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Women's Community Matters, Barrow in Furness
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We are a women's centre based in Barrow in Furness in the North West of England. https://www.womenscommunitymatters.org/

Queens Award for Voluntary Service 2020.
Working with Trauma Quality Mark at Silver Level: Trauma Informed 2025.
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December 23, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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We're part of the Co-op Local Community Fund. If you're a member please choose us as your cause by searching for Women's Community Matters here
www.coop.co.uk/local-causes

Or download the App, become a member and choose us as your cause coopapp.onelink.me/ftOk/bjxpwfjl

Thank you #communitysupport
December 23, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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Women's Community Matters - Quote of the Week
December 23, 2025 at 8:25 AM
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December 22, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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See details below for news about Xmas groups etc.

Please note there will be no Chinwaggers or Knit and Natter until 6th Jan 2026.
December 21, 2025 at 9:10 AM
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Please see details below for our Family Brunch, 10-12 noon, 29th December.
December 21, 2025 at 9:08 AM
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December 22, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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Nice article in The Mail about our Xmas Market and the release of our wonderful charity single ...

www.nwemail.co.uk/news/2570573...
Christmas market event in Barrow launches new charity single
The event was organised by Women's Community Matters and was held at The Bridge last weekend.
www.nwemail.co.uk
December 20, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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See details below for news about Xmas groups etc.

Please note there will be no Chinwaggers or Knit and Natter until 6th Jan 2026.
December 21, 2025 at 9:10 AM
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Please see details below for our Family Brunch, 10-12 noon, 29th December.
December 21, 2025 at 9:08 AM
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Tomorrow, all welcome. You can pay on the door or get ticket using QR code below 👇
December 20, 2025 at 9:14 AM
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Team Barrow chair sees vital support in action – Business Crack
Simon Case the chair of Team Barrow has spent the week in the area. Business Crack was invited to join Lord Case to meet some of those who have benefited from the project so far.
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December 19, 2025 at 8:19 AM
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Nice article in The Mail about our Xmas Market and the release of our wonderful charity single ...

www.nwemail.co.uk/news/2570573...
Christmas market event in Barrow launches new charity single
The event was organised by Women's Community Matters and was held at The Bridge last weekend.
www.nwemail.co.uk
December 20, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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Tomorrow, all welcome. You can pay on the door or get ticket using QR code below 👇
December 20, 2025 at 9:14 AM
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December 17, 2025 at 11:56 AM
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Police forces in England and Wales to get units that tackle violence against women | Violence against women and girls | The Guardian share.google/4x4b4oDmVrGy...
Police forces in England and Wales to get units that tackle violence against women
Specialist teams will deal with offences such as rape and stalking as part of VAWG strategy, home secretary says
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December 18, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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Team Barrow chair sees vital support in action – Business Crack
Simon Case the chair of Team Barrow has spent the week in the area. Business Crack was invited to join Lord Case to meet some of those who have benefited from the project so far.
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December 19, 2025 at 8:19 AM
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Violence against women and girls is a national emergency, says Shabana Mahmood
Specialist rape and sexual offence investigation teams will be introduced to every police force in England and Wales by 2029.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 17, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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This Sunday, all welcome...
December 18, 2025 at 8:51 AM
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You can download our new charity single here👇

(Together) We Matter! by Sam Salisbury
womenscommunitymatters.bandcamp.com/track/togeth...

CD copies of the song arriving today! Email [email protected] for a copy @ £5

All profits go to us here at Women's Community Matters.
December 17, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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Police forces in England and Wales to get units that tackle violence against women | Violence against women and girls | The Guardian share.google/4x4b4oDmVrGy...
Police forces in England and Wales to get units that tackle violence against women
Specialist teams will deal with offences such as rape and stalking as part of VAWG strategy, home secretary says
share.google
December 18, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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This Sunday, all welcome...
December 18, 2025 at 8:51 AM
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Women's Community Matters - Book of the Month

Our book of the month for December is an old classic.

David Brandon (1976) Zen in the art of helping, Routledge and K Paul, London

You can find out more here:
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December 16, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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⭐For Barrovian Women! ⭐ FREE

Fun, supportive and creative dance workshops where we'll collaborate to create something special for the stage

Come and give it a try - you are very welcome!

Dates in Jan/Feb 2026 at Nan Tait Centre and Town Hall

Email [email protected] or phone/text 0784073052
December 16, 2025 at 8:20 AM
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You can download our new charity single here👇

(Together) We Matter! by Sam Salisbury
womenscommunitymatters.bandcamp.com/track/togeth...

CD copies of the song arriving today! Email [email protected] for a copy @ £5

All profits go to us here at Women's Community Matters.
December 17, 2025 at 3:22 PM