Pride of Cumbria – Young Person of the Year
We couldn’t be prouder of CYZ Senior Member Ro who was awarded finalist at the Pride of Cumbria Awards in the Young Person of the Year category. Ro was recognised for all the contributions they have made to CYZ over the last 10 years, which includes (but not limited to) being a Young Leader and... Read more »
Street Art Creativity
We’ve now got a colourful shed! Street Artist Beardy Synergy helped junior members brighten up our shed as part of our Creative Showcase. We also had conversations about the difference between legal street art and illegal graffiti. Thanks very much to Nadene at patrons Thomas Graham & Sons who provided all the PPE required to... Read more »
Manchester United Foundation Street Reds Partnership
Meet Simon, Katie and Sarah (and yes they are Manchester United logo’s on their uniform!) We’re SO excited about our new partnership with the Manchester United Foundation and their Street Reds programme. Every Monday Simon, Katie and Sarah take over our astro pitches to deliver these amazing sessions for our Junior members. Any young person... Read more »
Plant & Pledge in honour of the King’s Coronation
In honour of the King’s Coronation, members of the Carlisle Youth Zone Social Action Group are calling on members of the community and local businesses to plant sunflower seeds and make a pledge about how they will protect the environment. The project, known as Off the Grid is made up of six young CYZ members... Read more »
CYZ Board Succession
Carlisle Youth Zone (CYZ) extends a warm welcome to Professor Julie Mennell DL as new Trustee and Chair Designate as part of Board succession planning at the Charity. The role of Chair at CYZ has been held by Chris Holmes DL since 2013, during which time the Charity has reached in excess of 11,500 young... Read more »
Winter Warm Zone
Free Membership, Entry and Meals for all members until March 2023! All members can access our Gym, Youth Clubs and Project Sessions for FREE. Meals will also be available free of charge for all members during Junior, Senior and Inclusion Club sessions. To sign up or renew for free, use the promotional code “FREECYZ” on... Read more »
2022/23 Seasonal Club Hours
CYZ Will be open, with the exception of bank holidays, for the 2022/23 Christmas period. Please note that on some days our times/offering may be slightly different to usual, so please familiarise yourself with the details below. Wednesday 21st December 2022 HAF Holiday Club 10:00-14:00 Senior Club Gym 15:15-17:00 No Evening Sessions Thursday 22nd December... Read more »
Queen’s Green Canopy – Tree of Trees Planting
On Wednesday 9th November 2022, young people from Carlisle Youth Zone (CYZ) joined Tess Hart MBE and volunteers from Susan’s Farm to plant a very special tree gifted to them from the Queen’s Green Canopy, Tree of Trees Sculpture. The Tree of Trees Sculpture was the centrepiece outside Buckingham Palace during the late Queen’s Platinum Jubilee... Read more »
WANTED: Teen’s Pre-Loved Clothing and Accessories
We’re hosting a teens pre-loved clothing swap! If you have any items in good condition which you no longer need, drop them off at reception in exchange for vouchers to use at the swap shop on 1st Nov 2022 (or you can donate your voucher to one of our members) Key Details Target Age: 12... Read more »
Marking the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Carlisle Youth Zone are deeply saddened by the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. We know from the many causes she chose to support, that Queen Elizabeth ll was an unwavering champion of young people and those that support them. We were very fortunate to experience this support first-hand, when we gratefully received vital... Read more »
