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Rambling Raiders
Rambling Raiders

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.  

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Raider Braves
Raider Braves

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.

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Short Mat Bowls
Short Mat Bowls

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 […]

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Coffee Morning
Coffee Morning

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.

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Baby Time Newbarns (term time)
Baby Time Newbarns (term time)

Tuesdays 9.30-10.30am. 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. Please note this runs in term time only

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Family Hub, Play Space at Barrow Library
Family Hub, Play Space at Barrow Library

Thursdays 9:30am-12:00pm. Come along to Barrow Library 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 […]

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Infant Feeding Support Group, Bram Longstaffe
Infant Feeding Support Group, Bram Longstaffe

Thursdays 9:30-11:00am. Join this supportive mother and baby group for guidance and advice. Tel 01229 407370 with any queries. Or, for one-to-one support, get in touch: Email esme.docherty@cumbria.gov.uk. Email zian.haughin@cumbria.gov.uk. 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 […]

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Advice Cafe for Adult Learning
Advice Cafe for Adult Learning

Thursdays 10:00-11:30am. Held weekly at Barrow Library. Come along to find out about opportunities to learn new skills with the Adult Learning team.

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Self-harm Awareness Family Drop-in
Self-harm Awareness Family Drop-in

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 […]

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Little Learners Ormsgill
Little Learners Ormsgill

Tuesdays 9:30-11:00am. This is a parent and child session suitable for children from walking to age 4 years, covering early years child development. Join them 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. […]

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Christmas Party Day, Friday 28th November
Christmas Party Day, Friday 28th November

11am - 3pm. Christmas Crafts Tombola Choir performances throughout the day Christmas Sing Along Arts and Crafts Fun and Games and lots of Mince Pies!

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Odin's Outings: Paws for a Cause, Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd November
Odin's Outings: Paws for a Cause, Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd November

Doggy walks and coffee meet ups in aid of St Mary's Hospice. Spread across 3 days in November in memory of my dad (Gary Wood) Saturday 22nd Doggy Dash no.1: Meet at Cenotaph in Park @ 11am Saturday 22nd Bark & Brew: Meet at Coffee D'Ash approx 1.30pm Saturday 22nd Doggy Dash no.2: Meet at […]

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Little Learners Hindpool
Little Learners Hindpool

Mondays 9.30-11:00am (term time). This is a parent and child session suitable for children from walking to age 4 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.  

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Chair-based Exercise
Chair-based Exercise

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 […]

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Barrow Park Wednesday Wander
Barrow Park Wednesday Wander

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 […]

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Target Tuesdays
Target Tuesdays

Tuesdays 10:00am - 12:00pm. Stretch, smile, and share some laughs! 🙆‍♀️💪 Try your hand at: 🏐 Boccia 🏹 Soft Archery 🪓 Axe Throwing (safe & soft!) It’s all about the giggles, games, and good company – the perfect way to connect and unwind while trying something new. For more information contact Jacky on 07587 778449 […]

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Age UK Barrow Social Activities
Age UK Barrow Social Activities

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 […]

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Adult Learning Advice Cafe
Adult Learning Advice Cafe

Mondays 10:00am-12:00pm. Meet the Adult Learning team and find out about all the courses coming up.

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Autumn Fest, 25 Oct 2025
Autumn Fest, 25 Oct 2025

Autumn Fest takes place on Saturday 25 October, organised by Barrow BID and giving everybody a chance to celebrate autumn with a pop-up pumpkin patch, creative workshops, mobile caving experience and lots of family entertainment. Pop the date in your diary now!

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Open training session Barrow AFC, 25 Jul 2025, 3:30-5:00pm
Open training session Barrow AFC, 25 Jul 2025, 3:30-5:00pm

Barrow AFC is delighted to announce that supporters will have a unique chance to watch The Bluebirds train at The SO Legal Stadium pitch this Friday. Andy Whing will put his side through their paces ahead of Saturday’s visit of Rochdale, when his side train at the stadium between 3:30 pm- 5:00 pm. Supporters will […]

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Family Hub Free School Meals Drop-in at Barrow Library
Family Hub Free School Meals Drop-in at Barrow Library

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.

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Family Hub Midwife Clinic, Barrow Library
Family Hub Midwife Clinic, Barrow Library

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 […]

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Love Barrow Grand Families
Love Barrow Grand Families

Thursdays 10:00am-12:00pm. Do your grandchildren live with you some of the time or all of the time? Pop along and join this supportive group for a brew, cake and all things grandparents.

