This will be the first Empty Chairs event in Cumbria - a global movement promoting relaxed social meet-ups. She said: " I’ve been blown away by the positivity in the posts and the interest shown, many saying they are coming along, so please do. The Crown & Mitre in Carlisle. I’m proud of Dean for starting this and it’s in such early days," Claire added. Claire has also started a Carlisle Empty Chairs Instagram account @empychairscarlisle.