Children and families

View article Free and low-cost family friendly activities this Christmas holidays

Free and low-cost family friendly activities this Christmas holidays

With the Christmas holidays almost upon us, keeping the kids entertained for two-and-a-half weeks isn’t always easy. Add in the fact that days can be expensive and that the nation is in the middle of a cost of living crisis, it could make life difficult for some families. To help ease those worries, Hull City […]

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View article Strep A: What is it and what to look out for as a parent

Strep A: What is it and what to look out for as a parent

Parents are being urged to be alert for the signs of group A streptococcal (GAS) infections. GAS is a common bacteria which can live harmlessly in our throats and on our skin.  Sometimes it can cause mild illnesses like sore throats, occasionally more serious illnesses like scarlet fever and, albeit rarely, very serious diseases such […]

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View article Hull primary school children’s once-in-lifetime London experience

Hull primary school children’s once-in-lifetime London experience

Cloud services provider Giacom has given primary school children from Hull an unforgettable experience in London. Giacom is a Gold sponsor of Hull and East Yorkshire (HEY) Children’s University, which aims to build the confidence, self-esteem and aspirations of youngsters living in areas of high deprivation by providing them with a diverse range of experiences […]

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View article Kind people of Hull donate Christmas jumpers to help local families

Kind people of Hull donate Christmas jumpers to help local families

Kind-hearted people in Hull have been donating Christmas jumpers to help local families after an appeal by Hull City Council. The council launched its annual appeal in October, asking people to donate their unwanted jumpers in time for Save the Children’s Christmas Jumper Day, which takes place tomorrow (Thursday 8 December). Since the start of […]

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View article Christmas arrives at Pearson Park this weekend

Christmas arrives at Pearson Park this weekend

Victorian carol singers, festive live music and real reindeer will visit Pearson Park this Saturday (10 December) as the park’s Christmas event takes place. From 11am until 3pm the park will be filled with Christmas spirit with something for all the family to enjoy. Alongside live entertainment, stalls will be open selling everything from jewellery […]

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View article Free holiday camps and activities back this Christmas

Free holiday camps and activities back this Christmas

A huge range of free children’s activities are now available to book over the Christmas holidays. Funded by the Department for Education and Hull City Council, the activity programme is back with a bang, with camps starting Monday 19 December. Free bookable holiday camps are back for eight–13-year-olds. These camps are a perfect way for children stay […]

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View article Free festive fun at Trinity Market

Free festive fun at Trinity Market

Hull families looking for some free festive fun can enjoy a host of events over the next two weekends. Trinity Market, Trinity Square, Hepworth Arcade and Hull Minster, supported by Hull City Council, are all hosting a series of seasonal treats for all the family. This Saturday, 10 December, sees Victorian Kitsch-Mas, a fantastic Christmas […]

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View article Hull’s new Young Mayor is selected

Hull’s new Young Mayor is selected

Young People in Hull have selected the city’s fourth Young Mayor. Amaya Newman from Ron Dearing UTC was appointed following a selection day attended by 16 young people. The young people were set a team challenge and planned and made a speech in their bid to be the next Young Mayor for Hull. For the […]

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View article Support offered to families in private fostering arrangements

Support offered to families in private fostering arrangements

Hull City Council is raising awareness about private fostering arrangements and the help available to families. Private fostering is an informal arrangement made by parents and carers for a child to live with another family – where the other family is not close relatives; grandparents, aunt/ uncle, or step-parent by marriage. Where a child is […]

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View article Malet Lambert opens Jane Disbrey Hall as the school celebrates 90 years of education

Malet Lambert opens Jane Disbrey Hall as the school celebrates 90 years of education

The new extension to Malet Lambert School has officially opened. The sports hall extension has been named Jane Disbrey Hall, after the well-loved former Headteacher. The hall is a multi-functional space that can also be used for exams and events. Along with the sports hall, there are an additional five classrooms and a staff room, […]

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