Hull Fair unable to go ahead for 2020 21st August 2020 Hull City Council has today confirmed, together with the Showman’s Guild, that Hull Fair will not go ahead this year. Since the announcement in May that the event would be unlikely to take place, the council has continued to work with the Guild to monitor any changes to Covid-19 restrictions made by public health England […] Read more Cancellations Coronavirus Leisure & Culture News COVID-19Hull Fair
An outdoor opera is heading to Hull Marina this summer 14th August 2020 An outdoor and socially distanced opera is taking place at Stage@TheDock on Hull Marina in September. Hansel and Gretel, from Whistle Stop Opera, will retell the fairy tale of two hungry children, lost in the woods, and a gingerbread cottage that hides a scary secret. Devised by John Savournin for four singers and accordion, social […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Hansel and GretelHull MarinaOpera NorthStage@TheDockWhistle Stop Opera
Love Parks campaign challenges littering and anti-social behaviour 13th August 2020 Keep Britain Tidy has launched a new campaign to tackle littering and anti-social behaviour in parks. The campaign is being supported by Hull City Council and Hull Culture and Leisure. Councillor Marjorie Brabazon, chair of Hull Culture and Leisure, said: “Our fantastic parks are integral parts of our communities. They provide valuable green spaces that […] Read more Community and Living Environment Leisure & Culture News Councillor Anita HarrisonCouncillor Marjorie BrabazonHull Culture and LeisureKeep Britain TidyLove Parks
Two of Hull’s historic ships set to receive major restoration 13th August 2020 The search is underway for a shipyard company to repair and restore two of Hull’s historic ships. Hull City Council has launched a procurement process to appoint a shipyard to undertake major restoration works that will preserve the Arctic Corsair and the Spurn Lightship for the next 100 years. For the last 20 years, a […] Read more Education and Learning Leisure & Culture Museums News Regeneration Arctic CorsairCouncillor Daren HaleHull Maritime ProjectNational Lottery Heritage FundSpurn Lightship
Hull’s iconic Fish Trail goes digital 12th August 2020 Hull’s popular Fish Trail is going digital thanks to a free app that can turn your mobile phone into a virtual time machine. The trail, which weaves its way through Hull’s Old Town, can now be enjoyed alongside an app that brings historic areas of the city back to life. The What Was Here? app, […] Read more Education and Learning Leisure & Culture News What's on Councillor Dave CrakerFish TrailHull Fish TrailHull Old TownPaul SchofieldWhat Was Here?
Humber Street venue opens its doors this weekend following £1.2m revamp 10th August 2020 A new music, arts and entertainment venue on Hull’s Marina will open its doors this weekend following a £1.2m revamp. Social, formerly known as Fruit, will open on Friday 14 August. Operators of Social, Sesh Events UK, aim to gradually introduce a programme of entertainment and events to include live music, visual performance, comedy, theatre […] Read more Business Leisure & Culture News Regeneration What's on FruitHull MarinaHumber Street SeshSesh Events UKSocial
Albert Avenue Pools main swimming pool reopens next week 7th August 2020 The main pool at Albert Avenue Pools will reopen on Monday 10 August. Swimmers will be able to pre-book hourly sessions and lifeguards will be on hand to assist visitors with the safe use of the pool. Family bookings will be allocated an area of the pool. Booking will be available from Saturday for members […] Read more Children and families Leisure & Culture News Albert Avenue PoolsHull Culture and Leisure
East Park pedestrian gates to close overnight from next month 5th August 2020 The overnight closure of East Park pedestrian gates will begin again next month. From Monday 14 September, all 14 gates will be closed from around 7pm and will reopen around 7.30am. Times will move with dawn and dusk and all times are advertised on each gate. Councillor Dave Craker, Portfolio Holder for Leisure and Culture […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Councillor Dave CrakerEast ParkHull Culture and Leisure
Freedom Festival From Home 2020 programme announced 4th August 2020 Hull’s annual Freedom Festival will bring a flavour of its international arts festival direct to homes this September, with a programme broadcast digitally and via the BBC. Freedom Festival From Home’s diverse programme will feature selfies being drawn by robots, sound installations delivered straight into the city’s streets and performances from artists in familiar Hull […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Freedom FestivalFreedom Festival From HomeMikey Martins
Hull History Centre archives reopen this week 3rd August 2020 Hull History Centre’s archives will reopen on Wednesday 5 August. The History Centre, which houses city and University of Hull archives, as well as the local studies library, has been open for a select and collect library book service since Wednesday 28 July. The History Centre is operating in accordance with Public Health England guidance. […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Councillor John FarehamCouncillor Marjorie BrabazonHull History Centre
The Human League are coming to Hull next year 31st July 2020 Iconic New Wave band The Human League will visit the Bonus Arena next year as part of their UK tour. Tickets for this all-seater event go on sale today at 10am. Tickets are available here. ICYMI@humanleagueHQ are coming to the Bonus Arena #Hull on 6 December 2021! Celebrating 40 years since the release of DARE, […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Bonus ArenaThe Human League
City leaders call for support for Hull’s cultural sector 29th July 2020 The leader of Hull City Council and the portfolio holder for leisure and culture have written to government asking for support for the city’s cultural, arts and heritage industries. In a letter to Oliver Dowden, secretary of state for digital, culture, media and sport, Councillors Stephen Brady and Dave Craker reference the “enormous” development and […] Read more Business Leisure & Culture News Councillor Dave CrakerCouncillor Stephen BradyDiscretionary Grant SchemeOliver Dowden
