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View article Young artists to take centre stage at Ferens Junior Open

Young artists to take centre stage at Ferens Junior Open

10th February 2021

Hundreds of talented young artists will be showcased this weekend at the Ferens Junior Open. The annual Junior Open, taking place online for the first time, launches on Friday 12 February on the Humber Museums Partnership website. The Digital Junior Open will celebrate the creativity of children and young people throughout 2020. The exhibition won’t be […]

View article Magical Museums activity booklet and digital programme created to support families during lockdown

Magical Museums activity booklet and digital programme created to support families during lockdown

10th February 2021

Hull Museums and the Ferens Art Gallery have teamed up with a local artist to create a free family activity booklet packed with fun and exciting crafts and activities to help support children and families during this difficult time. The booklet has been designed to remind families of the incredible objects and adventures that can […]

View article Grab your wands and broomsticks for magical Harry Potter Night

Grab your wands and broomsticks for magical Harry Potter Night

3rd February 2021

Young wizards, witches and muggles all invited to a magical Harry Potter Night tomorrow (Thursday 4 February). The Hull Libraries team has been working hard to bring the magic of Harry Potter direct to people’s home, with events taking place from 4pm – 8pm. This year, all of the events will take place online – […]

View article Hull Truck Theatre to help schools, parents and children during lockdown

Hull Truck Theatre to help schools, parents and children during lockdown

28th January 2021

Hull Truck Theatre will help to keep students engaged next month with a new city-wide, month-long learning programme for schools and educators to use as part of their lesson planning. Running throughout February, Hull Truck @ Home School will introduce young audiences to drama and theatre making with a glimpse ‘behind the scenes’ of the […]

View article Shortlist for James Reckitt Hull Children’s Book Award 2021 announced

Shortlist for James Reckitt Hull Children’s Book Award 2021 announced

27th January 2021

The shortlist for the 14th James Reckitt Hull Children’s Book Award has been announced. This year’s shortlist features ten varied titles, from fantasy to realism, featuring books that respond to the current climate. The award, which began 14 years ago, aims to foster a love of reading by introducing Hull’s young people to new writers […]

View article Huge rock band add Hull date to sold-out UK tour

Huge rock band add Hull date to sold-out UK tour

22nd January 2021

One of the world’s biggest metal bands will perform in Hull this year as part of their UK tour. The multi-award nominated Bring Me The Horizon will perform at the Bonus Arena on Monday 20 September 2021. The Hull date has been added to their sold-out UK tour which will also see them stop off […]

View article Young artists invited to showcase talents in Ferens Art Gallery’s Junior Open

Young artists invited to showcase talents in Ferens Art Gallery’s Junior Open

13th January 2021

The Ferens Junior Open exhibition, an annual highlight of the Ferens calendar, will take place, not once, but twice this year. The exhibition, which traditionally takes place towards the end of the year, was postponed in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The 2020 exhibition will now open early in 2021 in the form of […]

View article Last chance to bag exclusively priced Rugby League World Cup tickets

Last chance to bag exclusively priced Rugby League World Cup tickets

22nd December 2020

There’s still time to secure your tickets at special promotional prices for the Rugby League Word Cup 2021 as the competition celebrates a record-breaking year of hugely encouraging sales and the first-ever public ticket ballot – as well as ground-breaking social impact in what will be the biggest and best Rugby League World Cup in […]

View article Communities pull together to create magical Christmas for 2020

Communities pull together to create magical Christmas for 2020

17th December 2020

2020’s Christmas may not be like any other, but communities around Hull have been coming together to ensure memories will still be made this festive season. Schools, businesses, volunteers and even neighbours have been busy across the city organising everything from advent calendar walks to light displays, covid-safe grottos and Christmas competitions. Amongst the many […]

View article East Park visitors offered chance to see park in new light

East Park visitors offered chance to see park in new light

16th December 2020

Visitors to East Park will be able to explore it in a completely different way, thanks to a new free app. Love Exploring takes in the history and ecology of the park to produce virtual games and activities for the whole family to enjoy, a perfect way to be active this Christmas. Funded by Hull […]

View article Local authorities team-up with Hull Truck Theatre for Christmas cracker

Local authorities team-up with Hull Truck Theatre for Christmas cracker

10th December 2020

Hull Truck Theatre’s Christmas performance will be free to watch for residents across Hull and East Yorkshire this year thanks to a partnership with Hull City Council and East Riding of Yorkshire Council. From festive music to karaoke, unexpected guests and lashings of humour, it is set to bring a dose of excitement and happiness […]

View article Popular Middle Child panto gets animated makeover

Popular Middle Child panto gets animated makeover

7th December 2020

Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas in Hull without the Middle Child panto, and in 2020 the popular festive show is getting an animated makeover. The show will be free to watch on YouTube from Saturday 19 December to Thursday 31 December. A radio version will also be broadcast on BBC Radio Humberside. Pattie Breadcake: Into the […]