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CandoFM is a community radio station based in Barrow In Furness. We broadcast online and on 106.3FM to the Barrow and Furness communities plus on 107.3FM to the Ulverston and surrounding areas plus on your smart speakers and now also on DAB+!!! CandoFM is here to serve the communities, residents and businesses of Barrow, Furness, Ulverston and across the South Lakes area. As a Community Radio Stat

ion and signpost, it is important for us to share locally relevant information across the airwaves. We are keen to hear from anyone in our broadcast area with information on local news, sports and charity events, business information and on-the go travel updates. You can also listen to Cando FM online at...

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We hope that you continue to enjoy listening to CandoFM

17/10/2024
Pelican Of London:Thank you all for your amazing interest in volunteering on Pelican during the upcoming maintenance per...
15/10/2024

Pelican Of London:

Thank you all for your amazing interest in volunteering on Pelican during the upcoming maintenance period!

There has been an incredible number of applications,
There is limited spots available in October, mainly between October 10th - October 20th.

The maintenance period in Barrow-in-Furness is now extended until March 19th 2025, with plenty of opportunities to get involved.

Tasks Include:

Rigging & Sails: looking for volunteers comfortable working aloft, as well as proficient individuals for rig blacking and serving.

Rust Removal & Painting: There’s plenty of chipping, needle gunning, rust removal, and painting to be done.

Small Repairs: Assist with fitting hooks, hinges, and other minor fixtures around the ship.

General DIY Skills: Help with tasks such as cleaning, galley assistance, managing incoming goods, and local driving (for those with access to a vehicle).

Also welcoming volunteers with Food Safety & Hygiene Level 2 certification.

Accommodation and catering will be provided.
Pathway to Volunteer Crew: Your commitment as a maintenance volunteer offers priority for future sailing voyages as part of the volunteer crew.

There will also be opportunities for shakedown voyages and volunteer training, perfect for those looking to enhance their skills.

If you’re interested, please fill out this form : https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out at: [email protected]

Bear's awesome show is on today (Saturday) at the new time of 12pm - 1pm tune in at www.candofm.co.uk
12/10/2024

Bear's awesome show is on today (Saturday) at the new time of 12pm - 1pm tune in at www.candofm.co.uk

10/10/2024

The CANDOFM team went down to Barrow Leisure Centre for Hospice Care Week with St. Mary’s Hospice Compassionate Communities Team:
It is all about Active Minds, Healthy Hearts and to showcase the incredible services and support available in our community for people living with dementia.
St. Mary’s Hospice is committed to enhancing the quality of life for individuals and families living with dementia, and this event will highlight the wonderful benefits of sports, movement, and mindfulness.

Handyperson scheme rolled out across all areas​A scheme that supports elderly or vulnerable residents with practical hel...
09/10/2024

Handyperson scheme rolled out across all areas



A scheme that supports elderly or vulnerable residents with practical help around their homes is being rolled out across Westmorland and Furness.
The popular Handyperson Scheme has run for several years in the South Lakeland area, offering eligible residents assistance with small jobs around the home to help them maintain independent living and support quality of life.
The service, which is operated by Westmorland and Furness Council, can provide help with anything from changing a lightbulb to putting up shelving, hanging curtains, installing handrails and small repairs such as unblocking sinks or replacing a washer on a tap.
Fitting of minor security measures such as door and window locks is also available under the scheme, helping people feel safer in their homes and reducing the fear of crime.
All work is carried out free of charge. The resident provides the items and materials and these should be purchased prior to requesting a job. Sometimes materials may be supplied by a partner agency like the police, such as home security items.
The scheme has now been extended to cover the whole of Westmorland and Furness.
It applies to all residents, whether you rent privately, own your home or are a social housing tenant.
For tenants, the scheme covers minor works that are not normally the responsibility of the landlord. If a tenant requests a job that is the landlord's responsibility, they will be redirected to contact their landlord.
Assistance under the scheme is available to people who are unable to undertake the task themselves and have no other person available to help them with the task and reside in the Westmorland and Furness area, who:
are aged 65 and over; or
have a disability or are vulnerable; or
are being discharged or have recently been discharged from hospital; or
are at high risk of falling due to a medical condition
Gardening and decorating works are not included in the scheme and the scheme is for pre-booked jobs only – it is not an emergency call-out service.
Works are limited to a maximum of three hours on site if one handy person visits, or 1.5 hours if two handy persons visit. Eligible households are able to utilise the service up to six times in any 12-month period.
Councillor Judith Derbyshire, Westmorland and Furness Council’s Cabinet Member for Housing and Customer Services, said: “This scheme has been running successfully for a number of years in the South Lakeland area. We are delighted that under the new Westmorland and Furness Council it is now being extended to all eligible residents in the Barrow and Eden areas as well.
“It is a fantastic scheme that provides valuable help for people to carry out those little jobs or repairs that make their lives easier, safer or more secure.
“This helps to support people to live healthier, happier and more independent lives, in line with our key Council Plan priorities around helping our communities to thrive.
“We supply the labour free-of-charge with any materials being paid for by the householder.’’
For more information and to request a job under the Handyperson Scheme, visit the website: Handy person scheme | Westmorland and Furness Council
Alternatively you can call the Housing Standards Team on 0300 373 3300, email [email protected], or write to:

