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What is Barrow Parkrun?

Barrow Parkrun is a 5km run - it's you against the clock.

When is it?
Every Saturday at 09:00

Where is it?
It's run in Barrow Park.

What does it cost to join in?
Nothing - it's free! But please register in advance.

How fast do I have to be?
We all run for our own enjoyment. Please come along and join in whatever your pace!

Barrow parkrun needs you!
It is entirely organised by volunteers - email us to help. We're friendly!

Every week we grab a post Parkrun coffee in the park cafe, near the bandstand - please come and join us.
www.parkrun.org.uk/barrow/

Barrow AFC upcoming fixtures

Saturday 19th November v York City 3pm

Tuesday 29 November v Alfreton 7.45pm

Cumbria CVS Volunteer Workshop

Wednesday 16 November 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 

FREE lectures at the forum, Duke Street

‘Olympic Stadium-Engineering to Enhance Human Performance’
Wednesday 2 November 7.30pm
Admission FreeSpeaker: Dr Marco Cardinale PhD., ASCC Head of Sports Science & Research
British Olympic Association
Organised by IMechE

‘Trends in Ship Design & Propulsion’

Wednesday 9 November 7.30pm
Admission Free
Speaker: John Barnes, Editor of Marine Engineering Review
Organised by IMechE, RINA, PESC, IMarEST

‘Bashers, Gadgets & Mourners LNWR Steam Locomotive 1054’

Wednesday 23 November 7.30pm
Admission Free
Speaker: Peter Skellon, Collections Manager Bahamas Locomotive Society Ltd.
Followed by AGM
Organised by IMechE

Thought for the Week

“Change your thoughts and you change your world.” Norman Vincent Peale

‘Get Online Week’ at the library.

FREE, fun and friendly help with computers and the internet. With their help, hundreds of people have overcome that initial fear and haven’t looked back.  Why don’t you go along for an informal taster session at:

Dalton library

Monday 31 October.

Drop in from 10.30-1pm

Barrow Central library

Tuesday 1 November

11–3pm

Walney library

Wednesday 2 November.

2–4.00pm

Ulverston library

Thursday 3 November

9:30-3pm

Roose library

Friday 4 November.

Drop in from 10.30–1pm

Everyone welcome, bring a friend - come along and join other beginners! For more iformation call 01229 407375 or just turn up on the day.

Thought for the Week

“Any fool can criticize, condemn and complain and most fools do.” Benjamin Franklin

Coffee Morning at Barrow Library 4th November

National Trust activities this half term ...

'Winter birds of the Duddon Estuary' Friday 28 October 2011. Approximately 3-4 miles guided walk. The route will take us through the dunes to the western beach to view waders such as dunlin, grey plover and sanderling. We will then return along the beach scanning for eider and other sea ducks and finally view the wading bird roost at Roanhead point. Please note that the length of the walk and route may be altered due to weather conditions.

Warm clothing, boots and waterproofs if required. Please also bring binoculars, telescopes if you have them. One telescope will be provided for the group's use. Meet at: Sandscale Haws car park - Roanhead,

Hawthwaite Lane

, Roanhead (SD 200 756). Time: 10:30am (finish approx. 1.30pm)
Children must be accompanied by an adult. The recommended minimum age is 8 years.

Due to the nature of the terrain and length of the walk all participants must have a reasonable level of fitness. Booking Not Needed. For further information contact Neil Forbes, Ranger Supervisor, National Trust – Sandscale Haws National Nature Reserve on 01229 462855.

'The Human history of Sandscale Haws' Sunday 30 October 2011. Pristine wilderness or post-industrial site? The hidden history of a nature reserve. Approximately 3-4 miles. Sandscale Haws is well known today for its abundant wildlife and natural beauty. However, there is also a hidden history to the site including an industrial and war time past.

This walk, led by a Ranger, examines the human stories that have helped to shape the site as it is today as well as those that have left no trace. Warm clothing, boots and waterproofs if required. Meet at Sandscale Haws car park,

Hawthwaite Lane

, Roanhead (SD 200 756). Children must be accompanied by an adult. The recommended minimum age is 8 years.

Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome. Due to the nature of the terrain and length of the walk all participants must have a reasonable level of mobility and fitness. Booking Not Needed. For further information contact Neil Forbes, Ranger Supervisor, National Trust – Sandscale Haws National Nature Reserve on 01229 462855.

Barrow's Wildside

Barrow's Wildside is an exciting 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.

Tuesday 25 October 10.30am-1pm - 'Terrific Trees and Ancient Tree Surveying' - help survey trees and make a natural art sculpture in the woods. Suitable for accompanied children aged 6 and over. Meet Abbey Mill cafe car park, Furness Abbey. Grid reference SD 220 717. Ring 01229 471066 for more info

What’s on at Barrow Library

Young Peoples Reading Group

Saturdays 15 October, 12 November, 10 December 2011. Are you aged 7 to 11 years? Do you enjoy reading? Why not join our reading group where you can meet other people who love books, try different authors and discuss their work. Sessions are relaxed, informal and fun. From 10.45pm-11.45pm at Barrow Central Library, Ramsden Square, Abbey Road, Barrow.

