summer ball 2010

Hi guys sorry for not updating the site I managed to loose the password.

It is that time of year again that we hold our summer ball, As you know we normally use it as a fundraiser night, but listening to the young people we have decided to make it a celebration evening. We will have a disco, Buffet, raffle and live performance from local singer Bev Villis. We would like as many people there is as possible to make it a great evening, every one is welcome if you attend the club or not, come along and support us, it will be at the Lisdoonie Hotel 7pm to 11pm on 23rd of July, tickets cost £6 each or a family of 4 or more you only pay £20

contact 01229 870101 and leave a message

Activities for Easter half term for children with a disability

Activities for Easter half term for children with a disability

Several of our activities are fully booked. Below are activities with places available or where you do not need to book.

For up to date information, keep an eye on this page or contact Carol on 407312 for further information.

Wednesday 31st March

Aqua Max (Splash) at Park Leisure Centre 9.00am – 10.00am.

No need to book - just turn up.

Story session at Barrow Library for disabled children 10.00 am – 11.00am
Does your child enjoy listening to stories and looking at picture books?
Places are limited to 12 children and each child must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Places must be booked with the Community Unit on 407312

Sunbeams 1.30pm – 3.30pm Ormsgill Children’s Centre
Therapeutic music and movement sessions for children and young people with special needs (ages 2-18) accompanied by their parents/carers. Siblings are welcome. Please contact Jackie on 01229 834533.
Thursday 1st April

10.00am till 10.45am Max inspiration Gym

11.00am – 12.00noon Cycling at Park Leisure Centre – siblings welcome.

Bring you own bike or try one of the bikes kindly lent to us by Sandside School.
Tuesday 6th April

Aqua Max (Splash) at Park Leisure Centre 9.00am – 10.00am.

Multi - Skills at the Park Leisure Centre 1.30pm – 3.30pm.
1.30pm – 2.30pm noisy session
2.30pm – 3.30pm quiet session
Wednesday 7th April

Aqua Max (Splash) at Park Leisure Centre 9.00am – 10.00am.

Sunbeams 1.30pm – 3.30pm Ormsgill Children’s Centre
Therapeutic music and movement sessions for children and young people with special needs (ages 2-18) accompanied by their parents/carers. Siblings are welcome. Please contact Jackie on 01229 834533.
Thursday 8th April

Aqua Max (Splash) at Park Leisure Centre 9.00am – 10.00am.

Canoeing 10.00am-11.00am - 8-14 year olds (Places available)
Places must be booked with the Community Unit on 407312

10.00am till 10.45am Max inspiration Gym

11.00am – 12.00noon Cycling at Park Leisure Centre – siblings welcome.
Friday 9th April

Football Coaching: 12-2pm (12-1pm under 16’s, 1pm-2pm over 16’s) with Barrow AFC Community Initiative
Sunday 11th April

How to train your Dragon. 2pm at the Apollo Cinema.

Parents, carers and siblings welcome. There is a £1 charge for each child. No charge for parents and carers.

No need to book in advance but you will be required to sign in at the event.
Parents and Carers Forum

Parents and carers of disabled children getting together for support and change

We welcome all parents/carers of disabled children to come and join us.

We meet every few weeks to discuss how to improve the lives of our children and ourselves.

We work with providers of services to ensure they meet the needs of our children.

We help to promote positive opportunities available for our children.

And we provide support to each other.

killer drug soon could be banned

source thesun online



DANCE drug mephedrone - known as meow meow - could be banned within weeks, Home Secretary Alan Johnson said today.

The 'legal high' mephedrone has already been linked to 25 deaths in England and Scotland.

Mr Johnson said it would be banned and made a class B drug.

A ban on importing the drug has also been introduced from today.

The Home Secretary's announcement came after he was given a report backing a mephedrone ban by Professor Les Iversen, chairman of the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD).

The ACMD said 18 people in England and seven in Scotland had died after taking the substance.

