Community Events

What's on at  Whit ? 

 Last Day of Whit Holiday FREE Sports For 8-15 year olds 

 At the Whit break, we will be running our ever popular FREE holiday sports sessions as usual for one weeks at

 the Furness Academy South Site Playing Fields 

 Friday 4th June from 2pm to 4pm. 

Hindpool Urban Park - 11am to 12 noon

 Sports will include: Football, Tennis, Cricket, Table Tennis, Rounders, Tag Rugby and Volleyball 

For more details please phone

Dan Myles on 01229 845929 or email dmyles@barrowbc.gov.uk
      

Barrow Junior Raiders Whit Camp tomorrow

  Barrow Raiders are running their popular coaching camps again this half-term,

with sessions for 6-14 year olds.
The camp will take place on Friday 4th June .

The camp will start at 9.30 am for registration and will finish at 3pm.

All Junior Raiders are reminded to bring a packed lunch and full water bottle.
The camps are suitable for all abilities, from newcomers through to experienced club players, and feature coaching and games involving your heroes from the Barrow Raiders 1st team - not forgetting Willie Two-Hornes, of course!
Please contact the club shop on 01229 824454 to book a place on the camp.

 Barrow's unique International Circus Festival, Zircus Plus, returns!!

Friday 4th June - Sunday 6th June

Zircus Plus 2010 will be spreading its wings beyond

the beautiful Barrow Park into the Town Centre.

Featuring some of the best and most exciting contemporary circus acts from Britain and overseas,

this promises to keep the whole family entertained throughout the weekend.

The dazzling line-up includes Les Studio Cirque de Marseilles

with their daredevil Wheel of Death trilolgy and the outdoor premiere of Madam Silk,

a beautiful blend of aerial dance, circus, music and video art.

They'll also be acrobats from Tanzania, circus tennis from France, rising talent in the Little Top and much, much more.
For further information and dates please click here  

  Walney Central RLFC Past V Present - Saturday 5th June, 2pm Kick-off 

Walney Central RLFC will be holding a Past v Present match at Central Drive on Saturday 5th June at 2pm.
St Helens RL Stars will also be coming along to run a coaching session for youngsters at 1pm
Everyone welcome!

Hindpool Tigers Touch and Masters Festival- Sunday 6th June 2010 
Mixed Touch Competition – 12pm - 2pm
Masters Competition – 2.30pm – 4pm
Come along and enjoy a fun day of rugby league for all the family
Enter a team into the mixed 14+ Touch rugby competition, come back from retirement by playing

in the 35+ modified contact male Masters rugby competition or

simply come along and give your support to your local club and participants
For info contact your local amateur club or alternatively - Matt Jefferson on 07775022799

What's happening? 

at the Park Leisure Centre on Monday 14th June. 

Please see the attahed documents for further details and a timetable of events
There has never been a better time to start, you are never too young or too old, so get your voucher and get involved!
For more information contact Mike Otto, Barrow Borough Council Health Improvement Officer,

on 01229 876496 or mwotto@barrowbc.gov.uk 

Piel Island Walk and Beach Clean at Piel Island - 19th June
Guided low-tide walk across the sands to Piel Island, the ancient stronghold of the Monks of Furness.

Once you reach the island, you can explore at your own leisure, enjoy the hospitality of the King of Piel

at his bar and burger van, or take part in a beach clean organised by the Mountain Bay Partnership.
The walk starts from and returns to Snab Point on Walney Island.

The walk is tidal, so anyone wishing to take part must be at Snab Point by 09.00.

Anyone arriving later may not be able to join the guided walk.

The start of the walk is muddy and we will have to wade through 1 or 2 shallow gullys, so you are

advised to wear footware that you don't mind getting wet! Because we are crossing the sands,

this walk is not suitable for wheelchairs, prams or push-chairs or for people with mobility difficulties.
To reach Snab Point, take A590 to Barrow and follow signs for Walney Island.

Cross the bridge to Walney Island and at the end of the bridge turn left.

Follow road for approximately 0.75 mile and turn left on to Cart Lane.

Drive south on Cart Lane for approximately 3 miles until you reach Snab Point.

