Leisure & Culture

View article Glitter at the ready as Hull council worker competes for Strictly title

Glitter at the ready as Hull council worker competes for Strictly title

On a normal day, Graham Paddock works on tackling antisocial behaviour across Hull’s neighbourhoods. Now he is donning sparkles and shining shoes as he joins 11 other amateur dancers to compete in this year’s Strictly Learn to Dance contest. The competition, hosted each year by charity Dove House Hospice, involves 24 members of the public […]

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View article Could you volunteer to be a Hull maritime tour guide?

Could you volunteer to be a Hull maritime tour guide?

The team behind the major Hull: Yorkshire’s Maritime City project is looking to recruit a small team of volunteers who are passionate about showcasing the city’s nautical history. The volunteers will be asked to prepare and deliver a range of guided tours around the city centre, between Hull’s historic maritime sites, which are expected to […]

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View article Pop sensation L Devine to perform in Hull

Pop sensation L Devine to perform in Hull

One of the country’s most exciting pop talents is coming to Hull this summer. L Devine, whose debut EP Growing Pains received critical acclaim and earned her a spot on Annie Mac’s stage at the Great Escape Festival, will perform at Hull Central Library on Sunday 24 May. The 21-year-old, from Whitley Bay, will be […]

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View article Open Exhibition in Hull: All you need to know

Open Exhibition in Hull: All you need to know

The 53rd annual Open Exhibition, which celebrates some of the best artistic talent in the region, opens at Ferens Art Gallery next weekend. The exhibition will feature more than 370 artworks including paintings, sculptures, photography, ceramics, textiles and film produced by local amateur and professional artists. The artwork was selected by a panel of judges […]

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View article Song for Hull is back – and it’s bigger than ever

Song for Hull is back – and it’s bigger than ever

Children from the city will perform Song for Hull in front of a live audience at the Bonus Arena tomorrow. The project – launched during Hull’s year as UK City of Culture in 2017 – has been allowed to continue thanks to funding from Newground Together, NHS Hull Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and Hull University […]

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View article 5 things to do in Hull this weekend

5 things to do in Hull this weekend

Some big names from the worlds of music, comedy and art are coming to Hull this weekend. So what’s new? Here are 5 things to do in Hull this weekend. 1. Amigo The Devil The Polar Bear Friday 7 February 7.30pm £10 If you’ve ever heard a room full of people yelling “I hope your […]

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View article Eight young Hull musicians given generous grants towards tuition

Eight young Hull musicians given generous grants towards tuition

Eight talented young people from Hull have been given a big boost as they look to begin careers in music. The Rotary Club of Humberside, in partnership with Hull Music Service, announced the new recipients of its music tuition bursary scheme at a presentation evening at The Albemarle Centre. The youngsters will be given financial […]

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View article Hull to host first Northern Podcast Festival

Hull to host first Northern Podcast Festival

The region’s first podcast festival is taking place this summer – and it’s happening right here in Hull. The Northern Podcast Festival will take place over four days in May and will include a number of well-known names from the world of podcasting. 🎧SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT🎧 We are so excited to announce our first act kicking […]

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