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Meet Ross, now a valued member of staff who started his career here as a true CYZ Voluntine. Read on to learn why he loves giving back to Carlisle’s young people. My name is Ross Mattinson and I am autistic. I first became a volunteer at Carlisle Youth Zone in September 2022. I had been... Read more »

Meet Alison, one of our incredible CYZ Voluntines who’s been supporting and inspiring our young people every week since 2022.  Read her story and discover how volunteering has changed her life.  Hi. My name is Alison and I’ve been volunteering at Senior Club for a couple of years. Before the pandemic I travelled a lot... Read more »

Bookings are now open for our February half-term holiday club. You can book using our online booking system. Spaces are limited and booking is essential. It will run between Monday 17th and Friday 21st February. Spaces start from £12/day.

Join us in saying a big WELL DONE to three super talented local young people. Why? You may remember that in partnership with Carlisle Business Supplies Ltd CYZ recently held a photography competition for young people to celebrate Youth Work Week. The theme was ‘Your View’ and we had more than 40 submissions! Our judges’... Read more »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Carlisle Youth Zone were delighted to be one of three local charities benefitting from an unusual fundraising event. On Thursday 21 Nov, Lake District Hotels, in partnership with Armstrong Watson and Knights, hosted this year’s Kitchen Rivals, a culinary charity event at the Lodore Falls Hotel & Spa. 90 guests attended the event which raised... Read more »

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 »

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 »