Circus comes to town

The Netherlands National Circus is coming to Barrow on 11th August until 16th August.

The show will take place in Barrow Park under a purpose built Big Top. It will feature flying trapeze artists from Brazil, the Gymnastics Fantastices from Mongolia, Holland’s top juggler and a triple sumersault team from Estonia.

Community Fun Day back on

This previously cancelled event has now been re-arranged for Monday 10 August.

The activities will take place at Hawcoat Park, Hawcoat Lane on Monday 10 August from 1-4pm.

Activities will be as previously advertised, beat the goalie - Fire Service, Police and Ambulance vehicles, bouncy castle, Sumo suits, tug of war, rugby, football and cricket and much more.

It's FREE so come along.

Quit and Win

NHS Cumbria Stop Smoking Service

Quit smoking and get a free three month pass to a local leisure centre

if you stay smoke free after four weeks.

Call Cumbria NHS Stop Smoking Service on 01900 324222

Barrow police use new powers to target town centre crime and disorder

Barrow police are set to use new powers this weekend to help them tackle violence and disorder in the town centre.

For the first time this weekend (Friday 31 July -Sunday 2 August), Barrow officers will use section 27 notices under the Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006 to remove potentially violent and disorderly individuals from the town centre. This runs as part of ongoing Operation Regulate that was launched in 1998 to reduce night time anti-social behaviour, crime and violence and enable law abiding revellers to enjoy a safe and crime-free night out.

As part of their regular patrols in the area, officers are now able to issue section 27 notices to people aged 16 or over who are acting in an anti-social or potentially violent manner and instruct them to leave a specified area for up to 48 hours. If they choose to ignore the instruction and return within the 48-hour period, they will face arrest.

Sergeant Ian McClymont from Barrow police said: “Sadly, a minority of people in Barrow are intent on spoiling a night out for others by going one step too far and becoming aggressive or disorderly.

“In that majority of cases the catalyst for trouble is too much alcohol. People tend to lose control of their senses and start to feel that they can ‘take on the world’.

“By enforcing section 27 notices, we are able to identify those who behave anti-socially and intervene at an early stage - before serious offences are committed. We are dedicated to ensuring that Barrow remains a safe, pleasant place for people to go about their business and enjoy themselves, and hope that these new powers will make a positive difference to Barrow’s night time economy.”

Charity Car Boot Sale

The Mayor of Barrow, Councillor Dorothy Dawes, is holding a Charity Car Boot Sale on Sunday, 16th August - commencing at 7.30 am on Market Street Car Park.

The cost per car is £5, which is payable on the day and spaces will be allocated on a first come first served basis. All booking fees are in aid of the Mayor's Charities.

If the weather is inclement, the boot sale will be postponed until the following Sunday.

Barrow AFC first home league game of the season

Barrow AFC face Altrincham on Tuesday 11 August in their first home league game of the season.

Crown Green Bowling for young people

Click on the image below to view full size poster.

Courtesy of the good people at Salthouse Bowling Club the above event has been arranged during the Summer holidays for young people from the area. The activities are FREE and all are welcome.

Green Heart Den Open Sessions a great success

The newly launched 'open sessions' at Green Heart Den have kicked of and received great feedback from visitors.

See http://greenheartden.blogspot.com/2009/07/open-session-visitor-feedback.html to read what people have to say about the award winning garden.

And whilst you've got the chance - get yourselves along.

The Summer Mix

The Summer Mix at Forum 28, Monday 10 - Friday 28 August 2009.

Stilts 'R' Us - Mini Glitterati - Re-fasionistas - Circus skills - Manga - DARE Dance - Make Some Noise - A Stitch in Time and more ....

Visit www.forumtwentyeight.co.uk or visit Forum 28 for more information.

Summer in Barrow Town Centre

1 August Punch and Judy, Dalton Rd

8 August BBC Blast pre-event, Dalton Rd

13-15 August BBC Blast on tour, Town Square

29 August Juggling and Unicycling, Dalton Rd

5 September Jukalo, Dalton Rd

12-13 September Heritage Open Days events

12-13 September Town Hall Tours

12 September Bread and Butter Theatre Company perform in Barrow Market

Download poster here.

Electric blanket safety tests

Cumbria Trading Standards will be carrying out examinations and safety checks from Monday 21 September to Friday 25 September 2009 at the Nan Tait Building, Abbey Rd, Barrow.

Testing is strictly by appointment only.

To arrange an appointment and obtain details of where to submit your blanket, please contact your nearest Trading Standards at Neville House, Ulverston on 01229 404040.

Harrison Street 'Big Lunch' event 19/07/09

Harrison Street residents group organised a 'Big Lunch' event (see www.thebiglunch.com for more details), sponsored by Central and Hindpool Neighbourhood Management, last Sunday (19/07/09).

The event went well and was attended by residents, local PCSO, councillors and the Mayor of Barrow.

Photo above shows the recently painted Harrison Street back street and newly painted floor markings for childrens games. The 'Big Lunch' dining table and bunting can be seen in the background. Photo courtesy of Margie Arts.

To see photos from the event visit www.flickr.com/photos/chnmt.

Community Fun Day - CANCELLED

TODAY'S EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO BAD WEATHER.

WATCH THIS SPACE FOR DETAILS OF RE-ARRANGED EVENT.


Don't miss the Community Fun Day tomorrow - Tuesday 21 July 2009 1-4pm.

Barrow AFC/Barrow Raiders - bouncy castle - sports - Sumo suits - mega slide and much more.

FREE - ALL WELCOME!

Holiday activities planner

Find out what's on throughout the Summer months for children, young people and all the family.

