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- 21st November 2024
If you want to find out what events are taking place in Barrow and Furness this weekend then read on!
- 1st November 2024
Remember, Remember the 5th of November!
If you're looking for brilliant bonfire and firework displays across Barrow and Furness then you're in the right place!
- 16th October 2024
Happy Halloween ghouls and boys!
We love Halloween, the dressing up, trick or treating and carving pumpkins – it’s fangtastic, and there are some frighteningly good events planned this year in Barrow and Furness to help you celebrate all things spooky.
- 2nd September 2024
We know growing a business can be hard. But it doesn’t need to be as hard as you may think.
- 2nd September 2024
The countdown is on for one of the most anticipated events of the year!
St. Mary’s Hospice Walk to Remember is back for 2024, and this year promises to be more memorable than ever.
- 17th July 2024
Help take nature’s pulse by joining in this year’s Big Butterfly Count.
- 3rd July 2024
As a charity run park, Ford Park relies on the support of the local community, visitors, events and grants funding to raise the £120,000 a year it costs to keep the beautiful park, open and safe for all to enjoy.
- 19th June 2024
Across April and May, Foodbank volunteers across Barrow, Ulverston, and Millom fed 1,157 people - including 380 children.
- 19th June 2024
Ford Park arelooking forward to taking part in this years’ Ulverston Open Gardens on Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd June from 10am until 4pm.
- 9th June 2024
Ford Park is bringing you a fab free Big Green Day Event as part of The Great Big Green Week!
- 3rd June 2024
Join in the biggest event of the year and celebrate the life of Hairy Biker Dave Myers on Saturday 8th June.
- 22nd May 2024
Volunteering opportunities are available for young people aged 14 – 25 at local libraries.
- 17th April 2024
Is your business making the most of this great app?
- 17th April 2024
Two fabulous events at Ford Park - something for everyone on Sunday 5th May
- 18th March 2024
Are you planning to donate Easter eggs this year? If so, your local Foodbank would love your support!
- 18th March 2024
Charities come together for Scarecrow Fest at Ford Park.
- 18th March 2024
We would hate this to happen to you...
- 5th March 2024
Walt Disney said "I've heard there's going to be a recession. I've decided not to participate."
How about you?
- 3rd March 2024
Volunteers are the heartbeat of Ford Park, and recently Suzanne caught up with Moray Loxton - Volunteer Team Leader at the park, who told her what their wonderful volunteers have been up to.
- 20th February 2024
Local businesses face many challenges right now when it comes to carving out a niche and finding success.
- 30th January 2024
Congratulations Shed One, Ulverston on a fabulous new award,
- 30th January 2024
10 reasons why local businesses should be doing this....
- 23rd January 2024
It’s that time of the year again when RSPB are asking people to join them in taking part in The Big Garden Birdwatch.
- 16th January 2024
When was the last time you said thank you or well done?
- 9th January 2024
Are you missing out by not doing this?
- 2nd January 2024
So how was 2023 for you? Better than planned? Or maybe you didn’t quite hit the targets you wanted?
- 19th December 2023
Don't get caught out. Here are the changes to your regular refuse and recycling collections over the Christmas & New Year period.
- 15th December 2023
Find out the opening times for your local Foodbank over the festive period here!
- 13th December 2023
Leave the hassle and effort of getting rid of your tree to St. Mary’s Hospice.
- 22nd November 2023
There’ll be a Christmas Jumper Swap at Barrow Library throughout December!
- 20th November 2023
For one day only there will be a free toy shop open to everyone at St. Paul’s School Hall in Barrow.
- 7th November 2023
This Sunday (12th November) is Remembrance Sunday, it’s a day for the nation to remember and honour those who have sacrificed themselves to secure and protect our freedom.
- 3rd November 2023
A free educational event aimed at families with interactive STEM demonstrations and activities for young people aged 6-16.
- 18th October 2023
Ford Park have been working with Garden Organics on a new Compost Demonstration Site.
- 18th October 2023
Christmas is fast approaching and it's the busiest time of the year for Barrow Foodbank. Can you help donate some items to help out those in need over the festive period?
- 3rd October 2023
Wrap Up Cumbria is Back. Warm a Heart - Give a Coat!!
- 2nd October 2023
What your customers say about you is far more powerful than anything you say about yourself, which is why so many businesses work hard to collect reviews
- 2nd October 2023
Calling all Bake Off fans and home bakers!
- 30th August 2023
The 16 to 19 Travel Bursary Fund provides financial support to help students and apprentices with the cost of transport so they can remain in education and training.
- 14th August 2023
Why it's okay to get less that a 5 star review...
- 14th August 2023
We were invited along the the official opening of the new Ford Park shop - The Bee Hive..
- 19th July 2023
The Summer Reading Challenge is back for 2023, online and in your local libraries!!
- 5th July 2023
An unforgettable rendition of favourite Shakespeare plays at Ford Park
- 28th June 2023
We have exciting news and a fabulous offer from Tracy at TI Accountancy!
- 7th June 2023
Love to Buy Local? Then you'll love this wonderful event taking place at Barrow Outdoor Market
- 9th May 2023
May is an exciting month for the award winning Barrow Market Hall, as the annual campaign – Love Your Local Market returns for 2023.
TI Accountancy constantly think outside the box and have increased their hourly rate without passing fees onto their current clients.
- 2nd March 2023
Barrow Market Hall is the best shopping experience in town, and there's plenty to look forward to over the Easter break. From top quality produce, and thoughtful gifts,to the chance to meet the Easter Bunny - there's something for everyone!
- 27th February 2023
World Book Day returns for 2023 on a mission to change children's lives forever through the joy of reading and sharing stories.
- 20th February 2023
Barrow-in-Furness accountants, TI Accountancy, are known for their fresh, innovative and unique approach to Accountancy. Now they are shaking up the accountancy sector once more by offering their employees a four-day work week.