Barrow Rising

26/05/2026

** Please spread the word in Furness **

As a charity, we cannot operate without our amazing board of trustees. We have some vacancies coming up and are particularly keen to recruit new trustees in the Furness area.

If you've worked in the charity, public or private sector, volunteered in your community, or faced challenges that connect you personally to the causes we support, such as poverty, disability, rural isolation, or mental health challenges, we’d like to hear from you. What matters most is your commitment to making a difference in Cumbria.

New trustees based in Furness or West Cumbria will also sit on the Grants Committee for that area.

Closing date: Friday 29 May. See below for more information on how to apply 👀👇

19/05/2026

Have Your Say on Community Funding in Barrow

Got ideas to make Barrow even better? Now’s your chance to shape how £85,000 of community funding is spent in our town.

The People Helping People Fund is back for its second year – and it’s all about local people making decisions for local communities.

Last year’s projects made a huge impact – from woodland wellbeing sessions boosting mental health, to community walks bringing people together and reducing isolation.

Now it’s your turn to get involved by joining our Community Panel Workshops, which take place at Piel View House, in Barrow Park, on the following dates:

Monday 29 June | 10am–2pm
Monday 6 July | 10am–2pm
Monday 13 July | 10am–2pm

Lunch is provided, and you don't have to be able to make all three sessions — but if you do, you'll get a voucher as a thank you.

Whether you’ve got lived experience, professional knowledge, or just a passion for your community—you’re welcome. Your voice matters!

Sign up by Friday 19 June:
https://register.enthuse.com/ps/event/BarrowParticipatoryGrantMakingScheme2026

Let’s work together to make Barrow a healthier, happier place to live, work and thrive

11/05/2026

Only one place to be this weekend - get yourself down to the town centre to enjoy another fantastic event 👇

Heading to Dino Day this Saturday? Get ready for a ROAR-some day packed with FREE family fun for all ages!

✨ 3 incredible Arena Shows
🦕 A BRAND NEW Arena featuring Spike & Trixie the baby dinos
🎨 Make your own dino Craft Workshop
⛏️ Dino Dig
🚙 Jurassic Jeep
⛳ Crazy Golf
🦖 Ranger Training
📸 PhotoHoof Photobooth
🥚 Baby Dinosaur Meet & Greet
📍 Free activities with the Dino Day Stamp Trail
…and SO much more!

Check the comments for the full details of everything happening at this year’s Dino Day - it’s bigger, bolder, and more fun than ever!

📍 Barrow Town Centre
📅 Saturday 16th May
🕥10am-4pm

20/04/2026

Congratulations to everyone who made this fabulous event a big success!

20/04/2026

What a fantastic event 👏👏

16/04/2026

As if Barrow Does Comics isn’t enough to tempt you into the town centre this weekend, the Festival of Colours also takes place on Saturday. More great cultural entertainment 👇

It's nearly here, and as usual, it's PACKED with fun, free things to do for all ages!

Please share this timetable with anyone you think will be interested via your socials, but also do take a screenshot and share it with anyone you know who's not on Facebook or Instagram. We don't want anyone to miss out on everything Festival of Colours has to offer to help us all get creative and celebrate Spring here in Barrow 🌷🌼🌸

See you on Saturday in Barrow Town Hall and on Barrow Town Square 11am-5pm.

And we have to mention the lovely peeps over at Barrow BID who have created Barrow Does Comics with Lakes International Comic Art Festival which is happening on the same day, making this Saturday 18th April one to remember!!

Thanks also to our partners at Westmorland and Furness Council and our major funders Arts Council England :)

Barrow BID Westmorland and Furness Council Westmorland and Furness Housing - Thriving Communities Lakes International Comic Art Festival Arts Council England

15/04/2026

Barrow Does Comics!

This Saturday, our town centre will burst into life as Barrow Does Comics takes over! Venues across Barrow will be buzzing with creativity as artists from across the world head to town to deliver workshops, panels, signings and so much more.

As the UK’s very first Comic Book Town, Barrow is proudly showcasing just how imaginative, welcoming and creative our community really is. Whether you’re a lifelong comics fan, curious to try something new, or just looking for a great day out in town, there’ll be something for everyone to enjoy.

Pop into your favourite venues, discover new stories, meet incredible creators and be part of something special happening in Barrow.

Check out Barrow BID for more details.

30/03/2026

Team Barrow has awarded £2.8m to support 12 brilliant local voluntary and community organisations - all through the newly renamed Sue Johnson Impact Fund, honouring Sue’s incredible legacy with Drop Zone Youth Crew.

Over the next four years, this funding will help strengthen much‑loved groups including Women's Community Matters, Age UK South Cumbria, Mind in Furness, Citizens Advice Barrow, Carer Support Furness and more.

Alongside this, there’s also £400,000 for the People Helping People Fund, bringing residents together through community projects and £100,000 for Barrow Resolve CIC, to continue tackling poverty and social exclusion.

This investment is part of Team Barrow’s £5m Social Impact Fund, helping local groups create long‑term, positive change for our town.

Read the full story here https://brnw.ch/21x1bdb