An event to welcome refugees to Carlisle will be held on Sunday.
Following on from a successful Welcome to Your City day hosted at Tribe Carlisle in Bitts Park, organisers have decided to do it again.
Over 150 refugees from all over the world, people who have fled war and persecution and are now living in Carlisle, came together with members of the public to enjoy food, entertainment, sport, games and information about life in the city.
Adrienne Gill, development officer at Carlisle One World Centre, said: “Carlisle City of Sanctuary and Carlisle Refugee Action Group members were delighted with the success of the first Welcome to Your City day last month. It was really a great experience to work with members of Tribe and Carlisle City Council on this very inclusive event that set the bar high for welcoming our new friends from all over the world who have come to seek sanctuary here.”
Everyone is welcome to attend in solidarity of those seeking refuge in Carlisle, and to enjoy the celebrations, but only refugees and those seeking sanctuary are entitled to the free amenities.
It has been organised by Carlisle City of Sanctuary, Carlisle Refugee Action Group, Carlisle One World Centre and Carlisle City Council with additional funding from Cumbria County Council and Cumbria Community Foundation.
It will run from noon to 4pm.
Emmanuel Lorenzana, site manager at Tribe Carlisle, said: “We’re thrilled to be involved with such a special and inspiring project, as are all of our tenants who catered for the refugees last month and will be doing so again this July. We’ve even seen some familiar faces back as Tribe since the last event, and are pleased that the community we are fighting to support feel so welcome at Tribe Carlisle.”
Tribe Carlisle is a five-year project funded by Carlisle City Council.