Chief government drugs advisor Professor Les Iversen told a meeting of the council that it was still unclear whether the drug caused the deaths.

But, he added: "I'm sure that you like us are quite alarmed by these increasing statistics of possible deaths attributed to this drug."

Resigned

Plans to ban mephedrone were thrown into doubt earlier today after a leading government drugs advisor dramatically quit.

Dr Polly Taylor resigned from the ACMD just hours before Home Secretary Alan Johnson was expected to announce a proposed ban.

She is the sixth advisor on the body to quit since Professor David Nutt was sacked last year after he claimed ecstasy was less dangerous than alcohol.

Mr Johnson is expected to accept Professor Iversen's likely advice that mephedrone should be made a class-B drug.

It was unclear whether the council could issue the government the necessary advice ahead of a ban without Dr Perry but the Home Office insisted the council can still fulfil its duties and it would act on its recommendations "immediately".

The change in the law was expected to be passed on April 8.

In a letter to the Home Secretary, Dr Taylor, the only veterinary consultant on the ACMD, hinted at the demise of Prof Nutt by saying she feared the panel's advice was not being treated independently.

She wrote: "I feel that there is little more we can do to describe the importance of ensuring that advice is not subjected to a desire to please ministers or the mood of the day's Press."

Mephedrone has been blamed for a string of deaths in recent weeks.

Last week Lois Waters, 24, from Norton, North Yorks, became the latest person to die after taking the drug.

Read more: http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/2911173/Meow-meow-ban-hold-up-after-drugs-tsar-quits.html#ixzz0jgz4fpFs

young people dancing at the club

A SHORT SNIPPET OF OUR YOUNG PEOPLE DOING THEIR DANCE BEFORE PEFORMING IT AT THE CYYS STAKEHOLDERS EVENT.

INFORMATION

Check out the new Inspiring Communities Blog!!!



Visit our new blog to learn more about the Central and Hindpool Inspiring Communities project, read inspirational stories and discover details of our partners who are involved in the project. We will be adding information of upcoming events on to the blog in the future so please check regularly to see what is going on.

www.inspiringcommunities.blogspot.com



Inspiring Communities Launch Event



The official launch event for the Inspiring Communities project will take place on Saturday 17 April 2010. The event will be at Greengate Junior School from 11am to 3pm.

Admission to the event is FREE. There will be lots of activities for young people and families on offer including a climbing wall, soccer speed shot, Street Soccer cage, Fire Service, The Bay radio roadshow, Barracudas activities, stalls and much more.

If you’d like to run a stall or activity please get in touch with Rebecca Rawlings on 01229 876475 or Rebecca Allen on 01229 876546.

We’d love to see you there and getting involved!!!



Street Soccer is back in Hindpool Ward!!



Street Soccer is coming back to Hindpool Muga starting on

Wednesday 24th March 6:30-8pm for 9-12 year olds

and on Thursday 25th March for 13- 16 year olds

The sessions will run for 8 weeks.

Its fun and it's free!!! No kit needed, just turn up and play!!!
Contact Craig at Barrow AFC Community Initiative on 07816163346 for more details



Easter Holiday FREE Sports For 8-15 year olds



At Easter, we will be running the ever popular FREE holiday sports sessions as usual for 2 weeks at

Furness Academy South Site Playing Fields

Monday 29th March to Thursday 1st April and Tuesday 6th to Friday 9th from 2pm to 4pm.

Also @ Hindpool Urban Park Wednesday 31st March, Wednesday 7th April and Friday 9th April from 11am to 12 noon.

Sports include: football, tennis, cricket, table tennis, rounders, and volleyball.



NEW ACTIVITIES to the programme are ORIENTEERING & DANCE MATS.

Orienteering will take place every day at the Furness Academy South Site.

Dance Mats will only take place on Tues 30th Mar, Thurs 1stApr, Tues 6thApr & Thurs 8th Apr.

