Love Learning – Saturday 14 May 2011 – the forum, Barrow

FREE EVENT - An occasion to celebrate learning and invite everyone in the town to experience the variety and quality of learning on offer in Barrow.

The benefits for learning providers involved in the event might include;

- Awareness raising

- Opportunity to showcase activities

- Provide tasters to ‘hook in’ new learners

- Contact with potentially difficult to reach groups

Exhibitor places will be free and allocated on a ‘first come first served’ basis. Interactive displays and presentations will be particularly welcome.

Learning Providers wishing to exhibit at this event should contact: Jeff Morgan, CLAF - Project Co-ordinator at ajeff.morgan@btinternet.com or ring 07762 256887

Furness Youth Theatre - The Dracula Rock Show

The Dracula Rock Show by Malcom Sircom

Thursday 5 - Saturday 7 May 7.00pm at the forum, Duke St, Barrow.

Tickets £6/£5 concessions

Featuring the Malevolent Maestro himself, Miss Shirley Holmes and Dr Watson - with their archrival Moriarty - and a host of your favourite vampires and zombies. Zany and upbeat in style, you'll be ‘fangful’ you came.

www.furnessyouththeatre.com  

Thought for the week

“Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself.” Leo Tolstoy

Vagabonding on Tour!

Tuesday May 3 - Sunday May 22.

Two local artists will take a journey in the footsteps of one of England's most famous puppeteers this spring.

Gary Bridgens and Phill Gregg of Headzup Theatre in Barrow will travel about 100 miles, mainly on foot, through the countryside of the Lake District and South Cumbria, performing shows along the way for visitors and local residents.

The trip is inspired by the travels of Walter Wilkinson, a world famous showman and puppeteer, who toured throughout the British Isles and the United States during 1920s and 1930s. Wilkinson set up his show wherever he could find an audience and wrote travelogues of his experiences which became a series of popular books.

The pair of modern day showmen will set out from historic Piel Island in the south west corner of Cumbria on Tuesday 3rd May and over the following three weeks they will travel between visitor attractions and isolated rural communities as far north as Ambleside before making their way back to Barrow.

Gary Bridgens says: "As performers we've long had a fascination with the journeys of Walter Wilkinson and it was something we wanted to do ourselves. Like Walter Wilkinson we will travel with a small cart that doubles as a puppet booth and carry a collection of puppets, props and instruments - as well as a tent and a change of clothes.

"Walter's travels took him into the south of Cumbria as part of a journey through Lancashire but we have created our own route," said Phill Gregg. "Where he kept a journal we will be recording our experiences on a blog as well as on Facebook and Twitter. Walter also did some fantastic sketches of his travels while we'll be using a modern camera."

The specially created show, called Vagabonding, will feature songs and stories devised from local heritage and folklore. Along the way, the performers will collect and document stories from the places they visit, sharing them with new audiences each day.

Visit the official Vagabonding website here to follow the boys on their journey of a lifetime!

Performance dates in Barrow Borough - 'Vagabonding on Tour'

Piel Island, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria LA13 0QN

2pm , Tuesday, 3 May 2011

The Playground, Sandylane, Askam-in-Furness, Cumbria LA16 7DB

12pm, Saturday, 21 May 2011

St Mary's Church, Market Place, Dalton in Furness, Cumbria LA15 8AZ

6.30pm, Saturday, 21 May 2011

The Finale! The Bandstand, Barrow Park, Abbey Road, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria LA13 9BD

2pm , Sunday, 22 May 2011

Barrow Society of Artists exhibition at the Dock Museum

Barrow Society of Artists – Spring Showcase

10th May - 12th June 2011 - Free Admission

The varied and stunning work of over twenty artists is on display, including established names such as Tom Murphy and Graham Tywford. There is a strong local element in the exhibition with much of the artwork focussing on influences from the surrounding areas such as Millom, Walney, Dalton, the Lakes and of course, Barrow and the shipyard.

Furness Youth Theatre - The Dracula Rock Show

The Dracula Rock Show by Malcom Sircom

Thursday 5 - Saturday 7 May 7.00pm

Tickets £6/£5 concessions

Featuring the Malevolent Maestro himself, Miss Shirley Holmes and Dr Watson - with their archrival Moriarty - and a host of your favourite vampires and zombies. Zany and upbeat in style, you'll be ‘fangful’ you came.

www.furnessyouththeatre.com

Barrow's Wildside - events

Is an exciting new 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.

Events

Sat 21 May 1-4pm

‘What’s wild on Walney?'

A fun afternoon for all the family. Suitable for accompanied children aged 6 and over. Meet at the playground Vickerstown Park , Walney.

