Working together for a safer, cleaner and stronger neighbourhood.
Tuesday, 30 June 2009
Barrow Carnival goes well!
Inspector Dave Bosson from Central, Hindpool and Barrow Island Neighbourhood Policing Team said "Barrow carnival went very well from a police point of view. There were no reported incidents or problems and the new route worked out fine. The licencees of the town supported the no-drinking on the streets policy and made for a family event with no alcohol interference which was very, very positive. The town's police officers, PCSO's from all areas and Neighbourhood Wardens all found the day very enjoyable."
Monday, 29 June 2009
Thursday, 25 June 2009
Wednesday, 24 June 2009
Barrow Carnival
Barrow Carnival this Saturday starting 12 noon at Ramsden Square followed by lots of fun and activities around the Town Square, for more information visit http://www.barrowcarnival.org.uk/.
Street Soccer
This is the Street Soccer video made in 2008 by the Home Office as an example of good practice in working with young people in communities.
Street Soccer has just come to the end of it's sessions in Ormsgill and Dalton, which were really well attended, and more will be coming to the Central Barrow area. The new eight weeks of Street Soccer sessions start on 8 July 2009 at Greengate Junior School Wednesday 6.30-8pm for 9-13yr olds and Thursday 9 July 6.30-8pm for 14-16yr olds at the same venue.
Follow this blog for up to date information.
Tuesday, 23 June 2009
Lock it or Lose it!
A number of bikes have been stolen in the area over the last three days so please be careful with yours.
Detective Inspector Dave Banks of South Cumbria CID said; "I'd like to urge members of the public to ensure that they lock their bikes securely with a good quality lock before leaving them unattended. Many people tend to leave bikes in garden sheds which I would only advise if the shed's security has been significantly improved. Don't make thieves' lives easy - the best thing to do is ensure that all unattended bikes are locked away securely or chained to a fixed post. It'll save a lot of heartache later."
Anyone with information regarding bike thefts is asked to contact their local Police Station on 0845 33 00 247 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Monday, 22 June 2009
Let's Dance!
THE BIG DANCE CHALLENGE LED BY DARE DANCE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH NW EVENING MAIL AND THE BAY.
It's nearly time to show that 'Barrow Loves to Boogie'. Wherever you are on Friday 3rd July at 1:30 (tbc) you can join The Big Dance Challenge. T-REX 'I love to Boogie' will be playing on The Bay so you can jump out of your car and dance in the street, stop your shopping and boogie in the Supermarket, gather with friends and colleagues or join us in Barrow Park at the bandstand.
See the routine on www.nwemail.co.uk Barrow Loves to Boogie or join one of our sessions to practice the dance.
Send your photos by text to EM views 88833 or email them to pictures@nwemail.co.uk
It's nearly time to show that 'Barrow Loves to Boogie'. Wherever you are on Friday 3rd July at 1:30 (tbc) you can join The Big Dance Challenge. T-REX 'I love to Boogie' will be playing on The Bay so you can jump out of your car and dance in the street, stop your shopping and boogie in the Supermarket, gather with friends and colleagues or join us in Barrow Park at the bandstand.
See the routine on www.nwemail.co.uk Barrow Loves to Boogie or join one of our sessions to practice the dance.
Send your photos by text to EM views 88833 or email them to pictures@nwemail.co.uk
It's Child Safety Week
CHILD SAFETY WEEK 22 - 28 JUNE 2009
This is the Child Accident Prevention Trust's (CAPT) flagship community education campaign. It aims to raise awareness of the number of accidents that tragically lead to serious injury or death of children and young people and how to prevent them. The theme for Child Safety Week 2009 is 'Safer together'.
This is the Child Accident Prevention Trust's (CAPT) flagship community education campaign. It aims to raise awareness of the number of accidents that tragically lead to serious injury or death of children and young people and how to prevent them. The theme for Child Safety Week 2009 is 'Safer together'.
Child Safety Week generates substantial media coverage for practical safety advice and – by providing free resources to community-based staff and organisations – acts as a catalyst for thousands of local safety activities and events, which reach millions of children and families UK-wide. It also opens doors to local partnership working, encouraging organisations to work together for child accident prevention.
