Mondays, Tuesday and Wednesdays 9.30am - 12.30pm. Coffee morning for deaf people and those who are learning BSL. Crafts on Mondays and Wednesdays. Occasional presentations linked to local issues, health or deafness.

Wednesdays 9:30-11:00am. Themed sessions for babies from birth to walking, with a range of activities to support positive development and learning such as exploring and making new things, mark making, water play, sensory activities, sharing stories and enjoying nursery rhymes. Supports the Baby Friendly Initiative. This session is run by Westmorland and Furness Family Hub. […]

Wednesdays 9:30-10:30am. SAFA stands for Self-harm Awareness For All. SAFA is committed to making a positive difference to the lives of individuals in Cumbria who self harm and to those who support them. They offer a family drop-in each week on a Wednesday at their centre in Barrow. It provides a space for those affected […]

Wednesdays 9:30-12:00pm. A nice welcoming place for children with SEND (special educational needs and disabilities) to come along and enjoy some play time. A great opportunity for children and their parents or carers to socialise or just have a play. Please check with the organiser about whether sessions run during the school holidays. This session […]

Wednesdays 10.00am. The 'Barrow Park Wednesday Wander' is a Wellbeing Walk that is open to everyone who would like to have a gentle walk around the park and have a chat too. You don't need any special clothing, just comfortable footwear and dress appropriately for the weather. The walk lasts 30 to 45 minutes, and […]

Wednesdays 10:00-12:00pm. This is a Furness For You activity. Pop along for a couple of hours, enjoy a brew and have a laugh trying out a variety of games like foam Jenga, dominos, Scrabble, Boccia, archery and more. We kindly ask for a minimum donation of £3 for each session. Your donations support the services […]

Wednesdays 10:00am-12:00pm. Barrow's Social Prescribers are offering a fantastic opportunity to get involved in your community and help create a safe space for people to come to and while there join in on a volunteer gardening project. Have you or someone you know been feeling a bit stuck at home, isolated or lonely? Or perhaps […]

Mondays 10:00am-12:00pm, Wednesdays 10:00am-12:00pm. Please get in touch for more information and as booking is required - call 01229 311102 or email reception@womenscommunitymatters.org.

Wednesdays 10:00am -12:00pm. Pop along to socialise in this supportive group and enjoy a brew and cake for free. Share ideas, chat, create friendships, a sense of belonging and support each other.

Wednesdays 10:00-12:00am. 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 […]

Wednesdays 10:00-11:30am. Please get in touch for more information and as booking is required - call 01229 311102 or email reception@womenscommunitymatters.org.

Wednesdays 10:00am-12:00pm. A session for you to explore your creativity through photography. Share your skills or learn new ones in this friendly group. Contact Artworks Art4All on Facebook via the link to site to find out more and to book.

Wednesdays 10:15-11:30am. 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.

Wednesdays 10:30-11:30am. Relax • Unwind • Create - Join us for a peaceful adult colouring session designed to help you slow down, switch off, and enjoy a moment of calm whilst listening to soothing music. Come along, choose a colouring page, and let your creativity flow - or bring your own colouring book if you […]

Wednesdays 10:30am - 12:00pm. Funded by Furness Building Society and Mencap, Multi sports sessions to ensure inclusion from all our participants and opportunity to develop skills and abilities in a range of activities. £2.00 per participant. Find out more about Able Raiders here  

Wednesdays 11:00am-12:00pm. This is a parent and child session suitable for children from walking to aged four years, covering early years child development. Join us for fun activities, crafts and lots of active learning too. Please note these sessions do not run during summer holidays. This session is run by Westmorland and Furness Family Hub. […]

Second Wed of the month 11:00am-12:30pm. Do you live with a long-term health condition? Would you like to meet with other people who get it? Come and meet up in an inclusive and supportive group. You will receive a warm welcome and be able to connect, share and learn from others who have similar experiences. […]

Tuesdays 12:45-1:45pm, Wednesdays 2:00-3:00pm. This exciting class will improve your balance, strengthen core muscles, promote general wellbeing, allow you to meet new people and increase your confidence. 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 […]

Wednesdays 1:00-2.30pm. This is a seasonal event with craft-making themed around the time of year. Check the Furness 4 U Connect Hub Facebook page for current theme by clicking on 'Link to site' below. Christmas Craft making 🎄 Let’s Get Festive • Get Creative • Make Christmas Your Way Join us for Jolly Makers, a […]

Wednesdays 1:00-3:00pm. Come and have some fun whilst we work together and create some fantastic artwork with Artworks Art4All. A great way to promote your wellbeing and bring out your creative side. You can get creative - bring your own or get involved with what we are working on. We kindly ask for a minimum […]