Housing Standards Team
Westmorland and Furness Council
South Lakeland House
Lowther Street
Kendal
LA9 4DQ

Lifesaving equipment installed in Barrow town centre A new defibrillator has been installed on Dalton Road, Barrow, thro...
09/10/2024

Lifesaving equipment installed in Barrow town centre

A new defibrillator has been installed on Dalton Road, Barrow, through a partnership between Barrow BID and PCCU. The defibrillator, located outside of the ‘Got it Covered Again’ store, was funded through a charitable donation by PCCU, the not-for-profit credit union that provides savings accounts, financial education and affordable loans to the local community. Whilst the installation and maintenance were organised by Barrow BID.

In the UK, around 60,000 people have an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest every year and less than 1 in 10 people survive. According to the North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) defibrillation within five minutes can result in survival rates as high as 70%.

The Got it Covered Again defibrillator is registered on The Circuit – the national defibrillator network, which connects defibrillators to NHS ambulance services across the UK. In the North West there are over 8,900 defibrillators on The Circuit and 94,000 nationally. Yvette Browne, NWAS Community Resuscitation Engagement Officer highlighted how vital defibrillators in the community can be
“Thousands of families in the UK are left devasted by cardiac arrest every year. Early use of a defibrillator with cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can more than double a person’s chance of survival. The defibrillator is available for use when calling 999 and the closest available defibrillator will be allocated, anyone can use a defibrillator and is designed for the untrained user.”

Paul Hodgson, BID Project Manager, highlighted how the life-saving equipment could potentially help many people in the community at a time of need
"We are deeply grateful to PCCU for selecting the Dalton Road location for this vital defibrillator. This life-saving device not only ensures the safety of residents from the Barrow but visitors shopping at the excellent businesses within the town centre, but also demonstrates the powerful impact of community collaboration in fostering a safer environment for all."

Lee Banks, PCCU Development Officer explained why the credit union decided to start this community-focused project
“At PCCU’s 2024 AGM our account holders voted to support the communities we provide ethical savings and loan accounts to with a £20,000 charitable donation to install defibrillators. It has been rewarding to work with partners in the community, like Barrow BID, across Cumbria and Lancashire, to install life-saving equipment. As not-for-profit cooperative we only operate to benefit our members and the wider community.”

You can find out more about the services that PCCU provide in the community by visiting www.pccu.co.uk

Pictured-Lee Banks - Development Officer at PCCU and Paul Hodgson - Barrow BID Manager

08/10/2024

Serious RTC on the A591 - road in both directions now OPEN ✅ //

Unfortunately there has been a serious RTC involving two HGV's on the A591 going southbound just after the quarry at Underbarrow.

Our highways crews have worked with National Highways and Cumbria Police to establish a signed safe and suitable diversion route.

Delays are expected while agencies respond to this incident. We thank you for your patience and encourage road users to plan your journey before setting off and choose an alternative route.

A new intermediate care bed facility in South Cumbria is making a huge difference in helping people return home sooner f...
07/10/2024