Cumbria Wildlife Trust 01229 471066.

Sat 21 May 11-3pm

‘Wildlife Walk’

This walk will provide a chance to see rare plants and tadpoles – walk is 5 miles.

Meet at Sandscale Haws National Nature Reserve car park.

Grid reference SD 200 756.

Organised by the National Trust, ring 01229 462855.

Wed 25 May 10.30am-3.30pm
‘An introduction to identifying trees in summer’
Aimed at beginners – bring a packed lunch – booking essential.
Abbots Wood, meet at Mill Café car park near Furness Abbey, grid reference SD 220 717.
Organised by Cumbria Wildlife Trust 01229 471066

Sat 28, Sun 29 and Mon 30 May 11am-5pm
‘Brilliant birds’
Activities suitable for children over 4yrs, no need to book just pop along.
Dock Museum, Barrow
Organised by Natural England 07786 482884

Tue 31 May
‘Creatures of the estuary’
Use pond nets to fish for a variety of of weird and wonderful sea creatures. Please wear beach shoes or wellies. Suitable for children aged5yrs and over.
Meet Sandscale Haws National Nature Reserve, Car park Roanhead. Grid reference SD 200 756
Organised by The National Trust 01229 462855

Iconic Barrow

What's on in Barrow Park throughout May

Sunday 1 May - Unity and Atic DJ event 12noon - 6pm in the Bandstand

Sunday 8 May - Model Boat Regatta

Sunday 8 May - Steelworks Band 2-4pm in the Bandstand

Sunday 15 May - Dalton Town Band - 2-4pm in the Bandstand

Sunday 22 May 2011 - Vagabonding - 2pm the Finale! the Bandstand

Sunday 29 May - Unity and Atic DJ event 12noon - 6pm in the Bandstand

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.

Interested in growing your own? Got limited space? This is for YOU!

Natterjack Toad Walk - Monday 18 April, 7pm

Thought for the Week

“Never believe that a few caring people can't change the world. For, indeed, that's all who ever have.” Margaret Mead

FREE Printfest workshop in Barrow

Fun day at the Dock Museum 25 April

Easter events at the Dock Museum

What’s on at Park Leisure Centre this Easter

April 9 to April 26 - Lots on ... follow the link below for more information.

http://www.box.net/shared/ixgmib0hph

Thought for the Week

“Through others, we become ourselves.” - L. S. Vygotsky

Barrow AFC next home game

Barrow AFC v Kettering

3pm kick off, Saturday 9 April

www.barrowafc.com

Cumbria CVS Volunteer Workshop - 13 April

Wednesday 13 April 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

Money raised for St Mary's Hospice at Love Barrow Awards

Lauren and James counting the money collected at the 2011 Love Barrow Awards ready to hand it over to Zoe Guest (Fundraising Manager, St Mary's Hospice).

Lauren and James are Central and Hindpool Junior Wardens who were shortlisted for Group of the Year at this years Awards ceremony.

The Awards attendees donated over £740 to the Hospice through the raffle on the evening. Thanks go to the Park Leisure Centre, the forum, Barrow AFC, Inside Out Activities, Apollo Cinemas and the Abbey House Hotel for donating raffle prizes.

A590 Youth Theatre - 'Fiddler on the Roof'

7, 8 and 9 April 2011, 7.30pm at the forum, Duke St, Barrow.

Tickets £7, £6 for concessions, box office 01229 820000.

A590 Youth Theatre and Junior groups join together for their 10th Anniversary production, Fiddler on the Roof, a powerful musical classic about a father's battle to balance his religious devotion with his love for his daughters.

A cast of 70 young people bring you one of the longest-running musicals on Broadway, Fiddler on the Roof is a timeless classic with something for everyone. Very few other musicals have so magically woven music, dance, poignancy and laughter into such an unforgettable theatrical experience.

The rousing, heart-warming score includes 'Tradition', 'Matchmaker', 'Sunrise Sunset' and the memorable 'If I Were a Rich Man'.

FREE Lectures at the forum, Duke Street

'Meteorites' – Lecture

Speaker: Dr Phil Bland

Imperial College, London

Organised by PESC, IMechE, CMI

Wednesday 13 April 7.30pm (Main Hall)

Admission Free

'Sir Leonard Redshaw' - Lecture

Speaker: Les Shore

Organised by BDAE

Thursday 21 April 7.30pm

Admission Free

For further details of all lectures please contact Keith Higham 01229 831324.

Thought for the Week

“Your teacher can open the door, but you must enter by yourself.” Chinese proverb