Tuesday 15 November 2011

Xmas is coming ...


 Switch on of Barrow Christmas Lights
 Experience the magic of Christmas and feel the excitement come alive in Barrow Town Centre when the Christmas lights are switched on by Councillor John Murphy, Mayor of Barrow-in-Furness and guests. Taylor’s Amusements will have children’s roundabouts and funfair stalls on Dalton Road.
Saturday 19th November 2011.
The switch on itself will be hosted by Tony “Cooky” Cookson and Danny Matthews of Bay Radio. The Bay live stage will be feature The Steps Experience, the UK’s leading tribute act to Steps and also tribute act Jessie Jay. Festivities will commence at 3.30 pm, the lights will be switched on at just after 5pm and music will continue until 5.30pm.
For safety reasons Duke Street from Schneider Squarer to its junction with Market St will be closed from 4-6pm. Lawson St and Market Stwill be open to access to Market St car park only. All bus services coming off Walney and Barrow Island will be diverted at Schneider Square roundabout to Cornwallis Street bus stops.

The Mayor Of Barrows Charity Christmas Concert
With Special Guests VOCE
Friday 2nd December 2011in Barrow Town Hall - Banqueting Hall
Tickets £5 including Tea, Coffee and a Mince Pie.
Join the Mayor of Barrow for a special celebration of Christmas. Performing on the night will be the fantastic local group, Voce.
All funds raised will go towards the Mayor’s defibrillator fundraising campaign to provide businesses, clubs and organisations with defibrillators, which are used to treat people following cardiac arrest, as Barrow has one of the highest rates of heart disease in the Borough.

 Family Christmas party at the Forum, Duke Street     
The Mayor of Barrow, will be hosting a Family Christmas Party to be held on Saturday, 3rd December, commencing at 7 pm at the Forum.
    The evening will include fun and games, a disco and a very special guest. Tickets are now on sale at the Forum, £5 adults, £3 children (including hot dog and party bag), £15 family ticket.

All proceeds will be donated to the Mayor's defibrillator fundraising campaign. For more information ring 01229 820000

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