1. No category

Barrow Community News
Supported by Cumbria CVS
Thursday 23 April 2015
Training: Volunteering: Funding
Become a member of Cumbria CVS and take advantage of excellent members’ rates
for our training, events and services. Call us on 01768 800350, email
info@cumbriacvs.org.uk or visit www.cumbriacvs.org.uk
Events
Walk to Remember
Friday 26 June
Our Walk to Remember returns for its ninth year. This year it returns to its ladies-only
format. The walk is a fantastic fun event - inspired by remembering loved ones - to
raise essential funds for our Hospice. Walkers can choose either the original 7-mile
moonlit walk starting from Hawcoat Park, Barrow at 10pm, or the 11-mile Walk to
Remember Extra encouraging everyone to “Go the extra miles for St. Mary’s” –
starting from the Hospice at 9pm. To get involved you can simply register online
www.stmaryshospice.org.uk or volunteers are needed on the night as marshals and
to serve refreshments. Thank you!
Dementia Friends Information Session
Friday 15 May
11am – 12noon
Dalton Library, Nelson Street, Dalton-in-Furness
Come along to a Dementia Friends Information session to lean a little more about
what it is like to live with dementia and turn that understanding into action.
For further information and bookings contact Derek Plumb on 01229 431266.
Action For Blind People Information Day
Tuesday 28 April
10am – 4pm
Barrow Town Hall, Duke Street, Barrow
Action for Blind People is bringing their mobile sight loss information service to
provide people with sight problems free support and advice.
1
Green Heart Den – FREE Cook and Eat Sessions
Please find details of our programme of FREE workshop sessions which will be
taking place at the Green Heart Den. Marsh Street Arches and Gardens,
Marsh Street, Barrow.
Wednesday 3 July
10.30am - 1pm Rooting for success: a cook-and-eat session exploring how roots
give us energy and help us be fit.
Wednesday 10 July
10.30am - 1pm Leaves for good luck: a cook-and-eat session exploring how leafy
vegetables give us vitamins and minerals and help us stay healthy.
Wednesday 17 July
10.30am - 1pm Flowers for fun and health: a cook-and-eat session learning about
all the different flowers we can grow and eat and the benefits to our health.
Wednesday 24 July
10.30am - 1pm Exploring fruits, grains and seeds for healthy energy and vitamins:
a cook-and-eat session.
All places on the sessions are by booking by email to:
neighbourhoodmgt@barrowbc.gov.uk or by phone to: 01229 876546
Body Beautiful Workshops
Tuesdays 28 April, 5 May, 12 May, 19 May, 26 May and 2 June
Time 2 - 4pm
SAFA, Herron House, 114 Duke Street, Barrow
Do you feel uncomfortable being you?
Do you dislike the way you look?
Do you hide behind your clothes?
Come and take part in our free workshop and find out who you are and become
more body confident.
For further details or to book you place now contact nicky@safa-selfharm.com
Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2014 Exhibition
30 April to 31 May
At the Dock Museum, North Road, Barrow.
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
Cross Bay Walk Challenge
Saturday 30 May 2015
Cumbria Wildlife Trust is inviting people to ‘walk for wildlife’ as it announces its
annual Walk Across the Bay over the iconic Morecambe Bay sands.
The eight-mile sponsored walk will be led by the Queen’s Guide to the Sands,
Cedric Robinson, in the afternoon and will take in spectacular views of well-known
sites from the unusual perspective of the sands, such as Humphrey Head and
Arnside Knott.
Booking is essential, you can either complete a Cross Bay Walk Challenge 2015
entry form online or call Cumbria Wildlife Trust admin team on 01539 816300.
2
Participants are asked to arrange their own transportation after the walk.
http://www.cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk/
Ulverston WalkFest
From Saturday 25 April to Monday 4 May
Located on the fringes of the Lake District National Park the WalkFest provides 10
days of walks for all ages and abilities celebrating the natural environment, industrial
heritage and local history. Walks charge £2-£3.00, visit
http://www.ulverstonwalkfest.co.uk for further details.
Parent and Carer Family Support (PCFC) Service Drop-in Sessions
Tuesday 26 May
Tuesday 25 August
Tuesday 27 October
5.30pm – 6.30pm at the Cadas Centre, 52 Paradise Street, Barrow.
Cadas will be holding a new drop-in session primarily for people affected by
someone else’s drug and/or alcohol use. However, other services are available.
