Autism Unite event - November 30th

Launch of largest flu vaccination programme

Cumbria County Council is supporting a major drive to help people stay well this winter.  For the first time, all our youngest primary school children will be eligible to receive the free nasal spray vaccine, as part of the largest school-based vaccination programme in England involving children in 17,000 schools. As well as protecting against flu, the NHS Stay Well This Winter campaign will urge people over 65 or those with long-term health conditions, such as diabetes, stroke, heart disease or respiratory illness, to prepare for winter with advice on how to ward off common illnesses. Find out more

Barrow Alcohol Inquiry - celebration event 8 October

Risks, rates and outcomes for Lung Cancer in Morecambe Bay - public talk

Furness Listening Event and 'Maternity Matters'

The next Furness Listening Event is due to take place at

12:30pm on Friday 25th September 2015 at Barrow Town Hall, Duke St, Barrow LA14 2LD.

There will be an opportunity to talk about issues relating to health in the Furness area this week.

It’s being held straight after the ‘Maternity Matters’ session due to be held in the Town Hall from 9:30am – 1:30pm on the same day.

It will give people there the chance to talk about other aspects of healthcare with some local clinicians on hand to listen to any comments, queries or concerns that members of the public might raise.

The previous Furness Listening Event in June focused on communication – and saw issues raised around the way departments and organisations communicate with one another, and the way colleagues introduce themselves to patients and their families.

Arabella Onslow, Deputy Lead GP for NHS Cumbria Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) Furness said “The listening event team is delighted to support UHMBT at their maternity matters event which will inform the public about how maternity services are moving on following the Kirkup enquiry. Working with our partners and the public is essential for joined up effective health care services. However, we are committed to providing listening space to ensure people have the opportunity to talk to us about their health, care and wellbeing which will take place over lunch for one hour from 12.30pm-13.30pm. Drop in & talk to us, we are here to listen.”

Health related talks for members of the public

Barrow Community Alcohol Action Group

Fun Food for Kids at Barrow Library, 27 October

Maternity Matters in Furness

Join Project John for 'Healthy Conversations' - 17 July

Maternity Matters in Furness - Wed 18 June

Health and Wellbeing of the Older Person at FGH

Free workshops at Green Heart Den this week ...

Free Workshops at Green Heart Den Community garden

The latest workshops available at Green Heart Den community garden, Marsh St, Barrow (www.greenheartden.blogspot.com). All workshops are free and booking is essential as there are a limited number of spaces on each session.

FREE, and fun gardening, growing, crafts and wildlife workshops at the Green Heart Den during October and November include ...

Thursday 31 October 2013, 11am-3pm - Cook and eat session.

Friday 1 November 2013, 11am-3pm – Craft session.

Please don’t book a session unless you intend to attend.

You can book for a session by ringing 01229 876546 or by email to neighbourhoodmgt@barrowbc.gov.uk

Questions about dementia?

Breastfeeding Conference - Ulverston 25 March

Dare DANCE new programme for 2012!

Dare DANCE - Healthy Body, Healthy Mind Programme
From September to December 2012

Head towards 2013 fitter, stronger and happier!

Classes for infants, juniors, youth projects, adults and mature movers … don’t miss out!

For more info ring 01229 833228,

email director@daredance.org.uk

or visit www.daredance.org.uk 

or www.facebook.com/daredancestudio  

Interested in running?

Barrow AFC fans kick off the season with a health check

Barrow AFC’s Community Board launches a new Healthy Bluebirds project at the first game of the season against Telford.

The club is arranging health related promotions at most of the home games throughout the season. The season kicks off on Saturday 11 August with free health checks from Nuffield Health Fitness and Wellbeing Centre.

Barrow AFC Community Officer Craig Rutherford said the club has highlighted improving the health of the community as one of its key community targets. “The Club is conscious that Barrow has a poor health record compared to the national average.  We have looked to see what the club can realistically do to help. We have already planned some work in schools and we are looking at what we can do to help older adults. We can at least raise awareness of health issues amongst our supporters and hopefully some people will benefit.

We have invited various partners to promote healthy activities at our home games and we hope to have about 18 games covered this season.”

The following sessions are already confirmed;
Sat 11 Aug v Telford                     Nuffield Health Health Checks
Sat 25 Aug v Alfreton                    NHS Stop Smoking campaign
Sat 1 Sept v Kidderminster            NHS Cancer Screening
Sat 15 Sept v Newport                  Nuffield Health Blood Pressure Checks
Sat 29 Sept v Cambridge         Community Safety Partnership Domestic Violence
Tues 9 Oct v Southport                 Kick it Out Barrow Sports Council
Sat 13 Oct v Dartford                    MIND Mental Health

 

Further sessions are being planned including weight management, alcohol and cancer awareness, healthy eating and promoting the new Credit Union.

Walking football comes to Barrow

 Walking football kicked off in Barrow last week with a round robin five a side session at Furness Building Society Stadium, Holker St. The session is part of an initiative to give over 50’s more options for exercise. Barrow AFC Community officer Craig Rutherford was pleased with the first session.
"It went really well. Everyone seemed to enjoy it. We hope everyone will come back next week and maybe bring some friends." The session was one of the healthy projects being promoted by the Barrow AFC Community Board. County Council officer and Community Board member Derek Brook said the session was ideal for over 50's who like football. "It's not that easy for us old folk to find healthy fun activities. With a bad back and a dodgy knee, I'm certainly not risking putting my boots on again! It's great of the club to open us to initiatives like this. Last time I played on here, I was still at school!  We've got another two sessions and then we'll see what people think. Hopefully we'll have enough interest to continue in some way." The project is also being supported by Lancashire F.A. and Barrow Sports Council. The final two free taster session takes place on Tuesday 26 June and 3 July at 6pm at the Furness Building Society Stadium. Players should bring casual sports gear and trainers.

This weekend in Barrow why not ...

This weekend in Barrow why not ...

- Visit Furness Viking Hoard on display at Dock Museum, free admission

- Visit Croftlands Trust Art free Exhibition – the Forum, Duke St, Barrow

- Furness Bach Choir at St James’ Church, Blake St Performing HANDEL'S ‘JUDAS MACCABEUS’ Sat 16 June, 7.30 pm

- 'Dr Bike' from 10am until 2pm on Saturday 16th June at the Park Leisure Centre - get your bike checked out free ...

- Walney Fun Run - Sun 17 June

- 'An introduction to Identifying Trees in Summer' Sunday 17 June 1-3pm free guided walk, aimed at those with little knowledge of identifying trees in the summer. Meet at Mill Cafe car park, Furness Abbey. GR: SD 218 716

- '1950’s Barrow Exhibition' at the Dock Museum ... The Challenge Cup, Coronation, hairstyles, Teddy Boys … come and explore the fascinating 50’s, free admission.

There's loads more if you look! Have a great weekend all ...