Carlisle Castles

29/07/2024

We would really appreciate a like on
North Cumbria search and rescue in the comment section of this share 👌
A big thank you to all that do.
They are our local land and water search and rescue team.

JULY DONATION TIME 💥

The two most liked comments will each receive a third of our monthly charity budget & we will pick a third one by comment picker to keep things fair for the less known charities 🙏🏼

This vote will end on our next live & be announced then!

www.LakeDistrictGiveaways.co.uk

26/07/2024

07/07/2024

Show and tell in full swing, another free event by Carlisle Matters
Check out their page for details.

07/07/2024

Cancer UK Race for life at bitts park.
Good luck everyone and remember, for the little spectators we have a few things to do, all for free.

06/07/2024

Places Where Kids Eat Free (or for £1) During The 6 Weeks Summer Holidays 2024!
Full List & Updates 👉 https://moneysavingcentral.co.uk/kids-eat-free

03/07/2024

Free family event this Sunday 13:00-16:00hrs

Carlisle Matters
Cumberland Council

Following the huge success of the Show & Tell event held in Bitts Park, Carlisle on Sunday 19 May, Show & Tell is getting on its two wheels and heading to Harraby Cycle Circuit this Sunday (7 July). Carlisle Matters in collaboration with Cumberland Council, is inviting all to come along to the Cycle...

02/07/2024

We love all the schools we do, from discos to events (7 schools in the last week).
One school really stands out
(yes we’re biased).

Primary health week included inflatables, trip to trampoline park, building shelters and even a wrestling ring in the hall for the older children to watch a live wrestling match, these are just a few things the school did for there students.

The staff and head (we have seen 3 amazing headmasters) all have the children and parents best interests foremost.

A school we have done for over 20yrs and is really close to our hearts.

Today was a lovely surprise for yr6 leavers.

Yr6 parents, it’s the last 3 Fridays in August 13:00-16:00hrs 🤫
(We will announce officially when we are allowed)

01/07/2024

Something great for the kids this summer holiday

Our fabulous SIX Summer Camp is filling up fast! Make this the Summer of SIX for your young Sovereigns! Booking link in the comments! Open to members and non members too, boys and girls 8-18years! It’s going to be EPIC! 👑👑👑👑👑👑

01/07/2024

Having fun in our Karts at one of the school events over the weekend

01/07/2024

ALL Parents…..Worth taking note 👍

The colour of your swimsuit does make a difference...

15/06/2024

Its today, It’s fun, it’s free and it’s indoors
With Alpacas outdoors

We’re really excited about our next Spark event this Saturday 2-4pm at Botcherby Community Centre
Lots of fun, Olympic inspired activities planned… arty, sporty, bouncy, cuddly, tasty… and more… we’ve got everything covered whatever the weather. We hope to see you there😊⚡️⛈️🌤️☔️🌈
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12/06/2024

🌟🎉 Funcation is back! 🎉🌟

This summer, give your child a break they'll cherish with Funcation! We're thrilled to announce that our summer sessions are now open for booking at three fantastic locations:

📍 Denton Holme Community Centre: 22nd, 23rd, & 24th July
📍 Brampton Community Centre: 29th, 30th, & 31st July
📍 Harraby Community Centre : 5th, 6th, & 7th August

🕙 Time: 10 AM - 3 PM
👫 Age group: 5 to 11-year-olds

If your family is eligible for Free School Meals, you can enjoy our Holiday Activity Programme absolutely FREE! (More details here: shorturl.at/lM2ae )

Not eligible? No worries! We have limited paid spaces available at just £10 per child per session.

To book your spot, visit carlislematters.co.uk/events/ , and select the sessions that your child would like to attend.

10/06/2024

New for 2024
Outdoor grass or tarmac/cement playground.
Indoor halls and community centres.
What is our latest attraction ?

05/06/2024

80 years ago today, many people showed great courage to free their country and make it safer for all.

Today, we post this as a sign of respect for their efforts, and suffering, which saved many life’s back home, they were and still are, All Hero’s.

The 6th of June 2024 marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day, when Allied forces mounted the largest amphibious invasion the world has ever witnessed. In 1944, Operation Overlord saw over 5,000 ships and landing craft set down more than 130,000 troops on five Normandy beaches in an action that would bring about the liberation of north-west Europe.

29/05/2024

Thank you everyone who came to this free event by Family Action Carlisle 0-19 Child & Family Support Service

Everyone had such fun on our coconut shy and bouncy castle.

The children also did lots of activities inside and out and had a chance to be part of our emergency services from
Carlisle Police
Northwest ambulance service
North Cumbria Search and Rescue

23/05/2024

If you haven’t already, please head over to the teams page and click that like and follow, it takes just a moment and is a support that costs nothing.

20/05/2024

A big thank you to all who attended
Show & Tell at bitts park yesterday.

We must also say congratulations to Stephen Dunn Helen Fisher, James Burke and the rest of the volunteers at Carlisle Matters for the organisation of the event, also Cumberland Council for their help and support.

The event was aimed at bringing families together with fun free things to see and do and also get involved, with the weather on side it was brilliant.

