Emotional send-off as Arctic Corsair makes penultimate journey 5th August 2019 Huge crowds gathered at the weekend to see Hull’s famous Arctic Corsair move from its spot on the River Hull for the first time in 20 years. The relocation of the country’s last surviving distant water sidewinder trawler signals the start of Hull’s major heritage-led Hull: Yorkshire’s Maritime City project After weeks of preparation, two […] Read more Museums News Arctic CorsairCouncillor Daren HaleHull Maritime MuseumHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityNorth End ShipyardRiver HullSpurn Lightship
5 Hull acts taking over at Edinburgh Fringe 2nd August 2019 Five Hull theatre makers are taking over at Edinburgh Fringe as the world’s largest arts festival gets under way. With support from Hull Truck Theatre, Absolutely Cultured and Back To Ours, the local contingent is taking five exciting shows, all of which were seen for the first time right here in Hull. Whether you’re heading […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Absolutely CulturedBack to OursHull LibrariesHull Truck Theatre
55 women breastfed their babies in Queens Gardens this morning – here’s why 2nd August 2019 A group of 55 women sat together in Queens Gardens at 10.30am this morning and all breastfed their babies at the same time. They were part of the Big Latch On, a global event where women come together and feed their babies in a bid to normalise breastfeeding. Organisers City Health Care Partnership, which works […] Read more News Public Health Big Latch OnCity Health Care PartnershipHull City CouncilLookPlayQueens GardensSaySing
Gallery and art shop joins Humber Street creative hub 2nd August 2019 A popular art shop, studio and gallery is relocating to become part of a new cultural and creative hub in Hull’s Fruit Market. Form Shop & Studio is moving into the ground floor of 61-63 Humber Street, which has undergone a £1.2m redevelopment to become a centre for the creative arts. Form, which sells affordable, […] Read more Leisure & Culture News ArtlinkFormFruit Markethttps://news.hull.gov.uk/tag/humber-street-sesh/Hull City CouncilHumber StreetWykeland Beal
5 things to do in Hull this weekend 2nd August 2019 It’s almost the weekend – and this week’s two-day work break (for most of us) features one of the city’s most well-attended music events – or events of any kind for that matter. We will also see a famous trawler moved for the first time in two decades, plus get the chance to watch a […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Arctic CorsairBonus ArenaBurton Constable HallFruit MarketHull MarinaHumber Street SeshRiver HullVictoria Dock
What’s on in Hull this August 1st August 2019 Thursday 1 August Wild Challenge Trail Join the RSPB to learn which animals call the museum gardens their home. Museums Quarter gardens. 11am – 3pm. Free, drop-in. Brilliant Buoyancy Have you ever wondered why sharks and other fish are able to float in water? Find out here. Hull Maritime Museum. 1pm – 3pm. Free, drop-in. […] Read more News Freedom FestivalHull Culture and LeisureHull ShowHull Street Food NightsHumber Street GalleryHumber Street SeshYum! Festival
Be extra vigilant over door-knockers, residents warned after burglary 1st August 2019 Residents are urged to be extra vigilant after a burglary following a door-knocking in Hull. Police are investigating after a person knocked on a door of a house in Hardy Street, saying they were doing a financial assessment on behalf of Hull City Council. The property was burgled soon after. Hull City Council is urging […] Read more News Hull City CouncilHumberside PoliceTrading Standards
Join hundreds of hopscotchers at Play Day in Queens Gardens 1st August 2019 A an attempt to set a city hopscotch record will take place in Hull next week. Play Day, a national celebration of play, returns to Hull next week – and this year’s event will see hopscotch grids laid all around the site at the Queens Gardens Rose Bowl. Every visitor will be encouraged to take […] Read more News Public Health Councillor Gwen LunnHopscotchHull City CouncilPlay DayQueens GardensRose Bowl
Road works to start in Holderness Road next week 1st August 2019 Essential road works are to get under way in Holderness Road from Monday 5 August. The repair and resurfacing work will take place between Stanhope Avenue and Summergangs Road westbound. Works will take place from 7.30am to 10am and are due to be completed by Sunday 18 August. Councillor Anita Harrison, portfolio holder for highways, […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets Councillor Anita HarrisonHolderness RoadRoadworks
Humber Street Sesh: 6 acts not to miss this weekend 1st August 2019 Hull’s answer to Glastonbury takes place this weekend – and with no mud, no tents, flushing toilets, firm concrete underfoot and the bus to get you home at the end of the day, we’ll take Humber Street Sesh over a cow field any day. As the countdown begins to the urban festival’s early Friday start […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Back to OursBBC Radio 6BBC Radio HumbersideBurnsy ShowChiedu OrakaFruit MarketHumber StreetHumber Street Sesh
Yorkshire Day: 5 things Hull has given to God’s own country 1st August 2019 Hull is a proud, independent and creative city with culture in its DNA. And on Yorkshire day, we take a look at five things the city has given to God’s own country. Yorkshire’s Maritime City The Spurn Lightship. Over the next five years, the Hull: Yorkshire’s Maritime City project will deliver the refurbishment and preservation […] Read more News Aunt Bessie’sHull Daily MailHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityHumber Street SeshUK City of CultureYorkshire Day
Residents urged to help protect flood defences 31st July 2019 Residents in Orchard Park are being urged to protect a newly built nature area designed to help alleviate flooding in the neighbourhood. The lake and fishing pond sits off Danepark Road and forms part of the Cottingham and Orchard Park Flood Alleviation Scheme. It will protect the area from flooding and will be stocked with […] Read more Community and Living Environment News Regeneration Flood protectionHumberside PoliceOrchard Park
