‘Carers need support too – they make a huge difference’ 12th June 2019 Carers need caring for too – and that is why Hull City Council and its partners are highlighting support available to those who care for others. During Carers Week 2019, carers are being urged to access support ranging from financial assistance, money off at the city’s leisure attractions and travel concessions. Councillor Gwen Lunn, portfolio […] Read more Adult social care Health and Social Care News Carers Week
Sculcoates Bridge to close for essential repairs 11th June 2019 Sculcoates Bridge will be closed from Monday 1 July to Sunday 21 July for essential repair works. The bridge in Chapman Street will be closed for three weeks so engineers can carry out a full inspection into the condition of the structure. The diversion route will be via North Bridge. Councillor Anita Harrison, portfolio holder […] Read more News Transport & Streets Sculcoates Bridge
Circus comes to town as Freedom Festival and Back to Ours team up 11th June 2019 Two popular Hull festivals have joined forces to bring four spectacular circus shows to the city. The expanded five-day Freedom Festival will include the quartet of quirky performances after a team-up with Back to Ours. Circa will open the festival with its acrobatic show Humans. Un Poyo Rojo, a contemporary Argentinian physical theatre performance, will […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Back to OursFreedom Festival
How technology helped transform a life 11th June 2019 A mum says assistive technology in her home has greatly improved the life of her daughter who has learning difficulties. In March 2018, Donna Lilley’s home was fitted with equipment including a flood detector to stop the bath from overflowing, fire and steam detectors and a panic button. She says the devices have allowed her […] Read more Adult social care News Carers Week
Tuesday’s Royal Ballet screening moved to Hull Minster 10th June 2019 Tomorrow’s free Royal Ballet screening has been moved to Hull Minster due to the weather forecast. The screening of Kenneth MacMillan’s celebrated ballet Romeo and Juliet was due to take place in Trinity Square. The non-ticketed event will still have 600 seats available on a first-come, first-serve basis. It starts at 7pm. Trinity Market will still be […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Trinity Market
PRS Foundation New Musical Biennial returns next month 10th June 2019 A free music festival featuring some of the UK’s most most exciting music creators returns to Hull next month. PRS Foundation’s New Music Biennial – which takes place across two weekends in London and Hull – features contemporary music including exciting, newly commissioned works from established names and rising stars. Presented by Absolutely Cultured, it […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Absolutely CulturedPRS Foundation New Musical Biennial
‘It was time for a change’ – how this Hull extra care resident turned his life around 10th June 2019 A 73-year-old man has told how he turned his life around after years spent living on the streets and battling alcohol issues. Four months ago, Colin moved into Redwood Glades, an extra care facility in Hull that provides different levels of support to its residents. “It was time for a change, I’d had enough. I […] Read more News Carers Week
5 things to do in Hull this weekend 7th June 2019 If you still haven’t made Friday night plans by now, we are here to help. Two classics – one a screening of a silent comedy and another a famous opera – are taking place in the city tonight. Then Don’t miss Lord Mayor’s Hanse Day, a visit from your favourite men in tights and one […] Read more Ferens Hull City Hall News What's on 5 things to do in Hull this weekendHull Truck TheatreLord Mayor
Hull firm Tevalis grows from two-man team to global client base with support 7th June 2019 For more than 10 years, a Hull company has been providing hospitality services across the world, thanks to support from Hull City Council. Tevalis, a hospitality-focused point of sale and management technology, opened in 2005 with just two employees. Based in Alfred Gelder Street, the company later opened a second office in the K2 building […] Read more Business News Humber Business Week
Emeli Sande to perform at Bonus Arena 7th June 2019 Singer-songwriter Emeli Sande is to visit Hull’s Bonus Arena in December as part of her UK tour. The vocalist will visit Hull on the last night of her 16 date UK tour, which starts in November after the star releases her third album, Real Life, in September. The Hull concert takes place on Friday 13 […] Read more News What's on Bonus Arena
How therapy service is using ICT funding to grow business 7th June 2019 A Hull therapy provider is urging other SMEs to see if they can access funding for game-changing tech improvements. Focus Counselling Services has huge ambitions to grow its operation beyond Hull after purchasing new premises in Beverley. But before setting its expansion into motion, the company identified a need to transform its ICT systems – […] Read more Business News Humber Business Week
British modern art greats to feature in stunning Ferens Art Gallery exhibition 6th June 2019 An exhibition featuring some of the most famous names of modern British art is coming to Ferens Art Gallery this summer. Reflection: British Art in an Age of Change explores over a century of creative achievement by a diverse body of artists whose loves and fears, doubts and dreams mirror our own. Featuring more than […] Read more News What's on
