A colourful new festival with diversity at its heart takes place in Barrow this April. The Festival of Colours on April 2 will see an exciting mix of Indian arts and culture with creativity from Barrow and beyond, culminating in a coloured powder throwing Holi event. This unique celebration, sponsored by BAE Systems, is… Continue reading Festival brings splash of colour to Barrow
A colourful new festival with diversity at its heart takes place in Barrow this April. The Festival of Colours on April 2 will see an exciting mix of Indian arts and culture with creativity from Barrow and beyond, culminating in a coloured powder throwing Holi event. This unique celebration, sponsored by BAE Systems, is… Continue reading Festival brings splash of colour to Barrow
Joining Tony Callister on Wednesday’s Drivetime will be Barra Culture who are in to discuss new community programmes. Also on the show Gary Salt will be in to chat about local band “God Damn Smile”, their new music and upcoming projects. Tune into Drivetime with Tony Callister 4-6pm every Wednesday.
New faces are joining the extraordinary team of Artists-in-Residence already working with local people in Barrow, exploring passions, identity and a sense of home through creative projects. The first of the new cohort are Spanish artists Belén L.Yáñez and Cristina Villalonga, who will honour and celebrate local womens’ contributions to Barrow’s community, whether these… Continue reading Barrow’s 10 new Artists-in-Residence
The vikings are invading Barrow for a “Furness Yule”, a full weekend of events bringing fun and creativity to the town. Find out how to join in the activities around Barrow on Saturday and the special events at the Dock Museum on Sunday during this BAE sponsored event. Helen Bartosinski from Barra Culture joins… Continue reading Mai in the Afternoon with Helen Bartosinski from Barra Culture “Furness Yule”
The vikings are invading Barrow for a Furness Yule, a full weekend of events bringing fun and creativity to the town. Find out how to join in the activities around Barrow on Saturday and the special events at the Dock Museum on Sunday during this BAE sponsored event. Helen Bartosinski from Barra Culture joins Mai to share… Continue reading Mai the Afternoon with Helen Bartosinski, Barra Culture “Furness Yule”
Vikings who invaded Barrow on Saturday are making a return visit this weekend, offering more free pre-Christmas fun for all the family. Barra Culture, the local creative organisation, is hosting #AFurnessYule, celebrating all things Viking and providing an alternative to traditional festive celebrations. #AFurnessYule, sponsored by BAE Systems, takes place in Barrow’s town centre… Continue reading Vikings Return To Barrow With More Yuletide Fun Festivities
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
Barra Culture is seeking artists from any discipline to work with creatively with local communities. The organisation is part of Arts Council England’s Creative People and Places Programme, which is about more people taking the lead in creating and taking part in arts and culture experiences in the places where they live. … Continue reading Barra Culture Seeks Community-Engaged Artists
Come down to the PLAYCATION events hosted by Barra Culture that are happening near you this week and meet the CandoFM team! It’s going to be like a staycation, but better, PLAYCATION is coming to a neighbourhood near you: Tuesday 17 August 11am-4pm Barrow Park Wednesday 18 August 11am-4pm Walney Community Centre Thursday 19… Continue reading CandoFM at Barra Culture Summer Playcation 17-21 August near you!!!
