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Eldridge Eatman-The (Joint) Fastest Man in the World

Eldridge Eatman-The (Joint) Fastest Man in the World

Eldridge Eatman was a world-record setting African-Canadian sprinter who was born in Fredericton, New Brunswick on the east coast of Canada, in 1882. He spent most of his life in New Brunswick, and sprinted professionally worldwide in the early 1900s, at a time when few black people were able to participate in professional sports.



Black History Month!

It's October!

Which means it is time to celebrate Black History Month!

This platform has been used in the UK since 1987 to remind the world about the often-neglected history made by amazing women and men who struggled to overcome structural racism, fought for human rights and contributed to the betterment and safety of this country.



Carlisle Unity Festival 13th July 2019 - Building Partnerships for Unity in Our Communities

Carlisle Unity Festival 2018

Carlisle Unity Festival - Building Partnerships for Unity in Our Communities

AWAZ Cumbria, Carlisle One World Centre, Op Shops, Bespoke Minds and other partners are looking forward to  hosting the fourth Carlisle Unity Festival this Saturday 13th July between 10:00am and 4:00pm.  


Blessing for the new Carlisle Lake District Airport

AIRPORT BLESSING 2 - SARAH MOORE, MEL SCOULDING, STEVE SCOULDING, LEE TOWNEND, AFTAB KHAN, DAVID NEWLOVE

Blessing for the new Carlisle Lake District Airport

THE new Carlisle Lake District Airport has been blessed by the Archdeacon of Carlisle ahead of its first commercial flight in more 25 years.

 The Ven Lee Townend was joined by ecumenical colleagues for the interfaith service early this morning on the airport’s runway, just a few hours before the first flight departed.


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