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View article Visit the council’s HTAE team at careers event

Visit the council’s HTAE team at careers event

21st March 2023

Come and meet the team from Hull Training and Adult Education (HTAE) at next week’s Skills Hull and East Riding event. Taking place on Tuesday 28th and Wednesday 29th March at Hull University’s Allam Sports Centre on Inglemire Lane, it will be provided by Optimus Education, the market leader in delivering skills, career and apprenticeship […]

View article Rare treat of vocal delight heads to Hull

Rare treat of vocal delight heads to Hull

17th March 2023

Visitors to Albermarle Music Centre this Saturday are in for a treat, as a stunning singing duo perform as part of Hull City Council’s Singing City initiative. Singers and inspiring choir leaders Ben See & Dom Stichbury will be at the Albermarle for an afternoon of fun & uplifting harmony singing followed by a performance […]

View article Royal Coronation to be screened in Hull city centre

Royal Coronation to be screened in Hull city centre

17th March 2023

The coronations of Their Majesties The King and The Queen Consort will be shown on two big screens in Hull, thanks to funding from the government. The screens will be situated on City Hall balcony and in Trinity Market and act as a focal points for the celebration weekend. Leader of Hull City Council, Cllr […]

View article Ancient Egypt exhibitions open for the season at Ferens Art Gallery

Ancient Egypt exhibitions open for the season at Ferens Art Gallery

17th March 2023

Ancient Egypt has arrived at Ferens Art Gallery and is now open for the spring/summer season. Featuring two free exhibitions supported by a dedicated programme for schools and public events, the season will explore the beauty and mystery of ancient Egypt celebrating two of the greatest Egyptian discoveries of the last 200 years. The decoding […]

View article The Awakening 2023: All you need to know

The Awakening 2023: All you need to know

16th March 2023

Hull city centre will be illuminated this weekend with the return of the spectacular Awakening from Freedom Festival. The event, across two evenings, will feature world-class installations and performances, with Hull’s historic areas presented in a new and enchanting light. When is it taking place? Friday 17 March, 6pm until 10pm. Saturday 18 March, 6pm […]

View article ‘Rediscover’ Ferens Art Gallery at new exhibition

‘Rediscover’ Ferens Art Gallery at new exhibition

14th March 2023

An exciting new exhibition ‘Rediscovering Ferens’ has opened at Ferens Art Gallery. Running until Sunday 21 May, the exhibition focusses on the theme of identity and curators have explored what identity means to them, and to communities in Hull. The exhibition has been co-curated by young volunteers aged 18 – 25 years from the Future […]

View article New exhibition on First World War British Jews arrives at Hull History Centre

New exhibition on First World War British Jews arrives at Hull History Centre

10th March 2023

A new exhibition at Hull History Centre highlighting the contribution and sacrifice of Hull’s Jewish community during The First World War will open next week. We Were There Too is produced by We Were There Too: British Jews in the First World War, a project which has developed a website covering military and social history. […]

View article Street party applications now open for King’s Coronation

Street party applications now open for King’s Coronation

8th March 2023

With the coronation of King Charles III fast approaching, Hull City Council is inviting communities to apply to hold street parties in their neighbourhood. Residents are able to apply for a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (TTRO) up until Thursday 6 April, meaning they can close the road to traffic and fill it with tables, chairs, […]

Hull City Council to mark Commonwealth Day 2023

7th March 2023

Commonwealth Day 2023 will be marked in Hull next Monday (13 March) as a flag is raised at the Guildhall. The day marks the ten year anniversary of the signing of the Charter of the Commonwealth, will all 76 UK cities raising the Commonwealth of Nations Flag of Peace at 11am. Members of the public […]

View article Lord Mayor brings Mardi Gras to Guildhall

Lord Mayor brings Mardi Gras to Guildhall

7th March 2023

The Lord Mayor, Cllr Christine Randall is holding a Mardi Gras-themed charity ball next month, with tickets available to buy now. The ball will be held on Friday 14 April in the magnificent setting of the Banqueting Hall in the Guildhall, with a four-course meal and live entertainment from local band ‘Your cup of tea’. […]

View article What’s on in Hull – March 2023

What’s on in Hull – March 2023

1st March 2023

Ballroom dancing, ancient Egyptian history, and the return of The Awakening! Here are our picks of what’s on in Hull this March. Strictly Ballroom: The Musical Hull New Theatre, HU1 3HF, 6 – 11 Mar 2023, 2:30pm & 7:30pm Strictly Ballroom: The Musical visits Hull starring Strictly Come Dancing’s Kevin Clifton and BBC’s Eastenders’ Maisie Smith. Directed by TV […]

View article Local dancers to take over Hull New Theatre

Local dancers to take over Hull New Theatre

22nd February 2023

Dance groups from across Hull will take to the stage at Hull New Theatre this Sunday (26 February). Hull City Council’s Youth Arts Initiative Creative Voice and Hull Dance will give young performers and choreographers a stage to showcase their talents on Sunday 26 February. The evening will showcase work by youth dance companies from […]