A new intermediate care bed facility in South Cumbria is making a huge difference in helping people return home sooner following a hospital stay.
The intermediate care bed facility, hosted by Parkview Gardens residential home in Barrow, provides a place for people who no longer need specialist hospital care, but still require support, to regain their independence in a residential setting before returning home.
The service offers embedded therapy support to mobilise patients out of their bed and improve mobility to aid and improve their transition back to their independent place of residence and prevent further emergency admissions.
Since opening in August 2024, the facility has seen around 30 citizens come through the new service with half of these now returned to their own home following a period of supported rehabilitation.
A second phase is due to open this month (October), extending the number of Intermediate Care beds. The service will also provide several planned respite beds for short-term support, which will afford full time carers an opportunity a break from their caring responsibilities. Once all beds are open the service will also offer ‘step-up’ support for people in the community who need a short period of bed-based care, who might otherwise need to be admitted to hospital or long-term residential care.
Feedback from people staying at the facility, which has been fully refurbished, includes “how happy” they are with the “quieter and more homely atmosphere” and families are “really pleased” with their relatives’ ensuite rooms and the progress made whilst at Parkview.
Launched as a partnership between the NHS Lancashire and Cumbria Integrated Care Board, University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust and Westmorland and Furness Council, the facility is the result of a review which highlighted a lack of provision for people leaving hospital, who needed a higher level of support than could be provided at home. People were staying in hospital longer than needed and unable to access services to help regain or maintain their independence.
Nikkie Phipps, Assistant Director for Care Services at Westmorland and Furness Council, said: “After a hospital stay, some people may struggle with activities of daily living such as making meals, personal care and not being able to manage walking or stairs as well they used to.
“Nobody wants to stay in hospital longer than they need to and services to help them to promote their independence and wellbeing in a personalised way are a better option.
“As part of our commitment to helping people remain independent, we are delighted to work with our NHS partners to offer the Intermediate Care Bed facility at Parkview Gardens, providing a real opportunity for people to regain their skills to live independently and consider their support needs in an enabling setting, before returning to their own homes.”
Jane Scattergood, Director of Health and Care integration for South Cumbria, said: “I am pleased to see the Intermediate care bedded service at Parkview Gardens is already thriving and patients are benefiting from this wonderful service offer on our patch. This is something our area has badly needed for many years, so it is credit to each of the organisations involved that it has come to fruition.
“A huge amount of collaborative work between the council, the NHS Trust and the Integrated Care Board (ICB) has gone into setting this new service up for our citizens. We are hoping to build on this community-based approach across our footprint to achieve the best outcomes for our residents, so that they can remain healthy and independent within their own homes.”
Scott McLean, Chief Operating Officer, University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust, added: "We are really proud to be part of the Parkview Gardens development and are delighted to see the positive patient outcomes in the short time it's been open.
"Increased capacity in the community means that patients who no longer require specialist hospital care can receive the support they need in the community, closer to home. Hospital is not the best place for patients who no longer need specialist care and the evidence shows that the quicker patients get this vital support, the higher the chance is of them recovering and increasing their independence to enable them to return home.
"This service development demonstrates how real joined up working between teams from the Trust, Westmorland and Furness Council and the Integrated Care Board can benefit patients in South Cumbria and truly help us put patients first."
The service is therapy-led and the team at Parkview includes Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Social Care staff. It is also closely linked with social work teams, who ensure any further support needed is in place for when people return home.
Parkview Gardens offers shared spaces where people can meet, eat together and chat, alongside quiet areas to read or relax. People can also use the existing facilities at Parkview Gardens, such as the hairdresser, shop and group activities.
Vanessa Sadler, an Occupational Therapist at Parkview Gardens, said: “It has been really positive to see how our residents have settled and engaged with therapy and with the care team as a whole.
“The ethos is definitely rehab focused and it is positive to see residents going to the dining area for meals and engaging in conversation with the staff and each other. Some of our residents need equipment and minor adaptations arranging for discharge home, and these issues can be sorted whilst they are here, rather than waiting in a hospital bed for things to be completed.”

Council agrees two-year action plan in line with new Joint Local Health and Wellbeing Strategy for 2024 to 2034.Westmorl...
07/10/2024

Council agrees two-year action plan in line with new Joint Local Health and Wellbeing Strategy for 2024 to 2034.

