About Us
Better Barrow Community Project
Better Barrow was formed in January 2012, following a public meeting in the Village Hall the previous December. The purpose of the group is, with community involvement: –
- to improve the appearance and amenities of the Market Place and
- the wider village environment;
- to raise awareness of our heritage and
- celebrate the life and achievements of John Harrison.
John Harrison, who lived in the village for many years, solved the ‘longitude problem’ through building the world’s first, reliable and accurate marine chronometer. His work is not only of local and regional importance – his inventions have national and international significance and are recognised as such in museums and publications around the world. More about John Harrison can be found on the Barrow-upon-Humber website .
The Better Barrow Community Project is a CIO (Charitable Incorporated Organisation), charity number 1159794.
The Documents section contains the official information about our Charity and our most recent Annual Meetings and Reports.
Better Barrow Committee and Trustees
Position | Name | Address | Postcode |
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Chair | Trevor Millum | Fern House, High St | DN19 7AA |
Vice Chair | Ann Boulton | 21 Hallam Close | DN19 7FD |
Secretary | Pam Loxley | Floral Villa, Wold Road | DN19 7DQ |
Treasurer | Jessie Taylor | Stonelea, North St | DN19 7AP |
Publicity Co-ordinator | Ann Boulton | ||
Committee Members | Sylvia Millum Alex Raistrick Debbie Crawford Tracey Griffiths |
Examples of our activity
Improving the Environment
New trees in the Market Place
Community Involvement
The Longitude Project
Community Involvement
Wheelbarrow Weekend
Promoting our Heritage
John Harrison exhibition
Promoting our Heritage and Improving the Environment
Market Place benches
Promoting our Heritage
John Harrison statue
Improving the Environment
New trees around the village
Promoting our Heritage
Information & Village Trail
Promoting our Heritage
Information & Village Trail
Please look under Projects for more information.