Whether you are a parent, a teacher, childminder or working in a role that involves caring for children, we all have a part to play, no matter how small. By working together as a family, alongside parents, with community groups or directly with children we can protect children and young people from serious injury and death from preventable accidents.You may be planning something simple such as a talk for children about being safer when they are out and about, making simple changes at home such as keeping hot drinks or saucepans out of children’s reach, or organising a local event with fire safety officers' demonstrations of accident prevention, every little bit helps. Whatever your plans you can get the information and knowledge you need to make a difference.
Why Child Safety Week?
Accidents are one of the biggest childhood killers in the UK, with five children and young people dying every week. This is four times as many children as are killed by family abuse or neglect, and 12 times as many children as are killed by strangers.
Accidents also put more children in hospital than any other cause. Every week, over 2,000 children and young people are admitted to hospital because of their injuries. Many are left scarred for life or permanently disabled.
Children from less well-off families are particularly vulnerable – they are far more likely to be killed or admitted to hospital with serious injuries than their better-off counterparts.
However, many of these deaths and serious injuries can be prevented - and without wrapping children up in cotton wool. Child Safety Week helps people understand the real risks to children and the simple changes they can make to reduce those risks - so that children and young people can enjoy safer, healthier, more active lives.
For your free Child Safety Week resource pack email safe@capt.org.uk call 020 7608 3828 or write to Child Accident Prevention Trust, Canterbury Court (1.09), 1-3 Brixton Road, London SW9 6DE. More here.
Friday, 19 June 2009
Thursday, 18 June 2009
FREE Home Safety Visit
If you'd like a FREE Home Safety Visit from Cumbria Fire Service please see here for more details or ring
0800 358 4777 or contact your local fire station or us here at Neighbourhood Management.
Neighbourhood Team receives recognition
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Cumbria Constabulary's Area Commander for the South of the county, Cheif Superintendent Paul Kennedy (centre), has acknowledged the good work taking place in the Central and Hindpool area. Both Sergeant Paul Madden (Neighbourhood Policing team; right of photo) and Steve Robson (Neighbourhood Manager; left) received a certificate of merit from Mr Kennedy in recognition of their dedicated work in the development of neighbourhood management and neighbourhood policing.Sergeant Madden was recognised for his dedication in progressing neighbourhood policing and his forward thinking approach to embedding Police Community Support Officers in the community. The Central and Hindpool Neighbourhood Management Team were recognised by the senior police officer as a model of best practice.
Steve Robson said "It's a real honour to have the work of the partnership recognised and I'm really pleased Paul's contribution has been acknowledged too. The whole point of Neighbourhood Management is that's it's about people from different agencies working as a team and I think we've been recognised for doing that well, but there's always more to learn and we'll continue trying to improve."
"As far as I'm concerned the award is for the whole team, that includes our office staff, Neighbourhood Wardens, Police Community Support Officers and Fire Service colleagues who've worked so closely with us over this last three years. Even more than that we have a very supportive Board and some excellent relationships with partners."
Wednesday, 17 June 2009
Getting it right, and righting the wrongs
Communities Minister Shahid Malik today (Wednesday, 17 June) called on all local councils to get it right first time to ensure the public receive the modern service they expect.
Mr Malik was speaking at Kettering Borough Council where he was presented with the findings of an independent review - Getting it right, and righting the wrongs - set up to look at how public services can keep up with the standard of customer service offered by the best. The team drew on experts from the public, private and third sectors, including Tesco, Consumer Focus and local government.
While many councils are already working hard to support their communities the challenge the review points out is to raise standards everywhere. The Government wants councils to therefore look again at how they deal with the public to ensure they have confidence in their local services.
To achieve this the Government is supporting a recommendation from the report for local councils to pilot a new toolkit to help councils and their partners measure their current service, find out what their customers really want and help them identify ways to improve including when things go wrong. Funding of £900,000 has been set aside to support nine pilots - one from each region - details of which will be announced shortly.
The report emphasised the need for partnership working to support customers. At Kettering Mr Malik visited a one stop shop to help people facing redundancy - bringing together job seekers with employers, job-centre-plus, training providers and the council's benefits services to offer practical advice and assistance to people looking for work.
