After visiting Barra Culture’s Playcation events in August, the public of Barrow have been voting for the music they would like to hear Northern Chamber Orchestra perform next month at the forum as part of BarrowMusic week #Barrowmusic. We are delighted to announce that the winning pieces that topped the vote are: Mamma Mia,… Continue reading Barrow votes on music for Northern Chamber Orchestra to play!
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Memories in Music with guest Joanne Marwood The Forum – 25 Sep 21
This Saturday Gilli is talking to Joanne Marwood, Programming Officer at The Forum, Barrow, all about their Silver Sunday event on Sunday 3rd October Silver Sunday is a national day when we think about older people and celebrate their contribution to society, and all over the country events are being held to bring people… Continue reading Memories in Music with guest Joanne Marwood The Forum – 25 Sep 21
Almost a quarter of road accidents caused by drivers failing to look properly
Cumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Peter McCall, is warning drivers to drive safely and stay alert on Cumbria’s roads after the biggest cause of accidents was revealed to be failing to look properly. Between August 2020 and July 2021, 24.6% of road accidents in Cumbria were caused by motorists failing to look properly… Continue reading Almost a quarter of road accidents caused by drivers failing to look properly
Commissioner Continues to Support Pride
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
Lancashire and South Cumbria Health and Care Partnership encourages people to share their views on plans to improve stroke services
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
MP invites local people to join in celebrating National Fitness Day
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
SportZone with the secretary of the King Alfred Bowling club Dave Whitehead
On this week’s Sportzone show Tony Colyer talks to the secretary of the King Alfred Bowling club Dave Whitehead about the status of the club following 18 months of Covid restrictions and the general rules of the game, greens maintenance, teams, team numbers, Leagues, age profiles and how to get involved in the great… Continue reading SportZone with the secretary of the King Alfred Bowling club Dave Whitehead
Tony Callister at Drivetime with guest Jonny Swift Bags of Love 22 Sep 21
Tune into Drivetime with Tony Callister when he will be chatting with Jonny Swift about Bags of Love and the latest Bags of Love fundraiser for Barrow Foodbank at Newton Arms Pub Dalton-in-Furness on Friday 1st October. £5 entry with all proceeds going to Barrow Foodbank. https://barrow.foodbank.org.uk/give-help/donate-money/ Drivetime with Tony Callister every Wednesday 4pm-6pm… Continue reading Tony Callister at Drivetime with guest Jonny Swift Bags of Love 22 Sep 21
ShowStoppers with guest Katherine Parkinson KS Musicals plus a chance to win tickets for “Totally Tina”!
This week on Russ Palmer’s ShowStoppers his guest will be Katherine Parkinson talking about her many musical roles and the plans for her company KS Musicals. He will also be chatting to Justine Riddoch about her show “Totally Tina” coming to the Forum plus a chance to win a pair of tickets for the… Continue reading ShowStoppers with guest Katherine Parkinson KS Musicals plus a chance to win tickets for “Totally Tina”!
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