Look out for the yellow road signs marking the route from the end of the Walney Bridge. 
Anyone wishing to join the beach clean but not able to make the walk can reach Piel Island

by ferry from Roa Island. Roa Island can be reached by No.10 bus from either Barrow in Furness or Ulverston.

Walking for Health - Walney Sunset Walks have started again!!
Every Thursday evening until 2nd September
Meet 6.45pm at Earnse Point (West Shore) road end
2.5hr walk round the North Walney National Nature Reserve
See the dune heath, saltmarsh and beach wildlife and enjoy the sunset on the return to the start around 9.30pm
Ring Richard Scott at Cumbria CVS for more info on Furness Health Walks - Tel 01229 823144

 Duddon Family Fiesta - Sunday June 13th, 1 - 5.30pm
Eccle Riggs Hall, Broughton–in-Furness.
The Duddon Family Fiesta will be an event for the whole family

– with plenty of stalls and activities on offer for both kids and adults alike. 

The Friends of Burlington School have an eco-theme this year so many of the activities

will be geared towards wildlife and the environment. 

There will also be free information and advice on sustainable energy. 
Refreshments will be available all afternoon with a fabulous BBQ, bar, homemade cakes and plenty of ice cream. 

There will also be cookery demos, face painting and a variety of craft activities, games and stalls. 

Stalls will range from pamper products and jewellery, to Indian Head Massage and Fair Trade.  
An orienteering competition will also be held with both a beginners and a sprint course starting from 3.30pm.

 Stand with England Rugby League
England take on France in the Gillette Fusion International on Saturday June 12, kick off 5.15pm,

and this clash at Leigh Sporting Village will be our only International game on home soil this year.

Tickets for what will be Steve McNamara’s first game as England Coach cost just £10 for adults and £5 for children

whilst a special family ticket which includes two adult tickets and two child tickets is available for only £25.
This is a great opportunity for patriotic fans of our sport to come together and support the national side and

we want to attract as many members of the Rugby League community as possible to watch the clash with the French.
France Coach Bobbie Goulding will have his side extremely motivated for this clash which signals the start of a new era for

England and features some of the very best Rugby League stars in the world.
For further details, please click here

Furness Youth Project, The Annexe, Hindpool Community Base
Bath Street, Barrow, 0787 464 9200
Junior Youth Club for junior school age group
Every Monday and Wednesday at 5.00pm to 7.00pm
Secondary Youth Club for 12 to 15 year olds
Every Thursday from 6.00pm to 8.00pm
We aim to provide a variety of enjoyable things to do and a safe place to go.

Activities include: Computer suite, arts and crafts, Sports activities, Electronic games (Wii, Xbox etc) healthy cooking,

live music, art, leisure and recreation projects and activities.

Street Soccer on at D.A.S.H at Dowdales 

Street Soccer has come to Dowdales at Dalton.

The weekly Wednesdays sessions will now run up to the 17th June, 6:30-8pm  

Its fun and it's free!!! No kit needed, just turn up and play!!! 
Contact Craig at Barrow AFC Community Initiative on 07816163346 for more details

  Do something for Charity!

Race For Life, Barrow Park, Sunday 13th June @ 11am
It's not too late to enter to be one of 1.800 women who will walk, jog or run the 5km to help Cancer Research.
Have a great day out with family and friends and help more people beat cancer.
Barrow Park, Park Drive, Barrow-in-Furness. Sunday 13th June.

Please Note: This venue is not suitable for wheelchair users. Sign up on the Race for Life website.

Marie Curie Cancer Walk - July 3rd 
Walkers for a cancer charity are being warned to sign up quickly as places on a very popular event are running out.

On Saturday, July 3, at 10am, Marie Curie Cancer Care will hold its annual 8 mile cross bay walk.
The 400 charity places are filling up quickly, so to be in with a chance to take part people are being warned to sign up soon.
The charity will provide a free bus service from Kents Bank to the start of the walk at Arnside. People will then complete the walk and finish up at Kents Bank.
All the money raised will be used in the area to provide free nursing care for terminally ill cancer patients, to give them the choice to spend their final days at home.
People can register by contacting the fund-raising office on 01254 855031 or zoe.casson@mariecurie.org.uk

 Jump for St Mary’s on Saturday 11th September 
Imagine standing at the edge of an open doorway in an aircraft flying at 10,000 feet -

Now imagine leaning forward out of that doorway and letting go - falling forward into the clouds,

diving down through the air as you start freefalling at over 120mph!

