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Barrow Community News
Supported by Cumbria CVS
Thursday 21 May 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
Volunteers Week
Celebrating Volunteers
Monday 1 June
1pm -2.30pm at The Forum, 28 Duke Street, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 1HH
Cumbria CVS warmly invites you and your volunteers to an afternoon of celebration
and recognition as we support you to say thank you to your volunteers for the
difference they help to make in the local community.
Awards, certificates and refreshments will be provided.
Please complete and return a booking form Download a booking form here to
Cumbria CVS by Friday 15 May to 6 Hobson Court, Gillan Way, Penrith, Cumbria
CA11 9GQ or email:info@cumbriacvs.org.uk
Free Events at Barrow Park
Sunday 24 May
Churches Together 2 - 4pm at the Bandstand
Sunday 31 May
EXPO 12 - 6pm at the Bandstand
Sunday 7 June
Barrow Steelworks Band 2 - 4pm at the Bandstand
Sunday 14 June EXPO 12 - 6pm at the Bandstand
Sunday 21 June Dalton Town Band 2 - 4pm at the Bandstand
Sunday 28 June Model Boat Regatta10 - 3pm at the Lake
Saturday 4 July
Sugarfoot 2 - 4pm at the Bandstand
Sunday 5 July
EXPO 12 - 6pm at the Bandstand
Sunday 12 July
Dalton Town Band 2 - 4pm at the Bandstand
Saturday 25 July Taylor's Funfair & Tesco Community Beach Party
Sunday 26 July
Taylor's Funfair & Tesco Community Beach Party
Mon 27 to Fri 31 Taylor's Funfair & Tesco Community Beach Party
To check for opening times or special events before you visit, please contact:
Parks Office on 01229 876543 Email: gardensandparks@barrowbc.gov.uk
Cumbria Advisory Thyroid Service – International Thyroid Awareness Week
Wednesday 27 May
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11am – 2pm at the Forum, Duke Street, Barrow. Do you or does someone in your
family have a thyroid condition? Would you like to find out more about it or maybe
meet others with similar problems? Look for our information stall in the foyer.
For further details contact:
Moyra on 01229 869705
Craft Workshop
Wednesday 27 May
11am – 12.45pm and 1.45pm – 3.30pm at The Dock Museum, North Road, Barrow
Make your own animal montage
£4 per ticket
Vintage Fair
Sunday 28 June
11am – 4pm at the Dock Museum, North Road, Barrow.
Vintage fashions, glamour, home-made crafts, music and more. Entrance free.
For further information call 01229 876400 or visit www.dockmuseum.or.uk
Activity Based Volunteering
In the Autumn, in partnership with Cumbria County Council, Cumbria CVS will be
running three activity-based volunteer recruitment events - funded through the
Cumbria Armed Forces Community Covenant. They will promote volunteering
activities across Cumbria to a range of clients, especially members of the ex-service
community (military veterans).
They will be a great opportunity for people to try a number of volunteering activities
as well as access a wide range of advice and support:
Thursday 17 September
Workington Fire Station
Thursday 24 September
Barrow Fire Station
Thursday 1 October
Penrith Fire Station
If you would like to get involved to promote volunteering opportunities and/or offer
support, information and advice to members of the ex-service community especially,
please complete and return a Registration Form by Friday 5 June 2015 to
info@cumbriacvs.org.uk or contact Jozi Brown on 01768 800350.
The Forum - 25th Anniversary Event
Sunday 31 May
11am onwards
The Forum, 28 Duke Street, Barrow
FREE entry and FREE events.
The Forum is inviting people of all ages from the Barrow area to join in a variety of
free activities, to mark our 25th Anniversary celebration.
There is a wide selection of activities that will be happening such as:
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Bingo
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Quiz
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Children’s Workshops
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Sing a long
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Beauty Treatments by Furness College
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Junior Ensemble Panto Auditions from Strictly Pantomimes
Meet the Panto Cast
Barrow Shipyard Junior Band
Performance of Barnum from Cast
North West Film Archive will be presenting two films of local interest ‘Barrow &
Lakeland Industrial Neighbour’ and ‘Future Graftsmens’
The producers of this year’s pantomime will be on the search for local talent at our
celebration. They will be looking for both sexes aged between 8 and 15 to audition
for a place in the Junior Ensemble. Successful auditionees will participate in
rehearsals and perform in the show, working with professional dancers and learning
under the direction of an expert choreographer and director.
Carers Summit Programme
Wednesday 10 June
The Forum, 28 Duke Street, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 1HH
9.30am
Market Place
10.30
Welcome
10.40
Overview of Care Act
Followed by workshops:
Thriving not Surviving (Health and Wellbeing)
Beyond tea and Sympathy (POA, Health Plans etc.)