For further information contact Clare on 01229 811111
Cumbria Asbestos Related Disease Support Group (CARDS)
Monday 18 May
2pm - 4pm at the BDDA, 71-77 School Street, Barrow
This support group meets on the third Monday of every month.
For further information contact Bob Pointer on 01229 470616
Royal British Legion Advice Days
Tuesday 5 May
10.30am -12.30pm at Barrow Library, Ramsden Square, Duke Street, Barrow
A drop-in advice and information session for all who are Serving, have Served, their
carers and dependants. Other advice days are the first Tuesday of every month
thereafter.
No advice day in September.
Any questions before that date and for further information call:
Kerry Newham free on 0808 802 8080
email: knewham@britishlegion.org.uk
Furness Breast Cancer Support Group
Monday 11 May
2pm - 4pm in the Green Room, The Forum, Duke Street, Barrow
A support group for everyone whose life has been affected by breast cancer, offering
support and information as well as a varied programme of interesting speakers and
demonstrations. Refreshments available.
This month’s topic is RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Institution)
presented by John Falvey.
The group meets once a month on the first Monday of every month except bank
holidays when it will be the second Monday.
For further information call Jennifer Millard on 01229 835271
3
Cervical, Ovarian, Vulval, Vaginal, Endometrial Cancer Support Group (COVE)
Thursday 21 May
2pm - 4pm at The British Legion, Holker Street, Barrow
Run by cancer survivors. Meet people with similar experiences, for support and
advice with occasional guest speakers, and have a chat and a cuppa. Come along to
a friendly atmosphere every third Thursday of each month.
For further information call Yvonne 0750 109 2603 or 01229 812830
email: b.bewley79@btinternet.com
Furness Churches United Choir
Friday 24 April
7.30pm
St Mark’s Church, Buccleuch Street, (off Rawlinson Street)
Barrow-in-Furness.
The choir presents ‘Mary Magdalene’ by Roger Jones.
Proceeds in aid of St Marys Hospice
Furness Prostate Cancer Support Group
Monday 11 May
1pm - 3pm at Hawcoat Park Sports and Social Club, Hawcoat Lane, Barrow.
An informal meeting for prostate cancer sufferers and their families and friends.
Monthly meetings held on the second Monday of each month.
For further information call 0792 883 5920
or visit www.furnessprostate.com
The Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Support Group
Wednesday 29 April
1pm -3pm at St Marks Vestry Hall, Carlisle Street, Barrow
For further information call Mo on 0771 587 6435 or Peter on 0784 081 0756
Get on Track Walks
A full programme of monthly 2-3 hour walks will run in 2015, changing the day to the
first Thursday of each month. Each walk has been mapped out using every
station between Grange and Millom.
The walks are about 5 miles, taking up to 3 hours and can be over rough ground,
occasionally very wet underfoot. Most walks end in the vicinity of an agreeable place
to eat and drink. New walkers will be made very welcome.
Thursday 7 May
Ulverston Station-Conishead-Bay Horse Canal FootUlverston Station.
Thursday 14 May
Black Combe from Silecroft 10.45am.
Thursday 11 June
Askam-Dunnerholme-Kirkby-in-Furness Station.
The first named is the station where the walk begins, the last named where it ends.
Assuming the timetable does not change for 2015, the walk start time coincides with
the arrival of the 10.10am train from Barrow.
Enquiries to Richard Scott email: rik.scott48@gmail.com
or ring 07519 849 564.
4
Walney Fun Run
Sunday 28 June
To enter you must first Log In or Register your Details with SiEntries by following the
link here.
Entries
Close:
Wednesday 17 June
Courses:
5k Family Fun Run; 10k Run
Entry
Fees:
£5 for all entries over 16 yrs received by Thursday 30 April
£7 for all entries over 16 yrs received after Thursday 30 April
Under 16 yrs free to enter must be registered and accompanied on site
by a responsible adult.
We will be holding our disability mile at the Walney Fun Run – details will follow
shortly.
Barrow Youth Network
Princes Trust is Now Recruiting
Free Courses Starting on Monday 27 April
Is the Team programme for people like me?
If you are 16 – 25 and unemployed, yes!
It's free and will not affect your Jobseeker's Allowance.
The Team programme is also available for employees who would like a chance to
develop new interpersonal skills to improve long-term career prospects.
What's in it for me?
An activities residential week in the Lakes of Cumbria!
Gain new skills and qualifications
Mix with new people and make new friends
It won’t cost you anything and we will work with you to make sure you won't
lose your benefits*
• A better chance of moving into a job, education or training
• Help with job-hunting and writing your CV
• The chance to make a difference in your community
• And most importantly - A big boost to your confidence and a real sense of
achievement!