Westmorland and Furness Council is proud to announce the launch of the first Joint Local Health and Wellbeing Strategy and accompanying Action Plan for Westmorland and Furness.
This week (Monday 30 September), at a meeting of the Health and Wellbeing Board, a two-year action plan was agreed in line with the new Joint Local Health and Wellbeing Strategy for 2024 to 2034.
The strategy sets out an ambitious 10-year plan to improve the health and wellbeing of our population and address health inequalities. It also describes how members of the Health and Wellbeing Board will work together to meet the current and future health needs of everyone living in Westmorland and Furness.
The action plan is the first in a series of shorter-term action plans which sit alongside the strategy and outline how the strategy translates into action to tackle both immediate and longer-term health needs. This first action plan details the Board’s initial delivery plan and evaluation measures.
Councillor Jonathan Brook, Chair of the Westmorland and Furness Health and Wellbeing Board, and Leader of Westmorland and Furness Council, said:
"Our new Joint Local Health and Wellbeing Strategy and Action Plan mark a significant step forward for Westmorland and Furness. They are a collective effort, shaped by the invaluable input from our voluntary and community organisations, healthcare partners, and local businesses.
“At its core, the strategy and action plan are about equality and ensuring that every resident, regardless of background or circumstance, has access to the resources and support they need to live a happy and healthy life. By working together, we can build a healthier, more equitable future for Westmorland and Furness.”
Councillor Patricia Bell, Westmorland and Furness Council Cabinet Member for Adult Care, added:
“In recent years, we have faced unprecedented challenges such as COVID-19 that have highlighted the critical importance of health and wellbeing and the growing recognition of mental health alongside physical health.
"This strategy and action plan encapsulate a shared vision for creating a healthier, happier, and more resilient community where everyone has the opportunity to lead a fulfilling life.
“We are fortunate to have strong partnerships, within and beyond our Health and Wellbeing Board, and working together will be instrumental in delivering this vision and laying the foundation for lasting change.”
The strategy and action plan have been developed through close collaboration between Westmorland and Furness Council, Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board, University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust, North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust, Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust, Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear Foundation Trust, Cumbria CVS, Enterprising Cumbria, Westmorland and Furness Healthwatch, the Cumbria Third Sector Network and residents of Westmorland and Furness.
Jane Scattergood, Director of Health and Social Care Integration for Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board, said:
“The launch of the Joint Local Health and Wellbeing Strategy signifies a transformative approach to addressing the health needs of our communities in Westmorland and Furness.
“By listening to lived experiences and working collaboratively, we're building a future where health services are more effective, accessible, and truly reflective of the needs of our residents.”
Ed Tallis, Director of Delivery for Northeast and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB), added:
“The NENC ICB has been involved in the development of this strategy and welcomes it in its entirety. It is a strategy that requires the true integrations of all of our service providers, and we look forward to supporting this roll out.”

04/10/2024

Barrow BID thanks businesses who helped refresh Portland Walk planters.

04/10/2024

Students from our South Lakes campus have been working hard at CandoFM Radio Station in Barrow to produce their latest schedule of programmes.

Students take part in Work Experience placements and timetabled lessons to produce their own style of radio shows for their local community audience.

Let's give them our support by listening in at the following times:

Friday
10pm - 11pm - Kailem's Electronic Music and Club Classics

Sunday
8am - 9am - Creative Digital Takeover featuring Kian, Jodie, Robbie and Kailem

Sunday
3pm - 4pm - Kian's Beaumont College Takeover

Tuesday
7am - 9am - Kian's Breakfast Show

You can tune-in on 106.3FM in Barrow, 107.3FM in Ulverston and surrounding areas, online, or on your smart speaker.

Westmorland and Furness Council is working with partners to reduce the number of su***des in Westmorland and Furness.At ...
03/10/2024

Westmorland and Furness Council is working with partners to reduce the number of su***des in Westmorland and Furness.

At a meeting of the Health and Wellbeing Board today (Monday 30 September), a multi-agency Su***de Prevention action plan was endorsed, which aims to reduce the number of su***des across the county.

Developed by the Cumbria Su***de Prevention Leadership Group, the new action plan sets out several priorities for Cumbria, including reducing the number of people dying by su***de, reducing the number of attempted su***des, improving support for those who self-harm and ensuring people who are bereaved or affected by su***de receive the support they need.

In Cumbria, 303 people died by suspected su***de between January 2020 and December 2023. 44 per cent of those deaths were in Westmorland and Furness. The rate of su***de in Westmorland and Furness (15.5 deaths per 100,000 population) is significantly higher than the national average (10.7 deaths per 100,000), according to data published by the Office for National Statistics (2021-2023)

Westmorland and Furness has the third highest rate in the North West (comparing upper tier/unitary authorities), with only Cumberland (19.0 per 100,000) and Blackpool (16.7 per 100,000) having higher rates.

Katrina Stephens, Director of Public Health at Westmorland and Furness Council, said: “Every death by su***de is an individual tragedy, which is why reducing the number of su***des in Westmorland and Furness is a key ambition for us, and also for so many Health and Wellbeing Board partner organisations.

“Talking about feelings, including suicidal thoughts, can be scary, and only 45 per cent of people feel comfortable to talk about suicidal thoughts. But doing so can help people get the help they need, and may even save a life.

