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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 […]

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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 […]

View article Coronavirus: These council-owned leisure facilities are to close from today

Coronavirus: These council-owned leisure facilities are to close from today

20th March 2020

Some Hull City Council-owned leisure facilities – including all leisure centres, museums and the Ferens Art Gallery – will close to the public today. The Hull Culture and Leisure Ltd (HCAL) board met yesterday in light of the growing national crisis relating to Covid-19. HCAL said in a statement: “Mindful of Government statements, the public advice […]

View article £350,000 awarded for Hull Maritime Museum major refurb

£350,000 awarded for Hull Maritime Museum major refurb

18th March 2020

A charity dedicated to supporting the city’s major maritime project has been awarded £350,000 towards the refurbishment of the Hull Maritime Museum. Hull Maritime Foundation has been awarded the grant thanks to support from the Garfield Weston Foundation. The funding will support the complete refurbishment of the museum, which is a significant element of the city […]