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Routes to Renewal
Routes to Renewal

Thursdays 10:00am-12:00pm. 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 […]

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Community Garden Project
Community Garden Project

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 […]

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Mums' Minds Matter Hindpool
Mums' Minds Matter Hindpool

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 […]

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Age UK Indoor Bowling
Age UK Indoor Bowling

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 […]

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Bereavement Craft Group
Bereavement Craft Group

Tuesdays, 10:00-11:30am. St Mary's Hospice Bereavement Craft Group is now open and ready to welcome anyone who is navigating the difficult journey of loss. They meet every Tuesday at St. Mary’s Hospice Community Hub, providing a compassionate and supportive environment to connect with others who understand. No matter if you're a crafting expert or a […]

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Drop-in & Clothes Bank (women's group)
Drop-in & Clothes Bank (women's group)

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.

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Arts & Crafts Workshop
Arts & Crafts Workshop

Mondays 10:00am-4:00pm. Express your creativity in this welcoming group where you are free to do an activity of your choice. Furness Creatives run this open Arts & Crafts workshop every Monday at St Matthews Community Hall. It is open to everyone, no matter what your level of creativity. Beginners are welcome. £1 to attend will […]

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Community Mums Group
Community Mums Group

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.

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Mind in Furness Peer Support
Mind in Furness Peer Support

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 […]

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Life on Life's Terms
Life on Life's Terms

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 […]

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Bereavement Cafe
Bereavement Cafe

Monday 10:00am-12:00pm. Join St Mary's Community Hub for their Bereavement Cafe, a warm and supportive space to connect with others who understand the challenges of grieving. Whether your loss is recent or from years ago, you’re welcome to share a cup of tea, talk, or simply listen in a caring environment. You don’t have to […]

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Age UK Active Coffee Club
Age UK Active Coffee Club

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 […]

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Mindfulness (women's group)
Mindfulness (women's group)

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.

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Butterflies (women's group)
Butterflies (women's group)

Tuesdays 10.00am-12.00pm. A weekly group to explore the impact of different types of domestic abuse and the effect it can have on you and your family. We create a safe, non-judgemental space to allow you to share your thoughts openly, or just listen until you feel ready to take part. Please get in touch to […]

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Maths (for women)
Maths (for women)

Mondays 10:00-11.30am. A session for women. Please get in touch to find out more and as booking is required - call 01229 311102 or email reception@womenscommunitymatters.org.

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My Relationships & Me, Sep - dates and times TBC
My Relationships & Me, Sep - dates and times TBC

Come along to our next group course, My Relationships & Me, starting September, to explore the relationships in your life. This is a six-week course to explrte the relationships in your life, with your partner, children, family and friends, and, most importantly, the relationship with yourself. Be kind to your mind! Email reception@womenscommunitymatters.org or call […]

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Women First (women's group)
Women First (women's group)

Thursdays 10:00am-12:00pm. Please get in touch as booking is required - call 01229 311102 or email reception@womenscommunitymatters.org.

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Arts & Minds
Arts & Minds

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 […]

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Recovery Support
Recovery Support

Mondays 10:00am-12:00pm. 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 […]

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Family Hub, Chill, Chat & Play at Newbarns
Family Hub, Chill, Chat & Play at Newbarns

Tuesdays, 10:00-11:30am. Drop in to enjoy some time at Newbarns. 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.

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Snap Happier
Snap Happier

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.

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Walking Netball
Walking Netball

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.

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Colour and Calm
Colour and Calm

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 […]

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My Relationships & Me (women's group)
My Relationships & Me (women's group)

Tuesdays 10.00am-12.00pm. Please get in touch to find out more and as booking is required - call 01229 311102 or email reception@womenscommunitymatters.org.

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Volunteering Drop-in
Volunteering Drop-in

Tuesdays (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 […]

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Silver Raiders Walking Rugby
Silver Raiders Walking Rugby

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.  

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SAFA Online Parent Support Group
SAFA Online Parent Support Group

Last Thursday of every month, 11:00am-12:00pm. Thursday 24th of April - Introduction to Keeping Boundaries Thursday 29th of May - Understanding Anxiety Thursday 26th of June - Understanding Self-harm Thursday 31st of July - Understanding Suicidal Thoughts Thursday 28th of August - Understanding Depression A series of virtual workshops on Zoom. Meet online with a […]

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Barrow Funding Fair, 4 Feb 2025, 10:00am and 13:00pm
Barrow Funding Fair, 4 Feb 2025, 10:00am and 13:00pm

For local charities, communities groups and other third sector organisations to discuss and obtain funding. You can attend either a morning session or an afternoon session. Cumbria CVS' annual Barrow Funding Fair provides an excellent opportunity for local groups and organisations to network with one another and to meet with local, regional and national funders face […]

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Able Raiders Sports Session
Able Raiders Sports Session

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  

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English Café
English Café

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

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Deluge Exhibition Opening Night, 27 Feb 2025, 6:30-9:00pm
Deluge Exhibition Opening Night, 27 Feb 2025, 6:30-9:00pm

