“I've never seen a smiling face that was not beautiful.” Author unknown

Share a Smile slideshow #1

Have a look through this slideshow showing some of the people who have been kind enough to share their smiles with us - your friends, family or neighbours might be here.

Ten Keys to Happier Living; Number 1 - Giving

Smiling faces from Barrow Town Centre

 

 

Some more of the hundreds of smiling faces taken during one of our sessions in Barrow town centre last year. Thanks to all those willing to take part and share their smiles!

“Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy.” Thich Nhat Hanh (Vietnamese monk, activist and writer b.1926

Smiling faces of Love Barrow Awards winners ...

Dave Coverdale - Ambassador Award 2011

The Birchall Trust - Group/Project of the Year 2011

Love Barrow Awards 2012

Nominations are now open for the Love Barrow Awards 2012 so now's your chance to nominate that special person or group that goes the extra mile for the sake of others.

Here are some of last years smiling winners!



Oliver Booth - Young Citizen of the Year 2011

Alec Moore - Citizen of the Year 2011

You can download a copy of  this year's  nomination form at the following link - http://www.box.net/shared/ettqrv6gq9bx3x3eqbmy or you can get a paper copy from the Evening Mail office, Abbey Rd; Town Hall reception, Duke St or Neighbourhood Management office, Dalton Rd.

Nicky Brewerton - Teacher of the Year 2011

Sonja Foster - Sports Volunteer of the Year 2011

Doing good feels good ...

Action for Happiness

Action for Happiness is a movement for positive social change. We're bringing together people from all walks of life who want to play a part in creating a happier society for everyone.

For fifty years we've aimed relentlessly at higher incomes. But despite being much wealthier, we're no happier than we were five decades ago. At the same time we've seen an increase in wider social issues, including a worrying rise in anxiety and depression in young people. It's time for a positive change in what we mean by progress.

Visit here to find out more http://www.actionforhappiness.org/

“Today, give a stranger one of your smiles.  It might be the only sunshine he sees all day.”  Quoted in P.S. I Love You, compiled by H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

More smiles ...

  

“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” Leo F Buscaglia

More smiling faces from Barrow

 

 

“Life is like a mirror, we get the best results when we smile at it.”  Author Unknown

"Everyone smiles in the same language." George Carlin

Smiling faces on Flickr

Smiling faces from Barrow town centre late 2010 ...

                     

Just makes you want to smile doesn't it!

No wonder they're smiling after the hard work and fun times!

All smiles after months of hard work and enjoyable times during the Junior Wardens programme in 2010.

Junior Wardens receiving their ASDAN certificates and John Muir Discovery Awards at a presentation evening recently.

The young people have taken part in clean-ups, community gardening, beach cleans as well as fun and educational visits to Furness Abbey, Roanhead and more.

No wonder they're all smiling.

More smiles from the Mayor and Mayoress of Barrow who presented the John Muir Award certificates to the young people on the night.

Everyone looks happy and a great night was had by all - keep smiling. 

For more infor about Junior Wardens email neighbourhoodmgt@barrowbc.gov.uk

For John Muir info visit www.jmt.org/jmaward-home.asp

For ASDAN info visit http://www.asdan.org.uk/