Thank you North Cumbria Search and Rescue for teaching the children and many adults CPR and letting them sit in a rescue boat (they also provided the on site first aid).

We hope you all enjoyed it as much as we enjoyed attending.

🤫 (there’s another one but bigger 😁)

And that's a wrap! 🎉
The team has finished the packdown after a long but fantastic weekend. The sun was relentless ☀️, but we persevered, and we hope you had as much fun attending the event as we did organising it! 😃

It's truly incredible what our small team accomplished this weekend. The event exceeded our expectations, but the real stars of the show are each and every one of the 4,000+ of you who came out to enjoy a day in the park with us. 🌳🎈

A special thanks to Cumberland Council for the use of the park and their support in making this event a reality, and to Rock With for curating the afternoon's musical spectacle! 🎵🎸

Here's a picture taken shortly after the event opened, before we were absolutely inundated with visitors. We would have loved to get one when the event was at its peak, but unfortunately, it got a bit too busy for that! 📸👥

Thanks again to everyone who joined us—we couldn't have done it without you! 💖

18/05/2024

See some of the team at show & tell tomorrow on bitts park.

Call over and say hello then try your skill at some of the things on offer for the kids both “big” and small 😁

It costs over £12,000 per year to keep our team operational, not including any replacement equipment or vehicle repairs, that's about £35 per day, every day.

If around 280 people donated the equivalent of a take away coffee every month (based on £3.75 per coffee), we would cover these costs.

Your support will be gratefully received, no matter how small or large. Why not replace one of your monthly take away coffees, with a regular monthly donation to us.

Please visit our donate page on our website to see how you can donate to us … https://www.ncsar.uk/donate/

Alternatively, if you would like to help fundraise for us, perhaps by hosting a donation tin or doing a sponsored event, please get in touch.

15/05/2024

Don’t forget to apply for free school transport!



If your child is starting primary or secondary school this September, we provide free school transport for pupils who live more than two miles away (up to 8 years old) or three miles away (aged 8 years old and over). The deadline for online applications is Wednesday 31 May.



For more information, FAQ’s and further details on how to apply, please visit https://bit.ly/CumberlandSchoolTransport

14/05/2024

This morning we did a Site survey for this SUNDAYS Show & Tell event and wow, you wanna see the lineup of family things to see and do.

Our local Rescue team North Cumbria Search and Rescue will be there with one of the Rescue boats for your little ones to dress up and be at the helm in the Rescue boat also some skills for them to try.

And the chance for them to pretend to be a crane driver courtesy of Story.

With over 40 stalls from all different organisations and volunteers services to a funfair ride and many inflatables, also under 5yrs only inflatable.

The weather looks good so make the most of a free family day out with the little ones.

Eden whippy ice cream and Kirbside burgers to keep them tummies from rumbling.

Local acts on stage all afternoon to keep you entertained, a show area and plenty of space for a picnic and a pint from the on-site bar.

Arts and crafts, build and play what are your little ones going to choose first.

Walk along the path covered in YARN and POM POM covered trees, that’s right knitting and crochet galore.

This is one of many family fun things to do in carlisle brought to you from Carlisle Matters
And Cumberland Council

Have fun everyone

Please note parking to the rear of bitts park will be closed.

More than Just Bouncy Castles…
Entertainment & Leisure Services
www.All4Fun.org

10/05/2024

! Tomorrow !
If you have nothing special to do, go and support a lovely little school 👌

22/04/2024

Free luggage competition from dunelm

Well done dunelm for doing many free competitions..
your true community champions 👍

Dunelm Carlisle | Community Support

22/04/2024

Well done team 👌
Please show your support by a like and follow
NCSAR is based in Carlisle but at the heart of cumbria.

Yesterday eight of our newest members completed their final day of their Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Technician course.

The day, held at Backbarrow on the River Leven introduced them to the more technical aspects of working in and around water. These members now take us to 30 qualified water rescue personnel based in Carlisle supporting the local community.

We rely on the goodwill of businesses and members of the public to sustain our charity and keep it operational. For more information about NCSAR or to donate, please visit our website ... https://www.ncsar.uk/

20/04/2024

If your visiting botchaby show and tell today…
Don’t forget to pickup your free school uniforms and jackets 👍

11/04/2024

Deep clean Thursday (and Friday 🤬) and next week 🤦

10/04/2024

! Free school uniforms !

That’s whats available at the next show & tell
Time - 13:00-16:00
Date - 20th April
Venue - Botcherby Community Centre

Brought to you by Carlisle Matters

Also North Cumbria Search and Rescue
That’s right, our very own Carlisle Based Search and Rescue Team with one of the Rescue Boats where Children are welcome to sit in and have there picture taken and try on some of the rescue PPE.
also some fun with CPR and do you know how to use a defib ? Not to worry you can be shown just ask a team member.

Cumberland Council with lots of information of there services, what there doing and how they can help you.

The Rock Youth Project with some wonderful sit and play things to do.

Also Bouncy Castle, Neft shooting Range and family fun games plus much more.

Things will be spread out in the venue and there is a car park but please be careful and courteous to the nearby residents if parking roadside, many thanks.

03/04/2024