Shahid Malik:
"The public have a right to expect the best from their local councils. While services are improving, the expectation of the customer continues to rise. We want to be treated as individuals, and when things go wrong, we want the problem to get sorted, fast and without fuss. This is the same if we are doing the weekly shop, booking a holiday or paying our council tax.
"This review is all about challenging what councils currently do and seeing how they fare against the best. It presents local government with a blueprint to put the customer at the heart of everything it does.
"The report sets out a series of recommendations and challenges which we will now consider carefully and respond to fully in due course. However, the recommendation of a new toolkit to help local councils challenge their thinking around how customer-focused they are is one we fully support and have provided extra funding to take forward."
The review, led by David Cook, Chief Executive of Kettering Borough Council identified three key areas where improvements would make the biggest difference to the standards of customer service delivered. These areas focused on:
The Service and Remedy Pledge: clearly setting out to customers how you will get it right, and right any wrongs;
The importance of the frontline: understanding that good people are more important than process;
Customer focused partnerships: making sure that partnerships deliver a seamless experience and an economy of effort for the customer; and
Using the knowledge and experience of customers, members and frontline staff to deliver services that are tailored to the need of the customer, rather than the council - is the key for 21st century public services.
David Cook said:
"From the outset, the review team were aware that there is much good practice out there, alongside some credible research.
Mr Malik was speaking at Kettering Borough Council where he was presented with the findings of an independent review - Getting it right, and righting the wrongs - set up to look at how public services can keep up with the standard of customer service offered by the best. The team drew on experts from the public, private and third sectors, including Tesco, Consumer Focus and local government.
While many councils are already working hard to support their communities the challenge the review points out is to raise standards everywhere. The Government wants councils to therefore look again at how they deal with the public to ensure they have confidence in their local services.
To achieve this the Government is supporting a recommendation from the report for local councils to pilot a new toolkit to help councils and their partners measure their current service, find out what their customers really want and help them identify ways to improve including when things go wrong. Funding of £900,000 has been set aside to support nine pilots - one from each region - details of which will be announced shortly.
The report emphasised the need for partnership working to support customers. At Kettering Mr Malik visited a one stop shop to help people facing redundancy - bringing together job seekers with employers, job-centre-plus, training providers and the council's benefits services to offer practical advice and assistance to people looking for work.
Shahid Malik:
"The public have a right to expect the best from their local councils. While services are improving, the expectation of the customer continues to rise. We want to be treated as individuals, and when things go wrong, we want the problem to get sorted, fast and without fuss. This is the same if we are doing the weekly shop, booking a holiday or paying our council tax.
"This review is all about challenging what councils currently do and seeing how they fare against the best. It presents local government with a blueprint to put the customer at the heart of everything it does.
"The report sets out a series of recommendations and challenges which we will now consider carefully and respond to fully in due course. However, the recommendation of a new toolkit to help local councils challenge their thinking around how customer-focused they are is one we fully support and have provided extra funding to take forward."
The review, led by David Cook, Chief Executive of Kettering Borough Council identified three key areas where improvements would make the biggest difference to the standards of customer service delivered. These areas focused on:
The Service and Remedy Pledge: clearly setting out to customers how you will get it right, and right any wrongs;
The importance of the frontline: understanding that good people are more important than process;
Customer focused partnerships: making sure that partnerships deliver a seamless experience and an economy of effort for the customer; and
Using the knowledge and experience of customers, members and frontline staff to deliver services that are tailored to the need of the customer, rather than the council - is the key for 21st century public services.
David Cook said:
"From the outset, the review team were aware that there is much good practice out there, alongside some credible research.
"The challenge for us was to ensure that best practice becomes common practice."
Key findings include:
Customers need clear explicit promises or pledges of the standards they can expect and what will happen if things go wrong. (These should be transparent, simple, timely, easy and flexible);
Frontline staff are the key to the delivery of excellent services;
Partnerships need to be customer-focused as well as considering the benefits for partners;
Evidence shows that people are primarily interested in an apology and acknowledgement of the problem, and then their problem being put right, rather than monetary compensation;
What was needed was an easy, practical tool for local authorities and partners to be able to apply all of the learning that is already out there.
