Leisure & Culture

View article Update: Woodford Leisure Centre swimming pools to remain closed until further notice

Update: Woodford Leisure Centre swimming pools to remain closed until further notice

An issue with the heating system at Woodford Leisure Centre means all three swimming pools at the facility will remain closed until further notice. The pools closed on Friday as Hull City Council teams worked to resolve the issue. Councillor Dave Craker, Hull City Council’s portfolio holder for culture, leisure and tourism, said: “The council’s […]

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View article Teen judo star given free access to Hull leisure facilities

Teen judo star given free access to Hull leisure facilities

A talented teenage athlete from Hull has been awarded an annual membership to Hull’s leisure facilities as part of a scheme to help the city’s future sporting stars reach world-class podiums. Tommy Jackson, 14, from east Hull, has become the second young person to receive the award through the Hull Culture and Leisure (HCAL) Talented […]

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View article Video: Artist discusses Ferens exhibition featuring people under water

Video: Artist discusses Ferens exhibition featuring people under water

A video that goes behind the scenes and shows the making of a new exhibition at Ferens Art Gallery has been released. Sea; the Remains Between is the latest in an award-winning series of work from visual artist and filmmaker Estabrak. The photographs feature people from diverse communities in Hull portrayed submerged in water. They […]

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View article 5 things to do in Hull this weekend

5 things to do in Hull this weekend

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Hull as festive fun, markets and pantomimes are already dominating diaries for families in the city. This weekend, we have circled a Christmas market, a chance to see a classic fairytale and a musical masterpiece in our calendars. Here are 5 things to do in Hull […]

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View article Free festive fun at Hull museums this weekend

Free festive fun at Hull museums this weekend

Hull’s Museums Quarter staff are urging people in the city to get festive this weekend. The city’s Streetlife, Wilberforce House and Hull and East Riding Museums in the Old Town are starting the Christmas celebrations on Saturday 30 November from 10am to 4pm. And festive activities at the Hands on History Museum will take place […]

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View article First look at Ferens exhibition showcasing talented young artists

First look at Ferens exhibition showcasing talented young artists

Artists aged 15 and under are having their work displayed at one of the region’s most prestigious galleries. The annual Junior Open at Ferens Art Gallery opens on Saturday, where the children’s work will be showcased alongside the renowned Ferens permanent collection. The exhibition will run until 26 January. Councillor Marjorie Brabazon, chair of Hull […]

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