5 things to do in Hull this weekend 16th January 2020 One of the area’s favourite musical sons returns this weekend for an epic performance of favourites by a legendary rock star. Hull will also host a worldwide musical smash hit, the last chance to see a famous portrait of William Wilberforce and one of the country’s most famous brass bands. Here are 5 things to […] Read more Ferens Hull City Hall Hull New Theatre Leisure & Culture News What's on 5 things to do in Hull this weekendBonus ArenaBrighouse and Rastrick BandCity of Hull BandQueenWilliam WilberforceWoody Woodmansey
How former rough sleeper Jim escaped homelessness in Hull 16th January 2020 Thousands of people sleep rough on UK streets every night, yet most people think they could never become homeless. Jim Cooper was a dad with a partner and regular work. But after a family breakdown, he found himself sleeping under a bush – and close to death. Now Jim has found the help he needed […] Read more Housing News Emmaushomelessnessrough sleeping
Grants of up to £10,000 for projects that reduce crime 14th January 2020 Grants of up to £10,000 for projects that reduce crime are now available to not-for-profit groups across the city. The Hull Crime Reduction Fund is open for applications until Friday 31 January. The fund is administered by the Hull Community Safety Partnership with funding from the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner. Tracy Harsley, […] Read more Children and families Community and Living News Community Safety PartnershipHull Community Safety PartnershipHull Homeless Community ProjectNo More KnivesOffice of the Police and Crime Commissioner
Hull play scoops prestigious Writers’ Guild Award 14th January 2020 A play from acclaimed Hull theatre company Middle Child has picked up a Writers’ Guild Award. Daniel Ward, the writer of Middle Child Theatre’s The Canary and the Crow, won Best Play for Young Audiences at last night’s awards in London. His semi-autobiographical play is an award-winning grime and hip hop-inspired gig theatre production, about […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Daniel WardEdinburgh Festival FringeMiddle ChildThe Canary and the CrowWriter’s Guild Awards
A day in the life of … a Hull fundraiser 14th January 2020 We meet Chris Brigham of the volunteer-run Hull People’s Memorial military museum in Whitefriargate. Read more News Opinion A Day in the Life
Get creative in 2020 with Makerspace at Hull Central Library 13th January 2020 Plenty of people will have already made – and broken – new year’s resolutions. January might be a great time to decide to learn how to play an instrument, be more active or cut something toxic out of your diet. But it’s also a good time to commit to being more creative – and Hull […] Read more Education and Learning Leisure & Culture News 3D printingAdobe IllustratorArduinoLaser cuttingMakerspacePython
Discover ‘fascinating history’ of Queens Gardens ahead of £4.3m transformation 13th January 2020 It is no secret that one of the city’s most popular green spaces will soon undergo a major £4.3m refurbishment. But not everyone in the city knows about the ‘remarkable’ past of Queens Gardens – which was a thriving dock 250 years ago. Now a Hull historian has delved into the fascinating history of the […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News Regeneration HeritageHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityQueens Gardens
Are you one of 800 families not taking advantage of free school meals? 13th January 2020 Parents in Hull are being encouraged to apply for free school meals for their children. Parents who receive Universal Credit, Income Support, income-based Job Seekers Allowance, income-related Employment and Support Allowance and Child Tax Credit are being urged by Hull City Council to check if they are eligible for free school meals. It is estimated […] Read more Children and families News
Meet the Hull schoolgirl planning a menu for top city restaurant 13th January 2020 A 15-year-old girl from Hull has been invited to act as a consultant chef at one of the city’s best restaurants. Lucy Musgrave has become an online hit with her vegan recipes through her website, Pure Delicious. She has now been invited to work at 1884 Wine & Tapas Bar to present a special menu […] Read more Business News InstagramJohn Cracknell Youth Enterprise BankPure DeliciousVeganVeganuary
Works to city centre pedestrian areas start on Monday 13th January 2020 Improvements to pedestrian areas in the city centre will begin on Monday 13 January. The third phase of the public realm work will see improvements to areas including Brook Street and Prospect Street and improve links with Paragon Interchange, St Stephen’s shopping centre, Prospect Centre and the Albion Square development. The first start on site […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets Ashcourt GroupCouncillor Daren HalePublic Realm
Deadline for free childcare for Hull parents is next week 10th January 2020 Parents have until Wednesday 15 January to register their child for free early education. All children aged three and four are entitled to 15 hours of free early education a week, for 38 weeks of the year, and most families will be eligible for 30 hours per week. The free early education can be at Ofsted registered […] Read more Children and families News ChildcareEarly educationEducationFamily Information ServiceOfsted
Best young dancers to take over Hull New Theatre 10th January 2020 Young dancers from the Hull area will display their talent when Creative Voice Dance takes over Hull New Theatre. The event will showcase a new piece by Hull Dance Youth Company, influenced by Hull Dance Prize winner Carla Morrill, as well as dancers from Hull and the Yorkshire region. It takes place on Sunday February […] Read more Hull City Hall Hull New Theatre News What's on Creative Voice DanceHull Dance Youth Company