Join Art Gene for the opening celebration of the 'Deluge' exhibition in the Art Gene Gallery at the Nan Tait Centre, Barrow-in-Furness. 'Deluge' marks the culmination of a three-year project and collaboration between Art Gene, Art Walk Projects (Edinburgh) and curator Anna-Rosja Haveman (University of Groningen). The project explores three tidal wetland ecosystems across three […]

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Travel Actively Barrow Bike Maintenance
Travel Actively Barrow Bike Maintenance

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, […]

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Reminiscence Cafe
Reminiscence Cafe

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 […]

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Piece-ful Puzzlers Barrow
Piece-ful Puzzlers Barrow

Mondays 11:00am-12:00pm. Whether you're a jigsaw whizz, a puzzle pro, or just fancy a cuppa and a natter with friendly faces, you're more than welcome to join this inclusive group. Feel free to bring along any other projects you're working on too - knitting, crochet, colouring - whatever takes your fancy!

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Community Cuppa St Aidan's
Community Cuppa St Aidan's

Tuesdays 10.30am-12:00pm. St Aidan's Church Newbarns would like to invite you along for a "Community Cuppa" in their cafe.  You can have a free coffee or tea and toast, though donations are welcome, of course. They are pleased to provide a place for people to come along and socialise or meet up in Newbarns. Clicking […]

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Deluge: a conversation, 28 Feb 2025, 1:00-5:00pm
Deluge: a conversation, 28 Feb 2025, 1:00-5:00pm

A series of conversations, with presentations by artists, ecologists and saltmarsh experts. Deluge is a collaboration between three artists and three saltmarsh habitats in northern Europe which explores tidal wetland ecosystems across the sites of Aberlady, East Lothian, Scotland, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, England and Schiermonikoog, The Wadden Sea, The Netherlands. Commencing with a relay-style travelling residency […]

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Walking Football over 55s
Walking Football over 55s

Thursdays 11:15am-12:15pm. Come along and play the beautiful game at a walking pace. 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 book a place […]

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With Love We Can (women's group)
With Love We Can (women's group)

Mondays 11:30am-1.00pm.   Hot food is offered to eat in or take away, of course with time to chat. Hot jacket potatoes with a choice of filling and occasionally soup too. They also offer charging points for your devices and hot and cold drinks. Please get in touch as booking is required - call 01229 […]

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Long-term Condition Support Group (second Wed of the month)
Long-term Condition Support Group (second Wed of the month)

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. […]

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Women's Games & Talk
Women's Games & Talk

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.

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Crafty Yarns and Cosy Corner
Crafty Yarns and Cosy Corner

Tuesdays 10.30am-1.30pm. Meet new people, learn new skills and techniques and have fun. The sessions are run by Barrow & District Disability Association. They are free and include refreshments and materials, so go along and join them. You can take along your own project if you have something you're already working on, or start something […]

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Addiction Support Drop-in
Addiction Support Drop-in

Tuesdays 11:00am-12:30pm. CADAS hold drop-in sessions in Barrow. The sessions take place every at CADAS' Barrow centre, address below. They offer addiction support and advice without judgement to anyone who needs it. To find out more about group sessions and drop-ins across Cumbria, visit the website by clicking link to site below. CADAS also offer […]

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Women's Substance Misuse and Trauma Support Group
Women's Substance Misuse and Trauma Support Group

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 […]

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Jolly Makers
Jolly Makers

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 […]

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Age UK Arts & Crafts
Age UK Arts & Crafts

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 […]

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Furness Multicultural Men's Football Group
Furness Multicultural Men's Football Group

Thursdays 12:00pm (weather permitting). All welcome, and booking is not necessary. Get in touch via the link below if you’d like to find out more.

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Sketch Club
Sketch Club

Tuesdays 1:00-2:30pm. Join us for Sketch Club ✏️with Mike. 🎨 Try a mix of materials ☕ Enjoy free refreshments 🤝 Meet new people 👩‍🎨 Whether you are a sketching pro or total beginner, everyone is welcome to chat, learn and create something in a style you love 💟 For more information contact Mike on 07918 […]

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Hard of Hearing Coffee Morning
Hard of Hearing Coffee Morning

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!  

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Bingo
Bingo

Mondays 12.30-2:00pm. Free community prize bingo - free entry, free cake, free drink! To find out more call 01229 823020.