Teenage Book Club Monthly Meetings

Monday 14 November and Monday 12 December at Barrow Central Library.
Rhyme Time

Ramsden Square, Abbey Road, Barrow-in-Furness at 4pm. For ages 13-18 years.

Tuesday 1 November, Tuesday 29 November and Monday 12 December at Roose Library, Roose Road, Barrow-in-Furness from 2pm-2.30pm. For under fives and their grown-ups for rhymes and stories.

Story Time

Monday 17 October, Monday14 November, Monday 12 December, Monday 23 January 2012, Monday 20 February 2012 and Monday 19 March 2012. At Dalton Library, Nelson Street, Dalton-in-Furness from 11am-11.30am for under 5’s and their grown ups.

Ghosts for Halloween

Storytelling with Maggie Norton for ages 7-11 years. Free tickets available from the Libraries.
Tuesday 25 October 2011. 11am-11.40am at Barrow Central Library.
Tuesday 25 October 2011. 3.30pm-4.10pm at Roose Library.
Wednesday 26 October 2011. 11.30am-12.10pm at Walney Library.

Monsters & Goblins for Halloween

Storytelling with Maggie Norton for Ages 4-7 years. Free tickets available from the Libraries.
Tuesday 25 October 2011. 10am-10.30am at Barrow Central Library.
Tuesday 25 October 2011. 2.30pm-3pm at Roose Library.
Wednesday 26 October 2011. 10.30am-11am at Walney Library.

Thought for the Week

“He who knows others is wise; he who

knows himself is enlightened.” Lao Tzu

Heartstart - Tuesday 13 December

October Half Term - Free Holiday Sports run from 24th - 28th October

Free Sports at Furness Academy South Site for 8 to 15 year olds
Football, touch rugby, cricket, orienteering, tennis @ Furness Academy South Site, 2 - 4pm Monday 24th October - Friday 28th October

Free Sports at Hindpool Urban Park for 8 to 15 year olds
Football, touch rugby, basketball and more at Hindpool Multi-use Games Area, Weds 26th October, 11am- 12noonFree Sports at Walney & DaltonWalney & Dalton sessions to be confirmed. Keep a look out on www.barrowsportscouncil.org.uk for more details.
Free for 6 to 15 year olds - Monday 24th October - Friday 28th October

Table Tennis @ Barrow Table Tennis Centre 2 - 4pm

Dance Mats @ The Park Leisure Centre, at 2pm and 3pm

Please Note:- Any 6 Year olds coming to Dance Mats or Table Tennis, must be accompanied by an adult (parent/carer) at all times or they wont be able to take part in the session.

For more information on any of the sessions above, please contact Dan on 845929 or by email at dmyles@barrowbc.gov.uk

Hard 2 Beat - dance project comes to Barrow

FREE Wildlife Craft Workshop

Autumn Exhibition - Barrow Society of Artists

Thought for the Week

“It’s only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth — and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up, we will then begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had.” Elizabeth Kubler-Ross

'What Lies Beneath?' exhibition at the Dock Museum

'Creepy Crawlies Workshop' at the Dock Museum

Love Barrow Awards 2012 - nominations open today!

The Love Barrow Awards 2012 nominations are open from today. This is your chance to nominate that special person who goes the extra mile in your community. We are looking for nominations for;

Citizen of the Year - awarded to people who have made an outstanding contribution to Barrow and Furness through their voluntary and/or professional contribution to community life.

Young Citizen of the Year - awarded to a young person aged 18 and under who has made an outstanding contribution to Barrow and Furness through their voluntary and/or professional contribution to community life.

Group/Project of the Year - awarded to a group or project that has made a real difference to the lives of people in the local community through their voluntary and/or professional work.

Teacher of the Year - acknowledges the contribution of those who promote learning in our community in an inspirational way. The nominations can include people from formal and community based settings.

Carer of the Year - to recognise the valuable contribution that carers make to our community, this includes professional or voluntary work and might include nurses, social workers or family carers.

Sports Volunteer of the Year - recognises the outstanding voluntary contribution of individuals who are the lifeblood of our local sporting community.

Environmental Volunteer of the Year - acknowledges the outstanding voluntary contribution of individuals to maintaining our natural environment and working to promote sustainable living.

The Courage Award - this award seeks to recognise the real depths of courage that ordinary people show in difficult circumstances. This might include acts of bravery by people in the emergency services or ordinary members of the public who are ‘first on the scene’ of emergency or critical situations. It also seeks to recognise the daily courage that people show in facing life’s challenges, such as illness and loss, and the courage of individuals to turn these difficult circumstances into positive action for the good of the community.

Love Barrow Awards 2012 Nomination Form

See Evening Mail article here http://www.nwemail.co.uk/time-to-nominate-your-local-heroes-1.881988?referrerPath=home