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
Hull’s historic Arctic Corsair celebrates 60th birthday 28th February 2020 Hull’s last surviving distant-water sidewinder trawler, the Arctic Corsair, celebrates her 60th birthday on Saturday. The trawler was launched on 29 February 1960, ready to be fitted out to begin a long fishing career. Built in Beverley for the Boyd Line, the Arctic Corsair had a career that included a world-record catch and a collision […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Arctic CorsairCouncillor Steve WilsonHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityLord MayorMaritime
Free dog microchipping session returns to Hull 28th February 2020 Dog-owners who missed microchipping their furry friends at a free event in February have another opportunity to get their pet chipped and checked. The free drop-in session takes place on Tuesday 3 March from 11am to 3pm at Unity In The Community in Endike Lane, north Hull. No appointment is needed. Dogs can be chipped […] Read more News Public Health Carr House Rescue CentreDogs TrustHull City CouncilUnity In The Community
Texas to perform at Bonus Arena in Hull 28th February 2020 Scottish pop rock band Texas are heading to Hull. The Sharleen Spiteri-led outfit, who had a smash hit with Say What You Want in the 1990s, will bring their UK tour to the Bonus Arena on Friday 16 October. They will perform their other hits such as Inner Smile, I Don’t Want A Lover and […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Bonus ArenaTexas
Hull boxer Luke Campbell to open stylish health hub in city centre 28th February 2020 Olympic gold medal-winning boxer Luke Campbell is working with Hull City Council to create a new health and wellbeing hub in the city centre. The stylish facility is set to take up the vacant former Farm Foods building in Prospect Street. The hub, called It’s Everyone’s Fight, is designed to support the improvement of physical […] Read more Business Leisure & Culture News Public Health Regeneration BoxingCouncillor Daren HaleHealth and wellbeingHull City CouncilLuke CampbellOlympic GamesProspect Street
5 FREE things to do in Hull this weekend 27th February 2020 It feels like a keep-your-money-in-your-pocket type of weekend – and with so many fantastic exhibitions going on in the city, why not keep your cash and take in some culture? Art and artefacts aplenty are on show at the city’s galleries and museums. Here are 5 FREE things to do in Hull this weekend: 1. […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on 5 things to do in Hull this weekendArtlinkHull and East Riding MuseumHull MinsterHumber Street GalleryOpen Exhibition
Parents in Hull asked to help shape family wellbeing 27th February 2020 Parents are being asked to help shape the future of family wellbeing in Hull. People with children aged from three to 18 are being invited to take part in a study funded by the National Institute of Health Research. They will complete four questionnaires over the course of a year – and will be given […] Read more Children and families News Endeavour Learning and Skills CentreHull Training and Adult EducationStrengthening Families Strengthening Communities
