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
Hulls young writers and illustrators make their mark 28th November 2017 Eight talented young writers and illustrators have been announced as winners of the J Venn Young Writers Competition by Hull Libraries this week. The youngsters, who range from seven-14 years-old, will see their work in print at the end of the year in an anthology published by Hull Libraries. Danielle Garton, Alexandra Charlton, Saffia Nessa, […] Read more Leisure & Culture
Hulls Bee Lady, and Pride of Britain winner, given Freedom of the City honour 23rd November 2017 Hull City Council is to present Hulls Bee Lady, Jean Bishop, the Freedom of the City honour at its Full Council meeting today. The Lord Mayor of Kingston Upon Hull, Councillor John Hewitt, will present Jean with the Honorary Freemen scroll at the Full Council meeting. The title is the highest honour that a Council […] Read more Leisure & Culture
Gym membership for emerging local talent 23rd November 2017 Hull Culture and Leisure has awarded its first annual membership to a local talented athlete, as part of a new scheme to support the citys future sporting stars reach world-class podiums. Marko Voronovs, aged nine and from Spring Bank West, Hull is a member of Hull Boxing Centre and has achieved a place on the […] Read more Leisure & Culture
Festive lights switch-on: Thursday 23 November: 23rd November 2017 Spectators will be treated to a new-look celebration to kick-off the festive season. There will be: From 5pm, this new-look celebration to mark the start of the winter season in Hull will flood the streets around Queen Victoria Square, offering street entertainment, giveaways and surprises along the way. Visitors will be greeted with […] Read more Leisure & Culture
Singing for blokes, chaps & other men 17th November 2017 A singing workshop day led by UK member of the Spooky Mens Chorale – Dominic Stichbury, will take place on Saturday 25 November, as part of a Council project to encourage more male singers to take part in group singing in Hull. In this, Singing for blokes, chaps & other men, one-day workshop at Albemarle […] Read more Leisure & Culture
Winter white-out for UK City of Culture 17th November 2017 Hull will be bathed a white winter glow as it welcomes residents and visitors into the city centre during the festive season. From next week, beautiful new white LED lights will be unveiled across the city centre, providing 360 degrees of illumination to King Edward Street, Whitefriargate, Ferensway, Prospect Street and Jameson Street. To celebrate […] Read more Leisure & Culture
Celebrate two years with US Mums 16th November 2017 To celebrate two years of the US Mums project a winter taster event will take place on Thursday 23 November to encourage more mums and mums to be to find out more about what is on offer. After the success of the last event at Ennerdale Leisure Centre in January with over 100 ladies attending, […] Read more Leisure & Culture