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
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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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