Council confirms £250 million UK City of Culture Legacy Plan 28th September 2017 Hull City Council has today confirmed its continuing commitment to investing in culture and the arts with a £250 million plan to deliver further improvements to the citys cultural and visitor infrastructure and a pledge to provide on-going support to the citys independent arts sector. The Council has also welcomed and will support a new […] Read more Leisure & Culture
Young artists urged to submit artwork 27th September 2017 Calling all young artists to enter exhibition Budding young artists are being urged to get creative and submit work to be part of The Ferens Art Gallery, Junior Open exhibition. All of the winning entries will be displayed in the Hull Maritime Museum, the first time the museum has hosted the open exhibition. The 2017 […] Read more Leisure & Culture
Get into shape this autumn 27th September 2017 People keen to get fit this autumn can take advantage of Hull Culture and Leisures offer to coincide with National Fitness Day on Wednesday 27 September. Hull Culture and Leisure is offering a special autumn offer that means new customers can get a Tonic Extra Card for a 17-week membership for just £20 giving them […] Read more Leisure & Culture
Get online with IT sessions 26th September 2017 The annual and biggest digital inclusion campaign in the UK is back and Hull Libraries are hosting taster sessions to get people online. Now in its 11th year, Get Online Week, between 2 and 8 October, is for anyone who wants to have a go at getting online for the first time and try1thing – […] Read more Leisure & Culture
Thrills and spills of Hull Fair returns for 2017 26th September 2017 Hull Fair, one of Europes largest travelling fairs, is set to return to the city for eight days from Friday 6 October until 11pm on Saturday 14 October. Taking over 16 acres of Walton Street car park, Hull Fair boasts attractions from across the country. With more than 300 attractions from roller-coasters, white-knuckle-rides to hook-a-duck […] Read more Leisure & Culture
Tuner Prize exhibition opens as a highlight of UK City of Culture 2017 25th September 2017 #TURNERPRIZE The Turner Prize will be presented at the Ferens Art Gallery in Hull for the first time, with an exhibition of work by this year’s shortlisted artists: Hurvin Anderson, Andrea Büttner, Lubaina Himid and Rosalind Nashashibi. The exhibition will run from 26 September 2017 to 7 January 2018, and will be a highlight of […] Read more Leisure & Culture
Libraries kick-starting the next generation of entrepreneurs 20th September 2017 National Start-up Day, Thursday 21 September The Business & IP Centre in Hull will launch Start-up Day as part of a national drive to celebrate the regions next generation of entrepreneurs. The day will be jam packed with free workshops, talks and events at the library to equip budding business owners with the tools to […] Read more Leisure & Culture
The Royal Ballet returns to Hull to reopen city’s New Theatre following multi-million pound rebuild 15th September 2017 The Royal Ballet returns to Hull for the first time in 30 years this Saturday, when some of the world’s finest dancers take to the stage at Hull New Theatre following a £16 million rebuilding programme that has transformed it into a world-class venue for dance, theatre and performance. Curated by the Company’s Hull-born director […] Read more Leisure & Culture
Call for artists to submit artwork for 2018 Open Exhibition 14th September 2017 The Ferens Art Gallery is calling for submissions from professional and amateur artists for the 2018 Open Exhibition. Whether you are a seasoned exhibitor or entering for the very first time, if youd like your work to be seen by thousands of people, or to sell, then the Ferens Open is the platform for you. […] Read more Leisure & Culture
Ferens reopens with newly displayed gallery four 12th September 2017 Ferens Art Gallery has reopened today with a complete re-hang in gallery four showcasing world renowned works from the permanent collection, spanning the 19th to 21st century. Last weeks closure enabled the gallery to prepare for the Turner Prize and re-hang some of the gallerys most recognised work as well as Francis Bacons Head VI, […] Read more Leisure & Culture
Libraries launch new writing competition for 7-14 year-olds 12th September 2017 Hull Libraries is inviting Hulls youngest writers to show off their talent in a new competition, sponsored by the J Venn Foundation. The Venn Young Writers Competition is open to children aged seven-14 and gives young people the opportunity to see their work in print. Children are invited to enter any or all of four […] Read more Leisure & Culture
Hull’s Big Bus Day returns for 2017 7th September 2017 Hulls wildly popular Big Bus Day returns again for 2017, with lots to see and do at the Streetlife Museum of Transport. Jointly organised by local bus company East Yorkshire Motor Services (EYMS) and Hull Museums, Big Bus Day attracts people of all ages, and has become one of the Museum Quarters biggest events. The […] Read more Leisure & Culture