Key findings include:
Customers need clear explicit promises or pledges of the standards they can expect and what will happen if things go wrong. (These should be transparent, simple, timely, easy and flexible);
Frontline staff are the key to the delivery of excellent services;
Partnerships need to be customer-focused as well as considering the benefits for partners;
Evidence shows that people are primarily interested in an apology and acknowledgement of the problem, and then their problem being put right, rather than monetary compensation;
What was needed was an easy, practical tool for local authorities and partners to be able to apply all of the learning that is already out there.
Neighbourhood Watch helps Police solve more than 40 crimes
In the last twelve months, Cumbria Constabulary has received more than 800 calls from Neighbourhood Watch members and as a result of the information received more than 40 crimes have been detected, and countless more prevented as a result of measures taken by members to protect themselves and their communities.
There are nearly 3,000 registered watch schemes working in Cumbria covering residential premises, business premises and farming communities. Members are actively engaged in community problem solving, identifying local issues, agreeing priorities, and working with partner agencies to find solutions, and improve the quality of life for all members of that community.
As part of National Neighbourhood Watch Week (15-21 June) which aims to give communities even more tools to protect themselves from criminals, events are being held throughout the county to raise awareness of and celebrate the successes of Neighbourhood Watch.
Dr John Perkins, Chair of Cumbria Neighbourhood Watch Association, said: “Neighbourhood Watch is about bringing communities together to help improve the quality of life for local people. Together we can improve facilities and increase the community’s impact on local decision making. It involves members of the community working closely with local Neighbourhood Policing Teams and other agencies to identify and agree local priorities. I would encourage anyone interested in playing a more active in their local community to join their local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme.”
Chief Inspector Steve Halliday, of Cumbria Constabulary’s Partnerships Unit, said: “We work closely with Neighbourhood Watch Teams across the county to tackle the issues that matter most to our local communities. The experience and knowledge they bring is invaluable and I would like to thank all the volunteers and members for their hard work and continued support in helping us to ensure Cumbria remains a safe and strong county.”
To find out more about planned events in your area, or to join your local NHW Team contact your local Neighbourhood Policing Team by calling 0845 33 00 247. For those with internet access, this can be done through the Constabulary website at http://www.cumbria.police.uk/thewaywework_5213.htm
There are nearly 3,000 registered watch schemes working in Cumbria covering residential premises, business premises and farming communities. Members are actively engaged in community problem solving, identifying local issues, agreeing priorities, and working with partner agencies to find solutions, and improve the quality of life for all members of that community.
As part of National Neighbourhood Watch Week (15-21 June) which aims to give communities even more tools to protect themselves from criminals, events are being held throughout the county to raise awareness of and celebrate the successes of Neighbourhood Watch.
Dr John Perkins, Chair of Cumbria Neighbourhood Watch Association, said: “Neighbourhood Watch is about bringing communities together to help improve the quality of life for local people. Together we can improve facilities and increase the community’s impact on local decision making. It involves members of the community working closely with local Neighbourhood Policing Teams and other agencies to identify and agree local priorities. I would encourage anyone interested in playing a more active in their local community to join their local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme.”
Chief Inspector Steve Halliday, of Cumbria Constabulary’s Partnerships Unit, said: “We work closely with Neighbourhood Watch Teams across the county to tackle the issues that matter most to our local communities. The experience and knowledge they bring is invaluable and I would like to thank all the volunteers and members for their hard work and continued support in helping us to ensure Cumbria remains a safe and strong county.”
To find out more about planned events in your area, or to join your local NHW Team contact your local Neighbourhood Policing Team by calling 0845 33 00 247. For those with internet access, this can be done through the Constabulary website at http://www.cumbria.police.uk/thewaywework_5213.htm
Tuesday, 16 June 2009
Lunchtime Walks in Town Centre
Are you fed up of sitting at your desk having lunch and not really getting a break from the phone?
Would you like to be able to fit some exercise into your weekly routine but are struggling to find the time?
If you answer yes to either of the above, or would just like to do something different during your dinner break, then the brand new lunch time walking programme is for you!!
Starting on Thursday 2nd July then every subsequent Tuesday and Thursday there will be led walks lasting approx 40-45 mins leaving Schneider Square at 12.30pm. The walks will be led by Richard Scott, co-ordinator of Feet First in Furness - the local Walking for Health Scheme, who has vast experience of leading group walks.
