It's panto time - Cinderella at the forum, Barrow - also in BSL!

Starting from the 16 December 2011 there are 25 performances of the classic panto Cinderella at the forum, Duke St, Barrow. On Friday 23 December the 11am production will be British Sign Language (BSL) interpreted.

'What Lies Beneath?' exhibition at the Dock Museum

'Creepy Crawlies Workshop' at the Dock Museum

Old Bakery Official Opening

Heritage Open Days - Barrow Town Hall

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.

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 

Iconic Barrow

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.

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