Then imagine the peace and quiet as the canopy opens,

steering yourself back down to the centre of the drop zone below. 
St Mary’s Hospice in Ulverston would like to recruit 30 people to take up this challenge

The programme of jumps will take place at the North West Parachute Centre, Flookburgh

and each of the brave participants needs to raise a minimum of £130 for the charity. 
Please contact Zoe Guest of St Mary Of Furness - on Mobile : 07826 907338
Direct Line: 01229 483773,

Ambleside Marafun - Sunday 10th October 

Be a part of the first Relay Marathon in the South Lakes!
The Ambleside Marafun is your chance to participate in a full marathon without running 26.2 miles! 

Teams of five runners each run one lap of 5.2 miles, through stunning Lake District scenery.  
The route starts in Rothay Park Ambleside, and runs along Rydal Water and back again. 

Team categories are Male, Female, and Mixed – for  both Club and Fun Runners.
Get your application form today from www.amblesidemarafun.org.uk
or the Tourist Information Centres in Ambleside and Windermere
or call 015394 33241 for more information.
Don’t delay – entries are limited to 100 teams – apply early!
The Ambleside Marafun is raising money for the British Heart Foundation

and the Westmorland General Hospital Cancer Unit Appeal.
Organised by The Rotary Club of Ambleside Kirkstone
To view a poster for the event, please click here

Barrow Sports Council has launched an appeal for unwanted sports kit to send to villages and townships in Malawi.

Local Councillor Barry Doughty made links with Malawi through a youth work project.

Barry said that very few people in Malawi can afford proper kit, especially full team kits.

"Providing kits helps to enoucourage healthy activity and community spirit in an area of severe deprivation

and ill health through AIDS and HIV.

When I brought this to the attention of Barrow Sports Council, they immediately offered to launch an appeal. 

The next day I was told they had already got two full football strips for me.

The appeal is for any full team strips for any sport - football, rugby, netball, hockey, volleyball. 

Anything really.  The only condition is that they need to be for a full team. 

What is second hand and in need of replacement to us can be a fantastic strip for people with no money."

Barrow Sports Council Chair Tony Callister handed over the first two strips for Barry to send to Malawi.

Tony said "when teams get new kit, a lot of them probably throw the old one away or

just leave them in a bin bag somewhere. 

This is a great way to help people less fortunate than us."  

The strips go to an organisation called Active Youth Initiative for Social Enhancement (AYISE)

who then distribute them to needy areas.

If you have a strip to give away, they can be left with Barrow Sports Council at the Nan Tait Centre, Abbey Road

or ring Emma on 407319 or Derek on 407575.  

Walney RLFC Under 8's have kindly donated their old kit, thank you boys!

Barrow Raiders News

Widnes Vikings V Barrow Raiders on SKY tonight

 Stobart Stadium Halton, 19:30 kick off

Raiders v Whitehaven re-arranged to Tuesday 8th June
Barrow Raiders game v Whitehaven was due to take place last weekend

but they decided to go a run in the Challenge Cup instead.  
It has now been re-arranged for Tuesday 8th June at 7.30pm. 

Win a day on the set of Waterloo Road!!
All proceeds go towards the Barrow Raiders 2012 Development Fund
The prize for the lucky winner and 3 guests will include;
A Full Day on the Set (Filmed in Rochdale)
Lunch with the Cast
A Tour of the School with 'Grantly Budger'and much, much more
The raffle tickets are just £1 each and are available from the Rugby Shop, 78 Scott Street, Barrow 
Any sports club or school who wishes to sell some tickets for Barrow RLFC will receive 20% of what they sell.
Please click here for further information or contact Karen at karenscarr@aol.com

