Rugby League World Cup: Fiji team touch down in UK and are joined by tournament trophies 29th September 2022 The Defence School of Transport (Normandy Barracks) played a new role today (Thursday 29 September) as it welcomed the Rugby League World Cup trophies, alongside the international Fiji team, who are using the barracks as a training camp ahead of the competition. The trophies are in the region as part of the National Lottery Trophies […] Read more Civic Leisure & Culture News Sport Stadium What's on Donna GrantFijiLord Mayor Cllr Christine RandallNational Lottery Trophy TourNormandy BarracksRugby League World Cup
Emerging artists from all over the UK celebrated in Hull showcase 27th September 2022 A new exhibition celebrating emerging and early career artists has opened across Humber Street Gallery and Ferens Art Gallery in Hull. Bloomberg New Contemporaries 2022 features 48 emerging talents selected from an open submission by internationally-renowned artists James Richards, Veronica Ryan and Zadie Xa. Established in 1949, New Contemporaries gives visibility, recognition and support tothe […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News What's on Bloomberg New Contemporaries 2020Ferens Art GalleryHumber Street GalleryKirsty OggNew Contemporaries
Celebrating the community dig at South Blockhouse 20th September 2022 After a successful summer dig, which has revealed more of the remains of Hull’s South Blockhouse than at any point in the last 150 years, the project draws to an end with a celebratory open day on Saturday 24 September – marking the end of the largest community archaeology exaction seen in the city for […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Cllr Drake DavisHull MaritimeHumber Field ArchaeologyNational HighwaysNational Lottery Heritage FundSouth Blockhouse
Up-and-coming Hull hockey player awarded annual leisure membership 7th September 2022 Local Hull lad 16-year-old Ethan Daintith awarded an annual membership to Hull’s leisure facilities with Hull Culture and Leisure Ltd, as part of a scheme to support the city’s future sporting stars reach world-class podiums. The Talented Athlete Scheme from Hull Culture and Leisure is designed to help gifted sports people who are gaining recognition […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Sport Councillor Alison CollinsonHCALHull Culture and Leisureleisureleisure centressportTalented Athlete Scheme
Pearson Park restoration receives Hull Civic Society’s Good Mark award 6th September 2022 The £3.8m restoration of Pearson Park has received further recognition with a Good Mark award from Hull Civic Society. The project, funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund and The National Lottery Community Fund, has seen some of the park’s stunning Victorian features and significant assets brought back to life. On Monday 5 September, Hull Civic […] Read more Community and Living Environment Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Hull Civic Societynational lottery community fundNational Lottery Heritage FundPearson ParkPearson Park Restoration Project
5 places you should explore on Heritage Open Days 2022 5th September 2022 Heritage Open Days 2022 returns this weekend to give communities a chance to explore the local treasures on their doorstep. Every year, the festival reflects the rich cultural heritage of England and works with local organisations and individuals within the city. Want to learn more about some of Hull’s most historic landmarks? Here’s five places […] Read more Civic Hull City Hall Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on Heritage Open DaysHull City HallHull Old Town FestivalMuseums QuarterWhat's On Hull
New free heritage trail for Pearson Park 1st September 2022 A new free historical walking trail has launched in Pearson Park. The Pearson Park Heritage Trail has been developed using archive material and leads visitors around the park on a 1.6km route with 19 historical stopping points to explore via a digital app. What Was Here? has been developed by East Riding Archives and includes […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Councillor Julia ConnerPearson Park Heritage TrailWhat Was Here?
What’s On in Hull – September 2022 1st September 2022 World-class culture, a journey to far-away galaxies, and the UK’s largest heritage festival. Take a look at our highlights of what’s on in Hull this September. Freedom Festival Multiple Venues, Until 4 Sep 2022, various times After launching its 2022 programme, Hull’s spectacular arts festival concludes this weekend with even more jaw-dropping performances from world […] Read more Ferens Hull City Hall Museums News What's on EventsWhat's On Hull
‘What is Freedom?’ Council Leader Mike Ross on the importance of the city’s biggest arts festival 26th August 2022 As Freedom Festival 2022 kicks off at Hull New Theatre tonight, Councillor Mike Ross is speaking to guests at the launch about why the event and what it stands for are still so relevant 15 years on. Here is his speech in full… It is wonderful to be with you all tonight. Freedom is a […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Freedom Festival 2022
Freedom Festival 2022: Spectacular 9-day arts festival kicks off this weekend 23rd August 2022 The phenomenal Freedom Festival returns this weekend with a jam-packed programme featuring artists and performances from all over the world. Back for its 16th year, this year’s festival features more than 350 individual performers, artists, musicians, visual artists and creatives. We sat down with Mikey Martins, artistic director & CEO of Freedom Festival Arts Trust, […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Freedom Festival 2022Freedom Festival Arts TrustGravity and Other MythsHull New TheatreMiddle ChildMikey MartinsResonanceTheir Should Be Unicorns
5 reasons why Hull is always the right choice 18th August 2022 Thousands of young people are receiving their A-Level results today (Thursday 18 August) and planning the next exciting chapter in their lives. For many, this will bring them to our great city of Hull, whether that’s to work and forge a career at one of our brilliant businesses and organisations, or to study at one […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Hull CityHull FCHull foodHull KRHumber Street SeshLove HullThe AdelphiThe SeshYorkshire Wolds Way
Hull Maritime and Toronto Inuit Association ‘Dive Deeper’ into city’s museum collections 15th August 2022 Hull Maritime, the project transforming the city’s maritime treasures, has joined forces with Toronto Inuit Association in Canada to learn more about the Inuit culture and the artefacts within Hull’s Maritime Museum collection. The Maritime Museum’s collections have official Designated status and are viewed as being of national significance. Part of these collections are a […] Read more Museums News