Top Dog not Underdog (Communicating with Professionals)
Please return your booking form to Furness Carers,
Hindpool Community Centre, Nelson Street, Barrow-in-Furness LA14 1NF, or
email: enquiries@carerssupportcumbria.co.uk
Building Better Opportunities Workshop
Monday 15 June
10am - 4pm
The Forum, 28 Duke Street, Barrow, LA14 1HH
In June 2015, a new European Social Fund (ESF) funded programme will be
launched to include projects that support people who are furthest removed from the
labour market into employment.
This Building Better Opportunities programme will not only provide a range of
activities to build people’s confidence and aspirations, but also measures to help
remove barriers to employment in areas such as health, finance and digital.
Organisations will be expected to work in partnership to deliver this programme.
The Big Lottery Fund will match the European funding, thus effectively doubling the
impact and scope of projects, and providing a more straightforward route to
European funding for the voluntary and community sector.
Building Better Opportunities Workshop
Will provide voluntary and community sector organisations with a better
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understanding of what it means to be part of an ESF funded programme. The
workshop will cover:
Background to the Funding
Responding to ESF requirements
Project design
Partnership working
Places are limited to one per organisation.
Book online
Alternatively download a booking form here
Complete and return to Cumbria CVS email: info@cumbriacvs.org.uk
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 11 June
Askam-Dunnerholme-Kirkby-in-Furness Station.
Thursday 9 July
Barow Station-Sandscale-Furness Abbey-Roose Station
(part of Barrow Walking Festival), walk starts at Barrow
Station 10.30am.
Thursday 13 August
Kents Bank Station-MiddleFell-Charney Well-Hampsfell &
Hampsfell Hotel-Grange Station. Walk starts at 10.50am,
departs from Barrow Station 10.09am.
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
Taste Cumbria Ulverston Food Festival
From Saturday 23 May to Sunday 24 May
10.00am - 5.00pm in Ulverston Town Centre
The town centre will be turned into a venue for the best food and drink anywhere in
the UK! Cookery Demos, Free Tasting, events for children and plenty more!
Over the weekend there is:
High quality local produce market - over 50 stalls open 10am – 5pm both days
Chef demos throughout the day in Market Square
Follow the Ale Trail around Ulverston’s pubs and bars
Kids’ activities on Cross Street
For further information call 01228 612600 or
email: marie.whitehead@cnmedia.co.uk or visit
http://www.tastecumbria.com/festival/ulverston-2014/
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Pearl Izumi Tour Series BAE Systems Stage
Friday 29 May
2pm – 9pm Duke Street, Barrow-in-Furness
Professional Cycling Race starts at 7.30 pm
Preceded by an afternoon of Community Activities from 2 pm including:
Cycle Event for Disabled Children
Children's Road Race (organised by Walney Windcheatahs)
Junior Cycle Road Race organised by Furness Fliers
Senior Amateur Cycle Race organised by Lakes Road Club
The professional teams will start warming up on the circuit from 6 pm with racing
commencing at 7.30 pm. This event is being filmed for ITV4.
For further information call 01229 876543 or email:
customerservices@barrowbc.gov.uk or visit http://www.thetourseries.co.uk
Community Car Boot Sale
Sunday 21 June
10am – 1pm at Tesco Extra Barrow Car Park by Click and Collect area.
Cars can arrive to set up after 8.30am. Cost £7. Cars are generally allocated 2 car
parking spaces. Just turn up no need to book space...
All Bucket Donation money goes to Tesco Charity of Year Fund. (Diabetes UK /
British Heart Foundation). We still hold carboot even if it rains.
For further information call Nat Welham on 07510688703 or
email: barrow@communityattesco.co.uk
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 simply register online
www.stmaryshospice.org.uk
Also volunteers are needed on the night as marshals and to serve refreshments.
Thank you!
Green Heart Den – FREE Cook and Eat Sessions
Please find below details of our programme of FREE workshop sessions which will
take 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
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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 can be booked by email to:
neighbourhoodmgt@barrowbc.gov.uk or
by phone: 01229 876546
Body Beautiful Workshops
Tuesdays 26 May and 2 June
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
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.
Participants are asked to arrange their own transportation after the walk.
http://www.cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk/
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)
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Monday 18 May
2pm - 4pm at the BDDA, 71-77 School Street, Barrow
Meets on the third Monday of every month
For further information contact Bob Pointer on 01229 470616
Royal British Legion Advice Days
Tuesday 2 June
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 1 June
2pm - 4pm in the Green Room, The Forum, Duke Street, Barrow
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 Oral Hygiene and Dental Disease Prevention presented by
Joanne Taylor.
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
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 Prostate Cancer Support Group
Monday 8 June
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
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Wednesday 27 May
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
Training
Dealing with Difficult Volunteers
Tuesday 23 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:
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
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
Contact Clare: 01229 811111
Exclusive Funding Training in Barrow
Thursday 2 July and Thursday 9 July
10am - 1pm at Cumbria CVS, 57-59 Hartington Street, Barrow, LA14 5SR
What you need to do to get the Funding!