“We will continue working together to reduce the stigma around su***de, raise awareness of su***de prevention, strengthen mental health and early intervention support and provide better support to those affected by su***de.”

Councillor Patricia Bell, Cabinet Member for Adult Care at Westmorland and Furness Council, added: “Sadly, the effects of su***de are far-reaching and long-lasting on family, friends and the community. We are committed to working with our partners to ensure action to prevent su***de continues to be improved.

“Preventing su***de is a responsibility for all of us and I am hopeful our continued collaborative working will make a real difference across Westmorland and Furness.”

The Health and Wellbeing Board in Westmorland and Furness will have oversight of the delivery of the action plan, which will be reviewed and refreshed annually.

For more information about where to get help when you are struggling with thoughts of su***de, or how you can support someone at risk, or if you have been bereaved by su***de, visit every-life-matters.org.uk

When life is difficult, Samaritans are here – day or night, 365 days a year. You can call them for free on 116 123, email them at [email protected], or visit www.samaritans.org to find your nearest branch.

Agamemnon, the latest Royal Navy Astute Class attack submarine has been launched at BAE Systems in Barrow-in-Furness, Cu...
03/10/2024

Agamemnon, the latest Royal Navy Astute Class attack submarine has been launched at BAE Systems in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria.

Named after the ancient Greek king, Agamemnon is the sixth of seven Astute Class submarines, all of which have been designed and built at the Company's historic Barrow shipyard – home of UK submarine building.

The nuclear-powered boat, which weighs in at 7,400 tonnes and is 97 metres long, rolled out of the Devonshire Dock Hall and entered the water for the first time today.

Agamemnon will now begin the next phase of its test and commissioning programme, before leaving Barrow for sea trials with the Royal Navy.

Steve Timms, Managing Director, BAE Systems Submarines, said: "This is a hugely significant milestone for everyone at BAE Systems, the Defence Nuclear Enterprise and the Royal Navy.

"The design and build of a nuclear-powered submarine is incredibly complex and a truly national endeavour and I pay tribute to the thousands of highly-skilled people who have helped get Agamemnon to this stage.

"Submarines are a vital component of the UK's defence capabilities and we must now work collectively to ensure Agamemnon is ready to join her sister submarines in service with the Royal Navy."

Agamemnon Commanding Officer, Commander David ‘Bing’ Crosby, said: "There is still plenty to do until we get to exit Agamemnon from Barrow, but the entire workforce should be full of pride for what they have achieved with this build so far.

"I am looking forward to working with our friends at BAE Systems, the Submarine Delivery Agency and the wider Defence Nuclear Enterprise to get Agamemnon through these final tests and ready for her exit from Barrow."

The Astute Class boats are the largest and most advanced attack submarines ever built for the Royal Navy. Their state-of-the-art nuclear technology means they never need to be refuelled and, as they manufacture their own oxygen and drinking water for their 98 crew members, they are able to circumnavigate the globe without surfacing.

The first five submarines in the class, HMS Astute, HMS Ambush, HMS Artful, HMS Audacious and HMS Anson, have been handed over to the Royal Navy, with work well underway for the final Astute boat, Agincourt.

What a great atmosphere here at Fab Health and Fitness Barrow . It's the Grand opening. Ribbon cutting at 6pm. Come down
01/10/2024

What a great atmosphere here at Fab Health and Fitness Barrow . It's the Grand opening. Ribbon cutting at 6pm. Come down

Westmorland and Furness Council’s Dock Museum is holding a special weekend of events to celebrate its 30th birthday and ...
26/09/2024

Westmorland and Furness Council’s Dock Museum is holding a special weekend of events to celebrate its 30th birthday and recent major refurbishment.

The multi-award-winning museum in Barrow will be hosting a series of events at the end of the month to mark the 30 year milestone and to officially reopen the Shipyard Gallery, which has undergone its first major refurbishment in over two decades.

The gallery will be officially opened by His Majesty’s Deputy Lieutenant for Cumbria, Commander Philip Burns MBE, at a private event on Friday, 27 September 2024.

Following this, the Dock Museum is holding two days of family-friendly celebrations and events on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 September for all to enjoy.

This will include children’s workshops where you can build your own periscope, construct a hovercraft, make a boat, try your hand at printmaking, as well as other entertainment.

The Shipyard Town Project has helped to create new staff posts, build a research pod, install solar panels and now, the culmination of this project, refurbish the Shipyard Gallery.

