Hull’s famous Arctic Corsair to be moved on Sunday 30th July 2019 Hull’s Arctic Corsair will move for the first time in 20 years on Sunday. The country’s last distant water side-winder trawler will leave its spot on the River Hull near to the Museums Quarter. Starting at 7am, LGSA Marine and Dean’s Tugs will undertake the complex operation to move the 693-tonne trawler down the river […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News Arctic CorsairCouncillor Daren HaleHull City CouncilHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityNational Lottery Heritage FundRiver HullVictoria Dock
Free Play Day festival is back at Queens Gardens in Hull 30th July 2019 Hull’s free Play Day festival returns to Queens Gardens next week. Queens Gardens will become a huge outdoor playground as children, young people and families take part in a celebration of the importance of play. The 16th annual festival in Hull takes place on Wednesday 7 August from 11am to 3pm. Activities include bike try-outs, […] Read more News Alison MurphyHull City CouncilPlay DayQueens Gardens
One Yorkshire leaders present devolution proposals to PM Boris Johnson 29th July 2019 One Yorkshire leaders have written to new Prime Minister Boris Johnson in a bid to “urgently unlock” the benefits of devolution. The proposals, signed by Yorkshire leaders including Councillor Stephen Brady, Leader of Hull City Council, are being published today ahead of Yorkshire Day on Thursday 1 August. They would see a series of interim […] Read more Council Government and Democracy News Boris JohnsonCouncillor Stephen BradyHull City CouncilHumber LEPOne YorkshirePrime MinisterYorkshire Day
More free children’s events in Hull this week 29th July 2019 More free and low-cost events are taking place this week across Hull to encourage children to have a healthy and fun summer. Change4Life and Hull City Council have teamed up with youth centres, children centres, parks and volunteers across the city to stage the events. This week’s family events are highlighted by those taking place […] Read more News Astra Youth CentreChange4LifeGipsyville LibraryHessle Road NetworkHumber Street SeshLemon Tree Children’s CentreMarfleet Children’s CentreMcMillan Children’s CentreSt Michael's Youth ProjectWaudby Centre
Humber Street Sesh recruits graffiti stars to bring colour and creativity 29th July 2019 Two world-renowned street artists are heading to Hull to bring a burst of colour to this year’s Humber Street Sesh. Hong Kong’s Bao Ho and Anny Chong have taken inspiration from Hull’s landmarks to decorate walls in the Fruit Market before and during the two-day event this weekend. Bao and Anny will create large colourful artworks […] Read more Leisure & Culture News ANHZAnny ChongArtBao HoFruit MarketGraffitiHong KongHumber Street SeshSimple BaoWykeland Beal
5 things to do in Hull this weekend 26th July 2019 It’s been a somewhat warm week, so you may be looking forward to some fun in the fresh air this weekend. Luckily for you, the city is hosting its annual Veterans Weekend, a Pride finale and a folk festival with a maritime twist. Plan your weekend now! 1. Veterans Weekend East Park Saturday and Sunday […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on After:HoursBonus ArenaEast ParkHull Folk and Maritime FestivalHull History CentreHull MarinaPride in HullVeterans Weekend
WWE superstars are coming to Hull for the first time 26th July 2019 The WWE is bringing its wrestling superstars to Hull for the first time later this year. Its NXT UK tour will come to the Bonus Arena on Friday 15 and Saturday 16 November, with tickets going on sale this morning. The WWE is the world’s largest professional wrestling organisation with a global fanbase in the […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Bonus ArenaNXT UKRAWSmackdownWWE
Free children’s activities and food sessions in Hull 25th July 2019 A free project bringing activities and nutritious food to children throughout the summer holidays will launch in Hull this week. Healthy Holidays ran as a pilot scheme in Orchard Park last year, delivering more than 100 sessions in 31 days. This year, it returns to Orchard Park and will also run in St Andrews, Bransholme […] Read more Adult social care Health and Social Care News Public Health What's on BransholmeCouncillor Gwen LunnHealthy HolidaysHull City CouncilMarfleetOrchard ParkSt Andrews
Absolutely Cultured names new chief executive 25th July 2019 Absolutely Cultured has appointed a new chief executive. Stephen Munn, who is chief executive and artistic director at Deda, a dance and production company in Derby, will join the Hull culture company in October. Stephen held his current role for 13 years, overseeing a successful period of growth. He holds an MA in Arts Management […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Absolutely CulturedDedaStephen Munn
Humber Street Sesh director ‘feeling supersonic’ over Liam Gallagher gig 24th July 2019 Some might say the timing of Liam Gallagher’s Hull concert is not ideal for this year’s Humber Street Sesh. But organisers of the huge Hull music festival would not agree. Festival director Mark Page said the coincidental timing of the two events on Saturday 3 August is “awesome” for the city. Mark said he was “feeling […] Read more Hull City Hall Leisure & Culture News What's on Hull Culture and LeisureHumber Street SeshJohnny MarrLiam GallagherMTVOasis
Top children’s events in Hull this week 24th July 2019 Plenty of free and low-priced events for children are happening every day over the summer break. Along with Change4Life, Hull City Council has teamed up with youth centres, children centres, parks and volunteers to help children to have a healthy and fun summer. Here are some of the activities this week: Wednesday 24 July Summer […] Read more News What's on Change4LifeHessle Road NetworkKing George V Playing FieldsLittle Stars Children CentreNorth Bransholme Community CentreSt Michael's Youth ProjectVulcan Centre
Liam Gallagher confirms Hull gig – but tickets have already sold out 24th July 2019 Liam Gallagher has confirmed he will play in Hull next month – but tickets for the gig have already sold out. The Oasis star will be at Hull City Hall for an MTV Unplugged concert on Saturday August 3, he confirmed in an Instagram post. View this post on Instagram I’m honoured to […] Read more Hull City Hall News What's on Liam GallagherMTVMTV UnpluggedOasisTicketmaster