Essential steps to take before applying for funding
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Thursday 2 July 2015
10am – 1pm
This session will:
Look at how to evidence the need for your project
Introduce you to budgeting and planning
Show you how to capture and record your project to demonstrate its impact
and its worth to funders
Examine how to share your successes
Writing Successful Funding Applications
Key elements of a great funding bid
Thursday 9 July 2015
10am – 1pm
This session will:
Examine what makes a great funding bid
Look at the different types of applications
Help you understand and identify common reasons why applications fail
Cost
Book both sessions at a discounted rate
£40 per person: CVS member
£70 per person: non member
Alternatively, each session will cost
£25 per person: CVS members
£40 per person: non members
Cancellation policy applies
Book online for both sessions
Alternatively, download the booking form here, complete and return it with payment
to Cumbria CVS, 6 Hobson Court, Gillan Way, Penrith, CA11 9GQ
Positive Living Programme
Thursdays 23 July, 30 July, 6 August, 13 August, 20 August and 27 August
1pm – 4pm at The Bradbury Centre, St George’s Road, Millom.
The positive living programme is a six -week course for anyone who has been told
they have a life threatening illness and their family & friends.
The course introduces different methods of relaxation including controlling anxious
thoughts and reducing anxiety through breathing techniques, relaxation and adapted
Tai Chi seated exercise.
You will be given information so you can practice your stress management
techniques at home and learn to draw on them at times of pressure and anxiety.
We can offer advice on how to incorporate what you’ve learnt into your daily life after
the course.
Would you like to join our positive living programme? If you are interested please
contact Jenny Stalker or Caroline Glading at St Mary’s Hospice
Tel: 01229 580305
We are also looking for volunteers to help support the event.
If you can help please call 01229 580305.
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Hitting the Headlines
Join a local journalist and learn how to write good quality copy for media and your
online audience
Monday 13 July 2015
1 – 4.30pm at Furness Newspaper Ltd, Abbey Road, Barrow LA14 5QS
Book today!
Early Bird (to 29 May 2015)
£35 CVS members (thereafter £50)
£55 non members (thereafter £80)
Book and pay online or
download the booking form and fliers from
www.cumbriacvs.org.uk/training-and-event ...
complete the booking form and return with payment
by email to info@cumbriacvs.org.uk
or by post to Cumbria CVS 6 Hobson Court, Gillan Way, Penrith, CA11 9GQ
General Information
Women’s Community Matters (WCM)
We are looking for donations of pre-owned children’s and baby clothing.
Children’s and Baby clothing wanted for the WCM Clothes Bank – all clothing is
donated to families the centre is working with who find themselves in difficult
circumstances and require some support.
You can drop off your donations to the Centre at
Suite 1, 22A Duke St, Barrow LA14 1HH.
If you need us to pick your donation up please ring 01229 311102 and we will
arrange something.
Barrow Island Ruby - Club House Refurbishment
Barrow Island Rugby have nearly finished the extension and refurbishment on their
club house and we would like to offer it to local communities to hold meetings or
functions through the day at a small cost.
We have plenty of parking space, ladies toilets, men's toilets and disabled toilets also
a kitchen to prepare refreshments in.
For more information contact John Jefferson on 07773617150 or
email: johnjeffo.rugby@tiscali.co.uk or
contact the Secretary John Clegg on 07557380297 or
email: johnclegg13@btinternet.com
St Mary’s Hospice
We have Community Neighbour Volunteers available now to visit in Barrow,
Dalton, Millom, Grange and Windermere areas.
If one of your patients/service users has a life shortening diagnosis and has little help
or is lonely especially through the week then a visit from one of our Neighbours may
add a little life to that person’s day or week.
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Our volunteers are all DBS checked and trained but most of all they are just nice
people who want to help out in their local community.
This service relies on referrals from community health professionals and
community organisations.
If you want more information email anne.atkinson@stmaryshospice.nhs.uk
or visit our website www.stmaryshospice.org.uk
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Volunteer Opportunities
Hospice Volunteering - looking for a simple way to give something back?
Val Stangoe CEO: "Hospices couldn’t survive without volunteers. I say this every
time I speak on behalf of the hospice and I really mean it. Honestly, without
volunteers we just couldn’t, wouldn’t, survive."
We're currently recruiting more volunteers to help in the warehouse at Barrow and in
the Grange-over-Sands shop on Saturdays and Sundays. If you are interested in
helping out and making a difference please contact Sandra Brown to find out more
details on 01229 580305 or email volunteers@stmaryshospice.org.uk. Thank you!
Funding Opportunities
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 who 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
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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 rule, 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.
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
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