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.

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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

Printfest 2011 - Printmaking Workshops – Help them Celebrate their Anniversary

Printfest invites you to join them for a free, drop in workshop with their Printmaker of the Year, Trevor Price. Participants can join in for an hour or stay for the whole day, and will be able to experiment with a variety of printmaking techniques and use a printing press.

Prints produced during the workshop will form part of the Celebration 10th anniversary print which will be unveiled at Printfest 2011 on Friday 29 April and Sunday 1 May 2011.

All are welcome although children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Tuesday 12 April 2011, Lanternhouse, The Ellers, Ulverston, 10 am to 3 pm

Wednesday 13 April 2011, Art Gene, Barrow-in-Furness, 10 am to 3 pm

Thursday 14 April 2011, Brewery Arts Centre, Kendal, 10 am to 3 pm.

Barrow's Wildside - drop-in sessions

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.

To find out more why not attend one of the drop-in sessions at:

Barrow Market - Wednesday 13 April 12 noon-3pm

Neighbourhood Management offices, Dalton Rd - Friday 15 April 2-3pm

Barrow Park Pavilion - Saturday 16 April 12noon-3pm

For more info contact Sue Thurley, Barrow's Wildside Project Officer on 01539 816300.

Hard 2 Beat Project

At the forum Tuesday 12 April - FREE – booking essential.

Are you aged 10-19 and want to breakdance?

If you’ve never done it before or if you’re a real pro, they’d love to see you. Get along to FREE breakdance masterclass.

Please contact Lynn Fade, Dance Co-ordinator (Cumbria County Council) 01931715546 dancecumbria@cumbriacc.gov.uk

Barrow Sports Council's Free Holiday Sports

All FREE Sports at various sites around Barrow and Dalton.

Football, tag rugby, tennis and orienteering at Academy South fields
Mon 11th to Fri 15th and Mon 18th to Thurs 21st April 2-4pm

Table Tennis at the Barrow Table Tennis Centre
Mon 11th to Fri 15th and Mon 18th to Thurs 21st April 2-4pm

Dance mats at the Park Leisure Centre
Mon 11th to Fri 15th and Mon 18th to Thurs 21st April
Sessions start at 2pm and 3pm

Sports For 8-15 year olds at Dalton
D.A.S.H at Dowdales School
Mon 18th and Tues 19th April 2-4pm meet at DASH Reception

Sports for 8-15 year olds at Walney
Wed 13th and Thurs 14th April and Wed 20th and Thurs 21st April
Walney School 2pm to 4pm

Sports for 8-15 year olds at Hindpool Park
Wed 13th and Fri 15th April and Wed 20th April
Hindpool Urban Park 11-12 noon

For further details of the above activities, please contact Dan Myles on 845929 – all activities are FREE.

Canoeing at the FREE Easter Holiday Sports Programme
Thanks to Duddon Canoe Club we are now offering free canoe sessions for 8-15 year olds as part of our holiday sports programme.
Dates and times are:

Week 1 - for those who have canoed before
- Tues 12th, Thurs 14th April - 10am-12noon

Week 2 - Beginners
- Mon 18th, Thurs 21st - 1.30-3pm

There are 8 places available for each week, please contact Chris on 01229 845927 to book a place.

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Thought for the Week

“We know the truth, not only by the reason, but also by the heart.” Blaise Pascal