Old Bakery Official Opening

Heritage Open Days - Barrow Town Hall

'Landscape Re-engineered' at The Dock Museum

'Shoresearch' with Cumbria Wildlife Trust

What's on at Barrow Library

New - Street Rugby with Barrow Raiders!

Talent Show - 26 August

Family Fun Day Barrow Town Centre

Thought for the Week

"To be wronged is nothing unless you continue to remember it." Confucius

Walk to Piel Island - 21 August

Fun Dog Show - 27 August

Talent Show auditions

Thought for the Week

“Happiness resides not in possessions and not in gold; the feeling of happiness dwells in the soul.” Democritus

FREE Holiday Sports #2

 

FREE Holiday Sports

'Cool culture in the country' - including Barrow

According to the Guardian "You don't have to head to Britain's cities to find a clued-up crowd – there are some unlikely pockets of cool, from Anstruther to Frome and Nettlebed to Barrow-in-Furness."

You know what, they're right!

You can read the full article here http://gu.com/p/3x2fe

That's not to mention, ATIC Records, Aim, Gripper (http://www.aticrecords.com/), DARE Dance (http://www.daredance.org.uk/), Octopus Collective/FON  (http://octopuscollective.org/), Lakes Alive (http://www.lakesalive.org/) and so much more ...

Thought for the Week

"Peace starts with a smile." Mother Theresa

FREE crown green bowling sessions for young people.

Cumbria Wildlife Trust events for August

Wed 3 Aug 10-5pm ‘Wildlife photography course’ – Rachel Wegh

This course is designed for people who have knowledge of how to use a digital SLR camera and are looking to develop their skills. This is two-day course costing £120, booking essential. Day 1 South Walney Nature Reserve, Day 2 Humphrey Head, near Grange over Sands. Telephone 01539 816300 to book.

Sat 6 Aug ‘Sponsored walk across the Bay’ Help raise funds to protect local wildlife. Enjoy a great day out and learn about some of the Bay’s wildlife. Join Cumbria Wildlife Trust on their walk across the Bay with the Guide to the Sands, Cedric Robinson. Booking is essential – ring 01539 816300. Book now places are limited.

Sun 7 Aug 10.30-3.30pm ‘Intriguing insects at South Walney Nature Reserve'. Moths, butterflies and beetles, discover amazing insect life. Booking essential phone Roger Neale 015242 41155. £2 for adults 50p for children.

Summer Wildlife Survey in Barrow

Cumbria Wildlife Trust Summer Wildlife Surveys in Barrow - Barrow's Wildside.

Thurs 4 August – Biggar Bank – meet the Roundhouse, Walney. Grid Ref: SD 178 675

Barrow AFC home games for August

Barrow AFC Blue Square Premier League games for August ...

Sat 13 August Tamworth (H) 3pm

Tues 23 August Fleetwood Town (H) 7.45pm

Sat 27 August Gateshead (H) 3pm