Boost for Hull’s Santa Squad
A campaign led by school children to ensure no youngsters in Hull are left without a present this Christmas has received a boost from Hull City Council.
Santa Squad is … More
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Annual memorial service to be held
The traditional Christmas memorial service is to take place at Chanterlands Crematorium on Sunday 15 December.
It will be held in the large chapel, starting at 2pm, with anyone attending … More
Lord Mayor’s Christmas Tree Festival back at Minster
The Lord Mayor’s annual Christmas Tree Festival will return to Hull Minster this December.
The popular event will run from Tuesday 3 December to Saturday 21 December, and will see … More
Young people to design Hull City Council’s Christmas card
School children in Hull have been invited to create a design for Hull City Council’s official Christmas e-card.
Posters are going up in primary and secondary schools, asking pupils to … More
5 outdoor spaces to explore over the festive period
Looking to get some fresh air over the festive period? Hull has many outdoor spaces for residents to enjoy. Whether you’re a seasoned walker or a casual stroller, there’s a … More
Jessica’s Hull-themed Christmas design chosen for Hull City Council’s Christmas card
Hull City Council Leader, Councillor Mike Ross and Chief Executive, Matt Jukes, have picked the winning design for the council’s e-Christmas card.
Primary school pupils from right across the city … More
Hull schoolchildren debut new Song for Hull at the annual Festival of Carols
Hundreds of primary school children across Hull put on a fantastic festive show at Hull City Hall this week.
The Festival of Carols saw around 400 primary school pupils from … More
Free festive fun comes to Hull city centre
Hull’s old town will come alive with Christmas cheer every weekend through December, with free entertainment for all the family.
Activities have been funded by Historic England, in partnership with … More
Christmas returns to Pearson Park
Victorian carol singers, festive live music and a festive family trail will visit Pearson Park this Saturday (9 December) as the park’s Christmas event takes place.
From 11am until 3pm … More
Meet the Hull school children creating Christmas magic
A group of school children in Hull have made it their mission to support as many families as possible this Christmas.
Santa Squad is the brainchild of children Ava, Phoebe, … More
Primary school pupils invited to design Hull City Council’s Christmas card
Pupils across Hull’s primary schools have been invited to design the council’s corporate e-Christmas card by Council Leader, Councillor Mike Ross and Chief Executive, Matt Jukes.
Councillor Mike Ross, Leader … More
Festive season gets underway with Hull light switch-on
Hull’s stunning Christmas lights will be switched on by Hull-born football legend and Former England Women’s Football Captain Dr Carol Thomas, alongside the Lord Mayor, Cllr Kalvin Neal next week.… More
Lord Mayor’s Christmas Tree Festival Returns
The Lord Mayor’s annual Christmas Tree Festival will be back at Hull Minster next month.
Dozens of decorated trees will fill up the 700-year-old Church, from Tuesday 5 December to … More
‘Tis the season to donate unwanted Christmas jumpers
Hull City Council is appealing for residents to donate unwanted children’s Christmas jumpers to help local families and keep textiles out of wheelie bins.
Over the past few years, the … More
Annual Christmas service to be held
The annual Christmas memorial service will be held at Chanterlands Crematorium on Sunday 17 December.
Those attending can remember their loved ones at a special time of the year by … More
Christmas arrives at Pearson Park this weekend
Victorian carol singers, festive live music and real reindeer will visit Pearson Park this Saturday (10 December) as the park’s Christmas event takes place.
From 11am until 3pm the park … More
Free holiday camps and activities back this Christmas
A huge range of free children’s activities are now available to book over the Christmas holidays.
Funded by the Department for Education and Hull City Council, the activity programme is … More
Free festive fun to spread Christmas cheer at Hull’s Museums Quarter
Hull Museums are inviting visitors to enjoy a traditional Victorian Christmas in the Museums Quarter on Saturday 26 November, 10.00am-4.00pm.
The free Magic of Christmas event, run in partnership with … More
Crafting project sees care home residents across Hull gifted handmade Christmas cards
People in residential homes and supporting housing facilities across Hull have been treated to a gift of some handcrafted Christmas cards and decorations this festive season.
#WeMadeThis are a self-funded … More
Message to residents as Hull remains in Tier 3
It has been confirmed following a Government review that Hull will remain in Tier 3, the highest level of Coronavirus restrictions.
Strict rules over household mixing remain in place and … More
Communities pull together to create magical Christmas for 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 … More
Christmas lights arrive in Hull city centre
More than 45,600 Christmas lights are currently being installed across Hull city centre ready for the festive period.
Although there will be no large switch-on event this year due to … More
5 things to do in Hull this weekend
The weekend starts tonight with art, comedy, a visit by Father Christmas and a chance to watch a bunch of muscular athletes beat seven bells out of each other among … More
Lord Mayor to bring new Christmas Tree Festival to Hull Minster
Business and organisations have been invited to take part in a charity Christmas tree festival next month.
The event will see decorated Christmas trees displayed at the Hull Minster.
It … More
Hull’s Christmas lights switch-on: All you need to know
Hull’s stunning Christmas lights will be switched on by the Lord Mayor and special guests this week.
Queen Victoria Square will come alive with light and sound installations on Thursday … More
This is what it takes to install Hull’s Christmas lights
With the festive season fast approaching, you may have spotted the city centre’s Christmas decoration displays starting to appear ahead of November’s big switch-on.
And this year, Kingston Square next … More
Two exceptional teens invited to switch on Hull’s Christmas lights
Two exceptional young people from Hull have been invited to switch on the city’s Christmas lights this year.
Paralympian Sophie Carter and inspirational Harrison Torr have been asked by the … More
Cut down on alcohol this festive season with Hull’s alternative ale trail
Pubs and bars in Hull’s Old Town are part of a new Low Ale Trail highlighting the best venues to get craft beers, cocktails and spirits without the alcohol kick.… More
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