(If you only wish to take part in the Dance Mat Sessions please register at Furness Academy South Site at 2.30pm)



Share a Smile – 1,000 Smiling Faces Project



The 1,000 Smiling Faces Project is now online. We're looking for your biggest, brightest smiles to help us spread the Love Barrow message.
If you think you can help please email your smiling pictures as jpegs to:
rhillman@barrowbc.gov.uk or rrawlings@barrowbc.gov.uk

Click on the link to view the project blog http://1000smilingfaces.blogspot.com/



Polish Week



The Dock Museum will be hosting a family day on Saturday 27 March from 11:30am to 2:30pm to celebrate Polish Week. The event is free and will give visitors opportunities to celebrate diversity and interact with the Polish Community. Activities will include face painting, Easter celebrations an Easter quiz and a display of Polish Culture. Contact Jo Ann Saltiga on 01229 407557 or Anita Knox on 01229 876587 for more information or see poster attached.



FREE Programme for Kids



MEND is a free programme for kids to become fitter, healthier & happier.

Do you have a child between the ages of 7 to 13 years old?

Are you worried they might be unhealthy or even overweight?

Mend (Mind Exercise Nutrition & Do it) programme gets kids healthy & fit in only 10 weeks-and helps them stay that way!

The programme consists of 20 sessions (twice a week for 2 hours sessions).



Programme highlights include

· Weekly games and activities for kids

· Leaning that being active can be a lot of fun

· Fun, interactive discussions that will teach you the easy ways to improve your child’s behaviour and improve his/her self - confidence.

· Practical demonstrations, games & tips about healthy food, label reading and portion sizes.

There is even a supermarket to tour and a chance to try delicious new foods!

To qualify for the mend programme your child will be assessed on their age, weight and health.

Places on the programme are limited.



For more Information ring Helen Wiggan, Cumbria Fire & Rescue Service 01229 876431 or 01229 821363



Community Dance Classes at Forum 28



Have fun, get fit and make friends. Come and try the Community Dance Classes at Forum 28

Every Monday during Term Time



DARE 2 Youth Dance Company 6:00-8:00 Cost: £3.00
Age: 12 – 19 years

Come along and learn a variety of dance styles including Jazz, Street and Contemporary and have the opportunity to create your own dances and perform.



Please call the Forum 28 Box Office on 01229 82000 for more details



Swimming at the Park Leisure Centre



Please remember that all people 'aged 16 and under and over 60' are able to swim for free at the Park Leisure Centre during public swimming times as described on the Free Swimming page on the Park Leisure Centre Web site.
This initiative is a key part of plans to leave a lasting legacy from London 2012 giving people up and down the country more opportunities to get active







Please circulate this information to partners, colleagues and friends and display information where possible.

Thanks very much for your support.

If you do not wish to receive these email alerts please let us know by return of email and you will be removed from the list.

Central and Hindpool Inspiring Communities 242/244 Dalton Road

Barrow in Furness, LA14 1PN

01229 876546 neighbourhoodmgt@barrowbc.gov.uk

www.inspiringcommunities.blogspot.com www.facebook.com/chnmt.barrow www.twitter.com/CHNMTBarrow www.flickr.com/photos/chnmt

‘Broadening the horizons of our young people’

EAST BEACH STUDIOS - an invitation to take a tour of Barrow's new professional recording studio - OPENING APRIL 2010



The start of April sees the opening of a unique and much needed resource in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria.



East Beach Studios is a new recording and music production studio situated in the heart of Barrow at Victoria Hall, Rawlinson Street. The studios offer professional recording, production, mixing and mastering for all forms of classical and contemporary music, in a modern and relaxed studio space.



The facility allows the complete recording, creative music production, mixing and final mastering for release of an artist's work to be undertaken with the expert assistance of established music industry professionals for the first time in the area. This is surprisingly the first and only music studio of this kind in the town.



