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View article Behind the scenes at The Deep during coronavirus

Behind the scenes at The Deep during coronavirus

4th May 2020

The Deep may be closed due to coronavirus measures, but the marine life inhabiting the huge aquarium must still be fed and exhibits must be cleaned. One of Yorkshire’s most famous attractions, The Deep is operating with a hugely reduced team of experts – but its animals still require the highest standard of care. And […]

The Deep

View article REYTA 2020: Tourism sector to be celebrated with virtual awards ceremony

REYTA 2020: Tourism sector to be celebrated with virtual awards ceremony

1st May 2020

An annual awards ceremony celebrating the region’s tourism industry will next week take place virtually. This year’s Remarkable East Yorkshire Tourism Awards (REYTAs), which recognises some of the region’s best businesses from the tourism industry, have had to be adapted in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Rather than the glittering awards ceremony witnessed by a […]

View article Free family activities launched by Big Malarkey organisers

Free family activities launched by Big Malarkey organisers

27th April 2020

Big Malarkey Festival organisers are hoping to celebrate the creativity of Hull children with a series of weekly activities as they launch Hibernation Inspiration. The literature festival, due to take place in June, has been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. But starting today, a new free activity will be offered each week until the […]

View article How Hull residents can access a world of literature online

How Hull residents can access a world of literature online

17th April 2020

Libraries in Hull have had to adapt in the face of coronavirus. People are currently unable to visit their local library – but that doesn’t mean they can’t browse and borrow books. Hull Libraries service has seen a significant rise in people loaning e-books and audiobooks online. In March, the amount of people accessing the […]

View article Coronavirus: Free workouts delivered into your home

Coronavirus: Free workouts delivered into your home

15th April 2020

With many leisure facilities in Hull now closed, residents are turning to home workouts as a way of stay fit while in coronavirus lockdown. Now fitness coaches from Hull City Council’s leisure centres are offering free online sessions that can be done from the home. A range of sessions will be uploaded daily to Live […]

HCAL

View article Animals at East Park continue to receive first-class care during coronavirus

Animals at East Park continue to receive first-class care during coronavirus

15th April 2020

While East Park’s Animal Education Centre is closed to the public, its residents are still very much in need of care. The centre houses about 200 animals including alpaca, goats, wallabies, deer and primates, as well as countless birds, fish, and insects. All require their own specialist care despite the pandemic going on in the […]

View article Stories for children delivered directly into homes in Hull

Stories for children delivered directly into homes in Hull

7th April 2020

Stories are being posted online to help keep children entertained and their imaginations active. The partnership between Hull Libraries, Hull Schools’ Library Service and Groundwork is delivering children’s literature directly into people’s homes. Hull Story Time will see familiar faces from the world of children’s literature, and perhaps beyond, reading aloud stories. On Friday author […]

View article Pop sensation L Devine reschedules Hull performance

Pop sensation L Devine reschedules Hull performance

6th April 2020

L Devine, one of the country’s most exciting pop talents, has rescheduled the Hull leg of her European tour that was due to take place at Hull Central Library this summer. The tour has been postponed as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. She will now perform in the city on Sunday 15 November. Original […]

View article Take to the stage with Middle Child DIY panto kit

Take to the stage with Middle Child DIY panto kit

3rd April 2020

The Middle Child panto has become a staple of the Christmas calendar in Hull. And now theatre fans can join the cast and recreate the laughs, cheers and hisses in the comfort of their own homes thanks to the Middle Child DIY panto kit. The Middle Child alternative rock’n’roll panto promises to be loud, silly […]

View article Back to Ours beams direct into people’s homes

Back to Ours beams direct into people’s homes

31st March 2020

Hull’s Back to Ours has carved a reputation for bringing incredible shows to the city – and that has not changed since the coronavirus pandemic. The arts company has been lifting spirits by beaming its unique brand of entertainment direct into people’s living rooms. Right on your Sofa launched last week with a diverse mix […]

View article Coronavirus: Update on Hull leisure site closures and cancellations

Coronavirus: Update on Hull leisure site closures and cancellations

26th March 2020

Hull Culture and Leisure (HCAL) has issued an update on the closure of leisure facilities in the city. HCAL, which manages leisure facilities owned by Hull City Council, has closed all its sites except parks until further notice to slow the spread of coronavirus. The decision follows Government advice to reduce social interaction to help […]

View article Coronavirus: Hull food and leisure businesses urged to follow national guidelines

Coronavirus: Hull food and leisure businesses urged to follow national guidelines

23rd March 2020

A number of businesses across Hull have been ordered to close to try to combat the spread of coronavirus. From Saturday 21 March, the Government ordered the closure of food and drink venues for consumption on-site, including restaurants and cafes, with the exception of takeaway and delivery services. Drinking establishments including pubs, bars and nightclubs […]