Women write inspiring letters to their younger selves 13th March 2020 Letters to my Younger Self exhibition is now on display at Hull Central Library until the end of March. The exhibition features letters from women in Hull who want to inspire and empower other women. The letters are personal reflections and advice that each woman would give to her younger self, with the aim of […] Read more Community and Living Health and Social Care News Public Health Health and wellbeingHealth and Wellbeing Board
New Hull Facebook page offering discounts in bid to attract shoppers 13th March 2020 City centre businesses in Hull are sharing an online shop window as they work together to build footfall. From boutiques to banks and hotels to hair salons, businesses are offering food and drink discounts, cut-price cacti and even fully funded training. The offers are being posted on the new City Centred Facebook site, with its […] Read more Business News Regeneration FacebookHullBID
5 things to do in Hull this weekend 13th March 2020 Comedy comes to one of the city’s coolest spots for the first time tonight – Trinity Market has already proved it is the perfect spot for music and it will now show it’s a great place for laughs too. Hull also hosts an evening with an Archbishop, an up-and-coming comedian, some great theatre and a […] Read more Hull City Hall Leisure & Culture News What's on 5 things to do in Hull this weekendHull MinsterHull Truck TheatreTrinity Market
Stunning royal jewel-cabinet on its way to Hull 13th March 2020 A stunning jewel-cabinet – once gifted to Queen Victoria – is coming to Hull next month. Ferens’ latest exhibition will feature the masterpiece, designed by Ludwig Grüner, as part of an ongoing partnership with Royal Collection Trust. Queen Victoria’s jewel-cabinet will be the centrepiece of an upcoming exhibition, displayed amongst Victorian highlights from Ferens Art […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News Councillor Marjorie BrabazonFerens Art GalleryLudwig GrünerQueen VictoriaRosa BonheurRoyal Collection Trust
Huge refurb at St Paul’s boxing club as £865,000 council grant funds new roof and lift 13th March 2020 A major refurb of the city’s biggest boxing club will see a £865,000 grant from Hull City Council pay for a new roof and lift. St Paul’s Boxing Academy in North Church Side, which has produced a string of champions including Luke Campbell and Tommy Coyle in its 70-year history, will undergo a huge refit […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Hepworth ArcadeHull City CouncilLuke CampbellSport EnglandSt Paul’s Boxing AcademyTommy Coyle
First look at Ferens Open Exhibition 2020 13th February 2020 The 53rd annual Open Exhibition, which celebrates some of the best artistic talent in the region, opens this weekend (Saturday 15 February). The exhibition will feature more than 370 artworks including paintings, sculptures, photography, ceramics, textiles and film produced by local amateur and professional artists. The artwork was selected by a panel of judges consisting […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News What's on Angela KingstonCouncillor Marjorie BrabazonFerens Art GalleryGraham DeanKenn TaylorNatasha MonfaredOpen ExhibitionPaige Graham-Buckle
Get creative in 2020 with Makerspace at Hull Central Library 13th January 2020 Plenty of people will have already made – and broken – new year’s resolutions. January might be a great time to decide to learn how to play an instrument, be more active or cut something toxic out of your diet. But it’s also a good time to commit to being more creative – and Hull […] Read more Education and Learning Leisure & Culture News 3D printingAdobe IllustratorArduinoLaser cuttingMakerspacePython
Discover ‘fascinating history’ of Queens Gardens ahead of £4.3m transformation 13th January 2020 It is no secret that one of the city’s most popular green spaces will soon undergo a major £4.3m refurbishment. But not everyone in the city knows about the ‘remarkable’ past of Queens Gardens – which was a thriving dock 250 years ago. Now a Hull historian has delved into the fascinating history of the […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News Regeneration HeritageHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityQueens Gardens
Are you one of 800 families not taking advantage of free school meals? 13th January 2020 Parents in Hull are being encouraged to apply for free school meals for their children. Parents who receive Universal Credit, Income Support, income-based Job Seekers Allowance, income-related Employment and Support Allowance and Child Tax Credit are being urged by Hull City Council to check if they are eligible for free school meals. It is estimated […] Read more Children and families News
Meet the Hull schoolgirl planning a menu for top city restaurant 13th January 2020 A 15-year-old girl from Hull has been invited to act as a consultant chef at one of the city’s best restaurants. Lucy Musgrave has become an online hit with her vegan recipes through her website, Pure Delicious. She has now been invited to work at 1884 Wine & Tapas Bar to present a special menu […] Read more Business News InstagramJohn Cracknell Youth Enterprise BankPure DeliciousVeganVeganuary
Works to city centre pedestrian areas start on Monday 13th January 2020 Improvements to pedestrian areas in the city centre will begin on Monday 13 January. The third phase of the public realm work will see improvements to areas including Brook Street and Prospect Street and improve links with Paragon Interchange, St Stephen’s shopping centre, Prospect Centre and the Albion Square development. The first start on site […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets Ashcourt GroupCouncillor Daren HalePublic Realm
Every Day Counts competition winners announced 13th December 2019 Fifteen school pupils have today won prizes for attending school every day throughout November. The Every Day Counts campaign encourages pupils to attend school every day for the benefit of their education. 80 schools nominated a total of 18586 pupils for attending school every day in November. Headteachers from the city’s primary and secondary schools, […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning Feature
