According to research conducted by Age UK, loneliness is a growing problem here in Barrow. Vickie Martin from Age UK joins Andrea on The Afternoon Show to discuss the issues and introduce the ‘Lonely Less’ Campaign.
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Love Barrow Community Focused Business of the Year 2020
It’s nearly been a year since CandoFM was honoured with being nominated and then winning the Love Barrow Community Focused Business of the Year 2020 and then what a year we have had! 2020 has been a challenging year for our community but throughout the pandemic CandoFM adapted it’s way of working so our volunteers… Continue reading Love Barrow Community Focused Business of the Year 2020
Coming soon – CandoFM is spreading across the airwaves..
2021 is shaping up to be an exciting and fruitful time with CANDOFM now on the verge of radio broadcast around the Ulverston locality. Over recent weeks positive talks emerged with an agreement with Ulverston Hospice to allow a transmitter to be sited on the outskirts of their land. A partnership with the Hospice will… Continue reading Coming soon – CandoFM is spreading across the airwaves..
Cumbria Police back national warning over investment scams
Cumbria Police are backing a warning issued naionally about the need to be vigilant against “clone firm” investment scams. These are set up by fraudsters using the name, address and Firm Reference Number (FRN) of real companies. The returns promised are often modest to appeal to people looking for “safe” investments. Often victims will not… Continue reading Cumbria Police back national warning over investment scams
Festive Fundraiser keeps older people warm and well this winter
FESTIVE FUNDRAISER KEEPS OLDER PEOPLE WARM & WELL THIS WINTER With temperatures this winter dipping to almost -7C in some parts of Cumbria, the fundraising efforts of a local couple have meant that more vulnerable older people will be warm this winter. Judith Egan, with the support of the community of Mungrisdale, has raised £1,957… Continue reading Festive Fundraiser keeps older people warm and well this winter
Wanted: Have you seen this man?
WANTED: HAVE YOU SEEN THIS MAN? Officers are requesting the public’s help in locating a man wanted for a breach of bail, common assault, public order and the aggravated theft of a motor vehicle. Robbie Archer, aged 21, was last seen in the Barrow area on 2nd January. Robbie has links to Barrow but… Continue reading Wanted: Have you seen this man?
Wanted: Have you seen this man?
WANTED: HAVE YOU SEEN THIS MAN? Officers are requesting the public’s help in locating a man wanted for a breach of bail, common assault, public order and the aggravated theft of a motor vehicle. Robbie Archer, aged 21, was last seen in the Barrow area on 2nd January. Robbie has links to Barrow but… Continue reading Wanted: Have you seen this man?
Child Centred Police Team Interview
Steve Forster Driver talk with Inspector Gemma Hannah from the Child Centred Policing team. Gemma explains the new way of keeping young people from becoming part of the judicial system. The new approach calls on specialists trained police officers working with multi agencies including schools. Inspector Hannah also tells us how we can help in… Continue reading Child Centred Police Team Interview
Simon Fell backs ambitious goals to level up Barrow and Furness
SIMON FELL MP BACKS AMBITIOUS GOALS TO LEVEL UP BARROW & FURNESS Simon Fell MP is supporting a new set of ambitious goals aimed at improving people’s life chances and access to careers in Barrow & Furness. The ‘Levelling Up Goals’ are the practical response to the agenda to level-up Britain in the recovery… Continue reading Simon Fell backs ambitious goals to level up Barrow and Furness
Simon Fell backs ambitious goals to level up Barrow and Furness
SIMON FELL MP BACKS AMBITIOUS GOALS TO LEVEL UP BARROW & FURNESS Simon Fell MP is supporting a new set of ambitious goals aimed at improving people’s life chances and access to careers in Barrow & Furness. The ‘Levelling Up Goals’ are the practical response to the agenda to level-up Britain in the recovery… Continue reading Simon Fell backs ambitious goals to level up Barrow and Furness