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 »

Carlisle Youth Zone’s Race Day 2024: Record breaking fundraising supports Carlisle’s young people

Carlisle Youth Zone’s Race Day 2024, held on 28 August at Carlisle Racecourse, was an outstanding success, bringing together a community of supporters for an afternoon of connection, fun and fundraising—all in support of the region’s young people. Final funds raised have been calculated as £27,680.79 exceeding all previous years and Caroline Taylor-Beswick, Chief Executive... Read more »

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Lego Competition 2024 – Winners Announced!

We’re thrilled to announce the amazing winners of this year’s LEGO Competition! Now in its fourth year, our partnership with Unwin Jones continues to grow stronger. We’re so grateful for their ongoing support in encouraging young people to explore their creativity and be inspired by architecture in such a fun and accessible format. Who knows... 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 »

Carlisle Youth Zone team up with Carlisle Futsal Club

CYZ are delighted to announce an innovative partnership with Carlisle Futsal Club. The partnership aims to raise awareness of CYZ and also encourage people to engage with Carlisle’s youth futsal programs across Cumbria. Similar to football clubs like Barcelona who promote UNICEF, Carlisle Futsal Club will feature the Carlisle Youth Zone logo on the front... Read more »

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Hundreds gather to celebrate Carlisle Youth Zone’s 13th birthday

On Saturday 20 July 2024, over 450 young people, family members and supporters joined Carlisle Youth Zone (CYZ) to celebrate turning 13 with a free Community Open Day. The fun-packed day, organised by CYZ’s Youth Planning Committee, allowed attendees to experience some of the activities and opportunities which are available to Youth Zone members (aged... Read more »

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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 »

Give a Day To The City

It’s been a busy week here at CYZ. We want to thank everyone who participated in the Give a Day Carlisle initiative to revitalise our yard area! A special shoutout to Galliford Try for organising the week and to the following businesses for their incredible involvement—whether through in-kind support, donating resources, or volunteering: Story Contracting... Read more »

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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 »