MP for Barrow and Furness, Simon Fell, has welcomed the Conservative Government’s announcement of a revolutionary new bus strategy, backed by £3 billion of investment, that will see passengers across Ulverston benefiting from more frequent, more reliable, easier to use and understand, better coordinated and cheaper bus services. The strategy will require Cumbria County Council… Continue reading £3 Billion bus revolution to benefit passengers across Barrow and Furness
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Andrea on The Afternoon Show is joined by Simon Fell MP and Phil Wilson, GSK Site Director
As GSK prepares to close its operation in Ulverston after 73 years, Andrea is joined by Simon Fell MP and Phil Wilson, GSK Site Director to ask why this needs to happen and to find out what the future plans for the site might be. Tuesday 1 till 3pm on The Afternoon Show.
Shipyard donation to help schools
BAE Systems Submarines has given more than £50,000 to schools across South Cumbria to help pupils make up lost ground after coronavirus lockdowns. The shipyard in Barrow launched a fund specifically aimed at Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) subjects. In the Furness area and Millom, secondary schools could apply for up to £1,500 and… Continue reading Shipyard donation to help schools
Police Appealing for local witnesses – Conway Gardens burglary
Police are investigating an incident of burglary that occurred at an address on Conway Gardens, at around 8:15pm on 26th February. Officers are keen to speak to a man described as white, around 5ft 6in tall, who was wearing a dark tracksuit and a hat, with a black face covering, at the time of incident.… Continue reading Police Appealing for local witnesses – Conway Gardens burglary
MP encourages schools and colleges to sign up for new Turing Scheme
Simon Fell MP has urged schools and colleges in Barrow and Furness to apply for the Government’s new £110 million Turing Scheme, which will provide young people with the opportunity to study and work around the world. The landmark scheme, which replaces the UK’s participation in the EU’s Erasmus programme, will be backed by £110… Continue reading MP encourages schools and colleges to sign up for new Turing Scheme
Andrea is joined by Simon Fell MP and Phil Wilson, GSK Site Director
As GSK prepares to close its operation in Ulverston after 73 years, Andrea is joined by Simon Fell MP and Phil Wilson, GSK Site Director to ask why this needs to happen and to find out what the future plans for the site might be. Tuesday 1 till 3pm on The Afternoon Show.
Memories in Music – Gilli chats with Diane Smillie of Dignity in Dementia
Diane Smillie is one of the Directors of Dignity in Dementia, who work with, and for, people living with Dementia and their family carers, in the Barrow area and across Cumbria. Di will be talking about the Barrow ipad project. www.dignityindementia.org For Barrow ipad project, contact: Diane Smillie, Dignity in Dementia 07771 682378 info@dignityindementia.org Thomasina… Continue reading Memories in Music – Gilli chats with Diane Smillie of Dignity in Dementia
‘Get Wild’ nature events planned at Barrow
A series of free events aimed at supporting people who face multiple and complex barriers to gaining employment is being planned at two areas of formerly derelict land which have been developed for community use. In April two ‘Get Wild’ days will be held at Green Heart Den, two plots of land divided by several… Continue reading ‘Get Wild’ nature events planned at Barrow
New Show!!! Memories in Music Sat 13th March 4pm
New Show Memories in Music starts Saturday 13th March from 3pm with Gilli Goodfellow Joining Gillie on the first show will be Diane Smillie is one of the Directors of Dignity in Dementia, who work with, and for, people living with Dementia and their family carers, in the Barrow area and across Cumbria. Di will… Continue reading New Show!!! Memories in Music Sat 13th March 4pm
Pete Sexton chats with Jack Hawitt
Jack Hawitt talks with CandoFM’s Pete Sexton on Friday 12th March about the challenges faced by an independent artist whist surviving Lock-down and his hopes for 2021 including the release of his latest single from the forthcoming EP.