Pointless host heading to Hull 13th March 2019 Comedian, singer and presenter Alexander Armstrong is bringing his new one-man show to Hull New Theatre in November. The show, All Mouth and Some Trousers, includes candid stories, laughter and music from the versatile performer. Alexander Armstrong is best known as one half of comedy duo Armstrong & Miller, as well as presenting on Classic FM and on […] Read more Hull New Theatre Leisure & Culture Hull New Theatre
Swing your way into spring at Hull Truck Theatre 13th March 2019 Hull Truck Theatre will be humming this spring with the sound of music from all over the world. Music from some of the world’s greatest icons, including Elvis, Cole Porter and David Bowie, is heading to the Hull theatre for a fantastic spring programme. On Thursday 21 March, award winning jazz vocalist and Radio 2 presenter Clare […] Read more Leisure & Culture Theatre What's on Hull Truck Theatre
Royal masterpiece heading to Hull next week 12th March 2019 A masterpiece from the Royal Collection arrives at Ferens Art Gallery next week. The portrait of Sir Thomas More, c.1526-7, by Hans Holbein the Younger will be displayed at the Hull art gallery from Saturday 23 March until Sunday 23 June. Hans Holbein was born in Augsburg, Germany, trained in Basel, Switzerland and spent a total of […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on
Five things to do in Hull this weekend 8th March 2019 Stuck for something to do this weekend? Here are five things happening in Hull to keep you entertained. 1.Swinging the Lamp Ferens Art Gallery 7pm-8.30pm £9 Swinging the Lamp is a tribute “in words and song” to Jim Williams, who fished the Arctic seas at the height of the fishing industry, and who was at […] Read more Ferens Hull City Hall Leisure & Culture News Theatre What's on
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
