BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Multicultural Cumbria - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Multicultural Cumbria X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://multiculturalcumbria.org.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Multicultural Cumbria REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20210101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250621T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250621T130000 DTSTAMP:20260413T022443 CREATED:20241120T154453Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T155356Z UID:6941-1750503600-1750510800@multiculturalcumbria.org.uk SUMMARY:Diversity Carnival 2025 DESCRIPTION:In June 2024 we held the first Cumbria Diversity Carnival in Carlisle\, with hundreds taking part in a joyful celebration of the diversity in Cumbria including gender\, sexuality\, nationalities and disabilities with flags flown to represent their identity! A fully inclusive event! \n\n\n\nNext year in 2025 we aim to build on the success of last year with more people joining us\, and we would like to invite you to take part. URL:https://multiculturalcumbria.org.uk/event/diversity-carnival-2025/ LOCATION:Carlisle City Centre CATEGORIES:Activity,Asylum Seekers,Children and Teenagers,CULTURE BAZAAR,PROJECTS END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250504T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250504T173000 DTSTAMP:20260413T022443 CREATED:20241113T150944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T170455Z UID:6922-1746360000-1746379800@multiculturalcumbria.org.uk SUMMARY:Culture Bazaar DESCRIPTION:Save the date for Culture Bazaar 2025! Two days filled with music\, food\, activities and dancing! URL:https://multiculturalcumbria.org.uk/event/culture-bazaar-2/ CATEGORIES:Activity,Asylum Seekers,Children and Teenagers,Community Events,CULTURE BAZAAR,PROJECTS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://multiculturalcumbria.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/image.png ORGANIZER;CN="Multicultural Cumbria":MAILTO:info@multiculturalcumbria.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241129T160000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241129T190000 DTSTAMP:20260413T022443 CREATED:20241127T143554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T143555Z UID:6984-1732896000-1732906800@multiculturalcumbria.org.uk SUMMARY:Weekly drop-in session DESCRIPTION:Drop-in session at PiNC (Pride in North Cumbria) for food\, coffee and a chat for everyone seeking asylum or refugees. URL:https://multiculturalcumbria.org.uk/event/weekly-drop-in-session/ LOCATION:Sticky Bits Cafe\, 21 Victoria Place\, Carlisle\, CA1 1EJ CATEGORIES:Activity,Asylum Seekers,Refugees ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://multiculturalcumbria.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/pride-in-north-cumbria-logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241121T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241121T160000 DTSTAMP:20260413T022443 CREATED:20241113T121645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241113T121646Z UID:6900-1732197600-1732204800@multiculturalcumbria.org.uk SUMMARY:Big World Music Workshop DESCRIPTION:All diaspora\, refugees and those seeking asylum are welcome to join in the Big World Music Workshop with Music Links. No musical experience needed\, just come along and enjoy joining in\, with snacks and coffee available. URL:https://multiculturalcumbria.org.uk/event/big-world-music-workshop/ LOCATION:Currock Community Centre\, Lediard Avenue\, Carlisle\, CA2 4BS CATEGORIES:Activity,Asylum Seekers,Community Events,PROJECTS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://multiculturalcumbria.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Big-World-Music-MusicLinks-Poster.pdf END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240605T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240605T200000 DTSTAMP:20260413T022443 CREATED:20240324T185723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240607T120443Z UID:6118-1717610400-1717617600@multiculturalcumbria.org.uk SUMMARY:Football\, Carromboard & Food at the Station with Diasporas DESCRIPTION:Every WEDNESDAY from 15th May 2024 – 24th July 2024 from 7pm – 9pm – All welcome \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP HERE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEmail: mp@multiculturalcumbria.org.uk for any enquiries \n\n\n\nNOT the Fire Station please. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCarromboard is very popular in the Indian subcontinent\, and is known by various names in different languages. In South Asia\, many clubs and cafés hold regular tournaments. Carromboard is commonly played by families\, including children\, and at social functions. \n\n\n\nCarromboard originated in the 18th century\, invented by the Indian maharajas. It is a multi generational game as well as a competitive league game. After the First World War\, the game of Carromboard gained more popularity.  \n\n\n\n________________________________________________________ We are working with Cumbria Police and Cumbria Fire Service an bring together people from different diaspora communities to come together\, to play the beautiful game\, A popular South Asian Board game that has gained popularity in the African community with our work in supporting people seeking asylum and refugees\, from Syria\, Iran\, Iraq\, Eritrea\, Sudan Afghanistan. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nThere has also been an influx of migrant workers in particular for the NHS. Skilled migrant workers include people from Zimbabwe. Ghana\, Nigeria\, India\, Thailand\, amongst others. There are also settled diasporas with 3-4 generations living in Cumbria\, from Nepal\, Pakistan\, India\, China\, Singapore\, Malaysia and middle eastern countries. \n\n\n\nMulticulturalism is about integration and community cohesion. A great concern has been a lack of racial hate crimes being reported to the police and that concerns us. We here many many instances of racial incidents. If the police don’t know about the race hate crimes\, they do not have evidence to make it a higher priority. \n\n\n\nFrequently asked questions\n\n\n\nWhat is Carromboard? \n\n\n\nCarrom is a tabletop game which is a cross between Pool and air hockey. The game of Carrom is played by propelling discs and potting them into the four corner pockets on a wooden playing board. \n\n\n\nWhat are the fouls in carrom? \n\n\n\nIf you strike any piece hard enough that it moves out of the board then it is a foul. If the last pieces are struck to the pocket before the queen is then it is considered foul. If the player has not kept the striker in the proper position and within the line\, then it is considered a foul. \n\n\n\nHow to play Carromboard? \n\n\n\nA turn consists of one or more strikes. A player wins by pocketing all of the