Proceeds from Love Barrow Awards 2015 raffle - Alice's Escapes

Steve Robson presenting half the proceeds (£603) of the Love Barrow Awards 2015 raffle to Vicky Pyne of Alice's Escapes in the Queens Hall at Barrow in Furness Town Hall.

The remaining half was donated to the other Love Barrow Awards charity, St Mary's Hospice.

Thought for the Week

“A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination.” Nelson Mandela

Dock Museum exhibition - Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2014 - 30 April to 31 May 2015

 

The acclaimed Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition premieres at London's Natural History Museum each year before touring more than sixty cities in the UK and across the world. 

It showcases the award-winning images, bringing the talent and vision of each photographer to all who visit. This stunning exhibition is coming to the Dock Museum and Barrow-in-Furness for the first time in 2015.

Free Admission

Research local sport history at Barrow Archives centre

Have you ever thought about researching the history of local sport and leisure? At Barrow Archives and Local Studies Centre you will find a wealth of sources relating to the growth and development of sporting activities from Victorian times including football, rugby, cricket and athletics. In our local studies library we have a variety of publications which chart the history of Barrow AFC and Rugby League as well as numerous archive collections that contain team photographs and match programmes. Why not have a look through a photograph album belonging to the ‘The Old Barrovians’ Association’. 

This amazing source comprises photographs of prefects, sports teams, the choir and other recreational activities, 1944-1968. Each individual person in the photographs has been named. This might be a useful starting point for planning a long overdue reunion!

 

Further details relating to Barrow Archive and Local Studies Centre can be found:

http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/archives/archivecentres/balsc.asp

Furness College advice session Wednesday 22 April 5.30pm

Thought for the Week

“I think beauty comes from being happy and connected to the people we love.” Marcia Cross

May Bank Holiday - 23-25 May

Thought for the Week

"Nothing can make our lives, or the lives of other people, more beautiful than perpetual kindness." Tolstoy

Evening Natterjack Toad Walk

Evening Natterjack Toad Walk - Friday 17 April 7.30pm

Sandscale Haws Nature Reserve, National Trust, Roanhead, Hawthwaite Lane, near Barrow, Cumbria.

Enjoy an evening walk and listen to Natterjack Toads.

Experience this amazing and rare species at one of its last remaining UK strongholds. The males’ calls can be heard up to a mile away on a still night.

Mostly moderate but uneven terrain over dunes and grassland. Approx. 2-3 miles.

Walk involves slopes and may involve crossing stiles. Walk back will be in the dark. Please wear warm and waterproof clothes, stout boots or wellies and bring a torch.

For more information please contact:

Neil Forbes - Sandscale Ranger on 01229 462855 or visit http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/sandscale-haws-national-nature-reserve/things-to-see-and-do/events/