Local professional music producer and recording artist, Graham Newby is the driving force behind the project, which aims to bring creative and career opportunities to an area brimming with frustrated musical talent, but lacking in the resources to develop that talent and ambition.



Graham has spent the last 17 years producing and remixing music professionally for clients and all over the world including internationally recognised artists Usher, Shaun Ryder, Mobb Deep, KRS One, and Stephen Jones (Babybird) and has become a respected and critically acclaimed recording artist in his own right with releases for a variety of independent record labels in the UK, USA, across Europe, and Australia.



As Graham's in-house production company, East Beach Studios has provided studio engineering and mixing work for local artist, AIM, on remixes for renowned acts such as Texas, Ian Brown, St. Etienne and Travis.



Graham has also produced original music for a variety of film, TV and multimedia projects for clients such as Nike, Kodak, The BBC and Channel 4, as well as working with and receiving personal accolades from music industry luminaries such as Sir Paul McCartney, and multiple Grammy award winning producers, Louie Vega and Roger Sanchez.



The studios are equipped with the latest in high-end, industry-standard digital recording and conversion technology, combined with traditional analog and vintage tube recording, mixing and processing equipment.



As well as offering services for local artists and continuing to provide music for the professional music industry, East Beach Studios are looking for project partners, sponsors and interested parties from across other sectors to help use, establish and develop this valuable new resource.



Interested parties and organisation could benefit from working or educational sessions in a fully equipped professional recording studio, an opportunity unavailable locally until now.



Educational establishments could benefit from involvement and experience in the fields of music technology, studio engineering, mix and production engineering, creative recording and music production, and creative writing and arranging across contemporary musical styles - all within a real-world working studio environment.



Clients are invited to work on their own musical projects, create new projects in conjunction with professional recording artists and producers, or attain invaluable hands-on experience working alongside professional music producers and musicians on third party projects for the wider music industry.



The studio also offers artists and musicians a comfortable and safe environment to rehearse whilst preparing for live shows or a recording session.



East Beach Studios are also looking for sponsorship for several forthcoming projects involving the recording and development of local musicians, and the development of careers within the music industry, either as an artist or within the technical and production fields.



East Beach Studios are offering the opportunity for any interested parties to take an informal studio tour and meet with Graham to discuss this exciting new project. Please contact Graham via email at info@eastbeachstudios.com or call on 0787 205 8744 to arrange a visit or obtain any further information.



www.eastbeachstudios.com

LCD YOUTH CLUB TIME TABLE

Please find below a plan for the next few weeks

Date	activity	Time and venue
Wed 10th march	Open Night ASDAN awards Duke of Edinburgh Award	6:30pm-9:pm
Thur 11th March	Mothers day arts and crafts ASDAN Awards (6pm-7pm) Dance lessons for girls (TBC)	6pm – 9pm
Wed 17th March	Race night	7pm – 9pm
Thur 18th March	Karaoke Open night	7pm - 9pm
Wed 24th march	CLOSED (conference)	Young people who are attending should meet at club at 2pm and shall return around 9pm
Thur 25th march	Brats got talent Easter craft making	7pm – 9pm

 

Furness Youth Work Consortium

Please find below a list of all future meeting dates for Furness Youth Network - for ease of remembering it’s the third Friday of every month but I have listed the next 6 for ease.

Dates – all meetings start at 11.00

Friday 19th March
Friday 16th April
Friday 21st May
Friday 18th June
Friday 16th July
Friday 20th Aug


H


Regards,
Helen Bunting
Project Manager
Nacro, the crime reduction charity
T: 01229 838697 M: 07837 389145 F: 01229 838697
Burlington House, Michaelson Road, Barrow In Furness, Cumbria LA14 2RJ

John is one of our volunteers at our youth club, he offers discos for all occasions at reasonable prices please find his details above.

