Art Gene-Design Cafe 2011, Islands of Barrow - Panel discussion and debate

Wednesday 9 February 2011 at Art Gene Nan Tait Centre, Abbey Road, Barrow in Furness from 6.15pm for buffet and drinks for a 7pm start until 9pm. No need to book just come along.

Join us for a Public Discussion and Debate with expert panelists:

Gemma Blackburn and Steve Benn - Natural England

Richard Greenwood - Cumbria Tourism

Harry Knowles - Furness Enterprise

Jens Nybo - Dong Energy (Wind farms)

Neil Forbes & Pete Burton - National Trust

Sue Thurley - Cumbria Wildlife Trust

Val Holden - Barrow Borough Council Regeneration

Steve Almond - Roa Island Boat Club

Question: Can more users be introduced to the Natural Environment of Barrow Borough without damage? If so how?

1/2 of Barrow: Nearly 50% of Barrow Borough is made up of Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI's), Wetlands of International Importance (RAMSAR's), Special Protection Areas or are designated as a Special Area of Conservation.

... So why don't these areas play a larger role in defining external perceptions of the Borough?

Do we need more infrastructure and buildings? If so what should they be? What are the guiding principles we should consider when planning for sustainable development?

Please join us for good food and what promises to be a relaxed, friendly yet rigorous examination of the issues and an opportunity to contribute your thoughts to a discussion around how we might develop our natural environment, and the challenges we will have to overcome along the way.

For further details please call: Steve Harris, Design Café Project Manager on 07946126412 or email: artgenesteve@btconnect.com