Apart from the much publicised health benefits of exercise - reducing the risk of health problems such as diabetes, heart disease, stroke, cancers and osteoporosis. Walking at lunchtime can leave you relaxed, energised, mentally alert and with improved concentration for the afternoon!
So get the date in your diary, bring a pair of comfortable shoes or trainers and join in! See poster below you could display on your office notice board. For more information contact Mike Otto, Health Improvement Officer on 01229 876496 or at mwotto@barrowbc.gov.uk
Friday, 12 June 2009
Which social problems pose the greatest threat?
Which social problems pose the greatest threat to British society in the 21st century?
Out now, a new book - Contemporary Social Evils - demonstrates the public hunger for a new way of living and general unease about how greed, consumerism and individualism have pervaded our way of life. The book was formally launched yesterday in central London and a podcast of the event is now available to download.
The book brings together the findings from a major consultation with leading thinkers, commentators, activists and members of the public, led by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation. It summarises the findings so far, including new research with disadvantaged groups, and looks forward to a post-recession future. Contributors range across the political spectrum, from AC Grayling and Ferdinand Mount to Julia Neuberger, Matthew Taylor and Anthony Browne.
"This is a brave exploration of some of the fundamental assumptions around values and attitudes that we hold, written at an important moment. I commend this timely, intelligent and challenging book". (Clare Tickell, Chief Executive, Action for Children)
"A splendid series of thought-provoking studies on the social evils of our time, blessedly free of nostalgia, an essential contribution to a much-needed national debate on the society we seek to make for the sake of those who will come after us." (Chief Rabbi, Sir Jonathan Sacks)
For more information on the JRF's Social Evils project go to www.jrf.org.uk/socialevils.
Out now, a new book - Contemporary Social Evils - demonstrates the public hunger for a new way of living and general unease about how greed, consumerism and individualism have pervaded our way of life. The book was formally launched yesterday in central London and a podcast of the event is now available to download.
The book brings together the findings from a major consultation with leading thinkers, commentators, activists and members of the public, led by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation. It summarises the findings so far, including new research with disadvantaged groups, and looks forward to a post-recession future. Contributors range across the political spectrum, from AC Grayling and Ferdinand Mount to Julia Neuberger, Matthew Taylor and Anthony Browne.
"This is a brave exploration of some of the fundamental assumptions around values and attitudes that we hold, written at an important moment. I commend this timely, intelligent and challenging book". (Clare Tickell, Chief Executive, Action for Children)
"A splendid series of thought-provoking studies on the social evils of our time, blessedly free of nostalgia, an essential contribution to a much-needed national debate on the society we seek to make for the sake of those who will come after us." (Chief Rabbi, Sir Jonathan Sacks)
For more information on the JRF's Social Evils project go to www.jrf.org.uk/socialevils.
John Hutton MP's website
Find out more about your Member of Parliament or contact him with an issue at http://www.johnhuttonmp.co.uk/
Wednesday, 10 June 2009
Central Issue out now!
The latest edition of the Central Issue community newspaper is out now. If you live in Central one will be delivered through your door or you can collect one from the Neighbourhood Management office at 242/244 Dalton Rd.Alternatively you can read the paper on-line by clicking here.
National Tackling Drugs Week #2
In the early hours of Sunday 7th June doorstaff at Scorpio nightclub, Lawson Street, were alerted to a man who was acting suspiciously outside the club. An 18-year-old male was apprehended and police arrested the male when he was found to be in possession of an amount of what are are suspected to be Ecstasy tablets. During a further search of a house in connection with the incident police recovered another quantity of similar tablets. A 19-year-old male was also arrested in connection with this offence and both have been bailed pending further enquiries.
DS Brown added: "The good work and vigilance of the doorstaff and members of the public in this case is an excellent example of how the community can work together in combating the use and supply of drugs in and around licensed premises, particularly over a weekend.
We will not tolerate illegal drugs on the streets or in the pubs and clubs of Barrow and it is down to each and every one of us to work together to create a safer and stronger community. I can’t emphasise enough the importance of obtaining information from our community in relation to drugs. We rely on intelligence from the public to detect these crimes and prosecute offenders so if you know or suspect someone of drug dealing no matter how minor you may think it is then please contact us and we will do the rest."