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Age UK Choir
Age UK Choir

Mondays 1:00-3:00pm. This is a choir group for those who would like to try something new and test themselves, we will all enjoy the benefits of singing as part of a group setting. We kindly ask for a minimum donation of £3 for each session. Your donations support the services provided by Age UK South […]

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Social Prescribing Drop-in
Social Prescribing Drop-in

Thursdays 12:00-2:00pm. You are warmly invited to pop along and see the Social Prescribers. They are on hand to help with things that your GP and medicine alone can't fix. The idea behind social prescribing is to help you to have more control over your own health, and find ways to help you improve how […]

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Autistic Adults Befriending Group
Autistic Adults Befriending Group

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 […]

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Age UK Line Dancing
Age UK Line Dancing

Tuesdays 1:00-3:00pm. Grab your cowboy boots and join us for our line dancing group. Have some fun and get moving, make new friends and try something a little different. 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 […]

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Beautiful Women - Beautiful Me (women's group)
Beautiful Women - Beautiful Me (women's group)

Thursdays 12:30-2:30pm. A supportive group in a safe and welcoming space. Please get in touch to find out more and as booking is required - call 01229 311102 or email reception@womenscommunitymatters.org.

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Breathe Easy Furness
Breathe Easy Furness

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 […]

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Baby Time Hindpool
Baby Time Hindpool

Mondays 1:00-2.30pm. Themed sessions for baby 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.

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Baby Time Ormsgill
Baby Time Ormsgill

Tuesdays 1:00pm-2:30pm. 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. […]

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Diamond Art
Diamond Art

Mondays 1:00-3:00pm. Looking for a fun and creative way to spend your Monday afternoon? Come along to this Diamond Art session from 1:00-3:00pm! Bring your own supplies, or, if you’re new to diamond art, they can provide the materials for you. It's a relaxed, friendly space where you can enjoy crafting, social time and delicious […]

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Clothes Bank Crafters (women's group)
Clothes Bank Crafters (women's group)

Tuesdays 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.

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Culture Cafe
Culture Cafe

Last Tuesday of the month, 1:00pm. Come along to the Culture Cafe, run by Furness Multicultural Community Forum, bringing communities together through food. Everyone is welcome so join them to enjoy food from around the world. Meals are free though donations are welcome.

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Chinwaggers (women's group)
Chinwaggers (women's group)

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 […]

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Age UK Knit & Natter & Dominoes Club
Age UK Knit & Natter & Dominoes Club

Thursdays 1:00-3:00pm. Some people knit and some people like to sit and chat with a tea or coffee or enjoy a nice light-hearted game of dominoes. Come along and meet new friends. From time to time we like to mix things up and do something a little craft to sell in the Age UK South […]

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Age UK Active Coffee Club Barrow
Age UK Active Coffee Club Barrow

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 […]

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Community Connections (women's group)
Community Connections (women's group)

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.

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Dual Diagnosis, Outdoor Activities
Dual Diagnosis, Outdoor Activities

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 […]

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Furness Multicultural Drop-in
Furness Multicultural Drop-in

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.

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The Board Room
The Board Room

Thursdays 1:00-2:30pm. Play • Relax • Connect - Step into The Board Room for a fun and friendly board-games drop-in! Whether you’re into classics, strategy games, card games, or just a good laugh over a cuppa, this is the perfect space to unwind and meet others. 🧩 Try a mix of games ☕ Enjoy free […]

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Emotional Resilience & Mindsets Programme
Emotional Resilience & Mindsets Programme

Mondays 1:00-2:30pm. 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 […]

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Music Workshop
Music Workshop

Fridays 1:00-2:00pm. 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 […]

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Furness Multicultural Men's Group
Furness Multicultural Men's Group

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.

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Play Space Ormsgill
Play Space Ormsgill

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 […]

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Family Hub Free School Meals Drop-in at Barrow Library
Family Hub Free School Meals Drop-in at Barrow Library

Mondays 1:00-5:00pm. 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.

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Social Fridays
Social Fridays

Fridays 1:00-3:00pm. Join this group every Friday for a relaxed afternoon where anything goes! Bring along your own projects - whether it's crafting, knitting, journaling or just something you’re working on. It’s all about connecting with others, enjoying a cuppa and having a nice time. You’re welcome to bring your favourite vinyls and play some […]

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English Lessons (for women)
English Lessons (for women)

Thursdays 1:00-2:30pm. Lessons will be delivered by female and male teachers from Furness Refugee Support Group. Places must be booked to allow language assessment to be completed. Please contact Janine for more information or to book your place janine@furnessmulticultural.org.uk.

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Nature Wellbeing
Nature Wellbeing

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 […]

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Men's Make & Mend
Men's Make & Mend

Thursdays 1:30-3:30pm. If you feel isolated, are finding things a bit difficult at the moment or want to get out more, come along to this men-only group. If you want practical help, know nothing or lots about DIY, share what you know, have a laugh and a chat. Contact Artworks Art4All on Facebook to find […]

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Sip & Surf
Sip & Surf

Thursdays 1:30-3:00pm. Come along to Barrow Library and sharpen your skills or learn how to get the most out of your phone, laptop and tablet.  Suitable for all learners. You can use the library's computers or bring your own device.

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