For most clubs it's a trip that comes about once in a generation. This weekend Barrow make the long but exciting journey south to take on Stevenage Borough in the FA Trophy final. It's 20 years since they last won it, but the team are very much on song...
Watch Barrow AFC on Granada Reports - St Mary's Hospice also gets a special mention
Thursday, 6 May 2010
"All together now for Barrow AFC"
Barrow AFC players are the talk of the town, not only because of their impending game against Stevenage Borough at Wembley on Friday May 8th, but because their single “All Together Now for Barrow AFC”. The single is their own version of The Farm’s “All Together Now” and was recorded at Radio Station The Bay on 16th April. Join everyone across Furness as we support The Bluebirds on their way to Wembley and hopefully to return, grasping the FA Trophy! The single is available now and all profits will go to St Mary's Hospice.
Get yours at:
Tesco Extra, Hindpool Road, Barrow (customer service desk) 24 hours a day
North West Evening Mail Offices in Ulverston, Barrow and Millom
Furness Building Society Branches in Ulverston, Barrow x 2, Millom and Dalton
Furness Heating Components, Abbey Road, Barrow
Barrow AFC Club shop, Holker Street
The Bay, St George’s Quay, Lancaster
Barrow’s Tourist Information Centre at Forum 28
St Mary’s Hospice Shops (84 Dalton Road Barrow, 73 Market Street Dalton and 5 New Market Street Ulverston)
The full press release for "All together now - For Barrow AFC" can be found here: http://www.stmaryshospice.org/fundraising/barrowafc.php
St Mary's Schools Project, in partnership with Penny Bridge School
We recently completed a pilot project, following a model devised by St Christopher’s hospice in London, which sets out to work with local schools: over a period of four weeks, year 5 pupils from Penny Bridge came to the hospice to meet and work with daycare and out–patients on a collaborative art project.
During the first session pupils and patients met and got to know each other, and the following two sessions were spent on an art project, based on ideas contributed by everyone and worked on together. Our patients were delighted with the contact with youngsters and enjoyed their company and enthusiasm.
The 4th session consisted of a presentation/celebration to which relatives, friends, staff and others were invited – they were able to see the colourful backdrop and painted eggs produced by the participants and listen to the children reading out their thoughts and messages, as well as impressions of the hospice. The children also sang a beautiful song. This was followed by tea and cakes in the orangery.
There were many positive comments and everyone seemed delighted to be involved. The children were respectful and a credit to the school and their parents and many thanks to their teacher, Jane Thedham without whose enthusiasm and hard work the project would not have been possible.
It was a true communal effort with contributions from staff, volunteers and others and will hopefully contribute to hospice efforts to widen our profile in the local community and help others to a better understanding of our work and what a hospice is all about. It certainly dispelled a lot of misconceptions the children had.
Jane, one of the teachers said, “they learned that just because people are ill, they can still lead relatively normal lives and enjoy things... From a teacher’s perspective, the project was one of the best things I’ve been involved in. I am sure the project has had an enormous effect on the children (not just their learning)and it will be something that they will always remember.”
There is a short CD available which gives a flavour of the project. For further information please contact Jaini Hadley on 01229 580305 or email info@stmaryshospice.org.uk
We are hoping this will be the first of many such projects with many local schools taking part.
Wednesday, 28 April 2010
Kind donation from Ulverston Probus Club
The Ulverston Probus Club is a branch of Probus World which is made up of retired professional business persons. The Ulverston club has 38 members, who meet on the first and third Wednesdays of each month.
On the first Wednesday of the month, the club invites guest speakers to talk on a wide variety of interesting topics. One of the clubs' highlight events of the year is their coffee morning which is held in January at the Coronation Hall, Ulverston. All the proceeds raised go to local charities. This year £150 is being given to St Mary's.
Other events take place throughout the year such as lunches, bus trip and on occasion, sporting challenges against the Barrow club.
If anyone is wondering what to do now that they have retired and would be interested in joining the Ulverston club please call one of the numbers below to discuss.
Frank Musker (Secretary) 01229 583898
Bill Ironside (Chairman) 01229 584243
A Walk to Remember 2010
The fourth St Mary’s Walk to Remember will be held in Barrow on Friday, May 14th 2010. As of the 28th April, 580 ladies have come forward to take part, but the Hospice is short of reaching its target of having 1000 ladies join the walk. In the next couple of weeks St Mary’s would like to see as many ladies as possible come forward to take up the challenge.
In 2009, the 630 ladies who took part in the moonlight walk raised an amazing £50000. This was a wonderful achievement, but this year WITH YOUR HELP, St Mary’s would like to at least equal that magnificent total.
