Cumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Peter McCall continues to support Cumbria Pride, being held this year on Saturday 25th September at Carlisle Castle from 12-6pm, celebrating the positive actions and support for LGBTQ+ communities across the county. Peter McCall comments: “I am looking forward to seeing everyone at what promises to be an… Continue reading Commissioner Continues to Support Pride
Stroke is one of the main causes of death and disability in the UK and the 8 Clinical Commissioning Groups who are responsible for commissioning health services within the Lancashire and South Cumbria Health and Care Partnership have approved an unparalleled investment to enhance acute stroke and rehabilitation services across the region. The business case,… Continue reading Lancashire and South Cumbria Health and Care Partnership encourages people to share their views on plans to improve stroke services
Simon Fell, the member of Parliament for Barrow and Furness, is calling on residents across Furness to get active and to take part in an activity in Furness to mark National Fitness Day. The day highlights the benefits and importance of physical activity, and is championed by former Paralympic Gold Medallist Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson.… Continue reading MP invites local people to join in celebrating National Fitness Day
Share your stories at a ‘Memory Stall’ this Autumn, and be part of new artwork in Barrow Barrow arts organisations want to hear your memories of Barrow’s ‘Lost Shops’, as part of the Re:discover Barrow project. It all focuses on the historic area of Duke Street and Cornwallis Street, Barrow-in- Furness’ ‘High Streets Heritage… Continue reading Lost Shops of Duke Street
Bekah’s Mixtape Thursday 8-9pm
THIS IS HUGE!! The very first Barrow Music event is taking place in the forum and other town centre venues. Thursday 30th – Sunday 3rd October. Andrea Williams chats with Joanne Marwood from Forum about everything that’s planned SATURDAY 2 October 16:00 Pre-teatime entertainment at Barrow Library and Archives. FRIDAY, 1 OCTOBER 2021 FROM… Continue reading Andrea Williams chats with Joanne Marwood from the Forum
After an exciting first round that started earlier this year, Barra Culture, part of Arts Council England’s Creative People and Places Programme, is again looking to work with individuals, groups and communities across the Borough of Barrow-in-Furness to discover creative opportunities and develop new projects with local people where they live. BOOSTING BARROW’S CREATIVITY is… Continue reading Boosting the Borough’s Creatives
Ulverston Parish Church, Saturday 18th September 2021, 10am-5pm Heritage Open Days is England’s largest festival of history and culture, bringing together over 2,000 local people and organisations, and thousands of volunteers. Every year in September, places across the country throw open their doors to celebrate their heritage, community and history. This year, Ulverston Parish Church is… Continue reading How DID they do that in 1866? Discover the skills of the Victorian artisan!
Food lovers can broaden their culinary horizons with a new charity cookbook packed with recipes that evoke special memories for local people affected by cancer and bereavement. Next month, CancerCare will publish Extra Helpings, a 200 page collection of recipes contributed by the charity’s clients, staff and volunteers and which have a… Continue reading New charity recipe book celebrates the special dishes of local people coping with cancer and bereavement
A group involved in County Lines drug supply from Merseyside to Barrow in Furness have been jailed following a joint investigation by Cumbria and Merseyside Police. Brady Cole, 31, of East Lane, Runcorn, was sentenced to four years and four months Daniel Bullock, 30, of Raleigh Street, Barrow was sentenced to three years… Continue reading OP FLAUGHT: More County Lines drug dealers jailed
