Leisure centre staff recognised by Royal Life Saving Society UK 23rd February 2018 Quick thinking leisure centre staff at Ennerdale Leisure Centre who saved a mans life have been recognised with a national award. Ann-Marie Blowman, Dave Loftus and Lee Robinson received certificates from the Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS) thanking them for their professional action and for working calmly and effectively at the leisure centre. The […] Read more Leisure & Culture
Hulls Bee Lady, and Pride of Britain winner, given Freedom of the City honour 23rd November 2017 Hull City Council is to present Hulls Bee Lady, Jean Bishop, the Freedom of the City honour at its Full Council meeting today. The Lord Mayor of Kingston Upon Hull, Councillor John Hewitt, will present Jean with the Honorary Freemen scroll at the Full Council meeting. The title is the highest honour that a Council […] Read more Leisure & Culture
Gym membership for emerging local talent 23rd November 2017 Hull Culture and Leisure has awarded its first annual membership to a local talented athlete, as part of a new scheme to support the citys future sporting stars reach world-class podiums. Marko Voronovs, aged nine and from Spring Bank West, Hull is a member of Hull Boxing Centre and has achieved a place on the […] Read more Leisure & Culture
Festive lights switch-on: Thursday 23 November: 23rd November 2017 Spectators will be treated to a new-look celebration to kick-off the festive season. There will be: From 5pm, this new-look celebration to mark the start of the winter season in Hull will flood the streets around Queen Victoria Square, offering street entertainment, giveaways and surprises along the way. Visitors will be greeted with […] Read more Leisure & Culture
One of Hulls best loved animals George, the Iguana passes away 23rd October 2017 The much-loved George, the Iguana, who lived in Pearson Park has sadly passed away today (Monday 23 October), following a recent deterioration of a long-term illness. He had already surpassed the average life span by at least five-years and was a popular member of the Pearson Park family. George has been living in the Pearson […] Read more Leisure & Culture
Opportunity for young writers extended 23rd October 2017 Hull Libraries has extended a competition inviting Hulls youngest writers to have their work published in a new competition, sponsored by the J Venn Foundation. The Venn Young Writers Competition is now open until Wednesday 8 November, in a bid to reach more young people across the city. Children aged between 7-14 are invited to […] Read more Leisure & Culture
Crime Reduction Grants launched for Community Groups in Hull 23rd October 2017 Voluntary and community groups in Hull are being invited to apply for grants from a new fund that has been launched to tackle crime, anti-social behaviour and other community issues. The Hull Community Grant Fund Scheme has been established by the Hull Community Safety Partnership, thanks to over £100,000 of funding provided by the Humberside […] Read more Community and Living
Special one-off talk by Michael Peppiatt 23rd August 2017 Francis Bacons close friend and confidant Michael Peppiatt will visit Ferens Art Gallery on Thursday 7 September to give a unique talk on the artist’s life and work. This special one-off talk Francis Bacon: An intimate Portrait will see Michael Peppiatt reflecting on Francis Bacons career, looking at select pieces of work and combining the […] Read more Leisure & Culture