Three free Play Day festivals to visit Hull this summer 27th July 2021 Hull’s Play Day event has expanded to three events for 2021, with the first of which took place at Alderman Kneeshaw playing fields on 28 July. National Play Day is one of the biggest and most popular family events in Hull and attracts thousands each year. After a disappointing 2020 which meant the cancellation of […] Read more Children and families Leisure & Culture News What's on Cllr McMurrayHealthy HolidaysNational Play DayPauline Turner
Rockcity in Hull hits new heights with Olympic Games success 27th July 2021 A popular Hull climbing venue has reached the top after its equipment was chosen to support world-class athletes at the Tokyo Olympic Games. Rockcity Climbing in Hawthorn Avenue has supplied more than 100 pieces of equipment for competitors at the Games. The firm has supplied 130 climbing holds in two categories, macros, which are large […] Read more Business Leisure & Culture News Regeneration ClimbingCouncillor Daren HaleOlympic GamesOlympic Games Tokyo 2020Rockcity
£1m funding secured for Hull’s major regeneration project 27th July 2021 The £30.2m project to transform some of Hull’s maritime treasures has been given a huge boost after passing the £1m fundraising milestone. The Hull Maritime project and the Hull Maritime Foundation, an independent charity, dedicated to supporting the ambitious plans, have secured £1m in its fundraising efforts to achieve a £2.6m target. The funding is […] Read more Museums News Regeneration
Checkmate! Hull set for huge chess festival this summer 26th July 2021 Hull will be going chess crazy this summer with the city’s first Play Chess Festival. The programme will last for three months and will take place across the city in parks, squares, libraries, shops, markets, cafés and pubs. It will be open to all ages, existing chess-players and those who just want to learn. Events […] Read more Children and families Leisure & Culture News What's on British Chess ChampionshipCouncillor Rosemary PantelakisGraham ChestersHull and District Chess AssociationPlay Chess Festival
Hull businesses urged to help young people kickstart new careers 23rd July 2021 Businesses in Hull are being urged to join those already helping hundreds of young people to prepare for exciting new careers. Hull City Council’s Employment Hub, based at Hull Central Library, provides employment support for people and businesses in the city through grant funding. More than 650 people have already taken advantage of its employability […] Read more Business Libraries News Regeneration Business supportEmployment HubHull Central LibraryKickstart
East Park water play reopens for summer of fun 23rd July 2021 The £850,000 revamped splash pad at East Park reopens on Saturday 24 July. Work began last October when water play specialists Ustigate fully redesigned the space and re-purposed the lower pool as a splash pad with water jets, landscaping the remaining area. The former plant room and holding tanks have also been replaced with an […] Read more Children and families Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Cllr Rosie NicolaEast Parkfamily funsplash padwater
First look at Ferens Open Exhibition 2021 22nd July 2021 The Ferens Open Exhibition is back. The exhibition, which celebrates some of the best artistic talent in the region, opens at Ferens Art Gallery on Saturday 24 July at 12 noon. The exhibition features more than 270 artworks including paintings, sculptures, photography, ceramics, textiles and film produced by local amateur and professional artists. Many of […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News What's on Christopher TanseyCouncillor Marjorie BrabazonErin LedsomFerens Open Exhibition 2021
Community events welcome all as Eid-Al-Adha is celebrated in Hull 20th July 2021 Two community events today (Tuesday July 20) will give people a chance to meet and reconnect. The celebrations, taking place on Peel Park, Peel Street, and next to Pearson Park, off Princes Avenue, will be among the first to be held in the city since the government removed remaining Coronavirus restrictions. Local charities Hull Help […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Leisure & Culture News
Volunteers deliver guided tours showcasing Hull’s maritime heritage 20th July 2021 A small team of volunteers are delivering a maritime themed guided tour, showcasing Hull’s historic maritime sites around the city centre. Volunteers are currently undertaking the accredited qualification – the Institute of Tourist Guiding White Badge award, which involves lectures and practical sessions. People are being asked to support the volunteers ahead of their exams […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News Regeneration Guided toursHull Maritime MuseumHull Maritime Project
Hull to host week-long comic book festival featuring V for Vendetta illustrator David Lloyd 20th July 2021 Marking the BBC’s 100 Novels that Shaped Our World, Hull Libraries will be celebrating the amazing impact of comic novels with a host of workshops, talks and story times next month. Guests include V for Vendetta illustrator David Lloyd, American writer and illustrator Seaerra Miller, Hull-based artist Sean Azzopardi and children’s author and illustrator Bethan […] Read more Children and families Leisure & Culture Libraries News What's on David LloydHull Culture and LeisureMason MooneyV for Vendetta
How changes to restrictions on Monday will effect Hull Museums 16th July 2021 On Monday 19 July, the country will reach stage 4 of the government’s roadmap out of lockdown. Following the announcement from government, Hull Museums are looking forward to being able to welcome more visitors to their sites during the summer while still making the safety of visitors and museum staff a priority. After reviewing their […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture Museums News Cllr Marjorie BrabazonFerensHull Culture and LeisureHull MuseumsJulia Weldon
Rugby League World Cup 2021 organisers on schedule to deliver trailblazing tournament 15th July 2021 With just 100 days to go until the opening match, Rugby League World Cup 2021 organisers have today (15 July) confirmed that the trailblazing event will go ahead as scheduled in October and November. With 61 matches across three competitions at 21 venues culminating with the men’s and women’s finals at Old Trafford, Manchester on […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Sport Stadium Cllr Daren HaleHullRLWC2021Rugby League World Cup 2021
