EVENTS are set to take place across north Cumbria to celebrate Refugee Week from June 17 to 22. 

Refugee Week is a celebration of the contribution, creativity, and resilience of refugees and people seeking sanctuary. 

In Carlisle and Penrith, people will be able to get involved with a whole range of creative and community events.

The week will kick off on June 17 with an art exhibition at Gallery 4a in Penrith. The exhibition showcases art created by a diverse group of people on the subject of the artists future dream home.

There'll be a community film night on June 20 at Carlisle College showing a collection of short films with the stories of refugees. 

On Saturday June 22, Carlisle Library will be hosting an Iranian style tea and coffee morning followed by a talk by Reza Shokri.

Events have been organised by Carlisle City of Sanctuary network members including: Carlisle Refugee Action Group, Carlisle College, Carlisle One World Centre, and Tullie.

For the full line-up of events, visit the Carlisle City of Sanctuary Facebook page.