Community Events
Working with Asylum Seekers in Cumbria: How to Help and What Support is Available?
St. James’ Parish Centre St. James Road, Denton Holme, CarlisleAn 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. Topics discussed will include: Seeking asylum in the UKHotel accommodationFacts and myth-bustersConcerns and queriesSample policies and codes of conductSupport agenciesQuestions and discussions on how [...]
Women’s Group
Come along and join Furness Multicultural Community Forum at their weekly Women's Group! This event takes place every Thursday.
Drawing with Michelle Russell
The Lanes Globe Lane, Carlisle, Cumbria, United KingdomJoin Michelle Russell - published author and illustrator of ‘The Show Must Go On’ and founder of The Activity Bus - for a drop-in workshop for all ages, ‘Making Memories’ by creating personal stories, learning how to ‘doodle’ or illustrate; also making medals and treasures to mark special moments and celebrations in their stories; to [...]
Platinum Jubilee in Bitts Park
Bitts Park Carlisle, United KingdomA day of activities for all the family including a film screening, multicultural parade, dance and music performances and community stalls. This event marks the final day of our Mini Culture Bazaar and celebrates 70 years of the Queen's service to the Commonwealth.
Kendal Unity Festival
Cumbria Unity Festival celebrates the strengths and diversity of the people of Cumbria by building community cohesion, advancing equality & social integration. The annual Cumbria Unity Festival will take place between the 18th of June and the 16th of July 2022. It will be a hybrid event – mostly in person and partly online. The [...]
Woman Up 2022
Tullie House Castle Street, Carlisle, United KingdomThis inspiring event is jam packed with delicious speakers and tasty topics to help us expand our minds and build solidarity. By exploring, celebrating and honouring issues affecting different women, we hope this event will encourage us all to live in a more radically inclusive way. This one day event is for anyone interested in [...]
Barrow-in-Furness Unity Festival
Cumbria Unity Festival celebrates the strengths and diversity of the people of Cumbria by building community cohesion, advancing equality & social integration. The annual Cumbria Unity Festival will take place between the 18th of June and the 16th of July 2022. It will be a hybrid event – mostly in person and partly online. The [...]
West Cumbria Unity Festival
Cumbria Unity Festival celebrates the strengths and diversity of the people of Cumbria by building community cohesion, advancing equality & social integration. The annual Cumbria Unity Festival will take place between the 18th of June and the 16th of July 2022. It will be a hybrid event – mostly in person and partly online. The [...]
Carlisle Unity Festival
Cumbria Unity Festival celebrates the strengths and diversity of the people of Cumbria by building community cohesion, advancing equality & social integration. The annual Cumbria Unity Festival will take place between the 18th of June and the 16th of July 2022. It will be a hybrid event – mostly in person and partly online. The [...]
Race 2B Conference 2022
University of Cumbria Learning Gateway Fusehill Street, United KingdomRace 2B is an annual diaspora conference with academics, professionals, and community speakers. This year's schedule: 9:00 AM Registration9:35 AM - 9:45 AM - Introduction9:45 AM - 10:15 AM - First Keynote Speaker10:15 AM - 10:45 AM - Second Keynote Speaker10:45 AM - 11:15 AM - Third Keynote Speaker11:15 AM - 11:45 AM - 30-minute [...]
Culture Bazaar West
Workington Academy Stainburn Rd, Stainburn,, Workington, Cumbria, United KingdomFREE International Culture and Heritage Community Event FUN FOR ALL THE FAMILY
Football, Carromboard & Food at the Station with Diasporas
Carlisle East Fire Station Eastern Way, Carlisle, Cumbria, United KingdomEvery WEDNESDAY from 15th May 2024 - 24th July 2024 from 7pm - 9pm - All welcome RSVP HERE Email: mp@multiculturalcumbria.org.uk for any enquiries NOT the Fire Station please. Carromboard 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. [...]
Bunting Workshops
Tullie House Castle Street, Carlisle, United KingdomFREE to come down and enjoy!
Big World Music Workshop
Currock Community Centre Lediard Avenue, CarlisleAll 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.
Conversation Café
Cornerstone Café 62-66 Denton St,, Carlisle, Cumbria, United KingdomLearn to speak English by having conversations and meeting new people. For people who want to learn practical English that they can use in day to day life. Arabic - تعلم التحدث باللغة الإنجليزية من خلال إجراء المحادثات والتعرف على أشخاص جدد. للأشخاص الذين يرغبون في تعلم اللغة الإنجليزية العملية التي يمكنهم استخدامها في الحياة [...]
