Hull Libraries are reopening: Here’s all you need to know 8th July 2020 Hull’s libraries are reopening this week. Access to services will be limited as a result of the necessary changes and measures that will introduced as a result of coronavirus. Initially, the following libraries will reopen for appointment-based services only, including a Select and Collect service: Hull Central Library in Albion Street from 9.30am on Thursday […] Read more Coronavirus Leisure & Culture Libraries News Councillor Marjorie BrabazonHull Central LibraryHull Culture and LeisureHull Libraries
Hull’s Big Malarkey Festival shortlisted for national award 8th July 2020 The Big Malarkey has been shortlisted in the Fantastic for Families Awards for its outstanding contribution to family-friendly arts and culture. The Fantastic for Families Awards, organised by the Arts Council, celebrate the wealth of outstanding creative events and spaces for families across the UK. The annual Big Malarkey Festival, organised by Hull Libraries, is […] Read more Leisure & Culture Libraries News Arts Council EnglandCouncillor Marjorie BrabazonHull LibrariesThe Big Malarkey Festival
Online showcase for region’s museums and galleries 7th July 2020 Exhibitions from some of the region’s favourite museums and galleries are being brought to life online. The revamped Humber Museums Partnership website, a collaboration between Hull City Council, East Riding of Yorkshire Council and North Lincolnshire Council, digitally hosts exhibitions and showcases the region’s unique collections giving people the opportunity to enjoy art, history and […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on Beverley Art GalleryCouncillor Marjorie BrabazonFerens Art GalleryHull Maritime MuseumHumber Museums PartnershipNorth Lincolnshire MuseumStreetlife MuseumTreasure House MuseumWilberforce House Museum
Cycle track at Ennerdale in Hull reopens to riders 2nd July 2020 The cycle circuit track at Ennerdale has reopened to riders. Ennerdale Cycle Circuit is the only all-weather 1km circuit of its kind in the Humber region. The 1km enclosed circuit can now be booked for an hour by up to 12 people through an online booking system. Slots are available on Monday from 9.15am to […] Read more Closures Leisure & Culture News Sport Councillor Marjorie BrabazonCyclingEnnerdaleEnnerdale cycle trackHCAL
Pride in Hull to be celebrated with online exhibition – and you can get involved 25th June 2020 Pride in Hull will be celebrated this year through a new online exhibition – and organisers want you to be part of it. The exhibition will be hosted by Hull Museums,working with both Pride in Hull and Yorkshire MESMAC. Pride in Our City will feature people’s pictures, stories, videos, and memories of the annual event […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News Councillor Marjorie BrabazonHull Culture and LeisureHull MuseumsPride in HullPride in Our CityYorkshire MESMAC
East Park Animal Education Centre reopens to the public 25th June 2020 The Animal Education Centre in East Park has today (Thursday 25 June) reopened to the public. Visitors can expect to be greeted by a whole host of animals, including alpacas, deer, wallabies as well as a variety of bird life. The popular zoo remains free to enter, and is now operating under new government issued […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Animal Education CentreCouncillor Marjorie BrabazonEast ParkHCAL
Unusual marine skeletons to be removed from Hull Maritime Museum 24th June 2020 A process has begun that will see eight fragile and unusual marine animal skeletons removed from the Hull Maritime Museum. Hull City Council has launched a procurement process to appoint specialists to remove, conserve, pack and transport the specimens – including the skeletons of a huge tuna fish and a 40ft north Atlantic right whale […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News Councillor Daren HaleHCALHull MaritimeHull Maritime MuseumHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime City
Hull museum’s golden discovery – pages from one of first books printed in English unearthed 17th June 2020 An extract from one of the first books to be printed in the English language has been unearthed at the Hull Maritime Museum. Dating back to 1498, William Caxton’s The Golden Legend was a collection of hagiographies written by Jacobus de Varagine in 1290, widely read in late medieval Europe. It is considered by experts […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News HCALHull Maritime MuseumWilliam Caxton’s The Golden Legend
How Hull businesses can help £30m restoration of city’s most famous ships 11th June 2020 Businesses in Hull are being urged to help inform a procurement exercise to conserve and restore two of the city’s historic ships. The information from businesses will help to inform the Hull Maritime project’s procurement approach when it is expected to go live next month. A key element of the £30m regeneration project is to […] Read more Business Leisure & Culture Museums News Regeneration Arctic CorsairHull MaritimeHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CitySpurn Lightship
Hull’s huge 40ft whale skeleton to be brought back to life 11th June 2020 A stunning new visualisation of the Hull Maritime Museum’s 40ft north Atlantic right whale skeleton has been created. A 3D laser scanning of the huge animal’s remains has been created by leading contemporary artists Heinrich and Palmer. And now the 110-year-old skeleton of a young female right whale, which was about two years old and […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News Absolutely CulturedHull Maritime MuseumHull MinsterHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityLumen PrizeNorth End Ship YardShip of the GodsSpurn Lightship
Hull to host Fiji in Rugby League World Cup 2021 10th June 2020 With 500 days to go until the opening fixture of the Rugby League World Cup 2021, tournament organisers have announced that Hull will act as the training base for Fiji’s men’s team. Hull’s passionate rugby league fans will welcome the 2017 semi-finalists to the KCOM Stadium, which will host two men’s games, including a quarter-final, […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Sport Councillor Dave CrakerKCOM StadiumRLWC2021Rugby LeagueRugby League World Cup
East Park named best free day out in East Yorkshire at Mumbler awards 8th June 2020 East Park has been named the best local free day out in the Hull and East Riding Mumbler awards. The park in Holderness Road pipped the Streetlife Museum into second place in the parenting community group’s first Family Awards, celebrating the best things to do for families in East Yorkshire. Voting took place in January […] Read more Coronavirus Leisure & Culture Museums News East ParkParksStreetlife Museum
