Find out why 150 people are forming human mosaic in Trinity Square 4th October 2019 150 people will form a human mosaic in Trinity Square on Saturday to celebrate 25 years of Fairtrade. The mosaic will form the familiar and iconic shape of the Fairtrade Mark. It will include some of Hull’s blue-coated City of Culture volunteers, as well as Fairtrade campaigners from around the region dressed in the iconic […] Read more News FairtradeFairtrade YorkshireTrinity MarketTrinity Square
5 things to do in Hull this weekend 3rd October 2019 A pattie butty at Bob Carver’s, a chat with a palm-reader, a stroll down Walton Street to munch on brandy snap and candy floss, or a ride on not one but two big wheels – whatever your reasons, this weekend is all about the opening of Europe’s largest travelling fair. You can even chat to […] Read more Hull City Hall Leisure & Culture News What's on 5 things to do in Hull this weekendHull FairHumber BridgeHumber Street GalleryOktoberfestUniversity of Hull
Hull team wins tech challenge for design to help dementia suffers 3rd October 2019 A Hull team has been crowned as the winner of the Humber Care Tech Challenge 2019 with their design on how to support people living with the dementia. Team Ull-tra Fast designed a technological concept on how to ease the symptoms of dementia suffers who experience sundown syndrome. The term refers to an end-of-day confusion […] Read more Adult social care Community and Living Health and Social Care Housing News AmazonBridlington SpaC4DICCGCouncillor Gwen LunnEast Riding CouncilHumber Care Tech Challenge 2019KCOMUniversity of Hull
Two exceptional teens invited to switch on Hull’s Christmas lights 3rd October 2019 Two exceptional young people from Hull have been invited to switch on the city’s Christmas lights this year. Paralympian Sophie Carter and inspirational Harrison Torr have been asked by the Lord Mayor, Councillor Steve Wilson, to help with the festivities after he met them earlier this year. Sophie, 15, who has cerebral palsy, is a […] Read more Christmas Civic News ChristmasChristmas 2019Christmas lightsCouncillor Steve WilsonHarrison TorrHull Christmas 2019Lord MayorQueen Victoria SquareSophie CarterSpecial OlympicsSt Stephen’s Shopping Centre
Hull inventor is not monkeying around with gym invention 2nd October 2019 A Hull inventor and fitness enthusiast has created a unique piece of gym equipment – and it is being installed at Woodford Leisure Centre today. The Monkey Mill, a unique motorised monkey bar machine, is the creation of Mike McKenna. The equipment provides users with a mixture of strength and cardiovascular training and has been […] Read more Health and Social Care Leisure & Culture News Councillor Marjorie BrabazonGym equipmentMonkey MillWoodford
See how technology in Hull is helping residents to become independent 2nd October 2019 A project to help vulnerable residents live more independent lives with the help of technology is making waves across Hull. Glen and Sam Marshall, a father and son from west Hull, have already experienced a huge difference in their lives. Sam is 27 years old and has a learning disability. He also suffers from severe […] Read more Adult social care Health and Social Care News Assistive technologyCouncillor Gwen LunnHull City Council
‘Game-changer for Hull’ as £13.6m maritime grant is approved 2nd October 2019 A huge project to protect and promote Hull’s maritime history will become a reality after the approval of a £13.6m grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. The Hull: Yorkshire’s Maritime City project is the next major phase in the regeneration of Hull as a historic maritime city. It will see Hull Maritime Museum, Dock […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News Arctic CorsairCouncillor Daren HaleDock Office ChambersHull Maritime MuseumHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityNational Lottery Heritage FundNorth End ShipyardSpurn Lightship
Josh Hodgson to become third Hull-born player to appear in NRL Grand Final 1st October 2019 From Longhill to Canberra, Hull-born Josh Hodgson is now one of the best rugby league players in the world. And he is now set to become just the third player from the city to appear in Australia’s NRL Grand Final. Currently plying his trade at the Canberra Raiders in Rugby League’s premier competition, Hodgson is […] Read more News Sport Canberra RaidersHull FCHull KRLonghillNRLRugby League
Here’s why we are celebrating older people in Hull 1st October 2019 Hull and the rest of the world today to celebrate International Day of Older Persons. The Older People’s Partnership Hull and East Riding is hosting a series of activities to celebrate the achievements and contributions of older people to the community. Today and tomorrow between 10am-4pm the Guildhall in Lowgate is hosting a free celebration […] Read more Adult social care Health and Social Care News adult social careOlder People's Day
Library of contemporary and classic plays to tour Hull 1st October 2019 Award-winning theatre company Middle Child are teaming up with Hull Libraries to bring a pop-up version of their script library to residents across Hull this autumn. The Plays Aloud, which is funded by the James Reckitt Library Trust, will also promote Hull Libraries’s extensive collection of play scripts The tour will feature a collection of […] Read more Education and Learning Leisure & Culture News Councillor Marjorie BrabazonHull Culture and LeisureMiddle Child Theatre
Plan launched to deliver best outcomes for children and families 30th September 2019 A plan to ensure Hull is an inspiring, healthy and safe city for children and young people to learn, play, work and live has been launched. The city’s Children, Young People and Families Board launched the plan for the city today. It outlines help to provide the best start in life for the city’s children, […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News childrenEducationfamiliesHull City CouncilHull Clinical Commissioning GroupHull Community and Voluntary ServicesHumberside PoliceLearningyoung peopleyoung people and families board
Hull’s barriers are back – but only for a short time 30th September 2019 Minor repair works of Hull’s newly paved streets will get under way on Tuesday 1 October, with work scheduled for Paragon Square, Jameson Street, King Edward Street, Queen Victoria Square, Whitefriargate and Humber Street. Residents and visitors will see a return of orange barriers to the city centre, but only for the duration of the […] Read more Environment News Regeneration Transport & Streets Albion SquareCouncillor Daren HaleEuroviaHull Maritime MuseumPublic RealmWhitefriargate