FURNESS YOUTH WORK CONSORTIUM

The Drop Zone’s mission is to motivate young people in order to raise their aspirations and achievements by providing them with a safe and friendly environment in which to meet and be educated in an informal way. We do this by giving young people the opportunity to access all sorts of stimulating, interesting leisure and educational activities within a youth-work environment.

What we can offer:

The wider communities often perceive young people to be a nuisance because they have nowhere to go, this leads to young people feeling marginalised and undervalued which in turn can lead to anti social behavior, a vicious circle. We therefore provide… “somewhere to go… a place of their own”, where young people can channel their energies into challenging and interesting activities. We also provide young people with information and support on issues that affect their lives.

It is recognised by many that there is a need for a variety of learning environments to meet the needs of all young people. The Drop Zone provides an informal way to raise the achievements and aspirations of young people through a variety of accredited courses. We also work along side schools to provide additional emotional and social support to young people who find mainstream education difficult to engage in.

Drop In Opening Times

Monday 12pm – 1pm and 6pm — 8pm
Tuesday 12pm – 1pm and 6pm — 8pm
Wednesday 12pm – 1pm and 6pm – 8pm
Thursday 12 – 1pm and 6pm — 8pm
Friday 12pm – 1pm and 6 – 8pm
Saturday 5pm — 8pm
Sunday 1pm – 4pm

Kepplewray challenges exclusion and is founded on a commitment to bring disabled and non-disabled people together as equal partners, promoting the ethos of inclusion. The Project operates a fully accessible and inclusive education and outdoor activity centre in the English Lake District, offering adventure, challenge, learning and relaxation for all. Kepplewray also provides consultancy and training in: disability awareness issues, complying with legislation and good practice, to the statutory, voluntary and business sectors

www.kepplewray.org.uk

DSE Mini Games (North)
21-23 May 2010
Leigh Sports Village
If you are 6-12 years old and disabled, come and take part in lots
of sports including swimming, athletics and adapted games. Stay
over with the rest of the children and have even more fun!
For more information call 0161 953 2499
www.disabilitysport.org.uk
Leigh Sports Village

What’s Happening?

Sign up for Barrow' s Race of Life 2010 which takes place on Sunday 13th June
Enter now and be one of 1.800 women who will walk, jog or run the 5km to help Cancer Research
smash its fund-raising target of £72,000 for 2010.
To enter go to www.raceforlife.com

Interested in providing better play opportunities?
Getting serious about play in Cumbria …………Playful Ideas
Fun, exciting, challenging opportunities to play are at the heart of a happy, healthy, enjoyable childhood.
Better outdoor play opportunities are good for families, schools and communities too!
Join Barrow Play Partnership to discuss planning for outdoor play and funding in Barrow.
Monday 8th March 2010 @ Custom House, Barrow-in-Furness
9.45am ‘til 2.30pm
For further information and to book a place contact Nicola:
Tel: 07798 848454 / Email: nw@childfund.org.uk

What's on at Easter?


Easter Basketball Camp at Hoops Basketball Centre

Monday 29th March to Wednesday 31st March 2010
Primary School Camp 10am-12.30pm
Secondary School Camp 1pm-3.30pm
Coaching Sessions
Fun Games
Camp League

Competitions

£20 per player

For further information, please call 01229 431490 or Email: info@eurocampsbasketball.co.uk


Eurocamp Basketball, a residential coaching camp, held at Hoops Basketball Centre
Anyone aged 11 or over on the 25th July 2010 is old enough to attend the annual Eurocamp.
The camp is now in it's 12th year and caters for 11 – 22 year olds, beginners to Internationals
For further information, please call 01229 431490 or Email: info@eurocampsbasketball.co.uk

Places limited so don't miss out - Book early!

Rugga Skool - Easter Camps
Rugga Skool provides fun, safe and enjoyable activities for children in Barrow and the surrounding areas.

