Christmas

View article 5 Christmas pantos to see in Hull this weekend

5 Christmas pantos to see in Hull this weekend

19th December 2019

Panto is back in Hull … oh, yes it is! Well, that’s enough of that. It’s time to dust off the dames because this year’s musical, farcical offerings include the family classic Aladdin, a retelling of Peter Pan set in post-war Hull and a rock and roll take on the Little Mermaid. Here are 5 […]

View article 5 Hull books that make the perfect Christmas present

5 Hull books that make the perfect Christmas present

18th December 2019

It’s that time of year again. Christmas is creeping up on us and, for a lot of people, there’s still shopping to be done. Books always make for a great gift, but rather than dipping into the Stephen King back catalogue or buying a hastily drafted autobiography from the latest reality TV star, why not […]

View article Bin dates over the festive period are changing

Bin dates over the festive period are changing

18th December 2019

Waste collection dates for Hull residents will be changing over the Christmas and new year break. Bin collections will change slightly over a three-week period, before returning to normal next month. Councillor Anita Harrison, portfolio holder for waste management at Hull City Council, said: “We would like to remind residents to check their bin collection […]

View article City singing projects come together for Christmas celebration

City singing projects come together for Christmas celebration

13th December 2019

A celebration of singing is coming to the Guildhall next week and you can bag a ticket to join them. Singing City Christmas will see a selection of singing groups, who have grown out of the council’s Singing City initiative, come together to entertain an audience on Wednesday 18 December. Hull Freedom Chorus, Hull Visual […]

View article Cut down on alcohol this festive season with Hull’s alternative ale trail

Cut down on alcohol this festive season with Hull’s alternative ale trail

12th December 2019

Pubs and bars in Hull’s Old Town are part of a new Low Ale Trail highlighting the best venues to get craft beers, cocktails and spirits without the alcohol kick. Maps and a website have been created in time for Christmas party planning guaranteed to keep everyone happy. The trail takes in 15 venues in […]

View article Hull doctor says parents should do this key thing before Christmas

Hull doctor says parents should do this key thing before Christmas

9th December 2019

Parents and carers in Hull have been urged to take the advice of doctors and other medical professionals when it comes to the flu vaccine. Take-up is currently lower than usual for this time of year and as colder temperatures set in, the message is that it’s not too late to get the vaccine. All […]

View article Could this Hull charity Christmas song reach the UK top 40?

Could this Hull charity Christmas song reach the UK top 40?

5th December 2019

A song recorded in Hull will reach the UK top 40 and raise money for disadvantaged children this Christmas if campaigners get their way. The charity Christmas song called A Winter’s Dream will be released on Friday 6 December. Written and recorded in the city, the song features Hull singer Jessika Mae alongside “The Thousand […]

View article 4 free Christmas markets in Hull (and one in Beverley) this weekend

4 free Christmas markets in Hull (and one in Beverley) this weekend

5th December 2019

Advent calendars have been broken into (and perhaps entirely scoffed in some households …) yet many in Hull will again have left their Christmas shopping until just weeks before Christmas. Put it off no longer! Head out this weekend with pockets filled with gold and snap up fantastic festive gifts from some cracking Christmas markets […]

View article Hull’s first Christmas Tree Festival opened by Lord Mayor

Hull’s first Christmas Tree Festival opened by Lord Mayor

4th December 2019

Hull’s first Christmas Tree Festival is now open at Hull Minster. The Lord Mayor, Councillor Steve Wilson opened the festival alongside Bishop Alan White, the Veterans’ Choir and a piper. Of 25 trees entered for display, judges named Ganton School’s tree the best and the team behind it will be invited for afternoon tea in […]

View article Warning of risks to your child ahead of Christmas as 18,000 admitted to A&E in Hull

Warning of risks to your child ahead of Christmas as 18,000 admitted to A&E in Hull

3rd December 2019

Parents are being urged to keep their children safe in the home after 18,000 under-fives were admitted to A&E in just a year. The project has been launched ahead of Christmas by Hull City Council’s public health team. It features a series of short videos highlighting risks to parents and carers of children aged under […]

View article Free parking in Hull city centre over Christmas

Free parking in Hull city centre over Christmas

29th November 2019

Parking will be free at Hull City Council’s three multi-storey car parks over the festive period. The local authority will offer free parking every weekend from 10am to 4pm at car parks in Osborne Street, Pryme Street and George Street in a bid to encourage residents to shop locally. It will run from Saturday 30 […]

View article Christmas night out? Make sure you know who’s taking you home

Christmas night out? Make sure you know who’s taking you home

28th November 2019

People in Hull who are planning a big festive night out are being urged to plan ahead for their journey home. Hull City Council’s licensing team have warned party-goers not to use unmarked cabs or anyone advertising unlicensed taxi services on social media. The message is to book a private hire vehicle or hail a […]