Football tournament celebrates Refugee Week 14th July 2023 Members of Hull’s BAME community have come together for a football tournament to mark Refugee Week. People of various different nationalities were involved in the event, which took place at the Tigers Trust Arena in West Park last month. As well as the five-a-side matches, Tigers Trust coach Abdu Abubakar shared his inspiring story of […] Read more Community and Living Leisure & Culture News Sport Stadium Active Through FootballCouncillor Rob PritchardfootballMKM Stadium
Rugby and Clive Sullivan celebrated at Streetlife Museum 4th July 2023 A new display celebrating the legendary Clive Sullivan and rugby as a whole in Hull has opened at the Streetlife Museum. Hull Museums has been working in partnership with the Sullivan family, rugby league teams Hull FC and Hull KR, and the Hull Roundheads rugby union team to tell the story of Hull’s strong relationship […] Read more Museums News Sport Clive SullivanCouncillor Rob PritchardHull Culture and LeisureRugby LeagueStreetlife Museum
Football Foundation kicks off major improvements for Bude Park 3rd July 2023 A scheme that will see much-improved football facilities at Bude Park will soon kick-off thanks to investment from the Premier League, The FA and government’s Football Foundation. Bude Park was identified as a potential site for improvement by the Football Foundation. Submitted last summer, the project will see the creation of a full-size pitch, six […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Sport Bude ParkCllr Rob PritchardFootball Foundation
What’s on in Hull – July 2023 30th June 2023 Read our selections of what’s on this month in Hull. Read more Hull New Theatre Leisure & Culture News Sport What's on Hull New TheatreHullBIDsportVista Festival
Free annual leisure membership for Hull judo champion 26th June 2023 A reigning national judo champion is being given free access to Hull’s public leisure facilities, after being identified as a potential future world-class competitor. Gracie Wilson, 16, will benefit as part of the Talented Athlete Scheme from Hull Culture and Leisure. The scheme is designed to help gifted sports people who are gaining recognition from […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Sport Councillor Rob PritchardHull Culture and LeisureJudo
Competitive cycling event comes to Hull 25th April 2023 Keen cyclists are being invited to enter a competitive cycling race at Ennerdale Cycle Circuit next month. On Saturday 13 May, the British Cycling event will include chip-timed races in men, women and youth categories. British Cycling membership is required for the men’s races, however a full race licence is not. No membership is required […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Sport What's on Alison WalkerBritish CyclingEnnerdale cycle trackEnnerdale Leisure CentreRace Day
FREE children’s activities back for Easter 28th March 2023 Free sports camps and activities with the Healthy Holidays programme are back for the Easter holidays, and will run Monday 3 – Friday 14 April. Read more Children and families Leisure & Culture News Sport What's on Alison Walkeranimal education centresEaster holidaysHealthy HolidaysHoliday campsjunior swimmingtable tennis
Plans for high quality sports and community facilities to be heard 17th March 2023 Hull City Council’s Cabinet will consider major investment for Costello playing fields that will benefit sporting groups and the local community, together with a new purpose-built gym on George Street for the use of Hull College students. If approved, the plans could release funding to create state-of-the-art facilities at Costello on Anlaby Park Road North. […] Read more Education and Learning Environment Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Sport CabinetCllr Linda TockCostello Playing FieldsHull College
Football scheme celebrates 1,000 active hours with free sessions 7th February 2023 Active Through Football, from Hull Culture and Leisure, Tigers Trust and the Football Foundation, is celebrating reaching a massive milestone with free sessions available this half term. Following a successful 1000 hours of physical activity participation on the project, these free sessions will invite users to get involved and help shape the future of the […] Read more Children and families Leisure & Culture News Sport What's on Active Through FootballCatherine BishopCllr Rob Pritchardfree sessionshalf termHCALskatingTigers Trust
Free adult swimming is back! 1st February 2023 Free adult swimming sessions are back for residents as part of the Hull Big Swim campaign which aims to help adults get active. The free sessions will be on offer during February and March at Ennerdale Leisure Centre, Woodford Leisure Centre and Beverley Road Baths. And those feeling anxious about returning to the swimming pool […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Sport What's on Beverley Road bathsCllr Alison CollinsonEnnerdaleFree adult swimmingPublic healthswimmingWoodford
Council funding helps push the boundaries for Hull Zingari CC 17th January 2023 Hull Zingari Cricket Club’s ambitions to play at the top level of Yorkshire cricket have been given a huge boost thanks to support from Hull City Council. The Chanterlands Avenue club has been awarded £8,095 from the Leader’s Contingency Budget. The grant will be used to fund Zingari’s purchasing of new equipment, including sight screens […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Sport Cllr Mike RossCouncil LeaderCricket
Former England Football captain to become Honorary Freeman of Hull 12th January 2023 England Women’s Football captain, Carol Thomas BEM will be granted the Honorary Freedom of the City this month. The Hull-born footballer will be presented with the Honorary Freemen scroll by The Lord Mayor of Hull, Councillor Christine Randall, in the Council Chamber on Thursday 19 January. Carol was the second ever captain of England Women […] Read more Civic Council Government and Democracy News Sport Carol Thomas BEMFreedom of the CityHonorary Freeman of HullLord Mayor Cllr Christine Randall
