Young Leaders Wanted!

Are you aged between 14 and 17, and looking for something rewarding and positive to do in your spare time? Our young leader’s programme could be right up your street! Young leaders help support our team during Junior Club sessions and Holiday Club. A comprehensive training programme is available to help you develop your skills,... Read more »

New partnership brings ‘Natural High’ schools education programme to young people in Carlisle

Following a very successful pilot at William Howard School earlier this year, ‘Natural High’ is being rolled out across Carlisle schools thanks to funding from the Cumbria Office of Police and Crime Commissioner, and through a new partnership between the programme’s founder, David Graham, Carlisle Youth Zone and Cumbria Constabulary. Pupils will experience a “Natural... Read more »

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Patron Vs Seniors Rounders Tournament

On Friday 31st July, we will be hosting a Patron Vs Seniors rounders tournament. BBQ and Refreshments will be available If you’re interested in joining in, speak to a member of the team during Senior Club team during club.

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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 »

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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 »

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 »

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 »

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