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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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

We made it! Cross Bay Walk – done Over 13,000 steps made by each of the walkers completing the Cross Bay Walk as part of #TeamCYZ yesterday. An incredible way to start our 13th Birthday Year Celebrations! Thanks to David, Julia, Marcia, Jim, Fiona, Finlay, Isabelle, Caroline, Amanda and Luca for your collective efforts. Proudly... Read more »

For the second year running, Carlisle Youth Zone (CYZ) ran its ‘Winter Warm Zone’ initiative, a practical response to the ongoing Cost of Living challenges, which deepen for many families during the winter period. Removing all costs, Winter Warm Zone sees CYZ waive its already subsidised entrance fee (50p), annual membership (£5), and hot meal... Read more »

We are seeking new Trustees! We are inviting up to THREE new people to join the Carlisle Youth Zone Board! Our Board, chaired by Professor Julie Mennell DL, already benefits from 7 dedicated and engaged volunteer Trustees, who each bring unique knowledge, skills, experience and insight to the vision and governance of CYZ. As we... Read more »

From Friday 1st December 2023 until Sunday 31st March 2024, we are offering: Free Annual Memberships Free Entry to all Youth Clubs Free Hot Meal and Drink To get involved: Get your CYZ Membership – use the discount code “Winter” on our online membership form. Ages 7-11 (school year 7): come down to Junior Club... Read more »

Carlisle Youth Zone provides a fun, safe and warm place for thousands of children and young people. Last year, we ran our Winter Warm Zone campaign to enhance support to members and their families as they navigated the unprecedented scale and pace of the Cost-of-Living crisis, with many telling of the very real challenge of... Read more »

With October Half Term coming up very soon, we have decided to give one lucky winner 1 week  of FREE Holiday Club spaces for their child (age 8 – 12 YEARS) and a 2-HOUR AQUA – THERMAL JOURNEY with light afternoon tea for 2 people – Kindly donated by Appleby Manor Hotel & Garden Spa.... Read more »