The project was funded thanks to National Lottery players with a grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, as well as additional funding from Westmorland and Furness Council, BAE Systems Maritime, Furness Maritime Trust and the Sir John Fisher Foundation.

Councillor Virginia Taylor, Westmorland and Furness Council Cabinet Member for Sustainable Communities and Localities, said: “Barrow-in-Furness is rightly proud of the shipbuilding heritage which has shaped our past and will play an important role in our future.

“Now the Shipyard Town project is complete, we have more exciting exhibits to showcase and share our long and important history with visitors, both local and from further afield.

"The Dock Museum is already a much-loved attraction, so whether you’ve never visited before or visited many times, I encourage everyone to come along and see what’s new.

“We look forward to welcoming you all, sharing this milestone with you and celebrating Brilliant Barrow together!”

Helen Featherstone, England North Director at The National Lottery Heritage Fund said: “It is incredibly exciting news that, following a major refurbishment, the Dock Museum is officially reopening the Ship Building Gallery as well as celebrating its 30th birthday.

“Thanks to National Lottery players, we’re proud to have supported Westmorland and Furness Council to showcase the rich shipbuilding and engineering heritage of Barrow-in-Furness to local people, and visitors from further afield.”

Jim Perks, Head of Future Workforce Strategy BAE Systems said: "We are immensely proud to have played a part in the Shipyard Town Project and we were pleased to donate shipyard images for the whole community to enjoy.

"Our rich maritime heritage is something we should all be proud of now and for generations to come."

Charlotte Hawley, Collections and Exhibition Manager at The Dock Museum, said: “We are incredibly excited to showcase our Shipyard Gallery to all of our visitors, whether they be new or returning.

“There is something new in here for everyone to enjoy. We are so very proud of our museum, telling the stories about the people who have made Barrow great and its industrial past, present and future, on a global scale.

“This is a very special time for us and we are extremely grateful to all of the funders and partners for helping us to deliver this unique chapter as well as celebrating our 30th birthday.”

Anyone can come along to explore the new gallery, watch performances in the amphitheatre and visit the museum grounds for free during the Shipyard Town launch weekend on 28 and 29 September.

Tickets for the children’s workshops running as part of the celebrations on the middle floor are £1 and require booking due to limited numbers.

For more information and tickets, visit The Forum website or call 01229 820000.

🎙️ CANDOFM Schools Programme is Back! 🎙️We’re excited to announce that our CANDOFM Schools Programme is starting again o...
26/09/2024

🎙️ CANDOFM Schools Programme is Back! 🎙️

We’re excited to announce that our CANDOFM Schools Programme is starting again on Saturday, 5th October, from 10am to 12pm! Tune in to hear amazing content created by local students and get inspired by the young voices of our community. 🎧📻

Don’t miss it – mark your calendars and support your local schools! 👏

26/09/2024

Calling artists and people working in culture and heritage - help us shape a new cultural framework for Westmorland and Furness.

We hope as many people as possible from these sectors will share their thoughts at three sessions - starting with Monday 7 October, 2pm-6pm, at The Coro .

Please sign up by Tuesday 1 October to confirm your attendance - for full details of this and bursaries for self-employed/freelance, scroll down.

If you can't make the first session we'll also be holding more - again, please sign up by Tuesday 1 October:

◾️ Tuesday 8 October - 1pm-5pm, Library
◾️ Thursday 10 October - 6pm-8pm, online.

The cultural framework will set out how we can work with local artists and organisations to deliver the lifelong, positive benefits that come with a strong culture, arts, creative and music scene - supporting wellbeing and health and creating a positive sense of community and place.

October's sessions will be led by independent cultural consultant Mark Dobson, supported by BarrowFull Creative Director Daniel Tyler-McTighe.

There'll be no council officers at these sessions but the comments, ideas and outcomes will feed into the work to develop the cultural framework.

Light refreshments will be served at the Ulverston and Penrith sessions and a limited number of £100 bursaries will also be available for self-employed or freelance artists, producers and other cultural workers based in Westmorland and Furness for attending the in-person events, to recognise that attendance could mean loss of working/earning time.

Invitations have already been sent out to a number of artists and organisations but anyone who works in the sector who would like to come along to the sessions - including the online session on 10 October - is asked to contact [email protected] by Tuesday 1 October to confirm your place, letting us know of any access needs you have and if you are applying for the bursary.

If you are registering for the online session on 10 October, you will be forwarded the meeting link nearer the time.

Westmorland and Furness Council Thriving Communities
Westmorland and Furness Libraries
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