Snooker stars heading to Hull for UK Seniors Snooker Championship 31st December 2021 Some of snooker’s biggest names are returning to Hull next week for the Ways Facilities Management UK Seniors Snooker Championship. The tournament takes place 4-7 January 2022 and will see the likes of Jimmy White, Stephen Hendry, Ken Doherty, Cliff Thorburn, John Parrott and tournament champion Michael Judge battle for the title. Tickets for all […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Sport Jimmy WhiteThe Bonus ArenaUK Seniors Snooker Championship
Get ready to go dry this January! 27th December 2021 Anyone looking to make healthy changes in 2022 is urged to take up the Dry January challenge and start the year sober. A month off alcohol could have a number of benefits, including saving money, feeling healthier, and sleeping better. Research by Alcohol Change UK found that of those who took part in Dry January: […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Public Health dry januaryHealthLow Ale Trail
Chris Skelley – a year to remember for Hull’s golden sports star 27th December 2021 With 2021 quickly disappearing in the rear-view mirror, we thought we would look back at one of the highlights of the year – Team GB star Chris Skelley bringing home gold from the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. The judo champion has been ranked number one in the world since 2019, competing in the visually-impaired B2 […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Sport Chris SkelleyTokyo 2020 Paralympic Games
Hull’s transformative £96m Albion Square development approved by Hull City Council’s Cabinet 20th December 2021 The £96m Albion Square development has been approved by Hull City Council’s Cabinet. The large development in Hull city centre will feature a mixture of residential, office and retail space, as well as a large urban park. The eco-friendly and environmentally responsible project will include solar panels, EV charging points and a bike hub where […] Read more Environment Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Albion Square HullCouncillor Daren HaleThree Ships MuralUrban park
Free swimming and activity camps for kids over Christmas 17th December 2021 Free junior swimming and holiday camps are now available during the Christmas holidays, as part of Hull’s Healthy Holidays programme. The scheme, which is organised by Hull Culture and Leisure and funded by the Department for Education Holiday Activity and Food programme, will provide activities from Monday 20 until Thursday 23 December. 24 sessions will […] Read more Children and families Leisure & Culture News Sport What's on campschildrenCllr Hester BridgesCllr Marjorie BrabazondancefreeHealthy Holidayssportswimming
Images reveal how iconic murals will feature as part of £96m Albion Square development 15th December 2021 New images have revealed how two historic murals could be preserved and exhibited as part of the £96m Albion Square development. The Fish Mural and the Sponge Mural, both currently situated on the upper floors of the former BHS Building, will be removed from the site before being returned to form key cultural features in […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Albion SquareCouncillor Daren HaleFish muralSponge Mural
Find out why dragons and sea creatures are appearing in Hull this Christmas 14th December 2021 Hull’s most famous faces and creatures are part of a new trail in the city centre this Christmas. The joint initiative from HullBID and Visit Hull is animating vacant retail units in the run-up to Christmas, with five windows decorated already and seven more to be transformed early in 2022. Councillor Daren Hale, leader of […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleDrunk AnimalHull BIDKathryn Shillito
Work starts to dismantle Scotch Derrick crane 10th December 2021 Work to dismantle Hull’s last remaining Scotch Derrick crane has got underway. Based at the former North End Shipyard, the task to remove the crane in sections got underway on Thursday 9 December. Specialist engineering contractor, Mona Lifting Limited, has been appointed to dismantle, transport, conserve and rebuild the 18-tonne crane. After preparatory works, the crane […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration
Food for fines: Have library fines waived and support local communities this Christmas 8th December 2021 Hull Libraries is using a fines amnesty to support local food banks and charities this Christmas. From December 1 until January 31, anyone returning books, films and other library materials will have their library fines waived. In return, Hull Libraries is asking users to donate food, toys and toiletries that will then be donated to […] Read more Customer Services Education and Learning Leisure & Culture Libraries News Councillor Aneesa AkbarCouncillor Marjorie BrabazonFood for finesHull Libraries
Launch of giving page to help protect Hull’s maritime past 6th December 2021 Supporting Hull’s major regeneration project to preserve the city’s rich maritime heritage has never been easier. The Hull Maritime Foundation, an independent charity dedicated to supporting the ambitious plans to celebrate 800 years of maritime history, now has a giving page which supporters of the project can directly make donations to. The £30.3m Hull Maritime […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration
Let there be lights! Trinity Market gets into the Christmas spirit 3rd December 2021 Visitors to Trinity Market this Christmas will be treated to a special festive light show. The show is based around the traditional poem ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas’ by Clement Clarke Moore, but with a modern twist and will feature a magical laser light show throughout the whole market. Councillor Rosemary Pantelakis, portfolio holder for […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Trinity MarketTrinity Market Christmas Lights
Free health roadshow aims to improve residents’ first aid skills 2nd December 2021 Hull Culture and Leisure Ltd is joining forces with the Yorkshire Ambulance Service to hold a heath roadshow with free workshops covering key first aid skills. The five 20 minute sessions will be delivered by professionals to residents, volunteers of local clubs and organisations, professionals, and parents. Workshops will cover everything from identifying a heart […] Read more Health and Social Care Leisure & Culture News What's on Cllr Gwen LunnCllr Marjorie Brabazonfirst aidHCALHealth RoadshowHull Culture and LeisureWoodford Leisure CentreYorkshire Ambulance Service
