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 […] Read more Hull New Theatre Leisure & Culture News Peaky BlindersRambertSteven Knight
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 […] Read more Business Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Sport Stadium
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 […] Read more Hull New Theatre Leisure & Culture News What's on Ainthorpe Youth CentreArtsCreative Voice DancedanceEast Riding Youth Dance CompanyGanton SchoolHullHull New TheatreMax Life Dance CompanyMove TogetherPragnya Arts CentreRuth Drake
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 […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News Councillor Daren HaleErin LedsomFerens Open Exhibition
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 […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Hull Maritime FoundationHull Maritime MuseumHull Maritime ProjectRecruitmentTrustee
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
