Hull History Centre hosting free exhibition that will reveal Hull’s past 10th August 2022 Hull History Centre is opening its first in-house exhibition for two and a half years. The centre has catalogued acquisitions made over 100 years and has uncovered a wealth of local history resources. The “Unlocking the Treasures, Revealing the Past” exhibition is the culmination of a 2.5-year project funded by the James Reckitt Library Trust […] Read more Education and Learning Leisure & Culture News What's on Councillor Alison CollinsonHCALHull Culture and LeisureHull History Centre
New Hull library exhibition shows how creativity makes neighbourhoods thrive 8th August 2022 A free, new exhibition at Hull Central Library explores how shared creative processes, skills and values contribute to thriving commons neighbourhoods. We are Commoners launches on Wednesday 3 August and runs until Saturday 17 September 2022. It’s a thought-provoking national touring exhibition by Craftspace which highlights ‘acts of commoning’. These actions shape the way communities […] Read more Community and Living Education and Learning Leisure & Culture Libraries News What's on ArtArts and cultureArts Council EnglandcommunitiesCouncillor Alison CollinsonexhibitionHull Central Librarylibraries
100 years of Larkin celebrated 3rd August 2022 Celebrations of Philip Larkin on what would have been his 100th birthday will take place across the country on Tuesday 9 August, with Hull taking centre stage. A series of exciting and innovative centenary events will kick off in the city, supported with funding from Hull City Council. An afternoon of poetry, dance and music […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on 100th birthdayPhilip LarkinPhilip Larkin Society
Local artist Erin Ledsom begins first ever residency at the Ferens Art Gallery 3rd August 2022 A rising local artist has begun her residency at the Ferens Art Gallery as part of a commission by Hull City Council. Erin Ledsom is an embroidery artist from Hull and a recent graduate of the prestigious Royal College of Needlework. Her colourful and textured work often draws inspiration from her hometown. She was Future […] Read more Education and Learning Ferens Leisure & Culture News What's on ArtArts and cultureArts Council EnglandCouncillor Alison CollinsonFerens Art GalleryHCALHull Culture and Leisure
Hull galleries partner up to celebrate emerging artists from across the UK 3rd August 2022 Humber Street Gallery and Ferens Art Gallery will be hosting the Bloomberg New Contemporaries 2022 exhibition across both venues this Autumn. Taking over the entirety of Humber Street Gallery and Gallery 4 of Ferens Art Gallery, New Contemporaries’ annual exhibition of emerging and early career artists opens in Hull on 23 September, running until 27 […] Read more Education and Learning Ferens Leisure & Culture News What's on Absolutely CulturedArtArts and culturecultureFerens Art GalleryHumber Street Galleryleisure
Hull to play host to British Firefighter Challenge this weekend 27th July 2022 Humberside Fire and Rescue Service will take on the British Firefighter Challenge this weekend in Hull city centre. This Saturday (30) and Sunday (31 July) visitors to the city centre will be invited to show their support and cheer on Humberside firefighters, alongside firefighters from across the UK and the world as they take part […] Read more News What's on British Firefighter ChallengeChris BlacksellHumberside Fire and Rescue
Pride in Hull 2022 arrives in Queens Gardens this weekend 27th July 2022 After two years on hold, Pride in Hull is back and has planned something extra special to celebrate 50 years of Pride in the UK and 21 years in Hull. Initially planned to take place in West Park, the venue change was announced at the end of June after confirmation of Hull City’s fixtures for […] Read more Children and families Leisure & Culture News What's on family eventfreePride in Hull 2022
“Tell Mike” – your chance to let the new Leader of Hull City Council know your views as Love Hull magazine lands this week 18th July 2022 The latest edition of the council’s residents’ magazine, Love Hull, will start to arrive at Hull households this week. As part of a wider commitment to listening to residents’ views, the summer issue offers residents the opportunity to tell the Leader of the Council, Councillor Mike Ross, about the issues that matter to them. By […] Read more Business Children and families Community and Living Council Government and Democracy Customer Services Education and Learning Leisure & Culture News Public Health Regeneration Transport & Streets What's on Councillor mike rossLove HullLove Hull Magazine
Hull’s Museum Quarter Transformed for Festival of Archaeology 8th July 2022 Hull’s museum quarter will be transformed into a medieval encampment for the city-wide Festival of Archaeology. On Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 July, 11am – 3.00 pm, visitors can come face-to-face with knights in armour, a unit of archers, medieval residents of the street, craftspeople and musicians. There will also be the chance to participate […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on Children and familiesCouncillor Alison Collinsonfamily activitiesfamily funFestival of ArchaeologyHCALHull Culture and Leisure
100 days to go until record-breaking Rugby League World Cup begins 7th July 2022 Fans of rugby league are being urged to ensure they get the best seats in the house for Rugby League World Cup 2021 with just 100 days to go until the tournament kicks off at St James’ Park as England Men take on Samoa Men on 15 October. The 100-day milestone sees excitement for the […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Sport Stadium What's on 100 daysRugby League World Cup 2021
Creating conversations and sharing maritime memories 29th June 2022 A series of maritime themed reminiscent events are being launched at an Extra Care facility in Hull. From June 2022, volunteers along with the Hull Maritime team are running events to spark memories and conversations at Redwood Glades, an Extra Care facility ran by housing association Riverside for people aged over 18 with care needs, […] Read more Health and Social Care Museums News Regeneration What's on Hull MaritimeHull Maritime MuseumNational Lottery Heritage FundNational Lottery PlayersrEMINISCENTRiversideSharing memoriesvolunteers
New Ferens exhibition set to break the mould 28th June 2022 The Ferens Art Gallery is set to host a groundbreaking new exhibition showcasing sculpture by women. Breaking the Mould: Sculpture by Women since 1945 is the first extensive exhibition of post-war British sculpture by women. The works span more than 70 years and explore the work of fifty sculptors. Historically, female sculptors were neglected or […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News What's on Arts Council EnglandCouncillor Rob PritchardFerens Art GalleryHCALHull cultureHull Culture and Leisure
