9:00am to 12:30pm every Tuesday and Friday. Do you need advice? Citizens Advice Barrow provides free, confidential and impartial information and advice on a range of issues. These include entitlement to welfare benefits, managing debt, dealing with housing problems and employment rights. They also campaign on big issues affecting people's lives. Anyone who drops in […]

Tuesdays 10:00am-12:00pm, Fridays 10:00am-12:00pm. A peer support group for all clients, facilitated by volunteers. Enjoy conversation and company with a brew. See Mind in Furness on Facebook by clicking link to site below. Check with the team for additional details or to use this service, or, if you need to ask about support appointments, call […]

Fridays 09:30am - 10:30am. Well Being walk, lead by trained walk leaders, supported by The Ramblers and Active Cumbria. To find out where walks are taking place, join the Private Facebook group ‘Advantage! Rambling Raiders’ or click the link below.  

Fridays 9:30-10:00am. Adult chair-based exercise with Advantage Barrow Raiders Community Foundation. Get your weekend started right by waking up those muscles with a gentle, full-body workout that's perfect for all abilities. Whether you're easing into exercise or looking for a relaxed way to stay active, this session is for you. Let's end the week feeling […]

Fridays 9:30am-1:00pm. Come along to Barrow Library for a chat with the Family Hub team. Find all the Family Hub sessions, groups and drop-ins across the Furness area by entering "Family Hub" in the Activity Hub search bar on this website, or visit the Family Hub website via the link to site button.

Fridays 9:30am-4:00pm. Booking is required for this session, which is here to support you through your pregnancy and after the birth. Call 01229 407384 or visit the Family Hub website using the button below. Find all the Family Hub sessions, groups and drop-ins across the Furness area by entering "Family Hub" in the Activity Hub […]

Fridays 9:30-11:00am. A relaxed group supporting mums, babies and their wellbeing. Group sessions will include sensory play, keepsake crafts, alongside advice and signposting to promote good mental health for both mums and babies. Suitable for mums and children under two years old. Find all the Family Hub sessions, groups and drop-ins across the Furness area […]

Fridays 9:30am-12:00pm. Come along to Walney and enjoy some play time with your little ones. This session is run by Westmorland and Furness Family Hub. To see all Family Hub sessions, go to the Activity Hub on this website and search for "Family Hub" — or click the "link to site" button to visit their […]

Fridays 10.00am-12.00pm. Come and enjoy a coffee and a friendly chat with chair exercise and games. We kindly ask for a minimum donation of £3 for each session. Your donations support the services provided by Age UK South Cumbria. Thank you! Due to some groups running at full capacity we cannot accept walk ins. To […]

Fridays 10:00am-12:00pm. Are you keen on getting out of the house, being a bit creative and meeting up with members of your community? If yes, then this could be the group for you. Come along and discover what the weekly art activity is - no previous experience is necessary! We think you will find that […]

Fridays 10:00-12:00pm. Open to non native-English speakers. Come and play games, drink coffee and practice your English with us.

Fridays 10:00-11:30am. Come along and enjoy a brew at North Scale Community centre who host a pop-up cafe every Friday morning. Visit the North Scale Community Centre Facebook page by clicking "link to site" below, or call in to find out about the groups and classes on offer. Volunteers are needed so let them know […]

Fridays 10:00am-2:00pm. Travel Actively Barrow has a team of volunteers trained and ready to carry out basic fixes on bikes. They are operating from their new venue at Barrow Park Pavilion, which you can find to the right of the cafe in Barrow Park. They offer FREE basic bike fixes or, for more extensive repairs, […]

Fridays (once a month), 10:00am-12:00pm. Want to help out in your community? Volunteering drop-in sessions at The Bridge, Portland Walk, will provide an opportunity for people to find out more about helping out in their local community through volunteering. Find out about opportunities that are available and how Cumbria CVS can support you to find […]

3rd Friday of each month, 10:00am-12:00pm. Advantage Barrow Raiders Community Foundation are hosting a monthly event at the MKM Barrow Raiders marquee. Get together, share sporting memories and chat about sport. This group offers the chance to get out of the house for a brew and a chat with like-minded people. You'll be made very […]

Fridays 10:00am-12:00pm. This session is proving a hit so set to continue! Get together in a safe space and enjoy a brew and a chat or a game if you fancy. Please get in touch as booking is required - call 01229 311102 or email reception@womenscommunitymatters.org.

Fridays 10:00am-12:30pm. Warrior Down offers substance misuse services with soul. They emphasise the transformative power of lived experience in recovery, highlighting its role in building authentic connections, reducing stigma, and empowering individuals. By valuing firsthand insights from those who have faced mental health challenges, addiction, or trauma, they foster a compassionate, inclusive, and effective recovery […]

Fridays 10:30am-12:30pm. A support group for people dealing with hearing loss, tinnitus, or for people who wear hearing aids. A space to share experiences, offer advice, and simply know that they're not alone in their journey. Everyone welcome to attend every Friday!  

