Thursdays 9:15-10:45am. The Short Mat Bowls session is part of the Barrow Park Leisure Centre "Together" timetable. It 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 […]

Wild in Windermere focuses on connection through nature. The day will include sharing camping and forest stories, enjoying a picnic, and taking part in bushcraft activities in a relaxed outdoor setting, weather permitting. More details are available in this flyer Limited spaces are available - call 01229 444407 to book a place.

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 […]

Thursdays 9:30-10:30am. A gentle exercise session designed to keep you moving. Come together in this community group and enjoy socialising while you keep fit. 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 […]

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 […]

Tuesdays 10.00am-12.00pm. Come and enjoy a coffee and a chat in this friendly group 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 […]

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 […]

Tuesdays 10.00am-12.00pm. Pop along and try your hand at indoor bowling from either a seated or standing position. Age UK South Cumbria kindly asks 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 […]

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 […]

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.

Thursdays 11:00am - 12:00pm. Walking Rugby for 55+ years, but we welcome younger participants. Weekly sessions taking place throughout the year, with opportunities to take part in festivals and friendlies, and social events! £3.00 per person.  

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  

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, […]

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 […]

Tuesdays 1:00-3:00pm. Dual diagnosis is for those with substance misuse and mental health issues. 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 first hand insights from those who have faced mental […]

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 […]

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.

Tuesdays 1:00-2:30pm. The Short Mat Bowls session is part of the Barrow Park Leisure Centre "Together" timetable. It 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 […]

Tuesdays 1:30-3:30pm. Pop along for a couple of hours, enjoy a brew and have a laugh trying out a variety of games like Jenga, dominos, Scrabble, Boccia, archery and more. 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! […]

Thursdays 5:00 - 6:00pm. Funded by The National Lottery Community Fund, as part of the Stepping Stones Project, and supported by Active Cumbria and seed funding from British Dodgeball, Dodgeball for boys and girls, with a view to starting Barrow’s own Dodgeball Club in the future. Ages - 8-16 Years. £1 pay and play.  

Tuesdays 4:30-6:30pm (term time). For ages seven to 10 years. Offering arts and crafts, sports, activity days and residentials. During school holidays youth group may not run though they do offer summer activities during the summer holidays.

Tuesdays 5:00pm (weather permitting). All welcome, and booking is not necessary. Get in touch via the link below if you’d like to find out more.

Tuesdays 6:30 - 8:30pm. For year 11 – 19 year olds, aspiring rugby players or talented games players. Coached by Advantage! staff and funded by the RFL.

5:30 - 6:30pm. Funded by Boost Charitable Trust, weekly rugby for boys, to build confidence and skill development in rugby league. Ages - 5-14 Years Old. Free entry.

Mondays 3:00-4:00pm. Beginners Strength and Stability is specifically designed to prevent falls, 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 […]

Mondays June 9th, 23rd, July 7th, 14th, 3:00-4:00pm. These are small and friendly sessions for individuals with dementia and their carers. A chance to connect with nature through crafts, walks and light gardening. The perfect ‘time out’ in your week to unwind and leave feeling refreshed. These sessions are free, but it is useful for […]