Last Wednesday of every month, 1:00-3:00pm. Furness Autistic Adults Befriending Group meets on the last Wednesday of every month and is hosted by the Barrow branch of the National Autistic Society. It is a safe space for autistic people, including those still waiting for a diagnosis. You may bring a family member, a friend or […]

Third Wednesday of each month 1:00-3:00pm. An informal drop-in group for anyone aged 18 and over, living with any respiratory condition. Find support, advice and about services locally with the chance to share your experiences and learn from others in similar situations. Each month you will hear from a guest speaker and there will be […]

Wednesdays 1:00-3:00pm. For this group, Women's Community Matters either invites a visitor to come along from the community or they choose a topic to discuss. Please see a member of staff if you would like to join the group. Please get in touch to find out more and as booking is required. Call 01229 311102 […]

Wednesdays 1:00-3:00pm. Please get in touch to find out more and as booking is required - call 01229 311102 or email reception@womenscommunitymatters.org.

Wednesdays 1:00pm-3:00pm (except over Christmas). A safe, supportive and warm space fostering social connectedness, and health and well-being - somewhere to talk in a safe, friendly space. This is open to anyone from an ethnically diverse background. Get in touch via the link below if you’d like to find out more.

Wednesdays 1:00-3:00pm. A time to come together in a men's group to chat, listen and share experiences. Please find out more by emailing Furness Multiural Community Forum.

Wednesdays 1:00-3:00pm This group is a chance for children aged birth to four years with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) to come together and play, learn and explore in the soft play area and sensory room at Hartington Street Methodist Church. For more information please email Nicola.brockbank3@cumbria.gov.uk. This session is run by Westmorland and […]

Fourth Wednesday of the month 1:30pm-3:00pm. The Furness Dementia Hub is here to support people living with dementia, their carers, and anyone looking for guidance, resources, or just a friendly space. They meet on the 4th Wednesday of every month at St Mary’s Hospice Community Hub, and everyone is welcome. Pre-booking is essential for this […]

Wednesdays at 2:00pm. Sisterhood & Friends normally meets fortnightly. It was set up as a women's group and founded in 1915 during World War I, when men went off to war, so is over one hundred years old. Men are also wlecome. They meet for worship and fellowship, and have guests - perhaps a speaker […]

Wednesdays 3:30-5:00pm. Drop in to Library Time at Walney Library after school to make new friends, relax or do some reading or homework.

Wednesday 4:00-5:30pm. A safe and friendly space for LGBTQ+ young people and friends to meet, take part in social action projects, activities and get ready for Furness Pride! Meet at Lakeland House on Wednesdays. Check the times with Drop Zone during holiday periods. (Two clubs run for different age groups: Under 16s - ages 11-16 […]

Wednesdays 5:00-6:00pm. Suitable for ages five and over to come along and play and create with LEGO. 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 […]

Wednesdays 5:00-7:00pm. The peer support group is a safe space for young people aged 11-17 years old to connect with peers and youth workers. Come along to feel a part of things and build up your skills to deal with life's complications, increasing confidence and developing emotional resilience.

Wednesdays 5:00-7:00pm (term time). For ages 11-17 years. Offering arts and crafts, sports, activity days and residentials. During school holidays youth group may not run though we do offer summer activities during the summer holidays.

Wednesdays 5:30-6:30pm (term time). Would you like to learn to play a brass instrument? Get together, learn a new skill and have fun! For more information or to register contact morrell652@btinternet.com. The link below takes you to Askam Town Silver Band's Facebook page.

Mondays 5:00 - 7.00pm and Wednesdays 5.30 - 7.00pm. Barrow AFC Community Foundation run free, mixed football sessions at Furness College Sports Hall, delivered by their FA‑qualified coaching team. These sessions are designed to support young players with extra development time in a fun, positive and supportive environment: Session times for ages 8-10 are: Mondays: […]

Wednesday 5:30-7:00pm. A safe and friendly space for LGBTQ+ young people and friends to meet, take part in social action projects, activities and get ready for Furness Pride! Meet at Lakeland House on Wednesdays. Check the times with Drop Zone during holiday periods. (Two clubs run for different age groups: Under 16s - ages 11-16 […]

Junior Thursdays 5:30-7:30pm for years 3 to 6, Senior Wednesdays 5:30-7:30pm for years 7 and 8, Senior Fridays 5:30-7:30pm for years 8+. Come along to hang out, chat and join in the activities on offer. Visit the Facebook page by clicking the link below.  

Wednesdays 6:00-8:00pm. Fancy getting out of the house and getting crafty? This is a welcoming space for all. Come along and be inspired with craft project ideas and enjoy being around people from your community. Visit the North Scale Community Centre Facebook page by clicking "link to site" below, or call in to find out […]