8 free activities in Hull parks this summer 19th July 2019 Love Parks Week may be coming to an end, but as the summer holidays begin, there is plenty to do in the city’s parks. Whether it is taking some time out in one of the many picturesque, relaxing spaces or getting involved in something more active, there is a choice of free activities and events […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Bude ParkCostello StadiumEast ParkLove Parks WeekParkrunPickering ParkWest Park
Hull parks: 5 things you might not know 19th July 2019 It’s Love Parks Week, so pack up the picnic and head to one of the city’s great green spaces this weekend. We have put together five facts about the city’s parks – some you will know, but some might surprise you … 1. None are as big as East Park You probably knew East Park […] Read more Leisure & Culture News East ParkHull City AFCHull Culture and LeisureHull FairHull Maritime MuseumKCOM StadiumLove Parks WeekPearson ParkPickering ParkWest Park
5 things to do in Hull this weekend 19th July 2019 Pride In Hull, one of the city’s biggest annual events, is marked on plenty of calendars across the city this weekend, while the city will also host a Grammy-nominated brass band, an exhibition on Hull’s food heritage and more. Here is our list of 5 things you might want to check out in the city […] Read more Hull New Theatre Leisure & Culture News Bonus ArenaFrances DisleyHot 8 Brass BandHull Comic ConHull Truck TheatreJohn EtheridgePride in HullThe Cucumber Fell in the SandThe Welly
Streets will shut in Hull to make way for play 19th July 2019 Streets in Hull will shut to through traffic and open up to play on Sunday as Hull hosts its first ever Playing Out Day. The Playing Out project, a locally organised arm of a national scheme, launched last year and has proved a huge success. Designed to give children the freedom to safely play out […] Read more News Public Health Transport & Streets Playing Outroad closures
Arctic Corsair bell packed away before vessel’s relocation 19th July 2019 One of the Arctic Corsair’s most symbolic items has been packed away before the famous Hull trawler’s relocation. The vessel’s bell was carefully placed in a case by Trevor Evans, the longest-serving volunteer and Abigail Jubb, an intern from the Hull: Yorkshire’s Maritime City project. Next month, the distant water sidewinder trawler and a symbol […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News Arctic CorsairHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime City
Chinese students perform Peking opera at Hull City Hall 17th July 2019 Four schools from Beijing were in Hull today to perform a traditional Chinese opera. The schools, all from the Fengtai District in Beijing, have close ties to the city through a 15-year relationship with the Archbishop Sentamu Academy. Groups of students from Beijing and Hull regularly visit each other as part of a cultural and […] Read more Education and Learning Hull City Hall Leisure & Culture News Archbishop Sentamu AcademyBeijing operaChinese studentsPeking opera
Have you been to East Park’s Animal Education Centre? 17th July 2019 As Hull celebrates Love Parks Week, regular visitors to the city’s green spaces are singing the praises of their favourite spots. But did you know one of Hull’s most popular parks hosts a range of exotic, domestic and farm animals? The Animal Education Centre at East Park hosts events throughout the year to engage and […] Read more Education and Learning Environment News Animal Education CentreEast ParkLove Parks Weekwildlife
Hull shop fined £4,000 for out-of-date meat products 17th July 2019 The man behind a Hull company that tried to sell meat products weeks past their use-by date has been hit with a fine of more than £4,000. Mr Jegarkwin Mehkow, director of Hull Store International Food Limited, trading as Four Seasons, Anlaby Road, appeared at court on July 8, pleading guilty to a series of […] Read more News Public Health Councillor Mike ThompsonHull Magistrates CourtTrading Standards
Prof Graham Chesters to be made Honorary Burgess 17th July 2019 One of Hull’s cultural leaders is to be made an Honorary Burgess by Hull City Council. Graham Chesters, a University of Hull professor and chair of the Freedom Festival board, will be granted the Lord Mayor and Admiral of the Humber Award. He will be presented with an official scroll by the Lord Mayor, Councillor […] Read more Civic News Councillor Stephen BradyCouncillor Steve WilsonFreedom Festival Arts TrustGraham ChestersHonorary BurgessHull CollegeOfstedUniversity of Hull
Pride in Hull is now a civic event – and councillors may decorate their robes 17th July 2019 This year’s Pride in Hull will be a full civic event, the city’s Lord Mayor has announced. It means all councillors from Hull City Council are invited to join the parade, dressed in their traditional robes, with the Pride flag flying proudly from the roof of the Guildhall. And Councillor Steve Wilson, Lord Mayor and Admiral […] Read more News Civic eventsCouncillor Steve WilsonGuildhallHull CollegeLord Mayor and Admiral of the HumberPride in HullQueens GardensWhitefriargate
Smokefree Sidelines project scores ‘grassroots’ award 17th July 2019 A project designed to protect young football stars from second-hand smoke has been given a boost after it was recognised as a leading light of grassroots football. Smokefree Sidelines launched last year in Hull and the East Riding and saw an immediate stop to parents and other spectators lighting up at the sidelines of any […] Read more News Public Health East Riding County Football Associationgrassroots footballSmokefree Sidelines
Hull Youth Enterprise Award-winner urges ‘go for it’ as nominations open 17th July 2019 A Hull Youth Enterprise Award-winner has urged the next generation of young entrepreneurs to “go for it”. Nominations are now open for this year’s awards, which recognise Hull’s enterprising schools, young people and their supporters. The awards are organised by Hull City Council in partnership with the Hull Youth Enterprise Bank. Last year, Ben Robinson […] Read more Business News #MadeInHullHull Youth Enterprise AwardsHull Youth Enterprise BankPreHistoric Hull