The Hospice needs to raise approx £5500 per day to continue providing comprehensive specialised supportive and palliative care for people with life-limiting conditions in South Cumbria. This special care and support is beyond price, but is only possible because of the generosity of those who give.
It costs £10 to register for the 11km (7.5 mile) walk, which will start at 10pm from ASDA in Barrow whom St Mary’s would like to thank for all their support with helping arrange the walk and through the year.
Ladies taking part will once again receive a bag of goodies, which includes a t-shirt, glow sticks and much more. This year the theme for the walk will be pink again and ladies are encouraged to wear their pyjamas for fun!
All participants are asked to register as soon as possible. To secure a place please contact St Mary’s for a registration form.
Call 01229 580305
Email events@stmaryshospice.org.uk
Download from http://www.stmaryshospice.org/events/walktoremember.php
Press Release: BARDS - Barrow Asbestos-Related Disease Support
BARDS – Barrow Asbestos-Related Disease Support
Press release for April 28th 2010
International Workers Memorial Day, April 28, is a day observed by national governments, trade unions and victims around the world. On April 28, we pay tribute to all those who have died from occupational injuries and diseases.
The town of Barrow-in-Furness has a particular reason to commemorate this day. On behalf of the people of Barrow, BARDS (Barrow Asbestos Related Diseases Support)- the local asbestos victim support group - pays tribute to all those who have lost their lives due to hazardous exposure at work or at home to the deadly carcinogen: asbestos. For decades, asbestos-containing products were used in the shipyard and engineering works in Barrow; this dust got into the lungs of the workers. It was taken into their homes on workclothes and loved ones were also contaminated by breathing in the deadly dust. Wives, children, friends and relatives were all exposed to a substance that causes debilitating respiratory conditions as well as deadly cancers. BARDS was formed in 2005 following open public meetings in which the public decided what type of support was needed for victims of asbestos diseases in Barrow and South Cumbria. BARDS provides free access to specialised medical, nursing, legal, benefits, complementary therapies, hospice care, and family support advice, as well as support in bereavement.
For nearly 2 years, UK asbestos victims have been campaigning for a National Centre for Asbestos-related Diseases. Although promises have been made by government and the insurance industry, no money has been forthcoming and no research has begun.
The thousands of UK citizens now suffering from asbestos-related diseases deserve all the support and assistance which can be provided. Their only crime was to go to work; the least the government - of whatever persuasion - can do is to provide what is morally and rightfully their due.
Dr Helen Clayson
Chair/founder
BARDS
Press release for April 28th 2010
International Workers Memorial Day, April 28, is a day observed by national governments, trade unions and victims around the world. On April 28, we pay tribute to all those who have died from occupational injuries and diseases.
The town of Barrow-in-Furness has a particular reason to commemorate this day. On behalf of the people of Barrow, BARDS (Barrow Asbestos Related Diseases Support)- the local asbestos victim support group - pays tribute to all those who have lost their lives due to hazardous exposure at work or at home to the deadly carcinogen: asbestos. For decades, asbestos-containing products were used in the shipyard and engineering works in Barrow; this dust got into the lungs of the workers. It was taken into their homes on workclothes and loved ones were also contaminated by breathing in the deadly dust. Wives, children, friends and relatives were all exposed to a substance that causes debilitating respiratory conditions as well as deadly cancers. BARDS was formed in 2005 following open public meetings in which the public decided what type of support was needed for victims of asbestos diseases in Barrow and South Cumbria. BARDS provides free access to specialised medical, nursing, legal, benefits, complementary therapies, hospice care, and family support advice, as well as support in bereavement.
For nearly 2 years, UK asbestos victims have been campaigning for a National Centre for Asbestos-related Diseases. Although promises have been made by government and the insurance industry, no money has been forthcoming and no research has begun.
The thousands of UK citizens now suffering from asbestos-related diseases deserve all the support and assistance which can be provided. Their only crime was to go to work; the least the government - of whatever persuasion - can do is to provide what is morally and rightfully their due.
Dr Helen Clayson
Chair/founder
BARDS
Thursday, 22 April 2010
Diamould donate competition winnings!
We would like to thank Diamould for their generous donation of £1000!
Diamould is a specialist company designing and manufacturing electrical, hydraulic and fibre optic connectors primarily for use in hostile environments, subsea and downhole. Employees won a Diamould housekeeping competition and decided to donate the £600 they received to St Mary's. The company then made the donation up to £1000.
Pictured: The Mould Shop Team led by Paul Tranter and the Machine Shop Team led by Grant Jeffrey, presenting a cheque to Zoe Guest, St Mary's Fundraising and Volunteer Manager.
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