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View article Fishermen’s memorial books to stay on display in Hull

Fishermen’s memorial books to stay on display in Hull

12th March 2020

Two fishermen’s memorial books have been temporarily moved from Hull Maritime Museum and relocated to Hull History Centre to allow people to continue to pay their respects to the thousands of fishermen lost at sea. The St Andrew’s Memorial Books will be on public display at Hull History Centre, off Worship Street, for the duration […]

View article Humber Mouth literature festival announces first events

Humber Mouth literature festival announces first events

12th March 2020

Hull’s premier literature festival has revealed its first events for 2020. Curated and hosted by Jennifer Hodgson, Humber Mouth’s reader-in-residence, these events for readers and writers will welcome some of the country’s best and most important contemporary writers to Hull. All events are free and will take place at Hull Central Library’s stunning James Reckitt […]

View article Ferens opens after dark for special event

Ferens opens after dark for special event

11th March 2020

Ferens Art Gallery will be opening its doors after dark next week for Ferens Late, a programme of events aimed at encouraging younger audiences to the gallery. The event, on Thursday 19 March from 7pm to 9pm, will see artists from this year’s Open exhibition discuss their work, in conversation with local art studios and […]

View article How the new East Park splash pad could look

How the new East Park splash pad could look

10th March 2020

New CGI images of the splash pad at East Park have been published ahead of a revamp. Plans to refurbish the popular feature will begin soon as the contractor is been announced. Water play specialists Ustigate will set to work in the coming weeks with a full redesign of the facility. In a decision record […]

View article Hull bucks national trend with multi-million-pound leisure investment

Hull bucks national trend with multi-million-pound leisure investment

9th March 2020

Hull is leading the way in leisure investment as a report finds almost two-thirds of the country’s leisure centres are in need of improvements. Figures released by the Local Government Association show nearly two-thirds of UK leisure centres are in need of urgent investment. In Hull, it is a very different story – with both Woodford […]

View article Hull business centre leading the way for female entrepreneurs

Hull business centre leading the way for female entrepreneurs

6th March 2020

A business centre run through Hull’s libraries has supported the creation of 536 new businesses – 54 per cent of those coming from women. The lounge, recently opened at Hull Central Library, provides an affordable, vibrant working space for the city’s entrepreneurs and business-owners. Ahead of International Women’s Day on Sunday 8 March, the Business […]

View article Fascinating stories from D-Day war veteran told in Hull

Fascinating stories from D-Day war veteran told in Hull

5th March 2020

A D-Day war veteran will talk about one of the Second World War’s most intriguing untold stories in Hull. The T124T, known as the Tatty Mob, were a wartime Naval Rescue Tug Service. Jim Radford – who is believed to be the youngest surviving fighter from the D-Day landings – will discuss his experiences and […]

View article 5 FREE things to do in Hull this weekend

5 FREE things to do in Hull this weekend

5th March 2020

We are starting this weekend’s events a day early with tonight’s terrific Trinity Live in the Old Town, which will again feature the city’s finest talent plus selected acts from across the country. Keep it musical with a free folk concert at the Hull Minster or enjoy an art attack at a couple of the […]

View article Arctic Corsair volunteers become Dementia Friends

Arctic Corsair volunteers become Dementia Friends

5th March 2020

A group of Arctic Corsair volunteers have pledged to become Dementia Friends. The group completed dementia awareness training to better understand dementia, its signs and symptoms and how to build positive relationships with those affected by it. Dementia Friends is an Alzheimer’s Society initiative designed to transform how people think about dementia. Arctic Corsair volunteer […]

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View article How Hull’s young people are being helped into creative jobs

How Hull’s young people are being helped into creative jobs

5th March 2020

Young people in Hull are getting help to climb the career ladders in creative and cultural roles. Create To Change is a Goodwin Development Trust employment initiative aimed at young adults aged from 16 to 29 who live in Hull. The programme, set up in March 2017, provides with paid work opportunities and experience for young […]

View article Hull to host prestigious VisitEngland Awards

Hull to host prestigious VisitEngland Awards

4th March 2020

Hull will host the 2020 VisitEngland Awards for Excellence – the highest accolade in English tourism. The awards will be held on Tuesday 16 June at the DoubleTree by Hilton, with a tourism Learning Expo also taking place at the Bonus Arena. Councillor Dave Craker, portfolio holder for leisure, culture and tourism, said: “These awards […]

View article Hull venues join forces to promote city’s music scene

Hull venues join forces to promote city’s music scene

4th March 2020

Some of Hull’s most popular and prestigious venues have joined forces to celebrate the area as a City of Music. Key partners have come together to promote and acknowledge the city’s rich music culture, history and aspirations. Hull City of Music aims to encourage the experience of live music within the community through attendance, participation […]