Artists team up with Hull Museums for special Christmas treat 25th November 2020 Hull Museums is celebrating the run-up to Christmas with a special digital advent calendar. Hull Museums has teamed up with local artists and the Herd Theatre Company to create a digital advent calendar, packed full of fun and exciting treats inspired by its collections. The calendar will be shared on social media every day from […] Read more Education and Learning Ferens Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on Councillor Marjorie BrabazonHull MuseumsHumber Museums Partnership
The Turner Prize, armed Italian police escorts and thousands of people painting themselves blue all in the name of art – Kirsten Simister looks back on an incredible 17 years as curator at Ferens Art Gallery 24th November 2020 When Kirsten Simister arrived in Hull in 2003 to take up the role of curator at Ferens Art Gallery, she couldn’t have imagined what was in store for both her and her new adopted city. Hull’s rich cultural and artistic landscape has flourished since then, with Ferens Art Gallery itself benefitting from a £5.2m refurbishment […] Read more Feature Ferens Leisure & Culture Museums News Bigger Trees Near WarterDavid HockneyFerens Art GalleryHull UK City of CultureSea of HullSpencer TunickThe Turner PrizeUK City of Culture
Hull Ice Arena set for £1.1m investment 20th November 2020 Plans are being put forward that would see Hull Ice Arena benefit from a £1.1m investment. The improvements would deliver essential maintenance work to the arena, as well as ensure the building is Covid-19 building compliant. Councillor Daren Hale, portfolio holder for economic investment and regeneration, said: “The future of Hull’s ice provision lies at […] Read more Ice Arena Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleHull Ice Arena
Historic whale skeleton attracts national attention 11th November 2020 The dismantling of the 40ft North Atlantic right whale skeleton captured the imagination of many and was featured in the national media. Work to dismantle the 168 bones of the North Atlantic right whale skeleton took whale conservator, Nigel Larkin, five days to complete and transport to his workshop in Shropshire. Now, the eight marine […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News Hull Maritime MuseumHull Maritime ProjectHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime City
Hull’s library service is remaining open during lockdown 6th November 2020 Hull’s library service is continuing to operate during lockdown, however services are limited due to the new government legislation. The following services are remaining open, but strictly by appointment only – Select and Collect Computer access – for essential use only Bus passes – these will be processed over the phone where possible Parking permits […] Read more Education and Learning Leisure & Culture Libraries News Councillor Marjorie BrabazonHull Libraries
Remembrance Day parade cancelled for 2020 6th November 2020 The Remembrance Day Parade, due to take place on Sunday 8 November, has been cancelled. The event is unable to take place in its usual format due to the Covid-19 lockdown, however Hull City Council is working with the Royal British Legion to ensure that the millions who lost their lives in the First World […] Read more Cancellations Leisure & Culture News cancellationCLLR DAVE CRAKERCOVID-19eventRemembrance Sunday
How lockdown will affect Hull leisure facilities, parks and playgrounds 3rd November 2020 The government has announced that, on Thursday 5 November, England will enter lockdown in a bid to control the spread of coronavirus and to protect the NHS. This means additional restrictions, which includes how people can exercise and access leisure facilities. Hull Culture and Leisure (HCAL) has been assessing how these restrictions will affect many […] Read more Coronavirus Ferens Hull City Hall Hull New Theatre Leisure & Culture Museums News Public Health Councillor Dave CrakerHull Culture and Leisure
Hull New Theatre and Hull City Hall receive £1.6m grant from government’s Culture Recovery Fund 24th October 2020 Hull New Theatre and Hull City Hall has been awarded £1.6 million as part of the Government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund to help face the challenges of the coronavirus. Hull New Theatre and Hull City Hall are one of 35 major cultural organisations receiving the first grants between £1 and £3 million through the […] Read more Hull City Hall Hull New Theatre Leisure & Culture News Councillor Marjorie BrabazonCouncillor Stephen BradyCulture Recovery FundHull City HallHull New Theatre
Free virtual events for families this half-term 23rd October 2020 From scavenger hunts and tree trails to dog tails and street dancing, the team at Hull Libraries has organised an action packed calendar of free online activities to keep the kids entertained this half-term and beyond. Hot on the heels of the success of The Reset Lab which took place as part of this year’s […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning Leisure & Culture News Regeneration What's on
Amazing woolly exhibition welcoming visitors to The Deep this half-term 23rd October 2020 A woolly exhibition will greet visitors to The Deep this half-term. Hull’s spectacular aquarium asked for visitors and supporters to create crochet coral and sea life as part of Project Crochet for International Crochet Day 2020 last month. The donated items have been put together to form a new exhibit in The Deep’s reception area […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning Leisure & Culture News What's on The Deep
Discover the wonder of Whitefriargate this half-term 23rd October 2020 The rich history of Whitefriargate, Hull’s most famous thoroughfare, can be explored this half-term thanks to a new family-friendly trail. The trail, which can be downloaded from the Visit Hull website, includes fun facts and information about the historic street’s medieval past and its stunning architecture. It will also highlight some of Whitefriargate’s unique features […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning Leisure & Culture News Regeneration What's on Councillor Dave CrakerHistoric EnglandHull High Street Heritage Action ZoneVisit HullWhitefriargate
Assemble your squads Hull! Rugby League World Cup 2021 public ticket ballot opens 23rd October 2020 With exactly one year to go, the public ticket ballot – the first in Rugby League World Cup history – opens today (23 October). It will remain open for applications until Monday 16 November at 20:21hrs and fans will be able to apply for tickets for each of the 61 matches across all three tournaments, […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Sport Stadium What's on CLLR DAVE CRAKERRLWC2021Rugby LeagueRugby League World Cup
