Kaiser Chiefs and Razorlight to perform at Hull’s Bonus Arena 13th June 2019 The Kaiser Chiefs are coming to the Bonus Arena early next year. The Yorkshire band, famed for songs such as I Predict A Riot, Ruby and Every Day I Love You Less and Less, will visit Hull on Tuesday 21 January next year. They will be joined by special guests Razorlight. Tickets for this standing […] Read more News Bonus Arena
Five Father’s Day gifts ideas with Hull theme 13th June 2019 It’s Father’s Day this Sunday and, let’s be honest, most people tend to leave picking out a gift to the last minute. If the kitchen cupboard is overflowing with ‘world’s best dad’ mugs and the old man would prefer something a bit different and with a Hull theme, feel free to take inspiration from our […] Read more News Father's Day
Hull maintains Fairtrade City status – and is praised for promoting the cause 13th June 2019 Hull has maintained its Fairtrade City status – and has made a commitment to keep promoting Fairtrade principles. Fairtrade ensures farmers and workers in developing countries around the world are paid a fair prices for their goods, earn a living wages and their communities benefit from educational and medical provisions. And the city has been […] Read more News Fairtrade
‘Being a carer never leaves you’ says father who cares for 38-year-old son 13th June 2019 Carers play an indispensable role in our society. More than five million people providing care for a family member or friend with a disability, mental or physical illness, substance misuse issue, or who needs extra help as they grow older. One such carer is John. He and his wife have cared for their son, Tom, […] Read more Adult social care Health and Social Care News Carers Week
Exhibition in Hull celebrates gypsy, Roma and traveller culture 13th June 2019 An exhibition to celebrate gypsy, Roma and traveller culture will open at Hull’s Streetlife Museum this month. The exhibition, from Thursday 13 June to Thursday 27 June, has been set up to help people to learn more about the history and heritage of these cultures and promote its positive impact on British society. It marks […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on Streetlife Museum
Hull pensioner’s one-woman show heads to Edinburgh Fringe 13th June 2019 A one-woman show from a Hull pensioner will be previewed at Kardomah 94 next month before heading to Edinburgh Fringe this summer. Polly Pattison, who is 77 years old, will appear at the cafe to perform a preview of her show Keep Your Chin Up, in which she dramatises the content of 85 letters sent […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Kardomah94
‘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
