Regular singing sessions for blokes, chaps & other men 10th January 2018 A series of regular a capella singing workshops for male voices will start tomorrow, Thursday 11 January. Building on the hugely successful singing workshop led by UK member of the Spooky Mens Chorale – Dominic Stichbury, in November, men can now take part in fortnightly sessions, led by local choral leaders Charles Huckvale and Laurence […] Read more Leisure & Culture
Sing Out – with Gay Abandon and The Sunday Boys 10th January 2018 Free singing workshop for members of LGBT+ community takes place on Saturday 20 January, 11am – 5pm, at Albemarle Music Centre, Ferensway in Hull. Members of the amazing Gay Abandon (West Yorkshire’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans* choir) and Sunday Boys (Manchester’s inclusive choir for men) combine forces for a workshop day with members of […] Read more Leisure & Culture
Record breaking visitor figures for Ferens Art Gallery 8th January 2018 Ferens Art Gallery looks ahead to 2018s programme More than 519,000 people have visited Ferens Art Gallery in 2017, as Hull celebrated being UK City of Culture and has been hailed the most successful year in its 90 year history. This is an increase of 309 per cent compared to 2014. Since reopening on 14 […] Read more Leisure & Culture
Get active in your local library! Sessions for the over 50s 5th January 2018 Sessions for the over 50s are available in one of the citys libraries. The free weekly sessions are aimed for people aged 50 and over who will have the chance to keep fit in a local library. The first session for 2018 takes place at Ings Road Library, Savoy Road on Monday 8 January between […] Read more Leisure & Culture
Introduction to YouTube and Instagram 2nd January 2018 An introduction to YouTube and Instagram is taking place at Hull Central Library on Tuesday 16 January 2018. Between 2 – 4pm, people will learn the basics of setting up and using YouTube and Instagram accounts and get the best from the social media channels. Participants taking part are encouraged to bring their own tablet […] Read more Leisure & Culture
New courses on offer for jobseekers 2nd January 2018 Free courses are on offer at Hull Central Library to support people who are looking for work and enhance their job seeking opportunities. Hull Libraries is offering four-week courses to help jobseekers with the basics of looking for work online, setting up and using emails, writing CVs and covering letters and searching for jobs via […] Read more Leisure & Culture
Make the most of your library 2nd January 2018 One-day courses are available for library users wanting to make the most of their library membership. The course will show participants the many benefits of being a library how to use the Hull Libraries catalogue and website from home. Library users will also be able to learn how to check your library card, renew and […] Read more Leisure & Culture
Two Hull schools receive national heritage learning award 21st December 2017 Two Hull primary schools have become the first in the city to gain national recognition for their commitment to providing heritage-focused learning opportunities to their pupils. Ings Primary School and Priory Primary School have worked with Hull-based cultural organisation Heritage Learning through their flagship project The Hull Curriculum, to gain the national Heritage Schools Award. […] Read more Leisure & Culture
CREATIVE CLUB – Its what it says on the tin! 20th December 2017 An exhibition with work produced by young people with learning disabilities is now on display at Hull Central Library. With support from the Bransholme Community Arts Enterprise emerging young artists have been able to experiment at Creative Club with creative art techniques in a relaxed, social setting. Creative Club is an art club offering young […] Read more Leisure & Culture
2017 volunteers officially recognised by the city of Hull 11th December 2017 We all love seeing the blue jackets and uniforms around the city, that are increasingly recognised by all, and to celebrate their huge and valuable contribution the citys 2,500 blue army and much loved UK City of Culture volunteers are presented with a corporate common seal of the city by the Lord Mayor of Kingston […] Read more Leisure & Culture
Hull Museums Learning Team Receives Top Award 11th December 2017 Hulls very own Heritage Learning picked up a prestigious Sandford Award for excellence in museums education for their work at the Hull and East Riding Museum. Presented by writer, historian and TV presenter Lucy Worsley, the prize was awarded at a special event at Baths Fashion Museum. Hull and East Riding Museum is among one […] Read more Leisure & Culture
Ferens Art Gallery gets ready for Turner Prize winner announcement 30th November 2017 Advance Notice of Temporary Closure: Tuesday 5 December The Ferens Art Gallery will temporarily close to the public on Tuesday 5 December as Hull prepares for the announcement of the winner of this year’s Turner Prize by acclaimed DJ, producer and artist Goldie. Turner Prize 2017 is now on display at The Ferens Art Gallery, […] Read more Leisure & Culture