Barrow LA14 5TY.

 For any further information please contact 01539 720252 or jan@kendalartsinternational.com

More Zircus Plus events are at the forum, Duke Street (01229 820000) or in Barrow town centre and Barrow Park then throughout the weekend.

Island of Barrow and Furness Walking Festival - walks this week

Friday 15 July - Biggar Village Walk

Meet: Thorney Nook car park, Walney Island 5.30pm.

John Murphy will lead a walk along the shingle-beach on the west side of the island. Be prepared to get your feet a bit wet as we go out to look at the remains of the submerged forest. On our return we will be investigating the salt mining industry and exploring Biggar Village. Circular Walk, approx 4 miles.

Saturday 16 July - North Walney Nature Reserve Guided Walk

Meet: Earnse Bay car park, Walney Island 1pm (til 4pm)

Join in a guided walk around one of the best coastal nature reserves in Cumbria. Four mile walk will take in beach, ponds, sand dunes and hay meadows with plenty of opportunities for spotting wildlife. Dogs welcome but must be kep on a lead at alltimes.

Saturday 16 July -Ormsgill Quarry and How Tun Woods Wildlife Walk

Meet: St Francis Church, Schneider Rd. 2pm (til 4pm)

Part of Barrow's Wildlside Project. A chance to find out what fantastic wildlife is present virtually in the town centre. The quarry is suitable for wheelchairs but How Tun Woods is not suitable for wheelchairs. Parking available at Tally Ho car park, Schneider Rd roundabout.

Sunday 17 July - South Walney Nature Reserve Wildlife Walk

Meet: Nature Reserve car park 10.30am (til 12.30pm)

Part of Barrow's Wildlside Project.  A guided walk around the reserve looking at the bird life and other interesting wildlife. No dogs allowed.

Sunday 17 July - The Fringe of Morecambe Bay

Meet: The Tarn, Leece village 1pm

Join John Murphy for an amble down to the delightfully named hamlet of Peasholme. We will be exploring the northern fringes of Morecambe Bay and returning through ancient woodland and footpaths (4 mile circular).

Thought for the Week

“Taking care of our neighbors’ interests is essentially taking care of our own future.” Dalai Lama

Expect fireworks as Zircus Plus gets off to an explosive start

A spectacular new open air show from one of the UK’s leading performance groups will light up the skies above Cumbria as part of this year's international circus festival Zircus Plus on 15-17 July.

The award-winning NoFit State Circus will unveil their new work Barricade in Barrow Park on 15 July for a night of highly-skilled aerial acrobatics, physical drama and breathtaking pyrotechnics.

Starting at 9pm, the free Big Friday Night will see Barrow Park transformed into a beautiful aerial playground complete with an iconic set designed by Dan Potra who helped to produce the Delhi Commonwealth Games Opening and Closing Ceremonies.

Circus imagery, acrobatic skills, and inspiring music created by the Immortal Orchestra will be used to produce an astounding show that pushes the boundaries of contemporary circus to its limits. With pre-entertainment from the Barracudas, Barrow Carnival Bands and the UK’s leading trick cyclist Paddy Waters it promises to be a night to remember. The event will climax with a dramatic firework display from pa-Boom that will be seen for miles around.

Another key performance to look forward to at this year’s Zircus Plus comes from Italian Compagnie Piano C who will bring a touch of magic to Barrow with their award-winning show Senza Che. Taking nothing more than a few simple items including a bin and a cardboard box, the performers conjure up a bitter sweet show that elevates rubbish to an art form.Using humour, poetry and drama, the group inspire audiences to think about issues such as homelessness, freedom and wealth.

Heartland features aerial performers swooping through the sky entwined in swathes of fabric. Inspired by the legend of Minotaur, this new piece of work fuses music, dance and storytelling in thrilling style.

For the first time there will also be a series of performances in the Forum in Barrow aimed at adults and children aged eight or above. From PanGottic Circus Theatre comes Full Twist, an upbeat silent comedy about falling in love. This award-winning show blends physical theatre, clowning, masks and contemporary theatre to create incredible drama without using a single word.

Also making their debut at the Forum is French team DeFracto who will present their hilarious show Circuits-Fermes. It's an extremely funny and highly skilled show that has captivated audiences across Europe and will make its UK premiere at Zircus Plus. The shows will run on Friday 15 and Saturday 16 July at 7.30pm. Tickets for the double bill cost £6 (full price), £4 (concession) and a friends and family ticket for 5 people is £20. Tickets are available now from The Forum.

On the Saturday 16 July and Sunday 17 July the hub of the festival takes place in Barrow Park where 15 companies from across the world will excite and delight you with a mix of antics and acrobatics.

From Germany comes Aristokraten - an animation show that combines acrobatics, music and satire in one heady mix.

Laughs aplenty will also be provided by George Orange, an eccentric clown and slack-rope dancer from Chicago. His Man on the Moon show takes children and adults on an amazing trip to the moon and back.

Bicycle Ballet will dazzle audiences with an outdoor dance show performed on bikes. Starring trick cycling specialist Paddy Waters, this new piece of work uses dance, circus and physical theatre to look at differing male and female approaches to their bikes. It all adds up to a fun and frenetic performance that will leave audiences shaken and stirred.

Away from Barrow Park, Zircus Plus will be invading Dalton Road on Saturday with a selection of great street acts to entertain shoppers.

All of the outdoor shows are free and suitable for all the family.

This year’s Zircus Plus also includes an art exhibition Brief Permanence at Art Gene. Curated by Irina Stark, it is a mixed-media exhibition exploring the meaning and contradictions of circus through the works of three British artists.

Summer activities 2011 - lots on offer!

There's lots to do throughout this Summer - sports, wildlife, walks, Dock  Museum, Park Leisure Centre and much more ... lots of FREE stuff, some cheap and some you'll have to pay for but there's something for everyone!

Follow the link to find out more ...

http://www.box.net/shared/i0qeegis81mqqu916kl1

Thought for the Week

“Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value.”  Albert Einstein