Love music in Hull? Help shape its future 24th October 2023 Anyone interested in music in Hull is invited to a day of inspiration and discussion themed around collaboration. Featuring live performances of new compositions, discussions and presentations, ‘Out of the Box’ is free and open to everyone who loves music. The event, organised by Hull City Council’s Arts Development team in partnership with J-Night, will […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Arts DevelopmentCllr Rob PritchardDavid PortereventJ-NightOut of the Box
Creative Voice Youth Arts Festival returns for 2023 24th October 2023 Young people aged between 11 and 19 years old can get involved in a mix of creative performances, discussions, workshops and exhibitions issues during this year’s Creative Voice Youth Festival. Running Friday 3 – Saturday 4 November from 12noon – 9pm both days in the Princes Quay ground floor event space, Creative Voice Youth Arts […] Read more Children and families Leisure & Culture News What's on Arts DevelopmentCllr Rob PritchardCreative Youth Arts Festival 2023MusicSmile Foundation
New Ancient Egyptian experience on offer for school pupils 18th October 2023 Hull’s Hands on History Museum is now offering a chance for Hull school pupils to experience Ancient Egypt. This follows a re-display of original artefacts and historically significant replicas of the objects found in Tutankhamun’s tomb, alongside new interpretation, and new immersive learning experiences. Many of the objects formed the centrepiece of the Tutankhamun: 100 […] Read more Education and Learning Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on Ancient EgyptCllr Rob PritchardDavid AlcockHands on History MuseumHeritage LearningHull MuseumsHull Schools
Trinity Market reveals plans for free festive family fun! 18th October 2023 With the festive season fast approaching, Trinity Market is set to gift a free exciting and magical event to the people of Hull. Working together with the council, Hull company Redland Events will present The Santa Claus Showtime! – a family show packed with songs, stories and an appearance by Santa himself. Starring Father Christmas, […] Read more Children and families Christmas Leisure & Culture News What's on Cllr Rob PritchardDan WatsonfreeJack ManganRedland EventsThe Sanata Claus Showtime!Trinity Market
New Ferens Artist in Residence announced 11th October 2023 Ferens Art Gallery is delighted to announce its new artist in residence; Norwich based artist Anna Brass. Anna has been invited to create new work in response to two Canaletto paintings of the Grand Canal; one in the Ferens collection, and one on loan from the Royal Collection Trust. Her new work will be presented […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on Anna BrassArtist in ResidenceCllr Rob PritchardFerens Art Gallery
Hull Fair comes to Albert Ave as giant hook a duck competition fills new lido 11th October 2023 Albert Avenue Pools and Fitness has been officially opened by the Lord Mayor, with a giant game of hook a duck in the new lido. Following the unveiling of a commemorative plaque, by Lord Mayor, Cllr Kalvin Neal, the hook-a duck schools competition that was launched over the summer by the project’s contractors through the […] Read more News Albert Avenue Pools & FitnessCllr Rob PritchardEsteemhook a duckHull FairLord Mayor Cllr Kalvin Neal
Pocket Parks pilot project launched 6th October 2023 A flagship Hull City Council scheme will see pocket parks across the city created and invested in. Four areas in Hull will see new investment from this autumn after the first phase of the council’s Pocket Park programme has been revealed. These are: These sites will be the first areas to see the benefit of the new […] Read more Community and Living Environment News Regeneration Cllr Rob PritchardParks and Open SpacesPocket Parks
British Sign Language videos now available Hull and East Riding Museum 12th September 2023 British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation is now available in the medieval gallery at the Hull and East Riding Museum of Archaeology. A total of 36 videos have been made from each of the information panels in the gallery and are available through QR codes for personal devices, as well as on tablets that can be […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News British Sign LanguageBSLCllr Rob PritchardHull and East Riding MuseumMedieval GalleryVisit Hull
Hull’s Fairtrade commitment recognised 1st August 2023 Hull has once again been recognised as a Fairtrade Community. Fairtrade ensures farmers and workers in developing countries around the world are paid a fair price for their goods, earn a living wage and their communities benefit from educational and medical provisions. The accolade was awarded by the UK Fairtrade Foundation and proves the city’s […] Read more News Regeneration Cllr Rob PritchardFairtradeHull Fairtrade Partnership
Football Foundation kicks off major improvements for Bude Park 3rd July 2023 A scheme that will see much-improved football facilities at Bude Park will soon kick-off thanks to investment from the Premier League, The FA and government’s Football Foundation. Bude Park was identified as a potential site for improvement by the Football Foundation. Submitted last summer, the project will see the creation of a full-size pitch, six […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Sport Bude ParkCllr Rob PritchardFootball Foundation
Duck, duck, go! Pupils’ chance to win free swim at new outdoor heated lido 15th June 2023 Schoolchildren in Hull will have the chance to show their artistic flair as part of a competition to celebrate the reopening of Albert Avenue Pools this summer. The facility has undergone extensive refurbishment over the last 18 months, including the construction of a heated outdoor lido. To mark the reopening, pupils in Year 5 across […] Read more Education and Learning Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Albert Avenue lidoCllr Rob PritchardDrowning Prevention Week
‘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 […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News What's on Claire LongriggCllr Rob PritchardFerens Art GalleryLouise ColeRediscovering FerensSorcha Ni Foghluda
