The Turner Prize, armed Italian police escorts and thousands of people painting themselves blue all in the name of art – Kirsten Simister looks back on an incredible 17 years as curator at Ferens Art Gallery 24th November 2020 When Kirsten Simister arrived in Hull in 2003 to take up the role of curator at Ferens Art Gallery, she couldn’t have imagined what was in store for both her and her new adopted city. Hull’s rich cultural and artistic landscape has flourished since then, with Ferens Art Gallery itself benefitting from a £5.2m refurbishment […] Read more Feature Ferens Leisure & Culture Museums News Bigger Trees Near WarterDavid HockneyFerens Art GalleryHull UK City of CultureSea of HullSpencer TunickThe Turner PrizeUK City of Culture
Stay safe this Halloween 26th October 2020 With Halloween on the horizon, many people will be wondering how to plan a celebration which sticks to Covid restrictions. While spooky plans will definitely have to look a little different this year, there are still loads of ways to have fun. Tier 2 restrictions that come into effect at 00.01 on Saturday 31 October […] Read more Coronavirus Feature News Public Health What's on
Hull’s Registration Service is now registering births in a selection of Children’s Centres 8th September 2020 Hull City Council’s Registration Service is now registering births from offices in Children’s Centres across Hull. Hull City Council is asking parents to make an appointment to register their baby’s birth at their closest Children Centre, to help prevent the spread of coronavirus. It is important for parents to register a baby’s birth at the […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Feature News birth registrationchildrenfamiliesRegistration Service
Win £100 by simply sharing your COVID-19 Safe photos 10th August 2020 A competition has been launched challenging Hull residents to take photographs of themselves or their family members being COVID-19 safe this summer. Photos can be taken at home, in the garden, or out and about in your neighbourhood, your local park or even in the city centre. The most important thing is that you must […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Feature News COVID-19 Safe PhotosLord Mayor and Admiral of the Humber
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
Happy Yorkshire Day 1st August 2018 Hull is one of the north’s most desirable places to live and visit, an independent waterfront city that defies expectations. Hull – Yorkshire’s Maritime City – a proud, independent and creative city, indulging in regional pride on Yorkshire Day! Read more Feature
Wandsford Grove murals 30th July 2018 Have you seen the murals yet? Pop along to Wansford grove HU9 – you’ll be amazed. Read more Feature
Preston Road graffiti jam 30th July 2018 A big thank you to the Absolutely Cultured volunteers for helping make the Preston Road graffiti jam so successful. Read more Feature
