James Reckitt Library Trust seeks new Trustee 13th September 2018 A vacancy has arisen for a trustee to join the Board of the James Reckitt Library Trust. The Trust, which is an independent body regulated by the Charity Commission, controls and manages a charitable endowment established by Sir James Reckitt in 1892. This endowment exists to help develop public library provision throughout the city of […] Read more Leisure & Culture
Historic maritime painting conservation framework to be introduced 4th September 2018 A painting conservation framework is to be introduced to conserve over 30 historic maritime paintings from Hull Maritime Museum’s collection. To support the design, development and delivery of the city’s major maritime heritage programme, Hull City Council require painting conservation services in advance of the main £27.4m project, scheduled for 2020 and subject to Heritage […] Read more Leisure & Culture
Incredible artwork honouring Hull greats to go on display at the Bonus Arena 3rd September 2018 An extraordinary mural bursting with colour and honouring some of the most iconic people, places and institutions in Hull goes on display at the brand new £36m Bonus Arena today (Monday 3 September). The digitally designed and developed mural, commissioned by Hull City Council, has been created by designer Joseph Cox from Form Shop & […] Read more Leisure & Culture
Spurn Lightship temporarily moves 31st August 2018 Hull’s historic Spurn Lightship is to be moved, for the first time in 30 years, on Wednesday 5 September by local marine specialists ahead of work to install a new footbridge over one of Hull’s main roads. Highways England is expected to begin work on the ‘Princes Quay’ footbridge in autumn 2018. This landmark bridge, […] Read more Leisure & Culture
Get a close up look at conservator at work for first time 22nd August 2018 Visitors to the Hull Maritime Museum can see how the conservation team take care of its collections for the very first time. ‘Conservation in Action’ sessions will take place fortnightly from Wednesday 29 August, between 1.30 – 3.30pm. They offer visitors the exclusive opportunity to get a close-up look at the work they are undertaking […] Read more Leisure & Culture
New lease of life for city’s 220-year old cannons 13th August 2018 Two cast-iron sea service cannons dating back to 1798 and originally used aboard ship Richard and Harriet who sent them to Garibaldi for his campaign to unite Italy will be conserved so they can continue to stand guard outside the Hull Maritime Museum. The original cannons will be conserved to renew their aged coatings. They […] Read more Leisure & Culture
Hull bids to host Rugby League World Cup 2021 matches 1st August 2018 Hull has put forward its bid to host matches at the Rugby League World Cup 2021. The city, which boasts a rich rugby league heritage, has submitted a proposal to become a host for the sport’s biggest international event, which will take place in England in three years. A successful pitch would see two high-profile […] Read more Leisure & Culture News
Play day celebrates 250 years of the circus 30th July 2018 Hulls popular Playday Festival returns to Queens Gardens on Wednesday 1 August. The 15th festival in Hull gets underway from 11am until 3pm and Queens Gardens will become a huge outdoor playground where children, young people and families can have a fun filled day, taking part in the annual celebration of the importance of play. […] Read more Leisure & Culture News
Hull’s Wilberforce House Museum to receive prestigious Sandford Award 26th July 2018 Wilberforce House Museum has been chosen to receive the prestigious Sandford Award. The award, which recognises excellent education programmes at museums and heritage sites across Britain, hails the museums outstanding curriculum-linked programmes focusing on the life and work of William Wilberforce. The birthplace of the anti-slavery campaigner, Wilberforce House Museum is Hulls oldest museum. It […] Read more Leisure & Culture News
William Wilberforce to Return to Hull as Part of Major New Project Launched by National Portrait Gallery 25th July 2018 National Portrait Gallery to lend most beloved portraits to hometowns across the UK Sir Thomas Lawrences famous portrait of the person who led Britain’s campaign to abolish slavery and Yorkshire M.P., William Wilberforce will be exhibited in Hull, the place of his birth, for the first time as part of a major new project, Coming […] Read more Leisure & Culture News
Roll up, roll up and read this summer 23rd July 2018 This year’s fREADom Quest, encouraging children to read throughout the summer holidays, has launched at Hull Central Library. Children in Hull are being encouraged to take part in a reading challenge this summer, with a little bit of help from the circus. Spectacular acrobats and jugglers will be promoting this years Hull fREADom Quest, 250 […] Read more Leisure & Culture News
Give your views on the future of Avenues library location 19th July 2018 Residents and library users will have the chance to shape the future of Avenues library in Hull. Hull City Council is working in partnership with Goodwin Development Trust and the Avenues Centre Support Group to repurpose the Avenues Centre on Park Avenue. As part of the wider plans there are proposals to relocate the library […] Read more Leisure & Culture News