More information can be found at: http://www.princestrust.org.uk/need_help/courses/team.aspx
•
•
•
•
People can contact Stuart Meredith on 07525908650 / 01229834291or email:
stuart.meredith@furness.ac.uk or through Furness College. 01229 825017.
5
Training
Dealing with Difficult Volunteers
Tuesday 23rd June
10 am – 3.30pm
Hawcoat Park RUFC, Hawcoat Lane, Barrow, LA14 4HF
Managing Conflict Effectively
Essential volunteer management training
This session will focus on the following areas:
• Define conflict and recognise it
• Identify the characteristics and behaviours of difficult volunteers
• Consider the importance of managing change, and changing volunteer
expectations
• Become familiar with techniques for managing conflict situations
• Identify key documents and processes to support your organisation to manage
conflict effectively
• Become familiar with assertiveness techniques and feedback
• Become familiar with techniques for ending the volunteer relationship
Book online
Alternatively download a booking form here
Complete and return with payment to
Cumbria CVS, 6 Hobson Court, Gillan Way Penrith CA11 9GQ
Free Volunteer Training
Essential Skills for Volunteer (II)
Friday 8 May
9.30am – 1pm
Barrow Fire Station, Phoenix Road, Barrow LA14 2NS
Lone working, adult protection, equality and diversity, and confidentiality.
A booking form must be completed for each delegate on each course or event.
Book and pay online or download the booking form and fliers
from www.cumbriacvs.org.uk/training-and-event ...
Complete the booking form by email to info@cumbriacvs.org.uk
or by post to Cumbria CVS 6 Hobson Court, Gillan Way, Penrith, CA11 9GQ
Free Volunteer Training
Active Listening Skills
Thursday 14 May
10am – 1pm St Marys Hospice, Ford Park Crescent, Ulverston
By introducing some of the different skills that can be used when actively listening
this course aims to improve your skills.
Through the session, participants will:
• discuss what “listening” is
• Understand what skills are required for effective listening
• discuss the blocks to effective listening
• Understand the difference between listening and active listening
6
•
Practise developing appropriate responses
Complete the booking form by email to info@cumbriacvs.org.uk
or by post to Cumbria CVS 6 Hobson Court, Gillan Way, Penrith, CA11 9GQ
CADAS Drug and Alcohol Awareness Course
Wednesday 3 and Wednesday 10 June
Wednesday 16 and Wednesday 23 September
Wednesday 25 November and Wednesday 2 December
10am-4.30pm both days at CADAS Building, 52 Paradise Street, Barrow.
A free two-day drug and alcohol awareness course for Parent/Carer. The course will
include information on drugs and alcohol and look at the effects of drugs and alcohol
and the impact it has on society.
To book a place on the course contact Clare: 01229 811111.
General Information
The Princes Trust is Looking for a Community Project to Work on
We are looking for potential community projects for our team to work on. As long as
it is a community organisation or charity then we can help. In the past we have
assisted local sports clubs, community centres and schools. Team can help with,
painting & decorating, gardening, generally cleaning etc… The team will also raise
the funds themselves!!
Please contact Stuart Meredith on 07525908650 / 01229834291
email: stuart.meredith@furness.ac.uk
St Mary’s Hospice Furniture Warehouse – FREE items
St Mary's Hospice Furniture Warehouse has some items of usable furniture which it
is willing to give away FREE rather than throw away. They currently have some
chairs, tables and a range of other items. They are on display outside their
warehouse on Wilkie Rd, opposite the Soccer Bar near the corner of Walney Rd,
Barrow currently.
There maybe a small delivery charge if delivery required - they are willing to
negotiate this dependent on circumstances. As they are a charity of course any
donations are always welcome no matter how small.
Basically they don't want to throw away anything that may be useful to anyone
experiencing difficult times and who could benefit from this offer. This will be a
regular thing that they have FREE items available so please let any of your
colleagues know who work with families who might benefit from this offer.
If you want to contact St Mary's Hospice Furniture Warehouse direct the Manager is
Paul Madden who can be contacted on 01229 824830 or email:
paul.madden@stmaryshospice.nhs.uk
Calling all Bookworms!
Barrow Fire Station reception now has a small library where it invites people of all
ages to come and browse. Books can be taken for a small donation and returned
after reading for others to enjoy also. There are books that will meet all tastes and
covers all ages. All donations will go to The Firefighters Charity.
