giraffes

I love Barrow because...

I love Barrow because...where else can you drive along the main road into a town on an April morning and see giraffes on the hillside! The South Lakes Wild Animal Park is another jewel in our crown. [more]

passion

I love Barrow because...

I love Barrow because...so many people are passionate about making a difference in our community. Had an appointment at a primary school in Barrow at 8.30am today where met Phil Gregg and Gary Bridgens of  Headzup a Barrow based theatre group taking their healthy living message into schools... [more]

visit

I love barrow because...

I love Barrow because...we have a vibrant business and manufacturing community and we're on the political map, so much so that Conservative leader David Cameron has chosen to come to town today only 24 hours after launching the Tory manifesto as the election battle hots up in a seat where the... [more]

wembley

I love Barrow because....

I love Barrow because... the whole town has cup final fever looking forward to an FA Trophy Final trip to Wembley with Barrow AFC - and unlike the FA Cup finalists Chelsea and Portsmouth we're not overly worried about the pitch! [more]

sunrise

I love Barrow because....

I love Barrow because....wherelse in the world could you go for a walk early on an April morning and sea a magnificent sunrise over the English Lake District.

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