Have your say on the future of Hull’s swimming pools 5th March 2019 Hull’s swimmers are being invited to have their say on how £4.7m should be spent on improving the city’s swimming pools. The investment follows the £8m that was spent on the refurbishment of Woodford Leisure Centre, which reopened last year with the addition of two new pools as well as brand new gym and changing […] Read more Leisure & Culture Planning Public Health Albert Avenue bathsBeverley Road bathsswimming
Family disability swimming session launches at Woodford Leisure Centre 5th March 2019 A new swimming session for people with special educational needs and disabilities has been launched at Woodford Leisure Centre in Hull. Hull Culture and Leisure (HCAL) has invested £1,400 into new equipment to support the weekly session, as well as working with Hull MIND to deliver new disability training for staff. The leisure centre reopened […] Read more Leisure & Culture News
Another amazing band on its way to Hull Central Library this weekend 5th March 2019 Get It Loud In Libraries, a national organisation bringing some of the world’s most exciting bands and artists to libraries all over the UK, is returning to Hull this weekend. Post-punk trio Working Men’s Club will be performing at Hull Central Library on Sunday (10 March). They follow American rockers Sunflower Bean and BC Camplight, […] Read more Leisure & Culture
Top 10 archaeological gems in Hull 4th March 2019 Hull and East Riding Museum – one of the fantastic free museums in the city’s Old Town – takes visitors through 235 million years of history. Its unique collection of exhibits allow visitors to look on majestic mammoths, meet Saxon invaders, walk through an Iron Age village and enter a Roman bath house. Here are 10 of […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News Hull and East Riding MuseumHull Culture and LeisureHull Museums
Taco stroll down Paragon Arcade this weekend for a taste of Mexico 28th February 2019 We have all enjoyed the recent unseasonably warm weather, but Paragon Arcade is pushing it to its limits this weekend with a Mexican-inspired street party. The arcade has been hosting a street food event, After:Hours, on the first Saturday of every month – and this Saturday is set to be the spiciest one yet. And some […] Read more Business Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Paragon Arcade
Here is why shy Leanne is Hull city centre’s ‘outstanding employee’ 28th February 2019 An “introverted” cafe worker has been named the city centre’s Outstanding Employee at a glittering awards ceremony at Hull Minster. Leanne Barry, who works at the Venue Cafe at Hull Central Library, said she was in tears after the awards before adding: “Good tears though.” The Hull Bid Awards recognise fantastic businesses and people based […] Read more Business Leisure & Culture
£1.5m splash boat and parks investment approved 25th February 2019 Councillors have approved a £1.5 million investment in two Hull parks. It will be spent on renovating the historic splash boat and splash pool in East Park. The popular aviary in Pickering Park will also be refurbished. The listed Wicksteed splash boat has been providing thrills to visitors since 1929. It is one of just […] Read more Leisure & Culture News
10 family events in Hull for less than £1 25th February 2019 1. East Hull Community Farm Barham Road, Bilton Grange Monday-Friday 9am-4pm Free (small charge for groups) See lambs being born in the springtime or sheep sheared in June and don’t miss the shop selling fresh produce from the farm. Get more details here or call 01482 783990. 2. Toddler Time Hull Central Library Mondays 10am […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Ferens Art GalleryHull Central LibraryStreetlife Museum
Bonus Arena in Hull named among world’s top up-and-coming venues 22nd February 2019 Hull’s Bonus Arena has been named as one of the world’s best up-and-coming venues by prestigious American publication Billboard. The Myton Street venue is the only venue in the UK to be included in Billboard’s 20 Music Venues to Watch in 2019 list, published this week. It was named on the shortlist along with venues […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Bonus Arena
Hull to host international performing arts community for IETM 2019 22nd February 2019 Hull will host a major arts and culture event next month. IETM Hull 2019 will bring the international performing arts community to the city for a programme of performances, talks and workshops. IETM – a worldwide network of more than 500 performing arts groups and artists from more than 50 countries – has chosen the city for […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News Absolutely CulturedHull Truck Theatre
50% off leisure activities for Armed Forces veterans in Hull 21st February 2019 Armed Forces veterans and reservists can get 50% off the price of leisure facilities in the city. The Live It Card costs £1 and provides half-price access to gyms, pools and other facilities for retired military personnel who hold an MOD90 service ID card, and their dependents. It provides access to eight sport and leisure […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Hull Culture and Leisure
17th century painting returns home to Hull after capital cities tour 19th February 2019 One of the Ferens Art Gallery’s largest and most popular paintings returns home today after a tour of the UK and Ireland. St Sebastian tended by the Holy Irene (c. 1675), by Nicolas Regnier, left the gallery during 2017 and has been seen by more than 300,000 people across the capital cities of London, Dublin […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News What's on