Fridays 11:00am - 12:30pm. Barrow and District Disability Association's Pause For Thought mindfulness group is perfect for winding down, reducing anxiety and feeling grounded. Free to attend and includes refreshments. For more information or enquiries, please contact Social Activity and Volunteer Coordinator, Keith Cort, on 07496 799312.

Fridays 11:00am. Join Furness Multicultural Community Forum and Boom Dang to learn the skill of big drums. The Visit Site button below will take you to Furness Multicultural Community Forum's Facebook page where you can find out more about this, and other, events.

Fridays 12:00 - 2:00pm. A sewing and knitting group, suitable for all from beginners to experts. The Visit Site link below will take you to Furness Multicultural Community Forum's Facebook page, where details of events are listed.

Second Friday of each month, 12:00 - 3:00pm. Members of the Armed Forces community are invited to attend a new series of welfare support drop-ins run by Mark Kenny, local Defence Medical Welfare Service (DMWS) Welfare Officer. These sessions provide a welcoming, confidential space for serving personnel, veterans, reservists and their families and carers to […]

Fridays 1:00pm-3:00pm. Come and enjoy a brew and have a friendly chat whilst taking in their relaxed atmosphere. We kindly ask for a minimum donation of £3 for each session. Your donations support the services provided by Age UK South Cumbria. Thank you! Due to some groups running at full capacity we cannot accept walk […]

Tuesdays 2:00-2:45pm, Fridays 10:30-11:00am. Regular story and rhyme time sessions for children under five years.  

Fridays, 1:00-2:30pm. Drop in to enjoy some time at Bram Longstaffe Family Hub. This session is run by Westmorland and Furness Family Hub. To see all Family Hub sessions, go to the Activity Hub on this website and search for "Family Hub" — or click the "link to site" button to visit their website.

Thursdays & Fridays 1:30-3:30pm. Gardening, growing and creativity wellbeing sessions. Learn about nature and creating habitats, whilst also learning to grow your own food and cook with it, plant a garden in a way which benefits pollinators. Find ways to express creativity through natural means and ways that add to the local space. We work […]

Fridays 1:00-4:00pm. Come along to Ormsgill Community Centre enjoy some play time with your little ones. This session is run by Westmorland and Furness Family Hub. To see all Family Hub sessions, go to the Activity Hub on this website and search for "Family Hub" — or click the "link to site" button to visit […]

Fridays 1:30-3:00pm. Music workshops are known to relieve stress and boost your brain power. ​So come along and develop your musical and vocal skills while making new friends who share your passion for music. ​No experience needed, refreshments provided and if you do have your own instrument, then feel free to bring it along with […]

Fridays 1.30 - 3.30pm. Dementia Carer Connect offers carers of people a safe and supportive space to access advice, guidance, and peer support. These sessions are designed to empower and support carers and will be delivered by Sophie The Admiral Nurse, who brings a wealth of knowledge and experience. Click here to view a flyer […]

Mondays 2:00-3:00pm, Fridays 11:30am-12:30pm. The Barrow Park Leisure Centre "Together" timetable is to encourage anyone over the age of 18 to get out of the house and socialise with other people through sporting activities. We think it's the best way to beat loneliness, build confidence and just feel better! Classes are £2.50 per session.

Fridays 1:30-3:30pm. Warrior Down offers substance misuse services with soul. They emphasise the transformative power of lived experience in recovery, highlighting its role in building authentic connections, reducing stigma, and empowering individuals. By valuing firsthand insights from those who have faced mental health challenges, addiction, or trauma, they foster a compassionate, inclusive, and effective recovery […]

Fridays 2:30 - 4:30pm. Table tennis for the over 55's. All equipment is provided, just wear comfy clothes and trainer-type shoes. The £4 fee includes a hot drink and some homemade cake! Everyone is very friendly and will help guide you. Its fun! The Facebook Group at the Visit Site link below provides more information.

Fridays 3:00-4:30pm. Come and play chess in a friendly atmosphere. Boards and pieces are provided, and all ages 8+ and abilities are welcome.

Fridays 5:30 - 7:30pm. Youth club (school years 9-11). £2 per person. The Visit Site link below will take you to the Walney Youth Club at Walney Community Trust Facebook page.

Fridays 6:00-7:30pm. A peer support group for all clients, facilitated by volunteers. Enjoy conversation and company with a brew as you play games or enjoy an activity. See Mind in Furness on Facebook by clicking link to site below. Check with the team for additional details or to use this service, or, if you need […]