Barrow & District Disability Association

06/10/2026

October shines a light on two important areas: ADHD Awareness Month ✨ 🧠 and World Mental Health Day on 10 October 💙

True accessibility means supporting both body and mind. Everyday inclusion matters — whether that’s creating neuroinclusive spaces, breaking down barriers, or simply offering a warm, friendly place to connect. 🌿

BDDA is right here for our Barrow community. Pop into our centre on School Street for a brew and a chat ☕✨ or drop us a message to find out what social groups and activities are coming up over the next few weeks!

20/09/2026

10/09/2026

Fantastic Yarn Bomb Day at St Mark’s today 🧶

Gill, the organiser at St Mark’s, has put on a lovely Yarn Bomb and it’s brilliant to see everyone coming together to enjoy it.

Our BDDA team and volunteers are down here today, along with lots of other local organisations, so come down, have a look around and say hello!

We’d love to see you and have a chat. 💜

24/07/2026

💖 We couldn't be prouder! FOUR Love Barrow Community Awards 2027 nominations! 💖

Everyone at Barrow and District Disability Association (BDDA) is absolutely delighted that we've received four nominations in this year's Love Barrow Community Awards.

A huge congratulations to:

🌟 Barrow and District Disability Association (BDDA), our staff and volunteer team
🌟 Keith Cort
🌟 Nat Culver
🌟 Marie Hooper

These nominations reflect something we see every day – kindness, compassion, encouragement and people going above and beyond to make a positive difference in the lives of others.

At BDDA, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to feel valued, included and supported. Seeing our organisation, staff and volunteers recognised by the community is incredibly special.

To Keith, Nat and Marie – thank you for everything you do. You, along with the whole team at BDDA, make Barrow a kinder, stronger and more welcoming place.

Thank you to everyone who took the time to nominate us. Your support means the world to us and reminds us why we do what we do every single day.

Congratulations to all the nominees across our community, and best of luck at the Love Barrow Community Awards 2027! 💗🎉

Keith Cort, Nat Culver, Marie Hooper,

Love Barrow Awards

19/07/2026

26/06/2026

☀️ A fantastic Brew with a View session yesterday! Great company, plenty of creativity, fresh air and beautiful views. Thank you to everyone who joined us 💜

11/06/2026

💜 Carers Week 2026 (8–14 June) 💜

This year's theme is Building Carer Friendly Communities.

Carers play a vital role in supporting family members, friends and loved ones. They deserve to be recognised, understood and supported in every part of community life.

At BDDA, we thank all carers for the incredible difference they make every day.

11/06/2026

❤️ Healthy Hearts Roadshow ❤️

Free blood pressure checks and friendly heart health advice are coming to communities across Furness and South Lakes this June.

No appointment needed – just drop in.

📅 See poster for dates, times and locations.

Protect your heart, protect your family. ❤️

Everyone welcome.

04/06/2026

🎉💙 It's ! 💙🎉

This week we're celebrating the incredible volunteers who give their time, skills, energy and kindness to support Barrow & District Disability Association.

Whether you're welcoming visitors on reception 😊, supporting our social activities and groups 🎨, helping in the café ☕, supporting our administration team 🗂️, helping at community events 🎪, fundraising 🤝, or working behind the scenes ❤️, you all play an important part in making BDDA the special place it is.

🌟 Thank you for everything you do. We couldn't do what we do without you! 🌟

💙 Interested in joining our volunteer team and making a difference in your community? Get in touch to find out more!

📞 01229 432599

📧 [email protected]

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