     Barrow AFC News

Bluebirds Study Centre request for Barrow AFC memories
The Bluebirds Study Centre staff and pupils have been busy putting together a book of supporters memories

of following Barrow AFC over the years.
Supporters have contributed a large collection of stories and many have provided photographs, cuttings etc.
However, they are struggling to find supporting memorabilia to cover the following stories:-
Barrow v Gillingham 1961 - (No floodlights) 
Barrow v Plymouth 1968 - (Ref scoring)
Barrow v Rangers - (Glenn Skivington testimonial)
Barrow v Man City - (Colin Cowperthwaite testimonial)
Barrow v Altrincham - (FA Trophy)
Oldham v Barrow - (FA Cup)
Barrow night matches 
Barrow fans at station, on train etc.
Barrow fans travelling away 
Any Old Barrow AFC Memorabilia - programmes, tickets, Souvenirs
If anyone has any newspaper cuttings, photos, programmes or

supporting information for any of the above stories, that they would not mind being included in the book,

please could they contact the study centre

directly at the football ground, by telephone on 01229 825759 or by e-mail 

 Barrow's pre-season friendly schedule continues to take shape with Bolton Wanderers the latest senior club to agree to send a side to Holker Street. 
They will make the trip to Furness on Saturday August 4th, kick-off 7.45pm.
The traditional friendly with cross-bay neighbours Morecambe will continue, when The Shrimps visit Barrow on Tuesday July 20th, kick-off 7.45pm.
Barrow have also agreed a trip to The Giant Axe to take on UniBond North friends, Lancaster City on Friday July 23rd at 7.45pm.
Barrow are trying to make contact with the new Chester City club with the hope of playing a friendly at The Deva Stadium to help the bid to bring senior football back to Chester after the original club folded in March.
Schedule so far:
Sat July 3rd Furness Select (H) 3.00 pm
Tue July 20th Morecambe (H) 7.45 pm
Fri July 23rd Lancaster City (A) 7.45 pm
Tue July 27th Blackburn Rovers XI (H) 7.45 pm
Sat July 31st Man City XI (H) 3.00 pm 
Wed Aug 4th Bolton Wanderers XI (H) 7.45 pm
The club is looking for one more home friendly on Saturday July 10th and will also arrange several away midweek friendlies.

Barrow AFC Fun Day for Trophy Heroes -19th June
Barrow AFC are hosting their fifth Annual Gala Day on June 19th at AFC Holker Street Ground

and the Wembley heroes will be on hand to chat to fans.
Organiser Kirsten Ryder said they also hope to have the FA Trophy there on the day so

Bluebird supporters can have their photographs taken with it.
There will also be bouncy castles, food vans, sweet vans, roundabouts, raffles, tom bolas, performances

by local dance troupes and much more.
The club is appealing to the public for any raffle/tombola prize donations and, if they have any,

to drop them in at the club or e-mail Kirsten to arrange collection.
If anyone would like to pitch stalls at the gala day, contact Craig Rutherford on 01229 823061.
“Hopefully there will be as many AFC fans there as possible as we are trying to make this a day for the community

and would love fans and local people to join us to make this day even more successful than ever!"

then please email ralph@inspire.net.nz.
The Holker Street Newsletter has been going since October 1987 and

has over 950 subscribers and there have been over 2400 editions. 

Volunteering

Know a young volunteer who deserves a big thank you?
Nominate a great young volunteer for the Cumbria Young Volunteer of the Year Award.
The award is being held by Cumbria County Council, in partnership with Cumbria Youth Alliance (CYA),

Cumbria Council for Voluntary Services (CVS) and vinvolved to celebrate young people

who give up their time for free for a good cause. 
Anyone can nominate a volunteer or group of up to five volunteers they know aged 16 to 25 who live in Cumbria. 

Your nominee might coach a local sports club or help at a youth centre –

whatever the organisation or project they volunteer with, everyone’s welcome to enter.
The winners will get the outdoor adventure of their choice with Cumbria Outdoors.

The organisation they volunteer with will also get a grant of £250.

Whatever your nominee’s physical ability there will be a great prize on offer for them. 
The launch of the award ties in with national Volunteers’ Week 2010 which takes place from Tuesday 1 June to Monday 7 June. 
The closing date for nominations is Wednesday 1st September 2010.

