Cumbria Youth Co-Research Collective

We are part of a new Youth Co-research Collective in Cumbria! We are coming together as young people (12 – 17yrs), peer youth leaders (18 – 21yrs), established Youth Co-researchers and adults in Youth Worker and Academic roles. We are coming together to build our confidence and skills in research. We think this is important... Read more »

Bring a Mate March – Senior Club

Looking for something to do this March? Why not grab your mates and head down to Senior Club at Carlisle Youth Zone? This March, everything is FREE for our senior members, including memberships, entry and hot food on Tuesdays – and all new members who sign up using the discount code: BAM25 and attend at... Read more »

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Wednesday Projects Are Back!

Our next block of Wednesday sessions will run from 15th January until 12th February, and is available to book using our online booking system now. Whether you want to do some climbing, cooking, creating or getting your body and mind healthier, we have the session for you! Booking is essential for these sessions – and... Read more »

Celebrating Belonging at the Cultural Opportunity Zone (BeCOZ)

What does it mean to belong? This is a question which we regularly explore with young people during their time at CYZ, and with thanks to funding via the UK Shared Prosperity fund, something we have dialled up the volume on in recent months through piloting new Cultural Opportunity Zone; working with partners to bring... Read more »

CYZ magazine and gallery take over

Part of growing up is about finding out who we are, and for some young people that means exploring their identity. All young people are welcome at CYZ, we strive to make Carlisle Youth Zone somewhere all young people feel safe to be themselves. We’re delighted that many of our young people’s stories, interests and... Read more »

CYZ & CBS Photography Competition

This competition is open to both CYZ members and non-members aged 7-25. Click Here to Enter Please note: You will need a free google account in order to submit your images. Carlisle Youth Zone, in partnership with Carlisle Business Supplies, invites young photographers to share their view with the community. Carlisle Youth Zone (CYZ) is... Read more »

CYZ to host special performances of local play Steel

Carlisle Youth Zone is excited to announce that we will be hosting two performances of Steel, a gripping and darkly funny play by Lee Mattinson, in partnership with Theatre by the Lake. This is a unique opportunity to experience powerful, locally-inspired and produced theatre right here in Carlisle, and we’re delighted to offer a limited... Read more »

Wednesday Sessions – Sept / Oct 2024

It’s the start of a new school year, which means our Wednesday Projects are back! Bookings are now open online for the next block of sessions, running until October half-term. We’ve got all of the usual favourites. Booking is essential, and spaces are limited. Click Here to check availability and secure your space using our online... Read more »

Lego Competition 2024

WIN an Xbox console & fantastic prizes in each category for Winners and runners-up! Unwin Jones, a local architectural company, and a Carlisle Youth Zone Patron is sponsoring for the fourth year the CYZ Lego Competition. The Lego competition for 2024 launches on 22nd July and will run until 31st August 2024. The theme for... Read more »

New Picnic Tables – Thanks to Bendalls Engineering

Huge thank you to the amazing team of apprentices at Bendalls Engineering for their incredible craftsmanship in fabricating four beautiful picnic tables for our youth clubs! These tables are more than just furniture—they are a new gathering space for young people to enjoy, share stories and create lasting memories. May there be many more sunny... Read more »