Rugga Skool rugby camps for children aged 5-11 years in the school holidays and Diddy Squad sessions for 3-5 year olds and their parents/carers,also at Chetwynde Sports Hall 10-11am on saturday mornings in 6 week blocks.
Easter Camps, Week 1 (19th Mar-1st Apr), Week 2 (6th-9th Apr) at Chetwynde Sports Hall
Half Day (8.30-12) or (12.30-4) £7.50
Full Day (8.30-4.00) £15
Full week (8.30-4.00)each day £45
Please note: Easter camps are four days due to Easter Bank Holidays.
Diddy Squad course 1 10th, 17th, 24th April, 1st, 8th and 15th May. Course costs £24 for 6 week block.
Bookings can be placed at http://www.ruggaskool.co.uk
where a booking form and additional information is available or by calling 07851152384

Fancy taking up a new sport?

Pozitive Badminton Juniors
Pozitive Badminton Juniors are looking for new members


§ Classes are held on Wednesday nights at Chetwynde School

§ We currently have 2 classes; 6 - 7:30pm and 7:30 – 9pm

§ Open to anybody aged 6 to 16, any ability

§ Equipment available to borrow or buy

Pozitive Badminton Juniors has recently achieved Premier Club status from Badminton England within the Clubmark structure, recognising its dedication to providing quality coaching.

It is the only Badminton club to achieve this in South Cumbria.

For more information or to join the class, please contact us:

Dave Poniznik & Jemma Jefferies

Home: 01229 889085

Mobile 07751 866405

Email: jempoz@tiscali.co.uk

Also available: racket re-stringing, individual & group coaching, range of rackets/bags for sale


JUNIOR SQUASH COACHING (AGE 8 +) at Dalton Leisure Centre
Squash is a game that can be played at any age.

The basics of the game are easy to learn, and there are modified games and equipment to suit every size and skill level.

JUNIOR SQUASH COACHING (AGE 8 +) at Dalton Leisure Centre
Held on a Saturday morning at 9.30am to 12.30pm
also on a Monday Evening between 7pm - 8pm
and a Thursday Afternoon between 4.20pm-5pm
The cost of a session is £ 1.50 per person.
Please Note: RACKETS & BALLS ARE PROVIDED - MUST HAVE NON-MARKING TRAINERS
There is also a viewing area.
For further details, please call the Leisure Centre on Tel: 01229 46312

'Takama Hara' Aikido Classes

The classes take place at North Scale Community Centre, Walney and are suitable for ages 5 upwards.

Sessions are:

Monday 6pm - 7pm

Wednesday 6pm - 7pm

Cost: £3 a session

Please just come along or contact David O'Brien on 07969875099



Barrow Cricket club pre season training for senior and junior players

Junior players in the under 9 age group (school years 3 & 4) and under 11 age group (school years 5 & 6).

Every Tuesday at Barrow Sixth Form College 7.15 till 8.15 starting 23rd February.

All equipment provided £1 per session.

Junior players at Under 13 and under 15 age groups and senior players.
Sunday mornings from 7th February 10 am till 12 at Chetwynde School.

Juniors £2 and Seniors £3 per session.

New members are welcome!!!




Squash Prices at Dalton Leisure Centre
Fact: People who play squash keep fit, look and feel good, and are better able to live healthy and full lives.

Why not give it a try?

Cost per player for a 40 minute session are as follows;
Visitors Peak Time £4.65
Card Holders Peak Time £3.40
Visitors Off Peak £4.00
Card Holder Off Peak £3.00
Concession Peak £3.00
Concession Off Peak £2.30
There are 3 courts, 2 of which are glass backed and 1 is enclosed.

The cost of a full regular used card is £69.00 p.a. for seniors and £19.00 p.a for juniors
This card entitles you to DISCOUNT on other activities such as swimming, the gym, aerobic classes,spinning etc.
ALSO able to book courts up to 3 weeks in advance at peak times (weekdays 5p.m.onwards)
For further details, please call the Leisure Centre on Tel: 01229 463125.


