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
Hull Fair 2019 to bring two big wheels for first time 30th September 2019 White-knuckle rides, tasty treats, fairground stalls, bright lights and music are back in the city as Hull Fair opens on Friday. It is the 726th consecutive year the city has hosted event, which is Europe’s largest travelling fair. Lord Mayor of Hull, Councillor Steve Wilson said: “Hull Fair is ingrained in the people of Hull […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Hull FairLord MayorWalton Street
‘Spectacular’ James Bond concert coming to Hull 30th September 2019 A ‘spectacular’ concert featuring some of the most recognisable theme songs in cinematic history is coming to Hull. The James Bond Concert Spectacular will be performed at Hull City Hall on Saturday 20 June next year. The show will feature the classic theme music from 007 films including Goldfinger, Diamonds Are Forever, Skyfall, Thunderball, Goldeneye […] Read more Hull City Hall Leisure & Culture News What's on James Bond
Historic Pearson Park archway heads home 27th September 2019 Work to bring home the historic Pearson Park archway begins next week. The gateway was removed from the park last year as part of the £3.8m Pearson Park Restoration Project, which will restore the park’s historic assets and reinstate some of its original Victorian features which have been lost over the years. The cast iron […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration National Lottery Heritage FundPearson ParkPearson Park Restoration Project
Hull Ice Arena closed for essential repair work 26th September 2019 Hull Ice Arena has closed until further notice due to essential maintenance work. An issue with the arena’s gas supply has affected the building’s air conditioning system, which could cause problems with the surface of the ice. It has also affected the arena’s hot water supply. The work is expected to be completed next week. […] Read more Ice Arena News Councillor Daren HaleHull City CouncilHull Pirates
5 things to do in Hull this weekend 26th September 2019 This weekend in Hull is all about BBC’s Contains Strong Language festival, with both free and ticketed performances taking place across the city. We are also heading out to see some art at the University of Hull, catch a musical tribute to a legendary 1960s rock group, stop in at a beautiful event and take […] Read more Hull City Hall Museums News What's on 5 things to do in Hull this weekendBBCBonus ArenaContains Strong LanguageUniversity of Hull
BBC Contains Strong Language in Hull: 10 performances not to miss 24th September 2019 Contains Strong Language, the BBC’s national poetry and spoken-word festival, is back in Hull this weekend. The prestigious three-day celebration of the spoken word thrusts in the spotlight with coverage on radio and television both nationally and locally. A partnership between the BBC, Wrecking Ball Press, Arts Council England, the British Council and the Makassar […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News Theatre What's on Arts Council EnglandBBCBritish CouncilCamille O'SullivanChiedu OrakaContains Strong LanguageDean WilsonHull CollegeHull Truck TheatreRiver HullSimon ArmitageUniversity of HullWrecking Ball Press