7
Reception will be open Monday to Friday 9.30am – 4.30pm at Phoenix Road,
Barrow-in-Furness Cumbria LA14 2NS
For further information call 01229 407800.
Barrow Borough Council Bank Holiday Opening Hours
Saturday 2 May
Town Hall and housing office – closed
Cemetery office – closed; Grounds open 8am – 8.30pm
Forum coffee shop and tip 9am – 4pm
The Dock Museum 11am – 4pm.
Leisure Centre – as normal
Barrow Park 7.30am – 9pm
Market 9am – 5pm.
Sunday 3 May
Town Hall and housing office – closed
Cemetery office – closed; Grounds open 8am – 8.30pm
Forum coffee shop and tip closed
The Dock Museum 11am – 4pm
Leisure Centre – as normal
Barrow Park 7.30am – 9pm
Market - closed.
Bank Holiday Monday 4 May
Town Hall and housing office – closed
Cemetery office – closed; Grounds open 8am – 8.30pm
Forum coffee shop and tip closed
The Dock Museum - closed
Leisure Centre – closed
Barrow Park 7.30am – 9pm
Market - closed.
Saturday 23 May
Town Hall and housing office – closed
Cemetery office – closed; Grounds open 8am – 8.30pm
Forum coffee shop and tip 9am – 4pm
The Dock Museum – 11am – 4pm
Leisure Centre – closed
Barrow Park 7.30am – 9pm
Market – 9am – 5pm
Sunday 24 May
Town Hall and housing office – closed
Cemetery office – closed; Grounds open 8am – 8.30pm.
Forum coffee shop and tip – closed
The Dock Museum – 11am – 4pm
Leisure Centre – as normal
Barrow Park 7.30am – 9pm
Market – closed.
Bank Holiday Monday 25 May
Town Hall and housing office – closed
Cemetery office – closed; Grounds open 8am – 8.30pm
Forum coffee shop and tip – closed
The Dock Museum – closed
8
Leisure Centre – closed
Barrow Park 7.30am – 9pm
Market – closed.
Disclosure and Barring Update Service
Free for Volunteers
Are you aware that you can subscribe to keep your disclosure certificate up to date?
The Update Service was introduced in 2013 to enable applicants keep their DBS
certificates up to date online and allow employers to check a certificate online. There
is no need to re-apply if you need multiple checks within the same workforce where
the same level and type of check is required.
You can join when you apply for your DBS check or, if you wait until you’ve received
your certificate you’ll have 19 calendar days from the date it was issued. The service
is currently only available online. If you need any help with this ask the organisation
you are volunteering for to assist.
How to Register
• Note your application form number (found in the top right hand corner of the
form)
• Use the application form number to join the Update Service at
www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service
• When you register you will get an ID number with your registration. You will
need this to log onto the service so make a note and keep it safe.
What you get
When you join you’ll get an online account that allows you to:
• Take a certificate from one volunteering role to the next
• Give organisations permission to check your certificate online, and see who
has checked it
• Add or remove a certificate
A detailed guidance for applicants is available at
https://www.gov.uk/goverment/publications/dbs-update-service-applicant-guide
This is a free service for volunteers.
For further information contact the DBS customer services on 0300 0200 190 or
email: customerservices@dbs.gsi.gov.uk
Local Area Coordinator
Local Area Coordinators Paula Warriner and Kev Bell are helping the people of
Hindpool, Central (including Barrow Island) and Ormsgill to feel safer, more secure
and more confident about their futures. They can point you in the right direction,
show you where to find information or help introduce you to someone who can help.
Perhaps you need to be heard or find practical ways of doing the things you want to
do. If you feel like you need some help or know someone who does then you should
get in touch with Paula or Kev. They can be contacted by email or phone.
For further information call Paula 07899 741693 or
email:paula.warriner@cumbria.gov.uk or call Kev on 07785 456662 or
email:kevin.bell@cumbria.gov.uk
9
Funding Opportunities
Cumbria County Council - Healthy Weight Grants
Pilot grants fund to community based projects and initiatives that will support the
healthy weight agenda these include interventions/projects that aim to:
• Increase physical activity
• Encourage/educate people to eat a healthy diet
• Improves access to healthy food
• Supports individuals that are overweight and obese to lose weight
• Build knowledge skills and capacity in the local community
• Fulfil community needs
Funded activities must be one or more of the following
• Initiatives that target children or families (children being seen as 0-16 and
priority given to 0-11 years)
• A new activity
• Developing or improving an existing activity
• Extending the range or scale of an activity that the applicant already does
such as offering an activity in a new area or with a different population/group
• Help to develop activities to sustain them in the future – such as training staff
or volunteers (or both) to provide food/physical activity or buying new
equipment that will be used well in the future
• A pilot
Quick turnaround of grant awards with the Neighbourhood Grants Panel who will
consider applications meeting monthly.