PCSO Cathy Hayes, of Barrow Neighbourhood Policing Team, works closely with the town’s pubs and clubs and a video explaining her work will be available on the North West Evening Mail website (click here) this week.
Anyone who has information relating the supply or use of illegal drugs can talk to an officer by popping into their local police station or calling Cumbria Police on 0845 33 00 247. Anyone who has information but wants to remain anonymous can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
DS Brown added: "The good work and vigilance of the doorstaff and members of the public in this case is an excellent example of how the community can work together in combating the use and supply of drugs in and around licensed premises, particularly over a weekend.
We will not tolerate illegal drugs on the streets or in the pubs and clubs of Barrow and it is down to each and every one of us to work together to create a safer and stronger community. I can’t emphasise enough the importance of obtaining information from our community in relation to drugs. We rely on intelligence from the public to detect these crimes and prosecute offenders so if you know or suspect someone of drug dealing no matter how minor you may think it is then please contact us and we will do the rest."
PCSO Cathy Hayes, of Barrow Neighbourhood Policing Team, works closely with the town’s pubs and clubs and a video explaining her work will be available on the North West Evening Mail website (click here) this week.
Anyone who has information relating the supply or use of illegal drugs can talk to an officer by popping into their local police station or calling Cumbria Police on 0845 33 00 247. Anyone who has information but wants to remain anonymous can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Tuesday, 9 June 2009
Crimewatch broadcast boosts police investigation
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CCTV footage that captures two men breaking into a business in Barrow and making off with laptop computers was aired on Crimewatch last night, and officers say that the broadcast has opened up 'new and promising' lines of enquiry.On Thursday 19th March at 7.15pm two men entered James Fisher (Shipping Services) Limited in Barrow-in-Furness whilst staff were on site. They entered an office and stole several laptops before being disturbed by the caretaker. One of the males threatened the caretaker with a screwdriver before making off.
Prior to this incident two men matching the same descriptions were disturbed by the caretaker of Furness Building Society in Barrow before again making off from the scene.
On Tuesday 25 March 2009 at 6.30pm two males matching the same description entered St James Primary School in Barrow whilst children were still on premises and stole five laptops worth £2500. When they were challenged by children as they left the premises, they posed as computer technicians working at the school before fleeing the scene.
Barrow officers DC Alarna Butcher and DI Dave Banks travelled to Crimewatch's London studios to help respond to the many calls that flood in from the public during the programme.
DI Dave Banks said: "Once the CCTV footage was aired, we received a number of phonecalls from people offering us information that open up new lines of enquiry - both locally and further afield.
"This is very unusual for burglaries to involve threats to individuals which is why we are so keen to track this pair down. It is thought that these two men may be linked to similar burglaries across the North West of England so we are hoping that some of the nuggets of information we received last night will lead us to the suspects. I would like to appeal to anyone who thinks they recognise either of the men in the footage to contact me so we can speak to the men and rule them out of our enquiries. We need your help to bring the offenders to justice."
Anyone with information is asked to contact Cumbria Police on 0845 33 00 247 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. See here for more photos.
Cumbria's first parish nurse
CONGRATULATIONS to Ruth McDonald, who is Cumbria’s first parish nurse.Ruth will be based at the Emmanuel Community Church (ECC) and her main focus is on Central ward, although if required she will work with anyone in the borough.
A parish nurse is an experienced registered nurse, whose existing knowledge is supported by a specialist education program. Ruth will work alongside the ECC and local health providers, and she believes that spiritual health is central to a person’s wellbeing.
The parish nurse service is free for people of any faith or none at all. It is offered unconditionally and parish nurses will not put any pressure on people to join a church. Ruth will provide information on health care, both on a one-to-one basis or in a group and help you to understand your disease or condition. She will identify the need for and set up self-help support groups, take your blood pressure, check your weight and offer support and dietary advice. She will also refer you to your GP or other health professional as appropriate.
Ruth is also happy just to provide support and listen, or if requested, to offer prayers and discuss how health and faith are linked.
There are currently over 60 parish nurses working in the UK.
Ruth is an experienced registered nurse who works part-time as a clinical leader at Furness General Hospital.
