Cumbria Community Foundation - Furness: Opportunities and Challenges 2021

F U R N E S S – O P P O R T U N I T I E S & C H A L L E N G E S 21 Yarlside Academy “We have a local beach, Furness Abbey, walks, local swimming baths and gym.” (Cayden) “I would like to live here when I’m older because I know my surroundings and it is a safe place for all ages.” (Ruby) Croftlands Junior School “It is the best place in the world. It is spacious, safe, with spectacular walks and beside the sea.” (William) “There should be more football pitches, more park equipment and fewer roads so we can go on more bike rides.” (Ollie) “I would like to move away when I’m older as there will be more opportunities and experience.” (Fred) Victoria Academy “The brilliant thing about living here is that everyone is always kind, helpful and jolly.” (Tai) “I would move away because I plan my future to be in Oxford University or any of the best universities and it is a small town and I don’t feel safe in small towns like this.” (Ahmed) “I think Barrow has a good community - we all work together against homelessness, for the less fortunate and people with disabilities.” (Ebony) “I think the community is brilliant and friendly. We have fresh produce, good job employers, a choice of schools, charity shops and nature walks.” (Roisin) Barrow Island Primary School “I think people need to take more care of this town.” (Caitlyn) “I would like a boat to Piel Island.” (Korban) George Romney “There are many Muslims so it would be good to have a halal food shop where we can get meat too.” (Hiba) “I think it is a good place to live because it has beaches, The Lake District, The Hoad, mountains, countryside and forest.” (Evan) Parkside Academy “I want to stay here when I grow up because my family are here. I want to be by the sea with my family and friends. Being with the people I love makes me happy.” (Evie) “I want to stay here because we live in a beautiful place and I want to live near my mum and dad and I would be able to be a lifeboat man like my dad.” (Jack) Cambridge Primary “It is brilliant living here because there are good jobs, history and BAE Systems.” (Tianna) “For me to be happier I would like people to pick up after themselves, a clean environment and less drug dealers.” (Brayden) South Walney “I like the sunsets when I am walking along the beach and the hellos that everyone gives when you walk past.” (Isabelle) “Walney and Barrow are amazing and I couldn’t think of a place I’d rather be. The community and nature are so lovely.” (Lucie) Dalton St Mary’s CE “I really love the community spirit and the views and sunsets are really nice. I also love Barrow football.” (Alfie) “I will stay here when I get older because I have grown up here and it is just such a good place to live.” (Chloe)