Next round of applications for consideration on Friday 29 May 2015
Deadline Friday 8 May 2015
For further information and applications contact Alison Meadows on 01229 407576
or email: alison.meadows@cumbria.gov.uk
The NCI (Neighbourhood Care Independence) Small Grant Fund is available
again this year.
Small community groups and voluntary organisations or associations can apply for
up to £500
To apply for a grant from this programme you must be a charity or community group
providing services for:
•
•
•
•
Adults over 65
Some vulnerable adults under 65
People that require services or support to help them remain independent at
home
Volunteer-led groups such as luncheon clubs, “coffee and crack” groups,
practical or social activities to reach more people within their communities
through extending services, training current and recruiting new volunteers
helping to extend the reach of the service within a given community
10
The Types of Organisations We Can Fund
Constituted* community groups and voluntary organisations or associations - with a
social purpose and with at least 3 unrelated people aged over 18 on the
management committee
*to be a constituted organisation, a group or organisation will need to have a
governing document, e.g. a set of rules, which sets out how the organisation works
and does not allow profit to be taken. Applicants will be required to attach a signed
and dated governing document or set of operating rules with their application form.
If you are not currently constituted then Cumbria CVS can assist you with this simple
process.
Programme Criteria
We will support community organisations and groups with projects and activities
which meet each of the following criteria:
Your project aims to
• support an improvement in health and well-being in your community
• target people who are at a higher risk of poor health.
• ensure that there is community participation in the project, and
• Your project is local
• Your project is relevant, practical and can make a positive difference to the
local community
For further information on the funding available in the Furness and South Lakes area
please contact Andrew at Cumbria CVS on 01768 800350 or
andrewb@cumbriacvs.org.uk
There is no deadline for applications but once all the funding has been allocated we
will not be able to process any further applications. Funding awarded must be spent
before April 2016.
Grants from the Frieda Scott Charitable Trust
There have been a few changes at the Frieda Scott Trust that we thought local
charities should know about. We still offer grants to local voluntary/charitable
organisations in South Lakeland (and the former Westmorland area) with particular
concern for those who are working with the most disadvantaged and vulnerable in
our society, but here’s what’s new:
• they’re not just small grants … Trustees will now consider requests of up
to £20,000 per year
• even larger grants will occasionally be made for projects that make a big
difference to disadvantaged groups
• multi-year applications will also be considered where there is an ongoing
or longer-term need
• as before, Trustees will consider requests for either capital (e.g.
equipment) or revenue (e.g. salaries)
11
•
•
our meetings are every 3 months so you never have long to wait for a
decision
individual groups (e.g. scouts & guides) are welcome to apply rather than
going through their regional body, including local amateur sporting clubs.
The Application Form can be downloaded from our website (www.friedascott.org.uk)
and we always encourage anyone who is interested to contact us before applying so
that we can help with advice.
Call the Trust Secretary, Naomi Brown on 01539 742608.
Cumbria CVS
Nurtures and enables a flourishing third sector for Cumbria.
We offer a wide range of events and services including:
• funding fairs and funding advice
• training, governance and management support, and workforce development
for charities and not-for-profit organisations
• organisational support for start-ups, charity registration and incorporation
• support and training for volunteers and organisations who manage volunteers
• payroll and financial services
• HR support
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
For more information please contact your local Cumbria CVS office:
Lesser Kings Hall, 57-59 Hartington Street, Barrow-in-Furness
01768 800350 info@cumbriacvs.org.uk www.cumbriacvs.org.uk
Follow us on Twitter: @cumbriacvs
Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/cumbriacvs
This ebulletin is sent out on alternate weeks of every month. Submissions received
by 2pm on the Wednesday of these weeks, will appear in that Thursday’s edition. A
schedule of distribution dates is available on request.
If you would like to submit information to be included in the ebulletin or to
unsubscribe please contact Julie Sharkey on 01768 800350 or email:
juliesh@cumbriacvs.org.uk to request a copy of the template for submitting
information.
Disclaimer: The information contained in this email is sent in good faith. Whilst every
care is taken to insure that it is correct, Cumbria CVS cannot accept liability for any
omissions or inaccuracies and does not take responsibility for the quality of any
services or products mentioned.
12