This blog is now closed.

For up to date information about what's going on locally visit http://www.chmnt.blogspot.com/

Thought for the Week

“When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive – to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love.” Marcus Aurelius

For more info visit www.actionforhappiness.org

We're merging blogs ....

From 31st January 2012 this blog will be merging with our sister Neighbourhood Management blog at www.chnmt.blogspot.com.

We have primarily used this blog to promote opportuniites for young people, community learning, interesting projects and some general what's on kind of information. 

All of this informaion will transfer to the Neighbourhood Management blog.

We look forward to seeing you over at http://www.chnmt.blogspot.com/ ...

We're merging blogs ....

From 31st January 2012 this blog will be merging with our sister Neighbourhood Management blog at www.chnmt.blogspot.com.

We have primarily used this blog to promote opportuniites for young people, community learning, interesting projects and some general what's on kind of information. 

All of this informaion will transfer to the Neighbourhood Management blog.

We look forward to seeing you over at http://www.chnmt.blogspot.com/ ...

Barrow AFC and Barrow Raiders upcoming games

Barrow AFC games

Tuesday 24th January v Grimsby 7.45pmSaturday 4th February v Luton 3pm

Barrow Raiders games

Raiders pre-season friendlies confirmed

Saturday 14th January 2pm v Wigan Warriors Academy
Sunday 22nd January 2pm v Swinton Lions

Saturday 28th January 2pm v Workington Town - Mike Whitehead Testimonial Match
Barrow raiders gate charges; Adult £10 - OAP/Concession £8.00 - Junior £4.00

Thought for the Week

“I refuse to accept the view that mankind is so tragically bound to the starless midnight of racism and war that the bright daybreak of peace and brotherhood can never become a reality... I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word.” Martin Luther King, Jr.

Bookstart Bear Club at Barrow Library

www.actionforhappiness.org for more info ...

Barrow's Wildside volunteering ... this Thursday 5 Jan

Fancy doing something different? Volunteering

is a great way to meet new people, learn

about wildlife and help to make positive

improvements for wildlife. No previous

experience is necessary, and tools and training

are provided.

Thu 5 January 10.00am-3.00pm

Making it wild at Abbots Wood

Come and help us to clear some of the invasive

rhododendron from this County Wildlife Site. This

work will help the natural regeneration of native

species. Please bring suitable outdoor clothes and

footwear and a packed lunch. A great way to learn

something new and meet new friends.

Call Sue Thurley on 01229 471066 to book or

for further information. Booking not required but

preferred.

Where Abbots Wood, Barrow. Meet at the Mill Café

car park, Furness Abbey. Grid Ref: SD 220 717

Happy New Year to you all - looking forward to working with old and new friends throughout 2012.