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View article Success for maritime training programme for young people

Success for maritime training programme for young people

5th April 2022

A course aimed to give young people the qualifications they need to enter a career in the seafaring industry has achieved a 75 per cent success rate to date. So far, three of the ten ‘Maritime Futures’ training courses have been delivered, with 25 participants completing the course. Delivered by East Coast Maritime Training, on […]

View article Mattiel to play at Hull Central Library

Mattiel to play at Hull Central Library

30th March 2022

Hull Central Library is the first venue to host Mattiel on their UK and European tour this summer. On Tuesday 3 May, the Georgian duo take to the Loud in Libraries stage for a unique performance between the bookshelves at Hull Central Library. Mattiel’s Atina Mattiel Brown and Jonah Swilley will be performing tracks from […]

View article Rugby League World Cup trophies arrive in Hull with 200 days to go

Rugby League World Cup trophies arrive in Hull with 200 days to go

29th March 2022

Hull has today (Tuesday 29 March) received a whistle-stop visit from the Rugby League World Cup trophies. With 200 days to go until the tournaments’ opening fixture at St James’ Park, Newcastle, on 15 October, the trophies have undertaken a 48-hour tour of the 18 host towns and cities. After setting off from Newcastle this […]

View article Hull successful in bid to host International Choir Competition

Hull successful in bid to host International Choir Competition

24th March 2022

It is the first time the competition will be held in the UK Following a successful bidding process by Hull City Council’s Conference Hull team, Hull has been chosen as the host-destination for INTERKULTUR’s prestigious International Choir Competition. Taking place from 27 April to 1 May 2023, the large-scale event is expected to attract up […]

View article Hip-hop family musical to premiere at Stage @TheDock

Hip-hop family musical to premiere at Stage @TheDock

23rd March 2022

A brand new hip-hop musical in Hull will encourage children to dress up as superheroes and unicorns. There Should Be Unicorns, from Middle Child and Beats Bus, is a family adventure about a Hull schoolgirl called Jasmine, who sets out to make the world a better place through the power of imagination. The free show […]

View article Free Easter holiday activities coming to Hull next month

Free Easter holiday activities coming to Hull next month

23rd March 2022

Free holiday sports camps and activities are back for the Easter holidays. The programme is provided by Hull Culture and Leisure, funded by Hull City Council and the Department for Education as part of the Holiday and Activities and Food Programme, and will run Monday 11 – Friday 22 April. Holiday camps with First Step Sport will take place […]

View article Become a Goddess through interactive artwork at Hull’s Streetlife Museum: celebrating women’s stories as part of Freedom Festival

Become a Goddess through interactive artwork at Hull’s Streetlife Museum: celebrating women’s stories as part of Freedom Festival

23rd March 2022

We Are Goddesses is a vibrant interactive art installation, created by Hull artist, Alex Hunt, which can be seen on the windows of Streetlife Museum. Running until Saturday 2nd April, the installation is inspired by Hull and East Riding Museum’s many depictions of goddesses through time. The work poses the question, ‘If a goddess is […]

View article Pearson Park arch highly commended in national awards

Pearson Park arch highly commended in national awards

22nd March 2022

The historic entrance archway to Pearson Park has been highly commended at the 2022 Civic Trust AABC Conservation Awards. The project was reviewed by the AABC national judging panel and received comments that said the archway restoration was “a thoroughly researched project which overcomes complex issues with fabric repair.” Councillor John Fareham, chairman of the Pearson Park […]

View article Platinum Jubilee street party applications now open

Platinum Jubilee street party applications now open

22nd March 2022

Hull City Council is inviting communities to apply to hold street parties in their neighbourhood to celebrate June’s Platinum Jubilee. Residents are able to apply for a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (TTRO) up until 24 April meaning they can close the road to traffic and fill it with tables, chairs, games and decorations for families […]

View article Old Town parking spaces to be turned into alfresco dining areas

Old Town parking spaces to be turned into alfresco dining areas

16th March 2022

Parking spaces will be transformed into outdoor seating/dining areas as part of the regeneration of the Old Town, and Hull City Council’s commitment to supporting the city’s evening economy. Hull City Council has today published a decision record confirming the awarding of a contract to Broxap Limited for the supply and installation of two “parklet” […]

View article Conservation in Action: Volunteers lend a helping hand to conserve maritime objects

Conservation in Action: Volunteers lend a helping hand to conserve maritime objects

14th March 2022

Volunteers are helping to conserve artefacts from Hull Maritime Museum. Working with the Conservation and Engagement Officer, the small team of volunteers will carry out practical conservation tasks to ensure the objects are in the best possible condition for when they go on display in the refurbished museum as well as preserving them for years […]

View article Community invited to get on board as new look for Hull Maritime is revealed

Community invited to get on board as new look for Hull Maritime is revealed

9th March 2022

Hull is set to celebrate its status as Yorkshire’s only maritime city, urging people to get on board a voyage of discovery in 2022 and beyond. On 9 March, a new look was unveiled for Hull Maritime, the £30.3m Hull City Council and National Lottery Heritage Fund project that is transforming the city’s maritime treasures […]