Barrow community hub gets makeover to entice more visitors

Sporting improved signage and branding, the 'Furness 4 U Connect Hub' was able to show off its new look on Tuesday.

The aim is to make the centre, on Howard Street, more appealing, as well as making it clearer to passers-by what sort of work they are doing.

The new branding will make it clearer as to the vital work the centre does in the area (Image: Victoria Myers)

Victoria Myers, the Project Manager of the Furness For You Partnership, said: "The hub is part of our partnership which is aimed at reducing loneliness and social isolation, and increasing volunteering in Furness. 

"It's a safe and friendly place to build social connections, with funded activities and the chance to enjoy free refreshments." 

The hub runs a number of helpful services such as a community laundry for those faced with emergency situations.

The centre aims to give people a way out of isolation (Image: Victoria Myers)

"The signs give us visibility, and so we can finally be easily identified," Victoria explained.

"The hub is great little place, available for drop-ins Monday to Wednesday with themed 'Bring Your Crafts', 'Coffee and Chat', and 'Advice and Support' sessions from 9.30am until 3pm in the new 'Happy Hub Cosy Social Space'."

The centre is located in The Annex building next to College House in the heart of Hindpool, easily accessible from the town's main bus stops and a nearby neighbour of Barrow Library.

"We are here to provide a space to build connections, tackle loneliness, and support our local communit," said Victoria.

"We have more planned sessions in our front learning space, and we will be having regular drop-in events to connect the community with our services."

One of the residents at the hub is the Green Doctor, the Cumbria branch of the charity that works to help households 'stay warm, stay well, and save money' on their regular bills.