A BAR for youngsters, with no alcohol in sight, was a popular venue for Barrow pupils after a hard day in the classroom in the 1990s.

The Mail, on August 12, in 1994, noted that Barrow special constable Dawn Schollar was the new manager at the Alfred Barrow School's basement bar, which was open to people aged 14 to 18.

Finding experienced staff to run it was difficult until a grant was secured from Comic Relief.

The article noted: "During term time, the bar is open to Alfred Barrow students during lunch and breaktimes and to anyone over 14 from 7pm to 9pm on Monday and Thursday."

Miss Schollar said: "It has been very good. There has been a great feedback.

"The main message we want to get across is that the bar is for all youngsters in the area."