Free Swimming!
Please remember that all people 'aged 16 and under and over 60' are able to swim for free at the Park Leisure Centre during public swimming times as described on the Free Swimming page on the Park Leisure Centre Web site.
Free sessions are also available at Dalton Leisure Centre.
This initiative is a key part of plans to leave a lasting legacy from London 2012 giving people up and down the country more opportunities to get active



Badminton and Tennis Courts for hire at D.A.S.H (Dalton Active Sports Hall)

Badminton and Tennis courts are available for hire, come and use Dalton’s Community Sports Hall and stay healthy in the process.

To book just call 01229 897911 and speak to Deborah Brown or Fran Winter during the day

or to speak to an attendant in the sports hall please call 01229 469824 between 5.00 – 9.00pm.

Courts are available from 9.00 am to 4.00pm both Saturday and Sunday.

It is also possible to book courts during the evening on weekdays, please call the sports hall to enquire about availability.

Rackets are available for a refundable deposit and balls and shuttlecocks are available for purchase.




Hoops Multi Activity Sessions are held

every Monday 5:30 till 6:30 during term time

At Hoops Basketball Centre, Thorncliffe Road, Barrow

These sessions are free & siblings are welcome to come along

We meet every Monday during term time to play games, sports and get active.

For further information contact Derek Brook on 407575



Club Max Inspiration every Saturday

MAX Inspiration at the Youth Gym at the Park Leisure Centre

MAX Inspiration sessions are open to all children with a disability of any kind.

Sessions take place every Saturday morning throughout the year at 10.30am.

The one hour weekly session cost £2.50.

We are considering moving this from Saturday to Sunday at the same time.

We would welcome comments from any current or potential users.

If the move would you more or less likely to use the Youth Gym, please email derek.brook@cumbriacc.gov.uk



Parents/Carers of Disabled Children Forum

The Forum meets every few weeks to discuss how to improve the lives of our children and ourselves.

We welcome all parents and carers of disabled children to come and join us.

The next Parents and carers forum is on Thursday 25 Feb at 7pm at Nan Tait Centre

We are currently working towards providing a new Soft Play and Sensory Centre

– check out our blog for more info – feel free to leave any comments (no need to register).

For further information about the Forum please contact Derek Brook on 407575



Activities for Easter half term for children with a disability
Activities in bold have limited numbers and MUST BE BOOKED.

Several of these sessions are already fully booked.

We will take names for a reserve list and get back to you if people cancel.

For other activities, please just turn up, the more the merrier!

All these activities are free due to financial support from Aiming High for Disabled Children.

For up to date information, keep an eye on this page or contact Carol on 407312 for further information.



Monday 29th March



Aqua Max at Park Leisure Centre 9.00am – 10.00am

Climbing Wall at Park Leisure Centre 12 noon – 1pm - Full


Multi - Skills at the Park Leisure Centre 1.30pm – 3.30pm.
1.30pm – 2.30pm noisy session
2.30pm – 3.30pm quiet session



Tuesday 30th March



Aqua Max at Park Leisure Centre 9.00 am – 10.00am

3.15pm – 4.15pm Trampoline for autistic children (Dash @ Dowdales) - Full

4.15pm – 5.15pm Trampoline for any disability (Dash @ Dowdales) - Full


Wednesday 31st March



Aqua Max at Park Leisure Centre 9.00am – 10.00am.



Story session at Barrow Library for disabled children 10.00 am – 11.00am
Does your child enjoy listening to stories and looking at picture books?
Places are limited to 12 children and each child must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Places must be booked with the Community Unit on 407312



Sunbeams 1.30pm – 3.30pm Ormsgill Children’s Centre
Therapeutic music and movement sessions for children and young people with special needs (ages 2-18)

accompanied by their parents/carers. Siblings are welcome. Please contact Jackie on 01229 834533.



