BARROW musicians have created a new album to help raise money for the town’s foodbank. The album, ‘Bags of Love’ features songs from 19 artists and musicians, most of whom are from Barrow. Bags of Love founder and musician Johnny Swift is behind the album. He said: “This is our third album we have released. I had the initial idea during the first lockdown around 12 months ago, for local musicians including myself as both an outlet for bands and songwriters during the pandemic, but also to help those in need who were struggling to get food during the Covid crisis.”
Residents at St George’s Care Home were given a Valentine’s treat at the weekend, with help from a talented Barrow performer. Denis Horan performed a Covid-safe Valentine’s disco from the shelter of a gazebo while residents safely boogied the day away inside the care home.
Millom care home manager Nicola Smith was delighted with the event that brought smiles and laughter to the residents during a tough time. She said: “We had great fun, bless Denis he deserves a medal because it was vile outside. “With Covid-19 we had him in the courtyard and the residents in the conservatory joined in.