Pictures: Big Malarkey Festival 2019 in East Park 1st July 2019 Hundreds of children were transported into a world of stories and imagination at the Big Malarkey Festival at the weekend. Hull’s third annual children’s literature festival saw writers, poets, cartoonists, artists, illustrators, musicians and performers gather in East Park among brightly coloured tents and a huge big top. The festival attracted a host of national […] Read more Education and Learning Leisure & Culture News Big Malarkey FestivalChannel FiveEast ParkNick SharattTracy Beaker
River Hull exhibition to open at Hull Maritime Museum 1st July 2019 A new exhibition to preserves and publicises the heritage of the River Hull, its bridges and vessels is to open at Hull Maritime Museum this month. The Open Bridges: A River Full Of Stories exhibition is the result of a partnership that spent two years recording stories from people who have lived or worked on […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News Councillor Marjorie BrabazonHull Culture and LeisureHull Maritime MuseumHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityNational LotteryRiver Hull
5 things to do in Hull this weekend 28th June 2019 The sun plans to shine this weekend, we are told, so ditch the umbrellas and dig out the wide-brimmed hat for a few days of fun. The Big Malarkey Festival in East Park is top of the agenda for bookworms and their parents, while the Hull area also has a couple of interesting exhibitions if […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on 5 things to do in Hull this weekendArtlinkBeverley Treasure HouseBig Malarkey FestivalBurton Constable HallEast ParkHull Film FestivalSummer Plant FairVue Cinema HullWildlife Photographer Of The Year
Lovehullhq launches on instagram – and it is loving Sporty Saturdays 28th June 2019 Lovehullhq has launched on Instagram. The @lovehullhq channel is dedicated to showcasing what a proud, independent and creative city Hull is. One of the themes on the channel is Sporty Saturdays – showing people there is sport, club or activity for everyone, giving opportunities to improve health, confidence and community spirit. Here are some of […] Read more News Sport InstagramLoveHullLovehullhqNational School Sports WeekSporty Saturdays
Choir raises deaf awareness through song 28th June 2019 A choir in Hull is on a mission to make singing and music more inclusive. Hull Visual Voices has 16 members, all of whom are British Sign Language (BSL) users. Their performances aim to be as accessible and as inclusive as possible. Originally set up with support of Hull City Council’s arts development team in […] Read more Leisure & Culture Arts DevelopmentBritish Sign LanguageBSLChiorJersey EisteddfodSign languageSigning chior
Hull band Bud Sugar to return to Bonus Arena 28th June 2019 Hull band Bud Sugar will return to the Bonus Arena in Hull on Saturday 14 September. The band were among the very first to take to the arena’s stage in July last year, performing at a test event alongside La Bete Bloom, The Hubbards and Chiedu Oraka. They will be supported at the £36 million […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Bonus ArenaBud SugarChiedu OrakaEndoflevelbaddieLa Bete BloomMusicThe Hubbards
One of Ferens Art Gallery’s earliest pieces receives conservation award 26th June 2019 One of the first artworks gifted to Hull by Thomas Ferens has won a prestigious award that will allow it to be preserved and displayed for future generations. The Night School (1892) by Edgar Bundy (1862-1922) was first displayed in the Hull Autumn Exhibition in 1907. The Ferens Art Gallery is the recipient of £4,573 […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News ArtCouncillor Marjorie BrabazonEdgar BundyFerens Art GalleryHull Culture and LeisureThomas FerensWoodmansterne Art Conservation Awards
Hull’s Paul Jubb to play in Wimbledon men’s singles 25th June 2019 Hull’s Paul Jubb is tennis’s new star. The 19 year old, who grew up in a council house in Hull, will play in the men’s singles at Wimbledon for the first time after receiving a wildcard entry. Paul trained at Pelican Park in east Hull and attended Malet Lambert Secondary School before being selected for […] Read more News Sport council housingJimmy ConnorsJohn McEnroeMalet Lambert SchoolPaul JubbTennisWimbledon
Free bus travel for leisure users as Ennerdale closes its doors for refurbishment 25th June 2019 As Ennerdale Leisure Centre prepares to close its doors for a £1.76 million refurb, users are being offered free bus travel to its closest alternative, Woodford. The facility in Sutton Road will close on Sunday 30 June at 4.30pm for upgrades to electrical and mechanical services plus refurbishment to the reception, cafe gym, studio and […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Councillor Daren HaleEnnerdaleStagecoachWoodford
It’s National Picnic Week – check out the top five spots in our region for a picnic 21st June 2019 Not only does today mark the start of summer with the longest day of the year, it is also the start of National Picnic Week. We are fortunate to have some great outdoor spaces, both within and out of the city boundary so grab your blanket, sandwiches and frisbee and head down to one of […] Read more Leisure & Culture News
Cabinet to consider £4m Queens Gardens improvements 18th June 2019 Cabinet is being asked to approve the allocation of £4m of funding to carry out improvements to Queens Gardens. The improvements would see the complete rebuilding of the retaining walls to the gardens. Cllr Daren Hale, portfolio holder for economic investment and regeneration, said: “Queens Gardens is a vital part of the city centre. By […] Read more Community and Living Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Queens Gardens
See how Hull leisure time has changed over the years 14th June 2019 A new photographic exhibition is to provide a glimpse at how people of Hull have spent their leisure time over the years. The exhibition, called Having Fun, will pull together photographs from collections at the Hull History Centre. It touches on participating in sports, enjoying the city’s parks to visiting seasonal attractions such as Hull […] Read more Leisure & Culture Hull History Centre
