The Big One attracts hundreds of young people in Keswick

The event, named The Big One, was held at the Keswick Pencil Factory and is in its second year.

It was organised by the Diocese of Carlisle's Network Youth Church leaders and took place on Saturday, September 28.

The event saw 260 young people aged between 11 and 16 attend for an afternoon and evening of fun, games, friendship, food, and faith.

The event was packed with activities including inflatables, a computer gaming zone, sports, crafts, a silent disco, and a performance by UK Christian rap artist Feed’Em.

Andy Ward, co-organiser and Barrow Network Youth Church leader said: "We’re really excited that this year 260 young people have come along.

Andy Ward (Image: Diocese of Carlisle)

"That means we’ve grown by 50 per cent on last year’s figures and we’re excited to see what’s going to happen in the future.

"We have two outcomes from this event.

"One is that young people feel that they are not alone, that they’re part of something bigger and that actually Christianity is not just the twos and threes they see each week.

The event was packed with activities including inflatables and a computer gaming zone (Image: Diocese of Carlisle)

"Secondly, we want those who attend to hear more about the Gospel and be invited into a relationship with Jesus."

The event took months of planning, with young people attending from across the county including Barrow, Kendal, west Cumbria, the Eden Valley, and from in and around Carlisle.

Christian musician Feed’Em, who travelled up from London to perform, said: "It was so inspirational to hear how everyone is scattered about in different rural areas, yet they are brought together as one big family for this event.

"I look forward to seeing them fill up this space, to gather, to get to know each other a little more, and to learn about faith."

A short film about the event can be found on the diocese's YouTube channel.