Queen Victoria Square fountains return next week 6th August 2021 The popular Queen Victoria Square fountains will return on Monday 9 August. The fountains were turned off during lockdown in accordance with public health guidance. Councillor Daren Hale, leader of Hull City Council, said: “I’m delighted that the Queen Victoria Square fountains will soon be back on. They are a popular and much-loved attraction, especially […] Read more Children and families Leisure & Culture News Councillor Daren HaleQueen Victoria SquareQueen Victoria Square fountains
Ofsted report improvements in children’s social care in Hull 4th August 2021 Ofsted has published findings of a monitoring visit into children’s social care in Hull, focusing on progress for children in need and those subject to a child protection plan. Inspectors visited Hull and were able to meet face to face with staff on 30 June and 1 July, and this follows a full inspection of […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus News children's social careCouncillor Shane McMurrayOfsted
Make the most of the summer with fantastic FREE programme of activities and events from Hull Museums 4th August 2021 The summer holidays have arrived and there is a whole host of free activities and attractions for visitors to enjoy across the city’s fantastic museums and galleries. From tours to trails, theatre performances to live music and more, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Hull Museums are inviting people to take part in activities on […] Read more Children and families Ferens Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on Councillor Marjorie BrabazonHull Culture and LeisureHull Museums summer programmeMuseums Quarter GardensPlay Day EventsPride in Our CityThe Open Exhibition
Major maritime installation takes over the streets of Hull 3rd August 2021 A new and exciting commission for Hull Maritime project escapes! 6 – 26 August, Hull city centre The first major event to bring Yorkshire’s maritime heritage to life is to get underway. As part of a major transformational project, this is the first of a series major events in the build up to the delivery […] Read more Children and families Leisure & Culture News Regeneration What's on
£4.4million expansion works begin at Kingswood Academy 3rd August 2021 Work is about to begin on a £4.4 million expansion of Kingswood Academy following an increase in demand for places. The expansion is one of several schemes taking place across the city, benefiting from a part of £50million being spent to ensure children have the best education facilities possible. Councillor Shane McMurray, Portfolio Holder for […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Councillor Shane McMurrayHull Esteem ConsortiumKingswood Academy
Find out why divers at the Deep have been playing chess 2nd August 2021 Divers at the Deep in Hull today (Monday 2 August) were locked in a game of underwater chess. Surrounded by sharks, fish and stingrays, the divers sat down for a quick game to celebrate the launch of the city’s first Play Chess Festival. Starting this week, there is a huge programme of chess-inspired events taking […] Read more Children and families Leisure & Culture News What's on Chess HullCouncillor Rosemary PantelakisGraham ChestersHull and District Chess AssociationPlay Chess FestivalThe Deep
Refurbished Medieval Gallery to be unveiled by TV star as part of Festival of Archaeology 30th July 2021 Time Team’s Professor Carenza Lewis will open a newly refurbished Medieval Gallery at the Hull and East Riding Museum this weekend. The gallery will be unveiled for the first time as part of the finale of this year’s Festival of Archaeology on Sunday 1 August. The Medieval Gallery, on the first-floor of the museum, includes […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on Councillor Marjorie BrabazonFestival of ArchaeologyHull and East Riding MuseumHull Culture and LeisureProfessor Carenza Lewis
Free Summer activities – happening now! 27th July 2021 Panicking about what to do now the long summer break has begun? We’ve got your back. Hull’s Healthy Holidays programme started on Monday with hundreds of free activities. For all ages, from pre-school to teens Taking place in all areas of the city Free Open to everyone Nutritious lunch/snacks provided. Healthy Holidays takes place in […] Read more Children and families News What's on
Three free Play Day festivals to visit Hull this summer 27th July 2021 Hull’s Play Day event has expanded to three events for 2021, with the first of which took place at Alderman Kneeshaw playing fields on 28 July. National Play Day is one of the biggest and most popular family events in Hull and attracts thousands each year. After a disappointing 2020 which meant the cancellation of […] Read more Children and families Leisure & Culture News What's on Cllr McMurrayHealthy HolidaysNational Play DayPauline Turner
Checkmate! Hull set for huge chess festival this summer 26th July 2021 Hull will be going chess crazy this summer with the city’s first Play Chess Festival. The programme will last for three months and will take place across the city in parks, squares, libraries, shops, markets, cafés and pubs. It will be open to all ages, existing chess-players and those who just want to learn. Events […] Read more Children and families Leisure & Culture News What's on British Chess ChampionshipCouncillor Rosemary PantelakisGraham ChestersHull and District Chess AssociationPlay Chess Festival
East Park water play reopens for summer of fun 23rd July 2021 The £850,000 revamped splash pad at East Park reopens on Saturday 24 July. Work began last October when water play specialists Ustigate fully redesigned the space and re-purposed the lower pool as a splash pad with water jets, landscaping the remaining area. The former plant room and holding tanks have also been replaced with an […] Read more Children and families Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Cllr Rosie NicolaEast Parkfamily funsplash padwater
‘I know I speak on behalf of the city, when I express huge gratitude to school staff, pupils and parents’ 20th July 2021 Hull schools break for summer this week, and Councillor Shane McMurray, Portfolio Holder for Children’s Services, is taking the opportunity to thank schools, pupils and parents for their hard work over the last year. Councillor Shane McMurray said: “All of our education staff have worked tirelessly to provide education to children in Hull in what […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Education and Learning News Councillor Shane McMurrayHull Schools
