Video: Watch highlights of Freedom Festival 2019 17th October 2019 This year’s Freedom Festival, which took place for the first time over five days, was the biggest one yet. Organisers have released a video of the 12th edition of the international arts festival that featured artists and performers from across the globe. Watch below: Freedom Festival is a largely free family-centred programme of arts, […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Freedom FestivalFreedom Festival Arts Trust
Alan Boyson fish mural can be retained and integrated into Albion Square development 16th October 2019 Alan Boyson’s fish mural will be removed before demolition of the Albion Square site and integrated into the new £120m development. The mural is currently located on one of the upper floors of the former Co-Op Building. Its safe removal is possible because the mural is not part of the structure of the building. Councillor […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Alan BoysonAlbion SquareCouncillor Daren HaleFish mural
Absolutely Cultured project to see Hull children become city planners 15th October 2019 Children in Hull will be asked to become city planners and architects in a major new project from Absolutely Cultured. Model City will see children from three primary schools take part in a series of workshops to explore relationships with cities. The project, supported by NHS Hull Clinical Commissioning Group, will take place in October […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Absolutely CulturedNHS Hull Clinical Commissioning Group
5 things to do in Hull this weekend 11th October 2019 Hull Minster is to host a must-see exhibition of Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel masterpiece. For the first time, the famous work adorning the ceiling of the chapel in the Vatican can be viewed from up close. Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on 5 things to do in Hull this weekendBurton Constable HallHull FairHull Maritime MuseumHull MinsterMichelangelo's Sistine Chapel: A Different ViewUniversity of HullWalton Street
Watch Hull Fair come to life in this amazing timelapse 4th October 2019 Check out this fantastic timelapse courtesy of KCOM and watch the Walton Street fairground come to life. Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Hull FairWalton Street
Young Hull readers out of this world ahead of space-themed fREADom Quest event 4th October 2019 More than 1,000 Hull children are feeling over the moon after taking part in this year’s fREADom Quest to read six books over the summer holidays. That’s because the 1,200 children who completed the quest are now invited to attend a space-themed event at Hull City Hall on Sunday. Nick Arnold, author of the Horrible […] Read more Education and Learning Hull City Hall Leisure & Culture News fREADom QuestHull Libraries
Young artists invited to display work at Ferens Art Gallery 4th October 2019 Artists aged 15 and under are being invited to show off their talents at this year’s Junior Open at Ferens Art Gallery. This exciting opportunity offers children a chance to see their artwork on display with the renowned Ferens Art Gallery permanent collection. The artworks selected will be shown in an exhibition in Ferens Art […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News ArtCouncillor Marjorie BrabazonFerens Art GalleryJunior OpenYoung artists
5 things to do in Hull this weekend 3rd October 2019 A pattie butty at Bob Carver’s, a chat with a palm-reader, a stroll down Walton Street to munch on brandy snap and candy floss, or a ride on not one but two big wheels – whatever your reasons, this weekend is all about the opening of Europe’s largest travelling fair. You can even chat to […] Read more Hull City Hall Leisure & Culture News What's on 5 things to do in Hull this weekendHull FairHumber BridgeHumber Street GalleryOktoberfestUniversity of Hull
Hull inventor is not monkeying around with gym invention 2nd October 2019 A Hull inventor and fitness enthusiast has created a unique piece of gym equipment – and it is being installed at Woodford Leisure Centre today. The Monkey Mill, a unique motorised monkey bar machine, is the creation of Mike McKenna. The equipment provides users with a mixture of strength and cardiovascular training and has been […] Read more Health and Social Care Leisure & Culture News Councillor Marjorie BrabazonGym equipmentMonkey MillWoodford
‘Game-changer for Hull’ as £13.6m maritime grant is approved 2nd October 2019 A huge project to protect and promote Hull’s maritime history will become a reality after the approval of a £13.6m grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. The Hull: Yorkshire’s Maritime City project is the next major phase in the regeneration of Hull as a historic maritime city. It will see Hull Maritime Museum, Dock […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News Arctic CorsairCouncillor Daren HaleDock Office ChambersHull Maritime MuseumHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityNational Lottery Heritage FundNorth End ShipyardSpurn Lightship
Josh Hodgson to become third Hull-born player to appear in NRL Grand Final 1st October 2019 From Longhill to Canberra, Hull-born Josh Hodgson is now one of the best rugby league players in the world. And he is now set to become just the third player from the city to appear in Australia’s NRL Grand Final. Currently plying his trade at the Canberra Raiders in Rugby League’s premier competition, Hodgson is […] Read more News Sport Canberra RaidersHull FCHull KRLonghillNRLRugby League
Library of contemporary and classic plays to tour Hull 1st October 2019 Award-winning theatre company Middle Child are teaming up with Hull Libraries to bring a pop-up version of their script library to residents across Hull this autumn. The Plays Aloud, which is funded by the James Reckitt Library Trust, will also promote Hull Libraries’s extensive collection of play scripts The tour will feature a collection of […] Read more Education and Learning Leisure & Culture News Councillor Marjorie BrabazonHull Culture and LeisureMiddle Child Theatre
