Friday, 19 August 2011
Thursday, 18 August 2011
Tuesday, 16 August 2011
Friday, 12 August 2011
Thought for the Week
“Happiness resides not in possessions and not in gold; the feeling of happiness dwells in the soul.” Democritus
Tuesday, 9 August 2011
Monday, 8 August 2011
'Cool culture in the country' - including Barrow
According to the Guardian "You don't have to head to Britain's cities to find a clued-up crowd – there are some unlikely pockets of cool, from Anstruther to Frome and Nettlebed to Barrow-in-Furness."
You know what, they're right!
You can read the full article here http://gu.com/p/3x2fe
That's not to mention, ATIC Records, Aim, Gripper (http://www.aticrecords.com/), DARE Dance (http://www.daredance.org.uk/), Octopus Collective/FON (http://octopuscollective.org/), Lakes Alive (http://www.lakesalive.org/) and so much more ...
Friday, 5 August 2011
Tuesday, 2 August 2011
Cumbria Wildlife Trust events for August
Wed 3 Aug 10-5pm ‘Wildlife photography course’ – Rachel Wegh
This course is designed for people who have knowledge of how to use a digital SLR camera and are looking to develop their skills. This is two-day course costing £120, booking essential. Day 1 South Walney Nature Reserve, Day 2 Humphrey Head, near Grange over Sands. Telephone 01539 816300 to book.
Sat 6 Aug ‘Sponsored walk across the Bay’ Help raise funds to protect local wildlife. Enjoy a great day out and learn about some of the Bay’s wildlife. Join Cumbria Wildlife Trust on their walk across the Bay with the Guide to the Sands, Cedric Robinson. Booking is essential – ring 01539 816300. Book now places are limited.
Sun 7 Aug 10.30-3.30pm ‘Intriguing insects at South Walney Nature Reserve'. Moths, butterflies and beetles, discover amazing insect life. Booking essential phone Roger Neale 015242 41155. £2 for adults 50p for children.
Summer Wildlife Survey in Barrow
Cumbria Wildlife Trust Summer Wildlife Surveys in Barrow - Barrow's Wildside.
Thurs 4 August – Biggar Bank – meet the Roundhouse, Walney. Grid Ref: SD 178 675
Barrow AFC home games for August
Barrow AFC Blue Square Premier League games for August ...
Sat 13 August Tamworth (H) 3pm
Tues 23 August Fleetwood Town (H) 7.45pm
Sat 27 August Gateshead (H) 3pm
Thursday, 28 July 2011
Tuesday, 26 July 2011
Monday, 25 July 2011
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.
Friday, 22 July 2011
Thought for the Week
"It is through cooperation, rather than conflict, that your greatest successes will be derived." - Ralph Charell
Barrow’s Wildside Events
Barrow’s Wildside Events - July
Barrow's Wildside 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.
Summer Wildlife Surveys in Barrow
Wed 27 July - North Scale meadows - meet Fire Station, Mill Lane, Walney SD 181 693
Thurs 4 August – Biggar Bank – meet the Roundhouse, Walney SD 178 675
Events and activities
Sun 24 July ‘Conservation work party at Next Ness Nature Reserve’, near Ulverston 10am-3pm. Meet at entrance to Next Ness Grid reference SD 300 786. Help improve habitats for local wildlife on this small reserve. Contact 01229 582790.
Sun 24 July ‘Owl prowl and creatures of the night’ 9-10.30pm, meet at Mill Café car park, Furness Abbey. Grid reference SD 220 717. Meet the resident Tawny Owls of Abbots Wood. Bring a torch. Ring 01229 471066
Sun 24 July ‘North Walney family wildlife safari’ 1-4pm, meet West Shore/Earnse Bay car park. Grid reference SD 171 698. Contact 07786 482884
Tues 26 July ‘An introduction to identifying grasses’ 2-5pm, meet St Francis Church, Schneider Rd, Ormsgill. Aimed at complete beginners. Booking essential. Ring 01229 471066.
Thurs 28 July ‘Creatures of the estuary’ 2-4pm, Use pond nets to fish for a variety of weird and wonderful sea creatures. Meet Sandscale Haws car park, grid reference SD 200 756. Ring 01229 462855.
Sat 30 July ‘Westfield Trail’ 12-4pm, a gentle walk with views across salt marsh and mudflats to Piel island and Walney. Meet Concle Pub, Rampside, grid reference SD 233 660. Ring 01229 471066.
Sat 30 July ‘Minibeasts’ 1-4pm. Meet West Shore/Earnse Bay car park. Grid reference SD 171 698. Contact 07786 482884. Search for butterflies, beetles and snails – make your own insect feeder.
Thursday, 21 July 2011
Cumbria CVS Volunteer Workshop - 17 August
Wednesday 17 August 2011 from 10-11.30am. 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.
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