The winners will be announced in the autumn edition of Cumbria County Council’s residents’ magazine

Your Cumbria and in the Cumbria media.
To receive a nomination form, text your name and postal or email address to 07929 842 450; emailyoungvolunteer@cumbriacc.gov.uk; or go online to cumbria.gov.uk/youngvolunteer

where you can also find more details about the awards and the rules of entry

BarrO Orienteering Club Volunteers Appeal
Due to a key club coaching member moving abroad, BarrO orienteering club is looking for volunteers  

 interested in coming along to help coach .
The type of support required is really only for athletic type fitness work.  

 From mid April the Club will be attending local low key events on a Wednesday evening.  

 At that time support is more supervision based.
So if you are a School Teacher, Young Volunteer Coach, or somebody who would just like to come along and help out  

 then please get in touch with Stuart Arnold at Stuart@thearnoldfamily.plus.com

vinvolved Cumbria

Are you aged 16-25 and currently volunteering or interested in volunteering in Cumbria?

Register with vinvolved to:    

gain recognition for voluntary work you are doing through our nationally recognised awards scheme 
find new volunteering opportunities to suit you, short term, part time or full time 
benefit from rewards for your volunteering such as access to our free summer residential 
access free accredited training to increase your capacity to volunteer, for example emergency first aid training 
Contact Ruth and I will post you out a registration pack:
BTCV v involved team Cumbria
vinvolved-cumbria@btcv.org.uk   Tel: 01539 742612   www2. btcv.org.uk /display/vinvolved_cumbria       
  

Race for Life volunteers needed
The Race for Life is looking for volunteers to help on Sunday 13th June.  
The Race is for women and girls only but anyone can volunteer to help on the day.
For more details and to register as a volunteer online, go to the volunteer part of the Race for Life website.
 

Barrow Island Juniors
Barrow Island Juniors are looking for volunteer coaches for the 2010/11 season. 
We are looking for people to coach and manage at various age groups or 
If you’d like to help out but not manage a team then you are also welcome! 
We are also looking for new players in various age groups. 
For more information please contact Steve Bailey on 07578558946 or Stuart Meredith on 07749959332.

What's on in Summer?

Rugby Summer School at Furness RUFC

 The Strawberry Grounds, Croslands Park Road, off Abbey Road, Barrow
Monday 16th August    - 10.00am till 03.00pm Tag Rugby for 6 to 7 year olds
Tuesday 17th August   - 10.00am till 03.00pm Tag Rugby for 6 to 7 year olds
Wednesday 18th August - 10.00am till 03.00pm Contact Rugby for 8 to 13 year olds
Thursday 19th August  - 10.00am till 03.00pm Contact Rugby for 8 to 13 year olds
Friday 20th August    - 10.00am till 03.00pm Contact Rugby for 8 to 13 year olds
Friday night there will be a presentation evening.
Full supervision of all sessions will be provided by top Cumbria RFU coaches, Who are all CRB checked.
Places are limited so please book in advance by contacting Brian / Brenda on either
01229 826381, 07974643450 or 07861299161 AFTER the 5th June.
Price is £7.00 per day.
Drinks will be supplied by Furness Rugby
Parents are required to complete a Parental Permission form for each child attending.
Please click here to download, complete the form and hand in at club on first day of attendance

Furness Academy Summer School
Looking for something for your children to do this summer?
Do you have children in either Years 4, 5, 6 or 7?
Do they like sport and physical activity?

If so, a week at this years Furness Academy Summer School is for your children.
From Monday 19th - Friday 23rd July, 9.00am until 3.00pm each day. 

For only £25 for the week, your child could enjoy a varied menu of sports related activities.

For further information call Mrs Penny Pearce on 894605 ext 180.
Places are limited so don't miss out - Book early

 D.A.S.H. Fun Sport Camp
(Dalton Active Sports Hall @ Dowdales School)        
Mon 19th – Fri 23rd July 2010. Cost £40       
School Years 1 - 8  (age 6-13) 
10.00am – 3.00pm daily.

If you wish to book a place on either of these camps please contact Deborah Brown