Windermere, Friday 12 Jan Veterans and young people benefitting from a new initiative that is keeping one of Europe’s largest outdoor activity centres in tip top condition.

The Veterans Community Working Party (VCWP) has been awarded £19,440 from the National Lottery Community Fund to support and develop additional employability, self-care and creative skills in Veterans. It does this by running outdoor based activities for Veterans that include weekend work parties at the YMCA Lakeside. The work parties help the charity look after… Continue reading Windermere, Friday 12 Jan Veterans and young people benefitting from a new initiative that is keeping one of Europe’s largest outdoor activity centres in tip top condition.


New year marks contractor’s arrival on Barrow-in-Furness university campus site

The University of Cumbria is delighted to announce that family business Caddick Construction has been appointed as the lead contractor to create the first university campus in Barrow-in-Furness.   The Caddick Construction team commenced work on-site this week, driving forward the programme for the University of Cumbria campus to be constructed throughout 2024. The campus will… Continue reading New year marks contractor’s arrival on Barrow-in-Furness university campus site


Patients benefit from Community Diagnostic Centres

A ground-breaking new approach in providing health tests closer to home is delivering great results for patients across Lancashire and South Cumbria. Over 210,000 patients across the area have now received diagnostic tests at local Community Diagnostics Centres (CDCs). The milestone was reached this week, just two years after CDCs were first introduced as a way of offering more flexibility and choice… Continue reading Patients benefit from Community Diagnostic Centres


Public urged to keep warm as health alert is issued amid temperature drop

An amber cold-health alert has been issued across the whole of the north west from now until midday on Friday 12 January as temperatures drop. Children, older people and other vulnerable groups can be particularly at risk in colder temperatures, while people with long-term health conditions, such as respiratory and heart conditions, may find that… Continue reading Public urged to keep warm as health alert is issued amid temperature drop


The iconic Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra is coming to Barrow-in-Furness!

The iconic Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra is coming to Barrow-in-Furness! Over the next three years, Chief Conductor Domingo Hindoyan and the Orchestra will bring stunning performances and inspirational music-making projects. With concerts for under-5s, chamber music, dementia-friendly performances, youth programmes and exciting collaborations, there’ll be something for everyone – whether you’re a classical fan or whether you’re hearing an orchestra… Continue reading The iconic Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra is coming to Barrow-in-Furness!


Ormsgill Secures SEND Funding

Ormsgill School’s SENCO Hannah Crook has secured £2,000 of additional funding to help continue to improve provision for children with special educational needs and disabilities. The funding is the top level that can be awarded from Westmorland and Furness Council’s SEND Inclusion Fund Application and will be used to help support speech and language and… Continue reading Ormsgill Secures SEND Funding


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