Share your thoughts on Hulls heritage projects 9th March 2018 Residents, visitors and local businesses can help shape the future of Hulls popular attractions and heritage. From Friday 8 March to Sunday 15 April, the latest Peoples Panel survey is looking for views on a number of heritage projects taking place across the city, including Hull: Yorkshires Maritime City, the Guildhall Time Ball and Hull […] Read more Leisure & Culture
Hull to pitch for Channel 4 creative hub 8th March 2018 Hull will pitch for one of three creative hubs to be set up by Channel 4. The broadcaster announced today that a pitch process will be launched in April, with regions across the UK bidding for one of the new hubs. The move, called 4 All The UK, will see a National HQ established outside […] Read more Leisure & Culture
Additional Sea of Hull photograph to join Ferens’ permanent collection 2nd March 2018 An additional Sea of Hull image, by Spencer Tunick, will join the Ferens Art Gallery’s permanent collection as a result of generous donations made by the public with the support of the Friends of the Ferens. Three artworks were on display as part of the dramatic SKIN exhibition last year, and now a fourth image […] Read more Leisure & Culture
Hulls links to Sir Ernest Shackletons Antarctic expedition researched by Maritime Museum volunteers 27th February 2018 A descendant of a crew member from the perilous Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition (1914-1917) has spoken of her pride after researching the epic voyage. A collection of photographs and items from the expedition, called Enduring Eye: the Antarctic Legacy of Sir Ernest Shackleton and Frank Hurley, will go on display at the Hull Maritime Museum from […] Read more Leisure & Culture
Leisure centre staff recognised by Royal Life Saving Society UK 23rd February 2018 Quick thinking leisure centre staff at Ennerdale Leisure Centre who saved a mans life have been recognised with a national award. Ann-Marie Blowman, Dave Loftus and Lee Robinson received certificates from the Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS) thanking them for their professional action and for working calmly and effectively at the leisure centre. The […] Read more Leisure & Culture
Hull Maritime Museum to display stunning pictures of Sir Ernest Shackletons Antarctic expedition 21st February 2018 A collection of dramatic photographs showing a perilous Antarctic expedition is to go on display at the Hull Maritime Museum. The Enduring Eye exhibition shows pictures taken by photographer Frank Hurley during the dangerous Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1914-1917, led by renowned explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton. Hurleys documentation of Shackletons Endurance expedition telling the story […] Read more Leisure & Culture
Childrens literature festival set for second chapter in East Park 20th February 2018 A childrens literature festival which was one of the highlights of Hulls City of Culture year is ready to write a second chapter after securing new funding and a nomination for a major awards scheme. Produced by Hull Libraries, The Big Malarkey will return to East Park in Hull from 2024 June this year, with […] Read more Leisure & Culture
Ferens gains principal sponsor for 2018/19 exhibition programme 19th February 2018 Ferens Art Gallery has gained a new principal sponsor to support a fantastic 2018/19 exhibition programme. Local company Kingstown Works Ltd (KWL) will become the first ever principal sponsor of the Ferens exhibition programme, meaning it will continue to host the best of national and international exhibitions, following a record-breaking 2017. This high profile sponsorship […] Read more Leisure & Culture
2018 Open Exhibition opens at Ferens Art Gallery 13th February 2018 Artwork selected for the 2018 Open Exhibition at Ferens Art Gallery open to the public on Saturday 17 February. The high profile panel of judges artist and 2017 Turner Prize Nominee Hurvin Anderson, journalist, author and chair of Hull UK City of Culture 2017 Rosie Millard OBE; and curator of 20th century art at […] Read more Leisure & Culture
Woolly Zoo uncages crafty animals at Hull History Centre 6th February 2018 One of Hulls most exotic historical attractions has been recreated entirely from wool. In 1861, the citys hugely popular Spring Bank Zoological Gardens, which featured an impressive collection of animals including elephants, lions, tigers and polar bears, closed to the public. Now, a century and a half later, Hull History Centre has recreated the […] Read more Leisure & Culture
Star of the alternative male singing movement to lead free men-only harmony singing day in Hull 31st January 2018 The sound of men singing together often confined to the terraces and in pubs after a few too many is going to be heard loud and proud in Hull thanks to a star of the alternative male singing movement. Sing like a Bloke at Albemarle Music Centre on Saturday 17 February is a […] Read more Leisure & Culture
Statement from Hull City Council: Banksy work on Scott Street Bridge 29th January 2018 To prevent further damage staff will be on the site of the Scott Street Bridge this morning applying a protective layer to the Banksy artwork. This temporary measure will help to ensure that the public can continue to enjoy the work and prevent, where possible, further damage. Read more Leisure & Culture