pieces of their chosen colour first. However\, neither player can win until one or other player has “covered the Queen”. To cover the Queen\, a player must pocket one of her own pieces immediately after pocketing the Queen. \n\n\n\nCan we play Ludo at these sessions? \n\n\n\nOf course\, bring your ludo board along and invite others to play \n\n\n\nWhere can we play football? \n\n\n\nThe Border City Green FC has already played with the Hilltop FC club and are always welcoming new players from international heritage to play\, once a week usally in the Botcherby area of Carlisle. \n\n\n\nWhat sort of food will there be? \n\n\n\nVolunteer home cooks and pro chefs will prepare the food\, so every week the food will be from different countries in the world\, from middle east\, south Asia and Africa. The meals are not set and are open for enthusiastic community cooks to cook meals for up to 45 people a week. \n\n\n\nWhat else will be happening? \n\n\n\nThe session are free\, and an opportunity to report and racial hate crimes. We understand that most race hate crimes will not be reported because of a lack of evidence and looking for language translator volunteers during the 12 week sessions. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact Details: Website: www.multiculturalcumbria.org.uk Tel No: 0300 30 20 924 University of Cumbria\, Room 003-004 Homeacres\, Brampton Road\,Carlisle\, Cumbria\, CA3 9AY URL:https://multiculturalcumbria.org.uk/event/diaspora-football-carromboard-food-at-the-station/ LOCATION:Carlisle East Fire Station\, Eastern Way\, Carlisle\, Cumbria\, CA1 3RA\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Activity,Asylum Seekers,Children and Teenagers,Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://multiculturalcumbria.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Football-Carromboard-and-Food-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Multicultural Cumbria":MAILTO:info@multiculturalcumbria.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220528T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220528T120000 DTSTAMP:20260413T022443 CREATED:20220501T131307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220526T043931Z UID:2446-1653735600-1653739200@multiculturalcumbria.org.uk SUMMARY:Basketball for Asylum Seekers DESCRIPTION:Come along to a basketball session with coach Mark Tolly. This event is part of our Men’s Sports Activity programme for asylum seekers. URL:https://multiculturalcumbria.org.uk/event/basketball-as/ LOCATION:University of Cumbria – Sports Centre\, Fusehill Street\, CARLISLE\, CA1 2HH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Asylum Seekers,Men’s Sports Activity Programme ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://multiculturalcumbria.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/pxfuel.com_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220514T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220514T120000 DTSTAMP:20260413T022443 CREATED:20220501T125927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220501T125929Z UID:2438-1652526000-1652529600@multiculturalcumbria.org.uk SUMMARY:Basketball for Asylum Seekers DESCRIPTION:Come along to a basketball session with coach Mark Tolly. This event is part of our Men’s Sports Activity programme for asylum seekers. URL:https://multiculturalcumbria.org.uk/event/basketball-for-asylum-seekers-3/ LOCATION:University of Cumbria – Sports Centre\, Fusehill Street\, CARLISLE\, CA1 2HH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Asylum Seekers,Men’s Sports Activity Programme ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://multiculturalcumbria.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/mens-sports.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220510T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220510T193000 DTSTAMP:20260413T022443 CREATED:20220506T121932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220506T121934Z UID:2857-1652205600-1652211000@multiculturalcumbria.org.uk SUMMARY:Working with Asylum Seekers in Cumbria: How to Help and What Support is Available? DESCRIPTION:An informal information session for volunteers and members of support organisations. This event will be delivered by staff and volunteers from Carlisle Refugee Action Group and Penrith and Eden Refugee Network.  \n\n\n\nTopics discussed will include: \n\n\n\nSeeking asylum in the UKHotel accommodationFacts and myth-bustersConcerns and queriesSample policies and codes of conductSupport agenciesQuestions and discussions on how best to help\n\n\n\nAll are welcome but please RSVP – a.gill@gowc.co.uk 07881488566 URL:https://multiculturalcumbria.org.uk/event/working-with-asylum-seekers-in-cumbria-how-to-help-and-what-support-is-available/ LOCATION:St. James’ Parish Centre\, St. James Road\, Denton Holme\, Carlisle\, CA2 5PD CATEGORIES:Asylum Seekers,Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://multiculturalcumbria.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/carlisle-one-world-centre.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Adrienne Gill":MAILTO:a.gill@cowc.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220507T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220507T120000 DTSTAMP:20260413T022443 CREATED:20220501T125251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220501T125439Z UID:2433-1651921200-1651924800@multiculturalcumbria.org.uk SUMMARY:Basketball for Asylum Seekers DESCRIPTION:Come along to a basketball session with coach Mark Tolly. This event is part of our Men’s Sports Activity programme for asylum seekers. URL:https://multiculturalcumbria.org.uk/event/basketball-for-asylum-seekers%ef%bf%bc/ LOCATION:University of Cumbria – Sports Centre\, Fusehill Street\, CARLISLE\, CA1 2HH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Asylum Seekers,Men’s Sports Activity Programme ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://multiculturalcumbria.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/mens-sports.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220507T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220507T110000 DTSTAMP:20260413T022443 CREATED:20220501T124946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220501T124947Z UID:2430-1651917600-1651921200@multiculturalcumbria.org.uk SUMMARY:Basketball for Asylum Seekers DESCRIPTION:Come along to a basketball session with coach Mark Tolly. This event is part of our Men’s Sports Activity programme for asylum seekers. URL:https://multiculturalcumbria.org.uk/event/basketball-for-asylum-seekers/ LOCATION:University of Cumbria – Sports Centre\, Fusehill Street\, CARLISLE\, CA1 2HH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Asylum Seekers,Men’s Sports Activity Programme ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://multiculturalcumbria.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/mens-sports.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR