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
Exhibition in Hull celebrates gypsy, Roma and traveller culture 13th June 2019 An exhibition to celebrate gypsy, Roma and traveller culture will open at Hull’s Streetlife Museum this month. The exhibition, from Thursday 13 June to Thursday 27 June, has been set up to help people to learn more about the history and heritage of these cultures and promote its positive impact on British society. It marks […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on Streetlife Museum
Hull pensioner’s one-woman show heads to Edinburgh Fringe 13th June 2019 A one-woman show from a Hull pensioner will be previewed at Kardomah 94 next month before heading to Edinburgh Fringe this summer. Polly Pattison, who is 77 years old, will appear at the cafe to perform a preview of her show Keep Your Chin Up, in which she dramatises the content of 85 letters sent […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Kardomah94
Circus comes to town as Freedom Festival and Back to Ours team up 11th June 2019 Two popular Hull festivals have joined forces to bring four spectacular circus shows to the city. The expanded five-day Freedom Festival will include the quartet of quirky performances after a team-up with Back to Ours. Circa will open the festival with its acrobatic show Humans. Un Poyo Rojo, a contemporary Argentinian physical theatre performance, will […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Back to OursFreedom Festival
Humber Street Gallery announces summer programme 11th June 2019 Humber Street Gallery, the contemporary visual arts space on Hull’s rejuvenated Fruit Market, has announced its summer programme. The broad programme includes work looking at Hull’s history of food production, as well as the city’s iconic Hull Fair. Senior curator at Humber Street Gallery, John Heffernan, said: “Following on from the exciting programme we had […] Read more Leisure & Culture What's on Humber Street Gallery
Tuesday’s Royal Ballet screening moved to Hull Minster 10th June 2019 Tomorrow’s free Royal Ballet screening has been moved to Hull Minster due to the weather forecast. The screening of Kenneth MacMillan’s celebrated ballet Romeo and Juliet was due to take place in Trinity Square. The non-ticketed event will still have 600 seats available on a first-come, first-serve basis. It starts at 7pm. Trinity Market will still be […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Trinity Market
PRS Foundation New Musical Biennial returns next month 10th June 2019 A free music festival featuring some of the UK’s most most exciting music creators returns to Hull next month. PRS Foundation’s New Music Biennial – which takes place across two weekends in London and Hull – features contemporary music including exciting, newly commissioned works from established names and rising stars. Presented by Absolutely Cultured, it […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Absolutely CulturedPRS Foundation New Musical Biennial
