Author Gem

So I may be being slightly biased in this review because as you may have noticed from previous issues I'm a massive Sophie Kinsella fan! This book was introduced to me by my mum and I've read it over ten...

Councillor Anne Quilter is the new portfolio holder for Carlisle City Council’s “Culture, Health, Leisure & Young People” Team, and also a manager at Riverside housing.  ABSTRACT’s Alex Messenger...

As we entered Republic (the Lanes, Carlisle) the sun outside shone enough to give us comfort that the autumn photo shoot would be highly successful. It is now entering the season where warm clothes are...

Walby Farm Park - who says it’s just for kids? It’s awesome! There are trampolines, Go Karts, Swings, and a Zipwire. Then you can go inside and visit the animals; chicks, rabbits, calves, pigs, ferret...

The Brickyard has been a permanent fixture in Carlisle for over 100 years, but only recently has it started to play host to some bigger names in music. Being Carlisle's only live music venue, you may not...

Abstract’s open mic night was a chance for people all around Carlisle to come and look at the latest articles and contributions from the magazine. From those who have already heard of us, to our new...

The Carlisle Youth Zone is a wonderful opportunity coming to Carlisle very soon. At the end of April this year the Carlisle Youth Zone will be open to people all over Carlisle, from ages 8-21, and 25 for ...

So I’ve been feeling a bit nostalgic lately, playing through all those games that have sat gathering dust in the back of my cupboard, and came across a game with slightly more dust than the rest of them:...