Thursday 1st April



10.00am till 10.45am Max inspiration Gym



11.00am – 12noon Cycling at Park Leisure Centre – siblings welcome.



1.00 – 2.00 Horse Riding at Sea View – Full


Tuesday 6th April



Aqua Max at Park Leisure Centre 9.00am – 10.00am.

Canoeing 10.00am-11.00am 8-14 year olds - Full

Climbing Wall at Park Leisure Centre 12noon – 1pm - Full


Multi - Skills at the Park Leisure Centre 1.30pm – 3.30pm.
1.30pm – 2.30pm noisy session
2.30pm – 3.30pm quiet session



Wednesday 7th April



Aqua Max at Park Leisure Centre 9.00am – 10.00am.



Canoeing 10.00am-11.00am 8-14 year olds (Places available)
Places must be booked with the Community Unit on 407312



Sunbeams 1.30pm – 3.30pm Ormsgill Children’s Centre
Therapeutic music and movement sessions for children and young people with special needs (ages 2-18)

accompanied by their parents/carers. Siblings are welcome. Please contact Jackie on 01229 834533.



Thursday 8th April

Aqua Max at Park Leisure Centre 9.00am – 10.00am.



Canoeing 10.00am-11.00am - 8-14 year olds (Places available)
Places must be booked with the Community Unit on 407312



10.00am till 10.45am Max inspiration Gym



11.00am – 12.00noon Cycling at Park Leisure Centre – siblings welcome.



1.00pm – 2.00pm Horse Riding – Ride Out aimed at children who have attended previous sessions – Full


Places must be booked with the Community Unit on 407312



Friday 9th April



Canoeing 10.00am-11.00am - 8-14 year olds (Places available)
Places must be booked with the Community Unit on 407312



Football Coaching: 12-2pm (12-1pm under 16’s, 1pm-2pm over 16’s) with Barrow AFC Community Initiative



Horse Riding 2.00pm – 3.00pm – 1 place left !!!
Children attending the horse riding session must be able to walk up steps with assistance. Parents or careers must stay as they might be needed to side walk with the children.

Weight limit of children is 15 stone. No child under the age of 4 can attend the session.


Places must be booked with the Community Unit on 407312



Just Dance



Cumbria Youth Dance Company
Are you a talented dancer aged between 13 and 18?

Do you want the opportunity to work with professional chreographers?

Come along and audition for Cumbria's newest Youth Dance Company.

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Community Dance classes at Forum 28

Have fun, get fit and make friends. Come and try the Community Dance Classes at Forum 28



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www.sportrelief.com

If you are intrested in taking part in the comic relief sports mile in barrow park on 21st March please register online, and we will be there to support you.

Sport Relief is back, and this time it's from Friday 19th to Sunday 21st March. The whole of the UK will come together to get active, raise cash and change lives.

It has a unique history of dedicated people doing extraordinary things to make a difference - from David Walliams’ swim across the English Channel, to Eddie Izzard’s amazing marathon a day around the UK.

And that's not to mention the thousands of incredible people who rise to the challenge by doing the Sainsbury's Sport Relief Mile. Or our amazing fundraisers who do something fun and active to raise cash and help make the world of difference.

All the money raised by the public is spent by Comic Relief
to help transform the lives of poor and vulnerable people,
both at home and across the world’s poorest countries.

So be a part of it… Rise to the challenge for Sport Relief!

Barrow’s 1^st Sport Relief Mile is taking place in Barrow Park on Sunday 21^st March 2010. The day kicks off with the 1 mile event at 11am, so get your sponsors in and bring along your family and friends to complete the course. If you’re up for a bigger challenge why not try the 3 or 6 mile event, which both start at 12.30pm.

To get involved and support Sport Relief 2010, log onto and register on the Sport Relief website, http://www.sportrelief.com/the-mile/barrow-park-mile, and start getting your sponsors in!

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