Spotlight Events in Barrow and Furness
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If you're having trouble finding something appealing to do in Barrow and Furness, we're here to help. The annual moonlit walk is always a success, and you can usually find a beach-combing excursion taking place a few times a month. Browse our informative website for information on incredible events like concerts performed by the Barrow Male Voice Choir, special features at Hollywood Park, and charitable events throughout the Barrow and Furness area.

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Construction Courses  (to obtain your CSCS card)
  • Wednesday 6th September, 9:00am - Until Tuesday 30th July, 12:00pm
This is an essential course for those wanting to work in the construction industry, who require the Green CSCS Labourer’s card. This course is free to those over 19 years of age. View event
Food Safety in Catering Level 2  (with Level 1 Award in Employability Skills)
  • Wednesday 6th September, 9:00am - Until Tuesday 30th July, 12:00pm
Do you work or want to work within a Catering Environment? If so, this FREE course is an essential requirement for working within the Food industry. View event
Free Digital Skills courses
  • Monday 8th January, 9:00am - Until Wednesday 31st July, 5:00pm
Would you like to improve your digital skills for work or everyday life? We run free digital courses from the basics of IT to a Level 2 Digital and IT Skills Award. These courses will help you to master... View event
Free English Courses from Entry Level to GCSE
  • Monday 19th February, 9:15am - Until Monday 15th July, 12:15pm
Our English qualifications are designed to equip you with the basic skills you need in work and everyday life and are widely valued by employers. We offer FREE courses in Functional Skills Entry Level... View event
Free Maths Courses from Entry Level to GCSE
  • Tuesday 20th February, 9:15am - Until Tuesday 16th July, 12:15pm
Our Maths qualifications are designed to equip you with the basic skills you need to operate confidently in work and everyday life. We offer FREE courses in Functional Skills Entry Level to Level 2. We... View event
Smartphone for Improvers course
  • Friday 15th March, 10:00am - Until Friday 29th March, 12:00pm
This free short course will help you to become more confident in the use of apps on an Android Smartphone, in everyday work and life situations. View event
Scarecrow Festival
Come and join us at Ford Park for The Scarecrow Festival. View event
South Lakes Pickleball
Exciting times, now’s your chance to find out what Pickleball is all about. View event
Barrow Market Bike Repair Workshops
  • Friday 29th March 10:00am until 2:00pm
FREE basic bike repairs and advice at Barrow Market Hall View event
Barrow AFC vs Grimsby Town
  • Friday 29th March 3:00pm until 5:00pm
Barrow take on Grimsby this Friday at The SO Legal Stadium View event
Barrow Park Run
A fantastic 5 Km run around Barrow Park, open to everyone! View event
Ulverston Park Run
Ulverston Park Run takes place every Saturday at 9am View event
Messy Easter
  • Saturday 30th March 9:30am until 11:30am
A mix of Coffee Morning and Messy Church where you can come along, enjoy a coffee and try your hand at Easter Crafts. Drop in and give it a whirl. No one is too old. View event
Meet the Easter Bunny at Barrow Market Hall
  • Saturday 30th March 11:00am until 12:00pm
The Easter Bunny is hopping into Barrow Market Hall on Saturday 30th March View event
Easter Fair at The Forum
  • Saturday 30th March 11:00am until 3:00pm
Furness Dyslexia Support Group are delighted to host our Easter Craft Fair taking place- Saturday 30th March. View event
Easter Egg Hunt
  • Saturday 30th March 12:00pm until 3:00pm
A day of Easter family fun to help raise funds for Community Solutions projects. View event
Light up Hoad / Hoad Festival of Light
  • Saturday 30th March, 7:00pm
Come and join us for the inaugural Hoad Festival of Light on the 30th March. View event
Ulverston Auction Mart  Car Boot Sale
Ulverston Auction Mart hold their Indoor Car Boot Sale this Sunday. View event
Ponies in the Park
  • Sunday 31st March 10:00am until 2:45pm
An introductory pony ride for children and small adults at Ford Park. View event
The Lost Forest
  • Wednesday 3rd April 2:00pm until 2:50pm
There’s magic and mayhem in the rainforest! Animals’ homes are at risk as bulldozers crash through trees. Who will rescue them and fight the evil Endorro?... View event
Jazz Dinner at Ford Park
  • Friday 5th April 7:30pm until 9:00pm
Ford Park welcome saxophonist Emma Howarth, who joins them for their first ever Jazz Dinner! View event
The Straits
  • Friday 5th April, 8:00pm
Founded in 2018, The Straits UK are made up of six musicians all with a passion for delivering quality music and performance every time. View event
The Little Prince
  • Sunday 7th April, 2:00pm
Mesmerising puppetry and beautiful songs at The Beggar's Theatre View event
 A Bunch of Amateurs
A comedy by Ian Hislop and Nick Newman View event
Entry 3 Award in Safeguarding
  • Thursday 11th April, 10:00am - Until Thursday 23rd May, 12:00pm
This free entry level qualification will help you to understand the importance of safeguarding and how it can be used in a variety of situations. View event
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