5 FREE things to do in Hull this weekend 5th March 2020 We are starting this weekend’s events a day early with tonight’s terrific Trinity Live in the Old Town, which will again feature the city’s finest talent plus selected acts from across the country. Keep it musical with a free folk concert at the Hull Minster or enjoy an art attack at a couple of the […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on 5 things to do in Hull this weekendHull MinsterOpen ExhibitionTrinity LiveTrinity MarketUniversity of Hull
Arctic Corsair volunteers become Dementia Friends 5th March 2020 A group of Arctic Corsair volunteers have pledged to become Dementia Friends. The group completed dementia awareness training to better understand dementia, its signs and symptoms and how to build positive relationships with those affected by it. Dementia Friends is an Alzheimer’s Society initiative designed to transform how people think about dementia. Arctic Corsair volunteer […] Read more Museums News Alzheimer’s SocietyArctic CorsairDementia Friends
How Hull’s young people are being helped into creative jobs 5th March 2020 Young people in Hull are getting help to climb the career ladders in creative and cultural roles. Create To Change is a Goodwin Development Trust employment initiative aimed at young adults aged from 16 to 29 who live in Hull. The programme, set up in March 2017, provides with paid work opportunities and experience for young […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Create to ChangeGoodwin Development Trust
Three Ships Mural undergoes testing 5th March 2020 Core samples are being taken from the Three Ships Mural today (Thursday 5 March). It is part of a range of asbestos and strength tests that are now required following the listing of the mural. The testing has been agreed with Historic England. It will involve a series of holes, no larger than 100mm in […] Read more News Albion SquareThree Ships Mural
Your bin is getting tagged – for a good reason 4th March 2020 Black bins across Hull will soon be fitted with orange tags. The tags will be placed on bins from Tuesday 10 March to remind residents that food waste should be placed in the brown bin. It follows a study that found 26 per cent of household rubbish in black bins is food waste. Doug Sharp, […] Read more Environment News Waste BinsDoug Sharphousehold wastehousehold waste recycling centres
Learn how Hull’s carbon neutral future could look 4th March 2020 Hull’s ambitions to lead the UK’s decarbonisation push will be explained next week. Experts from the University of Hull, Hull City Council and Marketing Humber will share their journeys to cutting down on emissions at the Hull Carbon Neutral 2030 event. It will focus on carbon neutral pledges made by both the university and city […] Read more Environment News Climate changeGuildhallHull City CouncilMarketing HumberUniversity of Hull
Hull to host prestigious VisitEngland Awards 4th March 2020 Hull will host the 2020 VisitEngland Awards for Excellence – the highest accolade in English tourism. The awards will be held on Tuesday 16 June at the DoubleTree by Hilton, with a tourism Learning Expo also taking place at the Bonus Arena. Councillor Dave Craker, portfolio holder for leisure, culture and tourism, said: “These awards […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Bonus ArenaCouncillor Dave CrakerDoubleTree by HiltonMatt JukesVisit EnglandVisitEngland AwardsVisitEngland Awards for Excellence
Hull venues join forces to promote city’s music scene 4th March 2020 Some of Hull’s most popular and prestigious venues have joined forces to celebrate the area as a City of Music. Key partners have come together to promote and acknowledge the city’s rich music culture, history and aspirations. Hull City of Music aims to encourage the experience of live music within the community through attendance, participation […] Read more Hull City Hall Leisure & Culture News AdelphiAsylumBonus ArenaCouncillor Dave CrakerHull City HallHull City of MusicHumber Street SeshWelly
Coronavirus case confirmed in Hull 3rd March 2020 A case of Coronavirus in Hull has been confirmed by Public Health England (PHE). Hull City Council has released written and video statements from Julia Weldon, Director of Public Health, on what is being done and what residents can do to protect themselves and others. Julia said: “We send our best wishes to the patient […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health CoronavirusCOVID-19NHSPublic Health England
Ferens Open Exhibition 2020 winners announced 2nd March 2020 The prize-winners of this year’s Open Exhibition at Ferens Art Gallery have been announced. Here are the winners: Friends of the Ferens Award 1st Prize: Jane Beharrell, Twelve Weeks, Oil Painting (Cat No 64, Gallery 4) 2nd Prize: Liz Chesney, Songbird, Mixed Media (Cat No 373, Gallery 8) 3rd Prize: Calum McClure, Palm House Nocturne, […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News ArtCouncillor Marjorie BrabazonFerens Art GalleryOpen Exhibition
Designed in Hull – see plans for world-first National Flood Resilience Centre 2nd March 2020 This is how a new multi-million-pound National Flood Resilience Centre could look after plans were drawn up in Hull. Ark, a project led by the University of Hull and Humberside Fire & Rescue Service, is set to be a world-first. The facility will provide the emergency services and responders with a controlled environment for simulated […] Read more Environment Living With Water News Environment AgencyFloodingHumberside Fire and RescueNational Flood Resilience CentreNorth Lincolnshire CouncilUniversity of Hull
LGBT+ community urged to learn more about adoption 28th February 2020 Members of the lesbian, gay, bi and trans communities in Hull are being invited to find out about adopting a child. The push is part of LGBT+ Adoption and Fostering week, from Monday 2 to Sunday 8 March, which is organised by national charity New Family Social One Adoption North and Humber, the regional adoption […] Read more Children and families News adoptionCity of York CouncilEast Riding CouncilHull City CouncilNorth East Lincolnshire CouncilNorth Yorkshire County CouncilOne Adoption North and Humber