You can contact Ruth through the ECC on 01229-431926. For more information on parish nurses, please visit http://www.parishnursing.co.uk/
Monday, 8 June 2009
THE LOVE BARROW ‘BIG DANCE CHALLENGE’ LED BY DARE DANCE.
On Friday 3rd July at 1:30 we will show that Barrow love’s to boogie. We are looking for community groups, businesses, schools and individuals to take part in our BIG DANCE CHALLENGE.
This initiative aims to have 1000 people including schools, families and colleagues dancing together wherever they are at 1:30pm on Friday 3rd July to a soundtrack (hopefully played on Bay Radio). Sessions will be held in community centres, sports clubs and schools leading up to the event to teach a simple routine to dance leaders, teachers, business people who will in turn go and teach it to their group. We will be approaching all business’ displaying the LOVE BARROW sign to participate. Images of people dancing on the day can be emailed or text to DARE who will compile a montage of the event on the web-site.
Would you like to take part in Barrow’s biggest ever dance challenge?
Contact Amanda at DARE on 833228 or mailto:dare.dance@tiscali.co.uk
National tackling Drugs Week Launched
Cumbria Constabulary is highlighting what it does to tackle illegal drug use and supply across the county as part of National Tackling Drugs Week which starts today.
The week, which runs from 8 – 12 June 2009, will see the Constabulary join forces with partner agencies including; drug treatment agencies, local authority, voluntary substance misuse workers, and community groups, to shine a spotlight on the work they do to rid drugs from our communities. They will be highlighting the lengths they go to to identify and prosecute dealers, educate our young people on the harm caused by drugs and focus on supporting individuals and their families affected by drug use.
Public bodies across the county are getting together today at Carlisle Racecourse to kick off National Tackling Drugs Week. The event is being organised by Cumbria Drug and Alcohol Action Team (DAAT) with other partners attending including Police, NHS Cumbria, Cumbria County Council, the Probation Service, Healthy Schools groups and treatment providers.
Cumbria Constabulary has organised a range of activities being held across the county including drugs awareness sessions in schools and colleges, the use of the passive drugs dogs, special torches that detect drugs on people’s skin or clothing, and public awareness events in town centres to educate the public on the dangers of drugs.
Cumbria Constabulary's Assistant Chief Constable Michelle Skeer said:
“We are working closely with our partners across the county as part of National Tackling Drugs Week to raise awareness of what we do all year round to combat drug-related crime.
"We are committed to building safer and stronger communities across Cumbria and one of the ways to do that is to crack down heavily on those people who involve themselves with illegal drugs. By targeting these people we will also be able to keep a lid on crime generally, as the link between the two is well known. Our policing operations recently have shown that we do not tolerate drug dealers in our area and that the courts are ready to hand out substantial prison sentences to people who supply these drugs.
"Cumbria Constabulary is dedicated to tackling drugs crime, and the harm it causes in our communities. We have expert teams of detectives who are dedicated to dismantling organised crime groups and hitting criminals where it really hurts, by affecting their lifestyles.
“The supply, production and use of drugs can ruin individual’s lives, pull families apart and cause huge damage to communities. But by working with members of the community and partner agencies of officers will continue to bring the suppliers of drugs to justice, seize their assets and take away their freedom.
“It is hugely important that people within our communities keep telling us about those involved in drugs. If you know or suspect someone of drug dealing then please give us the information and we will do the rest. The police will only carry on successfully tackling drugs crime if we have the support of individuals within our community.
"We will not tolerate illegal drugs on the streets of Cumbria and it is down to each and every one of us to work together to create a safer, stronger community."
National Tackling Drugs Week provides an opportunity to increase the community’s understanding and remind people of the large number of public services and local organisations, who work together to tackle drugs and the affects of drug use and make communities safer.
The week, which runs from 8 – 12 June 2009, will see the Constabulary join forces with partner agencies including; drug treatment agencies, local authority, voluntary substance misuse workers, and community groups, to shine a spotlight on the work they do to rid drugs from our communities. They will be highlighting the lengths they go to to identify and prosecute dealers, educate our young people on the harm caused by drugs and focus on supporting individuals and their families affected by drug use.
