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

PositionNameAddressPostcode
ChairTrevor MillumFern House, High StDN19 7AA
Vice Chair
Ann Boulton21 Hallam CloseDN19 7FD
SecretaryPam LoxleyFloral Villa, Wold RoadDN19 7DQ
TreasurerJessie TaylorStonelea, North StDN19 7AP
Publicity Co-ordinatorAnn Boulton
Committee MembersSylvia 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.