Encounter Culture is a grassroots arts organisation, championing the raw, the radical, and the underrepresented. They support and promote countercultural creativity — art that speaks from the edges, challenges the mainstream, and offers new ways of seeing and being. Whether it’s a DIY punk gig in a backroom, a spoken word night in a café, […]

Boom Dang changes lives using music through performance, workshops, training new leaders and outreach music sessions. More than an acclaimed international drumming band, Boom Dang are innovative participatory arts leaders using music as a tool for the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities. Activities include: Family drumming Boom Dang All Stars DrumAbiliity Drumming Up […]

Playful Nature offers nature connection, music, singing, drumming, campfires, mindfulness and more… For the whole community, and in support of… Connection: With ourselves, each other and the Earth we call home Creativity: To enjoy a free, authentic, and playful sense of self expression Celebration: To come together and celebrate community and our lives on this […]

Full of Noises are an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation committed to engaging the public with experimental music and sound art in Barrow In Furness and beyond. They deliver a year round programme of experimental music and sounds art performances, installations, workshops, film screenings and professional development opportunities. Full of Noises work in partnership […]

Alzheimer’s Society is working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. They do this by giving help to those living with dementia today, and providing hope for the future. As a Society, they are here for everyone living with dementia. They are made up of people with dementia, carers, trusted experts, campaigners, researchers […]

Cando FM is a community radio station based in Barrow-in-Furness, serving the wider Furness area. It operates both as an FM and internet radio service, with a focus on community involvement. Its programming covers a variety of topics, including local news, music, mental health awareness, and public health initiatives. Cando FM encourages active participation from […]

The Furness Multicultural Community Forum is a vital organisation dedicated to promoting cultural integration and supporting diverse communities within the Furness region. Through their comprehensive services, the forum plays a key role in fostering understanding and collaboration between individuals of different cultural backgrounds. They offer a range of services, including advice on immigration, community support, […]

The Barrow & District Disability Association (BDDA) is a well-established charity in Barrow-in-Furness, dedicated to supporting people with disabilities and their families. Founded over 40 years ago, BDDA has grown into a vital community resource, offering a wide range of services tailored to enhance the quality of life for individuals with disabilities. The organisation provides […]

Age UK South Cumbria has recently combined Age UK Barrow and District with Age UK South Lakes, and continues to be dedicated to supporting older people across South Cumbria. They are a vital part of the community, offering advice on welfare benefits, grants, blue badges and general support and guidance as well as assistance, companionship […]

Mondays 6:00-7:00pm. Sign Ability is a signing choir open to the whole community. You are invited along to this free group session to have fun with singing and Makaton signing, and enjoy some company. We also take part in performances at local community events, which you are welcome to join. This is an inclusive event […]