New mural at Pearson Primary School celebrates Beverley Road’s past 2nd October 2023 A new mural celebrating Beverley Road’s history has been unveiled at Pearson Primary School, thanks to Hull City Council and National Lottery players. The artwork will help pupils learn more about the heritage of the area and understand the links between Hull’s local, national, and global history. The mural was created by Hull artist Alex […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Beverley RoadBeverley Road Townscape Heritage SchemeCouncillor Rob PritchardHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityNational Lottery
100th – and final – Lord Mayors Centenary Plaque to be unveiled 26th September 2023 The 100th Lord Mayors Centenary Plaque is to be unveiled later this week at the Jean Bishop Integrated Care Centre in Hull. The blue and gold plaque will honour Hull-born Dr Charlotte Houlton CBE. Dr Houlton – who died in 1956 at the age of 74 – was chief medical officer of the Women’s Medical […] Read more Civic Leisure & Culture News Cllr Kalvin NealCllr Mike Ross
Girls hit back of the net thanks to council funding 22nd September 2023 A girls’ football team have been hitting the back of the net thanks to over £2,000 worth of support from Hull City Council. Council leader, Mike Ross, has granted £2,322 from the Leader’s Fund to Chanterlands Girls Football Club to purchase two safe sets of goals to enable them to enter a local girls league. […] Read more Children and families Civic Leisure & Culture News Chanterlands Girls Football ClubCllr Mike RossLeaders contingency budget
Tourism awards shortlist announced 14th September 2023 Current champions are going head-to-head with first-time finalists in the battle to be crowned the “best of the best” at this year’s Remarkable East Yorkshire Tourism Awards. The much-anticipated shortlist of finalists, revealed today by Visit Hull and East Yorkshire (VHEY), is being described as “the most exciting ever”. In total, 60 businesses and attractions […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on cultureleisureREYTAREYTAsVHEY
British Sign Language videos now available Hull and East Riding Museum 12th September 2023 British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation is now available in the medieval gallery at the Hull and East Riding Museum of Archaeology. A total of 36 videos have been made from each of the information panels in the gallery and are available through QR codes for personal devices, as well as on tablets that can be […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News British Sign LanguageBSLCllr Rob PritchardHull and East Riding MuseumMedieval GalleryVisit Hull
7 places you should explore on Heritage Open Days 2023 8th September 2023 Heritage Open Days is back this month to give the chance to explore some of the amazing buildings around the city. Read more Ferens Hull New Theatre Leisure & Culture News What's on Ferens Art GalleryHull City HallHull MuseumsHull New Theatre
What’s on in Hull – September 2023 1st September 2023 There’s plenty still to look forward to as Summer comes to an end in Hull. Take a look at our selections of what’s on in Hull this month. Read more Hull New Theatre Leisure & Culture News Theatre Freedom FestivalHull Central LibraryHull New TheatreHullBID
Albert Avenue Pools and Fitness welcomes back users! 24th August 2023 Albert Avenue Pools and Fitness, including a new outdoor lido and splash pad, fitness gym and class studio, will open to the public tomorrow. Following extensive investment and indoor transformation, the west Hull facility will welcome users back from Friday (25 August) at 9.30am for the first time since its closure in October 2021. Free […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Sport What's on Albert Avenue Pools and FitnessCllr PritchardgymnasiumInvestmentLido
Pearson Park Community Garden blooms 23rd August 2023 Over on the east side of Pearson Park sits a blooming lovely piece of land that is bringing the community together. Pearson Park Community Garden, based at East Lodge, just off Beverley Road, is making a vital difference within the local community, by bringing people together to grow fruit and vegetables. The former derelict garden […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Councillor Rob PritchardNational Lottery Heritage FundPearson Parkvolunteering
More hidden treasures featured in new exhibition 16th August 2023 Hull’s rich history will be examined via a new collection of Hull Libraries’ hidden reference collections. The Stacks 2. Intermittence is the latest look at publications stored for over a century, buried deep in the archives. Artist Matt Fratson has put the collection together, following thorough research conducted during a six-month project at Hull Libraries. […] Read more Leisure & Culture Libraries News What's on Councillor Rob PritchardHull Central LibraryHull Culture and Leisure
Tell us your favourite piece of public art in Hull! 15th August 2023 Residents and visitors to Hull can get involved in a massive art project, to document the public works of art across the city. As part of an audit of the artistic treasures in Hull, the City Council and auditors Beam want pictures of hidden or neglected masterpieces, which can range from sculptures to graffiti. Simply take a […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration What's on BeamBeam Arts UkPublic Art AuditPublic Art Hull
6 must-see acts at Humber Street Sesh 2023 10th August 2023 Humber Street Sesh is just two sleeps away which means it’s time to start planning (if you haven’t already) for one of Hull’s biggest annual events. There are tonnes of incredible acts set to grace the Sesh stages this year, here are just six to wet your appetite. Cheidu Oraka This year’s University of Hull […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on CasinoCheidu OrakaCole LCEllurFeverHumber Street SeshImogen Hart
