7 top Mother’s Day gift ideas with a Hull theme 26th March 2019 It’s Mother’s Day on Sunday – and we are betting that you haven’t got good old mum a gift yet. Worry not, here are some Hull-themed gift ideas that might just help you out. Grab an extremely ‘Ull gift Get yourself to Chance Gifts in Savile Street to find Hull-inspired gifts include a pair of […] Read more Business Ferens Museums News Bonus ArenaFerens Art GalleryHull Culture and LeisureHull MuseumsParagon ArcadeTrinity MarketVegan
Bonus Arena shortlisted for prestigious awards 26th March 2019 Hull’s Bonus Arena has been shortlisted for two prestigious awards. The venue has been shortlisted at the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Awards and the Local Authority Building Control (LABC) Awards. For the RICS Awards, the Hull arena has been nominated in the Design through innovations category for the Yorkshire and Humber region alongside […] Read more News
Grab a piece of Hull theatre history 26th March 2019 This is your chance to grab a little piece of Hull New Theatre’s history. Hull New Theatre reopened in 2017 following a £16m refurbishment. As well as a new-look restaurant and bars, the 18-month transformation included an extension of the main auditorium which saw new seats installed. The old seats were offered to theatre groups, […] Read more Hull New Theatre Leisure & Culture News Hull New Theatre
IETM 2019 in Hull: All you need to know 26th March 2019 Movers and shakers from across the cultural globe are heading to Hull this weekend for the annual IETM meeting. IETM – a worldwide network of more than 500 performing arts groups and artists from more than 50 countries – has chosen the city for its first meeting of all its members in the UK since […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News Theatre What's on IETM 2019
Help for families affected by problem drinking 25th March 2019 Children and adults affected by a family member’s drinking problem are to benefit from £133, 140 of capital funding which will be used to refurbish a community alcohol hub. Improvements to the existing hub, based in Bransholme but used by people across the city, will include making the building more family-friendly, enabling family sessions to […] Read more News Public Health
Winding House luxury apartments in Hull to be unveiled 25th March 2019 A new luxury serviced apartment building in Hull will be unveiled next month. The development at the old Winding House in Victoria Dock – recognisable by its landmark chimney – has been converted into five stunning apartments, each with three en-suite bedrooms. The 150-year-old building in Plimsoll Way is the oldest on the dock. Derelict […] Read more News Regeneration Victoria Dock
Take a look at Arco’s new £25 million distribution centre 25th March 2019 Here is how Arco’s new £25 million distribution centre on the outskirts of Hull – which could create 200 jobs – could look. The safety company has teamed up with contractor Clugston to begin construction of its national distribution centre extension. The 20,000 sq m building on the A63 forms part of the £25 million […] Read more News Regeneration
Historic cannon uncovered in archaeological dig 25th March 2019 A historic cannon has been discovered at the site of Henry VIII’s South Blockhouse dig. A conservator from the York Archaeological Trust visited the site to inspect the historic artefact, before it was carefully transported back to York. It will now undergo specialist x-rays in order to determine its composition, and how it was manufactured. […] Read more News Henry VIIISouth Blockhouse
US Ambassador visits Hull 22nd March 2019 US Ambassador to the UK, Woody Johnson, has visited the city today to learn more about Hull and the impacts UK City of Culture has had. The Ambassador toured the city centre including Queen Victoria Square and Whitefriargate, stopped to speak with traders at Trinity Market and visited Hull Minster and Trinity House before meeting […] Read more News
5 things to do in Hull this weekend 22nd March 2019 1. Portrait of Sir Thomas More Ferens Art Gallery Until Sunday 23 June Free A masterpiece from the Royal Collection opens at Ferens Art Gallery on Saturday. The portrait of Sir Thomas More, c.1526-7, by Hans Holbein the Younger will be displayed at the Hull art gallery . It follows masterpieces by Rembrandt and Sir Anthony van Dyck […] Read more Ferens Hull New Theatre Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on 5 things to do in Hull this weekendHull Culture and Leisure
First look at Ferens Art Gallery’s latest royal masterpiece 22nd March 2019 A masterpiece from the Royal Collection opens at Ferens Art Gallery tomorrow (Saturday 23 March), but here’s a sneak peek for those that can’t wait. The portrait of Sir Thomas More, c.1526-7, by Hans Holbein the Younger will be displayed at the Hull art gallery until Sunday 23 June. It follows masterpieces by Rembrandt and Sir Anthony van […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Ferens Art GalleryHolbein
New bridal boutique in Hull’s Fruit Market 22nd March 2019 A contemporary bridal boutique has opened in Hull’s Fruit Market. Ghost Orchid Bride will sell a combination of designer wedding gowns and indie labels at the store in Humber Street. Owner Katey Headley wanted to provide a boutique environment for brides to choose a dream dress, away from crowded fitting rooms. She said: “Choosing a […] Read more News Regeneration Fruit Market
