Power supply to be installed at East Park water play 17th June 2021 A new electricity supply is to be installed at East Park next week that will power the newly refurbished water play area. This installation work will be done on Monday (21 June) and should be completed in a day. The works mean that the two entrances to the play park closest to the carpark, along […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration East Parkplay parkwater play
Freedom Festival 2021 plans revealed 17th June 2021 One of the highlights of Hull’s calendar, the Freedom Festival, will return this summer with an extended 16-day programme. It will run from Friday 20 August until Sunday 5 September. The Festival, back for its 14th year, will take place in galleries, museums, theatres, empty shops and public spaces across Hull, presenting an exciting programme […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Freedom FestivalFreedom Festival 2021Mikey Martins
Hull building specialist hired for next stage of £1.2m Hull Arena revamp 17th June 2021 Update: The overall budget for the Hull Arena works now stands at about £1.45m following a recent decision record. Learn more here. Hull City Council has agreed to hire a building specialist from the city to lead the next stage of the £1.2 Hull Arena revamp. The local authority has awarded an engineering and construction […] Read more Ice Arena Leisure & Culture News Councillor Daren HaleHull ArenaJP Developers
Absolutely Cultured appoints new Chair 17th June 2021 Hull-based cultural development organisation Absolutely Cultured has appointed Lee Pitcher, Head of Partnerships, Yorkshire Water and General Manager, Living with Water Partnership, as its new chair. He will take over the role from current chair Lee Corner when her term of office ends in September 2021. Stephen Munn, CEO and Artistic Director, Absolutely Cultured said: […] Read more Leisure & Culture Living With Water News Regeneration Absolutely CulturedLee PitcherLiving With WaterStephen Munn
Hull highlighted in new tourism campaign 16th June 2021 Hull is being celebrated as part of a new tourism campaign highlighting the region’s great cities. The Yorkshire Northern Cities promotion, funded by VisitBritain as part of their national campaign ‘Escape the Everyday’ is supporting and showcasing the region’s seven glorious cities of Hull, Bradford, Leeds, Ripon, Sheffield, Wakefield and York Councillor Daren Hale, leader […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleJames MasonVisitBritainWelcome to YorkshireYorkshire Northern Cities
Comedy returns to Hull’s Trinity Market 15th June 2021 Some of the funniest comedians in the region are heading to Hull’s Trinity Market for a night of great food, drink and laughter. Trinity Laughs will return on Friday 2 July. The comedy night launched last year before the Covid-19 pandemic put plans for future events on hold. The event has been organised by Vittles […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Fran GarrityJason ManfordTrinity LaughsTrinity MarketVittles & Company
Joe Lycett brings new show to Hull in 2022 15th June 2021 Multiple award-winning comedian Joe Lycett is bringing his new show to Hull next year. Joe Lycett: More, More, More! How Do You Lycett? How Do You Lycett? will take place at the Bonus Arena on 2 April 2022. Tickets for the all-seated show go on sale at 10am on Friday. His first tour in years […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on 8 Out of 10 CatsBonus ArenaCelebrity JuiceJoe LycettLive At The ApolloNever Mind the Buzzcocks
Hull graduate sets sights on Olympic Games in Tokyo 14th June 2021 A University of Hull graduate has his sights set on the Olympic Games this summer as he aims to be in the 200m starting blocks in Tokyo. Andy Morgan-Harrison, who graduated from Hull last year with a First-Class degree in Sports Rehabilitation, won gold at both the 2020 British Indoor Championships and Outdoor Championships, and […] Read more Education and Learning Leisure & Culture News Sport Costello StadiumOlympic GamesUniversity of Hull
Hull artist’s innovative designs to tackle vandalism recognised on world stage 14th June 2021 A Hull artist who transformed the city’s streets with colourful and creative designs has been longlisted for the World Illustration Awards 2021. Lydia Caprani was commissioned by Hull City Council to decorate signal cabs on Beverley Road in a bid to tackle graffiti and vandalism. The commission was part of a trial which saw local […] Read more Community and Living Environment Leisure & Culture News
Hull’s Business & IP Centre joins forces with British Library to turbocharge the local and regional economy 10th June 2021 The British Library has announced a major expansion of its highly successful network of library-based Business & IP Centres (BIPCs) to more than 100 regional and local libraries across England. Following last year’s pledge of £13 million in Treasury funding towards the expansion, Business & IP Centre Hull has been allocated £ 704,673 to enhance […] Read more Business Leisure & Culture Libraries News
Make a splash this summer in Hull 8th June 2021 Families will be able to take advantage of the sunshine this summer as free paddling pools and water play areas open across Hull’s parks. A number of water play areas in the city will soon open for the summer season, with Alderman Kneeshaw and West Park scheduled for Monday 21 June, subject to Covid restrictions […] Read more Children and families Leisure & Culture News Cllr Rosie Nicolapaddling poolsPlaysplashsummerwater play
Ferens Art Gallery announces new exhibition exploring Hull’s LGBTQ+ history 8th June 2021 Ferens Art Gallery will host a new exhibition this summer celebrating Hull’s LGBTQ+ history and documenting people’s experiences of being part of LGBTQ+ communities in the city. The exhibition will build upon an online exhibition that launched during lockdown and is still available to view on the Humber Museums Partnership website. Pride in Our City […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News What's on Councillor Marjorie BrabazonFerens Art GalleryHull Culture and LeisureLGBT+Pride in Our City
