Customer Service Excellence quality mark maintained by Hull Culture and Leisure 18th July 2023 Hull Culture and Leisure (HCAL) has maintained the prestigious award of Customer Service Excellence in its leisure department. The quality mark, from the Cabinet Office, aims to make a tangible difference to customers by encouraging organisations to focus on their individual needs and preferences. The accreditation lasts for 3 years, and organisations are reviewed each […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Councillor mike rossHull Culture and LeisureWoodford Leisure Centre
Blast off for space tour! 18th July 2023 A space rocket is to land in Hull, as part of a nationwide tour. The UK Space Agency’s Space for Everyone event will be in Queen Victoria Square from Thurs 17-Mon 21 August. The tour will showcase the role of space in improving life on Earth, while highlighting the diverse and varied career paths open […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on City centreCouncillor Rob PritchardSpace rocket
Free family fun as Healthy Holidays returns 17th July 2023 Free activities are back in Hull as ‘Healthy Holidays’ returns this summer. Part of the Holiday Activities and Food Programme, it’s seen thousands of children, young people and families benefit from free, fun, healthy schemes during school holiday periods, in numerous locations across the city, as well as providing food and nutrition to families. Funding […] Read more Children and families Leisure & Culture News Sport What's on Councillor mike rossCouncillor Rob PritchardHealthy HolidaysHull Culture and Leisure
Festival of Archaeology is back! 17th July 2023 Hull’s medieval and Tudor History is to be celebrated, as the Festival of Archaeology returns for 2023. Three events will be taking place in Hull’s Old Town across the weekend of Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 July as part of the national Festival of Archaeology celebration. The free events will be ‘Medieval Mayhem’ at the […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on Councillor Rob PritchardFestival of ArchaeologyHull Culture and LeisureHull MinsterSouth Blockhouse
Football tournament celebrates Refugee Week 14th July 2023 Members of Hull’s BAME community have come together for a football tournament to mark Refugee Week. People of various different nationalities were involved in the event, which took place at the Tigers Trust Arena in West Park last month. As well as the five-a-side matches, Tigers Trust coach Abdu Abubakar shared his inspiring story of […] Read more Community and Living Leisure & Culture News Sport Stadium Active Through FootballCouncillor Rob PritchardfootballMKM Stadium
Newly acquired artworks celebrate 20th anniversary 14th July 2023 Images of Hull by artist Andy Lock have been acquired by the Ferens Art Gallery, and have gone on display to celebrate their 20th anniversary. The eight photographs, taken in 2003, are part of the Orchard Park series which captured the abandoned Vernon House tower block on Orchard Park before it was demolished. Kerri Offord, […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News What's on Andy LockArtFerens Art Gallery
Freedom Festival 2023 line-up revealed 13th July 2023 The wait is over for the line-up for this year’s Freedom Festival in Hull. Hull’s international arts festival returns with artists and shows appearing on the streets, theatres, galleries and many places across Hull City Centre between 30 August and 3 September. Mikey Martins, CEO and Artistic Director at Freedom Festival, said: “We’ve put together […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Freedom FestivalFreedom Festival 2023Gorilla CircusLes Filles Du Renard PâleMikey Martins
Trinity Market welcomes new artist showcase 12th July 2023 Hull’s Trinity Market is to have a year-long artist showcase for the first time. Hull-based artist Keith Key will display different pieces in the historic venue during the 12-month programme. His work has already been seen in the Market, for the King’s Coronation earlier this year, with his piece ‘God Save The Royal Tree’ being […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration ArtBanksyCouncillor Rob PritchardTrinity Market
Gypsy and Traveller gallery opens at Streetlife Museum 10th July 2023 A new gallery is opening at Hull’s Streetlife Museum, celebrating local Gypsy and Traveller heritage. Funded by Arts Council England, the display – complete with a life-sized model of a piebald horse – has been carefully created with members from local Gypsy and Traveller communities, and with extensive support from York Travellers Trust. An event […] Read more Museums News Councillor Rob PritchardStreetlife Museum
Hull’s Dettol Celebrates 90 years 10th July 2023 The 90th anniversary of Hull’s famous Dettol is being celebrated at the Hull History Centre throughout this summer. Dettol, one of Reckitt’s key brands, was the world’s first safe, non-caustic antiseptic that was endorsed by doctors across the globe. It helped to reduce the maternal death rate from sepsis by 50% and was carried by […] Read more Museums News What's on Councillor Rob PritchardDettolHull History Centre
Funding boost for musicians and creatives in Hull 7th July 2023 Hull City Council is supporting musicians and creative people in the city via two new projects. The two-year industry development programmes are focussed on the creative industry and the music industry. The programmes are funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), after successful bidding by Hull City Council. The UKSPF is a key part […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Cllr Paul Drake DavisCouncillor mike rossCouncillor Rob PritchardcreativecultureMusicUKSPF
Rugby and Clive Sullivan celebrated at Streetlife Museum 4th July 2023 A new display celebrating the legendary Clive Sullivan and rugby as a whole in Hull has opened at the Streetlife Museum. Hull Museums has been working in partnership with the Sullivan family, rugby league teams Hull FC and Hull KR, and the Hull Roundheads rugby union team to tell the story of Hull’s strong relationship […] Read more Museums News Sport Clive SullivanCouncillor Rob PritchardHull Culture and LeisureRugby LeagueStreetlife Museum
