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

Bookstart Bear Club at Barrow Library

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

Teenage Book Club 2012 at Barrow Library

Young People's Reading Group at Barrow Library 2012

Storytots at Barrow Library 2012

Xmas Carol Service - 15th December

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.

Grow Your Own workshop - Get Ready for Spring!

Christmas events ...

Voce and Friends present "The Sounds of Christmas"

Friday 16 December 2011. A beautiful candle lit Christmas experience at Abbey Road Baptist Church (corner of Abbey Road & Park Drive Barrow-in-Furness). Special Guests ‘The Girls’ and Aillsa McIntosh School of Voice. Tickets are £5 contact Voce by email: voce2008@hotmail.co.uk or call 0779 122 0532 or 01229 824597 or pay on the door. Doors open 7pm concert commences 7.30pm. 

 

Christmas Eve Torchlight Procession

Saturday 24 December 2011. The Torchlight procession is now attended by thousands, the event commences at approx 6pm at Tudor Square, Dalton-in-Furness and proceeds to Market Place for Carols and a spectacular firework display.

Furness Multicultural Community Saturday Morning Children's Club

Furness Multicultural Community Forum is continuing to hold their Saturday morning children’s club sessions.

Each month we celebrate a different country and learn about the different culture of that country. So Far children and their families have enjoyed games and activities celebrating Egyptian and Thai cultures. Starting this Saturday we will begin to look at the customs of Argentina.

Each month the sessions are lead by our multicultural centre members who have come to live in Barrow from each of these countries who want to share their rich knowledge and experience.

This is a chance for you to engage with your children while learning about a different culture, make new friends and to experience games and activities from around the world.

Sessions are suitable for children aged from 3-12 years. The club is open to all families. Refreshments are included but there is a suggested donation of £2 per family.

Furness Multicultural Centre is situated at 15-17 The Mall, Duke Street, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria LA14 1HL.

To book a place please contact Helen on 01229 877399, Maha on 07948389117 or Sol on 07712601715

Barrow AFC home games ...

Saturday 10th December v Harrogate 3pm in the FA Trophy

Monday 26th December v Stockport 3pm

Barrow's Wildside at North Scale Pond

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.

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 1 December 10.00am-3.00pm
'Making it wild at North Scale Pond'
The pond at North Scale is being shaded by willow.
We will be coppicing some of this to benefit the pond
life on Walney. Please bring suitable outdoor clothes
and footwear, wellies if you have them, and a packed lunch.

Call Sue Thurley on 01229 471066 to book or
for further information. Booking not required but
preferred.

Where; North Scale Pond, Walney. Meet at the car
park off The Promenade, Walney. Grid Ref: SD 183 696

Barrow's Wildside at the forum 1st December

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.

Over the winter there are some interesting talks to tempt you out on the dark evenings. These inspiring talks are being held in the Studio at Forum 28 and cover a range of wildlife topics.

Thu 1 December 7.30pm-8.30pm
'Living seas'
Marine Conservation Officer for the Northwest,
Cheryl Nicholson, talks about The Wildlife Trusts’
vision of how to make wildlife thrive from the depths
of the ocean to the coastal shallows. Find out what
there is and what should be protected in the Irish Sea.
No need to book but seats are allocated on a first come
first-served basis.
Where; Forum 28, Duke Street, Barrow

DARE DANCE - HARD 2 BEAT

HARD 2 BEAT b-boy WORKSHOPS WITH ROBBY GRAHAM at Barrow's DARE DANCE Studio.

10th December 2011 & 14th January 2012, 11.00 to 5.00pm.

Booking is essential. £5.

Ring 07584 251352 or email dancecumbria@cumbria.gov.uk

Part of the programme of monthly breakdance masterclasses & jams for young people aged 10-18 years.

'Feet First in Furness' get on track coastal railway walks

Join a group of people enjoying trips out to walks, accessible from Barrow Station and timed to start around 10.30am.

Wednesday 14 December 2011 - Cark circular taking in Sandgate and Cowpren Point.

Wednesday 11 January 2012 – Dalton Station to Furness Abbey circular walk.

Wednesday 8 February 2012 - Askam Station to Dunnerholme.

For further information contact Richard Scott, Cumbria CVS Barrow on 825630 or email: richardsc@cumbriacvs.org.uk

Making it wild at Sandscale Haws

Sat 26 November 10.00am-3.00pm.

We will be cutting trees and shrubs (mainly hawthorn and willow species) with hand tools. This is essential work to preserve the rare coastal grassland habitats and the wealth of plant species that they support on the nature reserve. If conditions are good we may also have a bonfire to burn the brash material. Bring a packed lunch and drink. Wear old clothes, stout boots or wellies and bring waterproofs if needed. Call Neil Forbes on 01229 462855 for further information.

Where; The National Trust’s Sandscale Haws Nature Reserve. Meet at The National Trust car park,

Hawthwaite Lane, Roanhead. Grid Ref: SD 200 756

‘Making it wild at North Walney’

Volunteering with Cumbria Wildlife Trust on Barrow's Wildside - 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.

Wed 23 November 10.00am-3.00pm
‘Making it wild at North Walney’
We will be installing a special nesting box for shellducks on one of the islands at North Walney Nature Reserve, to help protect these ground nesting birds from predators. If there’s time we will also be clearing low growing dwarf willow to maintain the open dune grassland habitat. Call Sue Thurley on 01229 471066 to book or for further information. Booking not required but
preferred. Where North Walney Nature Reserve, Barrow. Meet
at 9.30am outside The Ferry Pub, The Promenade,
Walney. Grid Ref: SD 187 688

'The Producers' at the Forum, Barrow

FREE Lectures at the forum, Duke Street

‘Trends in Ship Design & Propulsion’Wednesday 9 November 7.30pmAdmission FreeSpeaker: John Barnes, Editor of Marine Engineering Review
Organised by IMechE, RINA, PESC, IMarEST

‘Bashers, Gadgets & Mourners LNWR Steam Locomotive 1054’Wednesday 23 November 7.30pmAdmission FreeSpeaker: Peter Skellon, Collections Manager Bahamas Locomotive Society Ltd.
Followed by AGM
Organised by IMechE

‘From UVHS to the BBC; a Bursary Winner’s Journey into the World of TV Science’Thursday 17 NovemberAdmission Free+ PRESENTATION OF STUDENT AND APPRENTICE BURSARY PRIZES in the Studio Lecture Theatre.
Speaker: Greg Foote
Organised by BDAE