The information includes specific events for children and young people with disabilities.

Download here.

Neighbourhood Wardens do a cracking job!

Neighbourhood Wardens from the Central and Hindpool Neighbourhood Management Team carried out a clean-up at the rear of Marsh Street in support of the open sessions being held at Green Heart Den community garden project over the coming weeks.

The photo above shows the site they were met with and, along with community volunteer Graham, they got stuck in and made a real difference as you can see from the photo (right).

This is a real example of how the Neighbourhood Warden team are keeping Central and Hindpool a safer, cleaner and stronger place to live. A great job done by the team - well done to all concerned.

To see more photos of the clean-up and the team 'in action' visit our Flickr pages at http://www.flickr.com/photos/chnmt/sets/72157621596625246

For more details about Green Heart Den open sessions visit here.

Barrow smokers can still quit and win

Smokers in Barrow are being reminded there's still a good reason to quit the habit and get fit.
NHS Cumbria is extending its offer of free leisure centre passes to people who quit through the county’s Stop Smoking service. Those taking part will only receive the incentive if they pass a breath test.
The quit and win scheme which runs in Barrow and Carlisle was originally due to run for six months and has now been extended for at least another six months.
Fifty six people have already signed up for the scheme in Barrow and have been able to use the gym, pool and attend fitness classes at both Dalton Leisure Centre and the Barrow Park Leisure Centre. In order to receive the free passes participants have to complete a breath test which measures the carbon monoxide levels in their lungs, four weeks after their original quit date.
Smokers who kick the habit in Barrow will be able to access free sessions each week at either Barrow's Dalton Leisure Centre or the Barrow Park Leisure Centre.
As well as the free leisure centre passes, smokers will be offered the normal nicotine replacement therapy and support to help them give up from NHS Cumbria’s Stop Smoking service.
Su Sear, a public health partnership specialist at NHS Cumbria, said: "Since its launch in January this initiative has had a great response and we're pleased that we're able to extend it and help even more people to not only quit smoking, but live healthier lives too.
"I'd encourage anyone who's considered giving up or tried and failed to quit smoking before to give us a call and access the free local support which NHS Cumbria Stop Smoking Service offers. With the chance to get a free leisure pass it may also give you the opportunity to try out a new activity too."
Smokers in Barrow can take advantage of the scheme by getting in touch with the NHS Cumbria Stop Smoking Service on 01900-324222 and by talking to one of our stop smoking advisors.

Download poster here.

Community Fun Day

TASC Community Fun Day - the new community group formed to cover Thwaite St and surrounding area have organised a FREE family fun day at Ramsden Infants School on Saturday 1 August 12-4pm.

Download poster here.

FREE sports this week

DON'T MISS FREE sports this week - Due to Thorncliffe, Alfred Barrow and Parkview finishing a week early, Barrow Sports Council has arranged free sports activities this week for pupils of these schools.

Monday 13th to Friday 17th July, 2pm – 4pm each day, all FREE

Hawcoat Park Sports and Social Club – Outdoors; Football, tag rugby, tennis, rounders, volleyball, cricket. Indoors; Table tennis
Park Leisure Centre - Dance mats

Sessions start at 2pm but people can join in at any time. Everyone will have a choice of sport. Additional sports may be added depending on demand. For further information contact Chris Athersmith on 845927 or Derek Brook on 407575 www.barrowsportscouncil.org.uk

FREE Summer Holiday Sports in Hindpool

Looking for something to do in Hindpool this Summer holidays? Get yourself down to the games area at Hindpool park and join in the fun.

FREE multi-sports sessions for 8-15 year olds.

Click here to download poster for full details.

Barrow Library event

Find out about an event at Barrow Library for 5-10 year olds coming soon.

Click here to find out more.

Know Your Limits event

Barrow Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership have organised an event about alcohol in society. Click the link below to download poster.

CDRP EVENT AUG 09 WINE.pdf

For booking details contact Rebecca Rawlings on 01229 876546

Family Fun Day - Barrow Park this Sunday!

Family Funday on behalf of local NSPCC and Kidsafe.

With: It’s a Knockout competition - Talent contest - Stalls - Fairground rides - Putting - Boating on the Lake - Model Railway Rides - Display Glassshouse - Face painting and much more.

All set in the award winning Barrow Park!

This Sunday 12 July from 12.00 until 5.00pm

Barrow AFC - first friendly of the season

Barrow AFC at Holker Street.

Friday 10 July

v Furness Select 7.45pm Kick Off

(with junior game before at 6pm)

£4 adults, £2 juniors. See you there!

Kite Surfing

British Kite Surfing Championship - comes to Walney Island, 31-July - 2 August 2009.

More Summer Fun at The Dock Museum

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Multi-Cultural Forum Open Day

Furness Multi-Cultural Forum - 25 July 2009 – 11.00 am to 3 pm. Official opening day for the centre – food tasting, entertainment, children’s activities, etc. Lots of fun for all Everyone is most welcome to come along and join in. Phone 01229 833933 for further details.

For more information visit - http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/communityinformation/communities/mcs/default.asp

Street Soccer starts this week in Central

Starting Wednesday 8 July Street Soccer's back in town.

6.30-8pm 9-13 yr olds Wednesdays from 8 July for eight weeks

6.30-8pm 14-16 yr olds Thursdays from 9 July for eight weeks

Venue for all sessions is Greengate Junior School, corner of Greengate/Rawlinson St.

Street Soccer is FREE - sponsored in Central by CHNMT - all welcome, no equioment needed just come along for the fun, games and prizes.

See you there!

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