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Women's Community Matters, Barrow in Furness

@wcmbarrow.bsky.social

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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We'll be running more Pop-up Charity Shops in 2026 with our first one on February 27th.
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New and pre-loved clothing and shoes, books, CDs, DVDs, bric-a-brac, chinaware and ceramics, costume jewellery, art and craft items, children’s colouring and stationery and lots more.

15.02.2026 09:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Next Wednesday My Health and Me are hosting a Women's Health CafΓ©.

Join us for a healthy breakfast and to talk to various professionals about health.

@lscicb.bsky.social

For more information email hayley@womenscommunitymatters.org

17.02.2026 17:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Women's Community Matters - Quote of the Week

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Due to a sort out following our carpet refit, we are pausing donations to the clothes bank until Monday 23rd February.

Thank you for your continued support and understanding.

13.02.2026 17:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Women's Community Matters - Quote of the Week

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We are excited to announce that Boom Dang will be leading out the International Women's Day parade after Barrow Town Council Mayoress Liz launches it πŸͺ˜

Join us at the Town Hall from 12pm on 7th March for the parade before we head to the Nan Tait for activities /games and refreshments.

12.02.2026 11:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We'll be running more Pop-up Charity Shops in 2026 with our first one on February 27th.
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New and pre-loved clothing and shoes, books, CDs, DVDs, bric-a-brac, chinaware and ceramics, costume jewellery, art and craft items, children’s colouring and stationery and lots more.

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Due to a sort out following our carpet refit, we are pausing donations to the clothes bank until Monday 23rd February.

Thank you for your continued support and understanding.

13.02.2026 17:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Women's Community Matters - Quote of the Week

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We are excited to announce that Boom Dang will be leading out the International Women's Day parade after Barrow Town Council Mayoress Liz launches it πŸͺ˜

Join us at the Town Hall from 12pm on 7th March for the parade before we head to the Nan Tait for activities /games and refreshments.

12.02.2026 11:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Women’s Community Matters – Book of the Month for February 2026

bell hooks (1999) All About Love: New Visions

This book is a transformative exploration of love, challenging conventional notions and advocating for a radical reimagining of love as a cornerstone of personal and societal well-being.

10.02.2026 08:58 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ’œVolunteering at Women's Community MattersπŸ’œ

Come and join our volunteer team!

Email volunteer@womenscommunitymatters.org for more information or look on our website www.womenscommunitymatters.org/about-us/vol...

#volunteering

09.02.2026 09:38 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Women's Community Matters - Quote of the Week

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Today - Due to our carpet refit we are running a limited service this week.

All groups, except for Drop In Monday & Wednesday 10am-12pm, are cancelled. Clothes Bank is also not available during this time.

Please do call reception on 01229 311102 if you need further assistance or information.

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Please see below for February's Drop In and Chinwagger's what's on guide β˜•οΈπŸ₯°

If you would like to book a visit to the groups or want any additional information please email volunteer@womenscommunitymatters.org.

09.02.2026 16:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Women’s Community Matters – Book of the Month for February 2026

bell hooks (1999) All About Love: New Visions

This book is a transformative exploration of love, challenging conventional notions and advocating for a radical reimagining of love as a cornerstone of personal and societal well-being.

10.02.2026 08:58 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Lots of great activities for International Women's Day this year.

08.02.2026 08:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Please see below for February's Drop In and Chinwagger's what's on guide β˜•οΈπŸ₯°

If you would like to book a visit to the groups or want any additional information please email volunteer@womenscommunitymatters.org.

09.02.2026 16:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ’œVolunteering at Women's Community MattersπŸ’œ

Come and join our volunteer team!

Email volunteer@womenscommunitymatters.org for more information or look on our website www.womenscommunitymatters.org/about-us/vol...

#volunteering

09.02.2026 09:38 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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