Football Finally came home

England 2 : Germany 1

You wouldn’t have known England was in the finals of the European Cup – the village pubs were relatively quiet.

There was no bunting or excited anticipation. Was everyone watching it at home? Did this match not have the heavy drinking culture that accompanies men’s football?

Barrow Voice’s roving photographer, Gaynor Barton, did manage to find Chris Padmore, Andrew Stagger Lee and friends enjoying the game at the Three Crowns.

Congratulations to the England’s team of Lionesses – if any young girls have been inspired, get in touch with Barrow Town Football Club and start playing!

 

 

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Hard work and dedication have their rewards

Congratulations to Adam Tarnowski who, after years of hard work and dedication, has gained his Black Belt for Shotokan Karate. Adam, who trained at the LLS Karate club at Barrow’s Scout Hut with Sensei Danny Spence and Sensei Chloe Spence, will shortly be leaving to go off to Newcastle University to study marine science.

Congratulations, too, to Genevieve Silk who received her 2nd Dan. It’s about 10 years since Genevieve got her black belt with LLS Karate – but shortly after, left for university and then the world of work but when she came back to Barrow during lockdown, she decided to spend her time working towards her 2nd Dan with the club.

The grading for both ‘karatekas’ was overseen by Shihan (Master) Gordon Limmage (7th Dan) alongside Sensei Danny Spence and Sensei Chloe Spence.

If you are an adult wanting to start – or restart – karate or if you have children who are interested, contact Sensei Danny at LLS on 07986 064610; email ds.llskarate@gmail.com or visit www.llskarate.co.uk

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Watch out for library book sales

Every so often Barrow Community Library sells off some of its old stock – for just 10p per book! Watch out for your next opportunity to pick up a bargain.

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Barrow’s blooms will lift your spirits

Mr and Mrs Lewis’ display of colourful pots brought much pleasure over the summer to Sue Speight as she walked past their front garden. Sue couldn’t believe that she was the only one to have her spirits lifted by the “glorious array” and asked Barrow Voice to say “thank you” to the Lewises.

Terry Brookes in Ennerdale Road regularly takes over his neighbours’ front gardens (with their permission!) to create a complex and colourful display which delights young and old as they pass by. Watch out for his nativity scene this winter!

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Shooting Close Lane

Network Rail started to demolish an old wall in Shooting Close Lane, part of Barrow’s conservation area but Cllr Pauline Ranson saw it and stopped them, as they did not have permission from the Borough Council. The workmen downed tools and left it as it is. Network Rail will need to apply for permission to continue the demolition, but here’s hoping that it will be refused!

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Don’t forget to protect yourself: book your Flu Vaccine and Covid Booster

Eligible patients can book flu vaccines now. Information about adult vaccines can be found at:  https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vaccinations/flu-influenza-vaccine/

For information about children’s vaccines, you can follow this link: Find out about the children’s flu vaccine It’s safe to have both Covid and Flu vaccines.

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Syston knitting 'Banksy'

The Syston knitting ‘Banksy’ made a wonderfully intricate decoration for the High Street post box – a “hat”. It celebrated the Under 12 Boys team of Barrow Town Football Club

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Poetry Competition

Barrow upon Soar Community Library is holding a poetry competition on the theme of Heroes.

These could be family heroes, war heroes, NHS heroes … anyone who, in your eyes, is a hero. Your poem should be no longer than six verses and be clearly written or typed on A4 paper and posted or delivered to the library or submitted to the library email address. You should clearly label your poem with your name, age, email address and/or contact details. The judges’ decision is final.

The closing date is 28th October and winners will be announced at an event in the library on Saturday 12th November between 10am and 12 noon when the winning entries will be read out by local authors.

For more information, contact Catherine Holmes via the Barrow Community Library email library@barrowuponsoar.org.uk or ring 01509 416356