Leisure & Culture

View article Hull City Council and Freedom Festival Arts Trust partner on a new event for Hull city centre – The Awakening

Hull City Council and Freedom Festival Arts Trust partner on a new event for Hull city centre – The Awakening

10th February 2022

Freedom Festival Arts Trust, creators of one of the UK’s leading international arts festival, Freedom Festival, with support from the Welcome Back Fund, England European Regional Development Fund as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme 2014-2020, the Arts Council and the Global Streets network are delighted to be working in partnership […]

View article Always wanted to volunteer? Well now’s your chance

Always wanted to volunteer? Well now’s your chance

7th February 2022

For the first time in two years, HEY! Volunteering is taking on new volunteers. The iconic blue-coated army are opening up their ranks and expanding so that they can support more organisations and events throughout the wider region. The application window opens on Monday 7 February and closes on Monday 21 March. You can find […]

View article 70-strong flotilla will lead Humber Platinum Jubilee celebrations from Hull

70-strong flotilla will lead Humber Platinum Jubilee celebrations from Hull

1st February 2022

The Humber Estuary will provide the stage for a spectacular celebration and re-enactment to mark this year’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations. A flotilla of 70 vessels which will set sail from Hull Marina on Thursday 2 June – the official date of the 70th anniversary of Her Majesty’s coronation. The craft will range from small – […]

View article Free adult swimming sessions back for winter 2022

Free adult swimming sessions back for winter 2022

27th January 2022

Free adult swimming sessions are back thanks to the Hull Big Swim campaign, led by Hull Culture and Leisure. Launched in 2019, the Hull Big Swim aims to motivate more adults to get active. The free adult swimming sessions will be on offer from Monday (31 January) for eight weeks at Ennerdale Leisure Centre, Woodford Leisure Centre […]

View article Hull to host opening event of UNBOXED: Creativity in the UK

Hull to host opening event of UNBOXED: Creativity in the UK

27th January 2022

Hull will host the first event of UNBOXED: Creativity in the UK, the UK’s “most ambitious celebration of creativity to date”. Hull is one of five places to be staging About Us, a spectacular, never before seen, free open-air event that combines live performances and multimedia installations to celebrate the entire history of the universe […]

View article Albert Avenue Lido to expand and meet international standards

Albert Avenue Lido to expand and meet international standards

24th January 2022

Hull City Council’s Cabinet has today approved a request to increase the capital budget allocated for Albert Avenue Pools’ multimillion-pound refitting and refurbishment project. The additional £1.4million will now mean the new heated lido specification will create an improved experience for users, as well as meeting international standards that will be able to accommodate top-level […]

View article HEY! Volunteering is recruiting new members for the first time in two years

HEY! Volunteering is recruiting new members for the first time in two years

24th January 2022

HEY! Volunteering is on the lookout for new volunteers to help support expansion into the wider region. The programme, which launched for Hull’s tenure as UK City of Culture in 2017, is taking on new recruits for the first time in two years. The new application window will open on February 7 and close on […]

View article Peaky Blinders is hitting the stage – and it’s coming to Hull

Peaky Blinders is hitting the stage – and it’s coming to Hull

20th January 2022

The popular TV show Peaky Blinders is being adapted for the stage and will be coming to Hull New Theatre next year. Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby has been written by the original creator of the global phenomenon – Steven Knight. The new dance theatre event, delving into the story of Tommy Shelby and […]

View article Hull City AFC Statement from Councillor Daren Hale, Leader of Hull City Council

Hull City AFC Statement from Councillor Daren Hale, Leader of Hull City Council

19th January 2022

“Hull City Council welcome today’s announcement, following a period of exclusive negotiations and due diligence, of the sale of Hull City AFC to Acun Ilicali. “I would like to congratulate Mr. Ilicali on his acquisition and very much look forward to meeting and welcoming him and his team to our city, and to finding out […]

View article Local dancers to showcase talent at Hull New Theatre

Local dancers to showcase talent at Hull New Theatre

18th January 2022

Discover the next generation of dancers and choreographers as Creative Voice and Hull Dance take over Hull New Theatre this weekend. On Sunday 23 January, the show will include newly created pieces of work by Max Life Dance Company, Ainthorpe Youth Centre, Pragnya Arts Centre, Ganton School and East Riding Youth Dance Company as well […]

View article Talented Hull artist to honour role of frontline workers during pandemic

Talented Hull artist to honour role of frontline workers during pandemic

11th January 2022

A rising local artist has been commissioned by Hull City Council to produce a piece of artwork recognising the vital contribution of frontline workers during the pandemic. Erin Ledsom is an embroidery artist from Hull and a recent graduate of the prestigious Royal College of Needlework. Her colourful and textured work often draws inspiration from […]

View article Hull’s maritime charity looking to appoint Trustees

Hull’s maritime charity looking to appoint Trustees

10th January 2022

Hull Maritime Foundation is looking to appoint five Trustees to join its board. The independent charity was set up 2018 to support the assets, sites and programmes of Hull Maritime Museum. The Foundation is searching for Trustees to strengthen the expertise in fundraising and marketing; charity law and management; events management and investments. Lord Haskins […]