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View article ‘Rediscover’ Ferens Art Gallery at new exhibition

‘Rediscover’ Ferens Art Gallery at new exhibition

14th March 2023

An exciting new exhibition ‘Rediscovering Ferens’ has opened at Ferens Art Gallery. Running until Sunday 21 May, the exhibition focusses on the theme of identity and curators have explored what identity means to them, and to communities in Hull. The exhibition has been co-curated by young volunteers aged 18 – 25 years from the Future […]

View article New exhibition on First World War British Jews arrives at Hull History Centre

New exhibition on First World War British Jews arrives at Hull History Centre

10th March 2023

A new exhibition at Hull History Centre highlighting the contribution and sacrifice of Hull’s Jewish community during The First World War will open next week. We Were There Too is produced by We Were There Too: British Jews in the First World War, a project which has developed a website covering military and social history. […]

View article Street party applications now open for King’s Coronation

Street party applications now open for King’s Coronation

8th March 2023

With the coronation of King Charles III fast approaching, Hull City Council is inviting communities to apply to hold street parties in their neighbourhood. Residents are able to apply for a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (TTRO) up until Thursday 6 April, meaning they can close the road to traffic and fill it with tables, chairs, […]

View article Levelling Up Funding to create biodiverse park

Levelling Up Funding to create biodiverse park

3rd March 2023

A biodiversity and park improvement project in east Hull will get underway soon. Hull City Council has awarded a contract to Dunswell firm Landplan Ltd which will undertake £85,000 worth of works at Alderman Kneeshaw Park in Longhill and Bilton Grange. The project has been made possible thanks to Levelling Up Funding’s (LUF) Parks Fund […]

View article What’s on in Hull – March 2023

What’s on in Hull – March 2023

1st March 2023

Ballroom dancing, ancient Egyptian history, and the return of The Awakening! Here are our picks of what’s on in Hull this March. Strictly Ballroom: The Musical Hull New Theatre, HU1 3HF, 6 – 11 Mar 2023, 2:30pm & 7:30pm Strictly Ballroom: The Musical visits Hull starring Strictly Come Dancing’s Kevin Clifton and BBC’s Eastenders’ Maisie Smith. Directed by TV […]

View article New exhibition marks anniversary of National Picture Theatre bombing

New exhibition marks anniversary of National Picture Theatre bombing

27th February 2023

A new exhibition commemorating the 82nd anniversary of the bombing of the National Picture Theatre will go on display at Hull History Centre. ‘Home Front’ will pay tribute to the additional roles taken on by civilians in Hull during WW2 and celebrate the remarkable story of the National Picture Theatre, ahead of its renovation. Organised […]

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View article Local dancers to take over Hull New Theatre

Local dancers to take over Hull New Theatre

22nd February 2023

Dance groups from across Hull will take to the stage at Hull New Theatre this Sunday (26 February). Hull City Council’s Youth Arts Initiative Creative Voice and Hull Dance will give young performers and choreographers a stage to showcase their talents on Sunday 26 February. The evening will showcase work by youth dance companies from […]

View article Call for artists to submit their work to the Ferens Open Exhibition 2023

Call for artists to submit their work to the Ferens Open Exhibition 2023

14th February 2023

The Ferens Art Gallery is calling for submissions from professional and amateur artists for their 2023 Open Exhibition. They’re inviting submissions from creatives across the city, whether they are seasoned exhibitors or entering for the very first time. It’s a chance for local artists to have their work seen by thousands of people. It’s also […]

View article Businesses’ turn to have their say on masterplan

Businesses’ turn to have their say on masterplan

13th February 2023

Businesses can learn more and have their say on Hull City Council’s West Docklands Masterplan at a drop-in session this Thursday (16 February). The business-focused event is from 4-7pm at Hull Ice Arena and is part of a six-week consultation on the plans which run until Monday 20 March. It follows a successful public session […]

View article Hullywood calling: Hull to boost filming offer as biggest production yet lands in city

Hullywood calling: Hull to boost filming offer as biggest production yet lands in city

9th February 2023

Hull is stepping up its profile as a filming location hotspot just as Apple TV arrive with the city’s biggest production to date. ‘Blitz’ is currently filming at locations across the city, including Hepworth Arcade and Walton Street fairground, over the next two and a half weeks, and has recruited more than 750 extras to […]

View article Panic Shack set to shake up the stacks at Hull Central Library

Panic Shack set to shake up the stacks at Hull Central Library

7th February 2023

Get It Loud in Libraries present Welsh band Panic Shack in partnership with Hull Libraries, a live music event held in an unexpected setting: Hull Central Library. Hailing from Cardiff, Wales five-piece Panic Shack bring their own brand of punk attitude to Hull Central Library as part of their 2023 tour. This show was due […]

View article Football scheme celebrates 1,000 active hours with free sessions

Football scheme celebrates 1,000 active hours with free sessions

7th February 2023

Active Through Football, from Hull Culture and Leisure, Tigers Trust and the Football Foundation, is celebrating reaching a massive milestone with free sessions available this half term. Following a successful 1000 hours of physical activity participation on the project, these free sessions will invite users to get involved and help shape the future of the […]