The Deep set to host magical sunset concert 22nd March 2021 Hull’s iconic The Deep will host a remarkable outdoor concert next month. The free event will be livestreamed and will include spectacular cinematic camera and drone shots of The Deep and the Humber. Artist R.MCL, renowned for his visual and innovative shows that put the spotlight on unique places and locations, will perform from the […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on One City One LightR.MCLThe Deep
Extra parking to be introduced at East Park 19th March 2021 Plans to introduce additional parking for motorists visiting East Park have been revealed. The new car park will allow spaces for up to forty cars and will also include the development of a permanent road from the back of Woodford Leisure Centre car park to the small existing car park in East Park. The move […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Transport & Streets Councillor Dave CrakerEast ParkWoodford Leisure Centre
Historic boat splashes back into East Park 19th March 2021 Hull’s historic splash boat has returned to East Park following a £250,000 refurbishment. The listed wicksteed splash boat is one of only three left in England and has been providing thrills to visitors for almost 100 years. Specialist amusement ride contractors John H Rundle Limited have spent time carrying out detailed design and restoration to […] Read more Leisure & Culture News CLLR DAVE CRAKEREast ParkHull Culture and Leisureleisuresplash boatWicksteed
Historic street gains poet-in-residence 19th March 2021 A new poem has been commissioned to celebrate the area of Whitefriargate for World Poetry Day 2021. Hull’s High Street Heritage Action Zone (HSHAZ) has partnered with Humber Mouth literature festival and Wrecking Ball Press to commission poet Vicky Foster to write a new poem that reflects Whitefriargate’s history, people and community. As Whitefriargate’s poet-in-residence […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleHistoric EnglandVicky FosterWhitefriargate
Search for contractor to restore Hull’s last remaining 20th century Scotch Derrick crane 15th March 2021 Hull’s last remaining 20th century Scotch Derrick crane is to be restored, thanks to the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Hull City Council. The Hull Maritime project is looking to appoint a contractor to dismantle, restore and relocate the crane as a safe structure, retaining its historical details and significance. The 20th century Scotch Derrick crane, sometimes […] Read more Business Leisure & Culture News Regeneration CraneHull Maritime ProjectHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityNorth End ShipyardRegenerationRestorationScotch Derrick crane
Independent arts venue on Whitefriargate receives £100,000 grant 12th March 2021 An independent arts venue, café and book and music store on Whitefriargate has received a £100,000 grant from the Humber LEP’s Humber High Street Challenge Fund. Wrecking Ball Press, which moved from Princes Quay to Whitefriargate last year, is the latest business to receive funding as part of Hull City Council’s Whitefriargate regeneration project. Wrecking […] Read more Business Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Cllr Daren HaleHumber High Street Challenge FundHumber LEPWrecking Ball Press
Stunning new images of Albert Ave Pools refurbishment lido revealed 11th March 2021 New images of the city’s next major leisure refurbishment project have today been revealed by Hull City Council. Albert Avenue Pools is the next centre in line for a full refurbishment with a £4.6million transformation that will also see the construction of a new outdoor lido to replace the existing one which closed 25 years […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Albert Ave PoolsCouncillor Daren HaleCouncillor Dave Crakerleisure investmentrefurbishment
Specialists appointed to pack and transport thousands of maritime treasures 9th March 2021 50,000 maritime artefacts from the Hull Maritime Museum are to be packed and transported to secure storage. A decision record published by Hull City Council today confirms the appointment of the specialist company. Constantine, with a proven track record in moving museum objects and fine art throughout the world, has been assigned to undertake this huge […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Hull Maritime MuseumHull Maritime ProjectHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime City
Young female entrepreneurs celebrated as part of Hull Women’s Week 8th March 2021 Hull Women’s Week, which starts today, International Women’s Day, is highlighting the work of women working across various communities and sectors in Hull. Throughout Hull Women’s Week, the Hull Youth Enterprise Service at Hull City Council will be promoting young female entrepreneurs such as Cloie Hockney of Cloie Couture, Becca Pettman of Grays Boutiques, Katie […] Read more Business Leisure & Culture Libraries News Regeneration What's on Hull Culture and LeisureHull Women's WeekHull Youth Enterprise ServiceJohn Cracknell Youth Enterprise Bank
Hull secures £640,000 from National Leisure Recovery Fund 8th March 2021 Hull City Council, working in partnership with Hull Culture and Leisure Ltd, has been successful in an application to Sport England’s National Leisure Recovery Fund (NLRF) and has been awarded £640,000 to support the reopening and recovery of leisure services. Councillor Denise Thompson, deputy chair of Hull Culture and Leisure, said: “This is fantastic news […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Sport Councillor Dave CrakerCouncillor Denise ThompsonHCALHull Culture and LeisureNational Leisure Recovery FundSport England
Inspiring Hull women celebrated as part of Hull Women’s Week 2nd March 2021 Hull Women’s Week will celebrate International Women’s Day and the contribution of women living and working in our local community. Starting on Monday 8 March, International Women’s Day, female role models including Emma Hardy, Karen Okra, Louise Cheeseman, Dame Diana Johnson and Louise Beech will feature as part of a week-long programme from Hull Libraries. […] Read more Education and Learning Leisure & Culture News What's on Councillor Marjorie BrabazonDiana Johnson MPEmma Hardy MPHull Women's WeekInternational Women's DayKaren OkraLouise Cheeseman
Writer commissioned as part of Queen’s Gardens refurbishment project 26th February 2021 A writer has been commissioned to produce work that will displayed as part of the Queens Gardens refurbishment. Author and artist Joanna Walsh has been jointly commissioned by the project and Humber Mouth literature festival to create prose that will feature alongside of a number of public art installations in the gardens. Councillor Daren Hale, […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleHeinrich & PalmerHumber Mouth literature festivaljoanna walshKatayoun Dowlatshahi