Public bodies across the county are getting together today at Carlisle Racecourse to kick off National Tackling Drugs Week. The event is being organised by Cumbria Drug and Alcohol Action Team (DAAT) with other partners attending including Police, NHS Cumbria, Cumbria County Council, the Probation Service, Healthy Schools groups and treatment providers.
Cumbria Constabulary has organised a range of activities being held across the county including drugs awareness sessions in schools and colleges, the use of the passive drugs dogs, special torches that detect drugs on people’s skin or clothing, and public awareness events in town centres to educate the public on the dangers of drugs.
Cumbria Constabulary's Assistant Chief Constable Michelle Skeer said:
“We are working closely with our partners across the county as part of National Tackling Drugs Week to raise awareness of what we do all year round to combat drug-related crime.
"We are committed to building safer and stronger communities across Cumbria and one of the ways to do that is to crack down heavily on those people who involve themselves with illegal drugs. By targeting these people we will also be able to keep a lid on crime generally, as the link between the two is well known. Our policing operations recently have shown that we do not tolerate drug dealers in our area and that the courts are ready to hand out substantial prison sentences to people who supply these drugs.
"Cumbria Constabulary is dedicated to tackling drugs crime, and the harm it causes in our communities. We have expert teams of detectives who are dedicated to dismantling organised crime groups and hitting criminals where it really hurts, by affecting their lifestyles.
“The supply, production and use of drugs can ruin individual’s lives, pull families apart and cause huge damage to communities. But by working with members of the community and partner agencies of officers will continue to bring the suppliers of drugs to justice, seize their assets and take away their freedom.
“It is hugely important that people within our communities keep telling us about those involved in drugs. If you know or suspect someone of drug dealing then please give us the information and we will do the rest. The police will only carry on successfully tackling drugs crime if we have the support of individuals within our community.
"We will not tolerate illegal drugs on the streets of Cumbria and it is down to each and every one of us to work together to create a safer, stronger community."
National Tackling Drugs Week provides an opportunity to increase the community’s understanding and remind people of the large number of public services and local organisations, who work together to tackle drugs and the affects of drug use and make communities safer.
Thursday, 4 June 2009
National profile ...
Central and Hindpool Neighbourhood Management were featured in the 'Partnership Profile' section of the latest edition of the National Association of Neighbourhood Management's newsletter.
Worm Charming Day - Barrow Park
Lots of fun to be had for all the family on Saturday 6th June at Barrow's first ever Worm Charming Event in Barrow Park. To be held at the events area 10am - 4pm. £3 entry to encourage worms to the surface by noise and vibration alone - bring along your garden forks, instruments, bongos or whatever you like!! Brilliant prizes include Garden Centre Vouchers, medals, Cumbria Wildlife Trust membership and Barrow Park freebies.
Registration from 10.15am onwards, competition to start at 11.30am.
Stalls, face painting, story telling, wildlife trails and a worm dance with Weird String!
See http://www.wormcharming.com/
Intrigued? Come along to find out more.......
Registration from 10.15am onwards, competition to start at 11.30am.
Stalls, face painting, story telling, wildlife trails and a worm dance with Weird String!
See http://www.wormcharming.com/
Intrigued? Come along to find out more.......
Inspiring Communities Fund update
The Central and Hindpool Neighbourhood Management bid has been selected as the single bid to go forward from Cumbria to the national round of selection.
Fingers crossed now that we are one of the 15 out of 64 local authority areas which is successful.
If you want to find out more about the fund visit http://www.communities.gov.uk/communities/neighbourhoodrenewal/inspiringcommunities/
Fingers crossed now that we are one of the 15 out of 64 local authority areas which is successful.
If you want to find out more about the fund visit http://www.communities.gov.uk/communities/neighbourhoodrenewal/inspiringcommunities/
Monday, 1 June 2009
Neighbourhood Management Board meeting
The next Neighbourhood Management Board meeting will be held on Thursday 11 June 2009 at 10am at the 242/244 Dalton Rd office.
If you have any questions, suggestions or ideas please contact us by leaving a comment on here, use our contact details on the right, or call in and see us.
We'd like to hear from you.
If you have any questions, suggestions or ideas please contact us by leaving a comment on here, use our contact details on the right, or call in and see us.
We'd like to hear from you.