Cllr Rob Pritchard

View article Hull culture hits Westminster

Hull culture hits Westminster

A delegation of Hull’s cultural sector are today heading to Westminster to reconnect with national partners. The visit of 30 representatives from the city hope to send that message that Hull is ready to reignite its culture and heritage ambitions. Taking place in the Jubilee Room in Westminster, over 40 people from the UK’s cultural […]

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View article Free annual leisure membership for Hull sporting stars

Free annual leisure membership for Hull sporting stars

Two international class sporting competitors from Hull are being given free access to the city’s public leisure facilities. Multi-discipline participant Kevin Nicholas and futsal player Kian Skelton will benefit as part of the Talented Athlete Scheme from Hull Culture and Leisure. The scheme helps gifted Hull sportspeople who are gaining recognition from their national governing […]

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View article VHEY backing Hull and East Yorkshire’s visitor economy to thrive

VHEY backing Hull and East Yorkshire’s visitor economy to thrive

The region’s tourism partnership has set out a new master plan to support businesses in the sector, attract more visitors and drive economic growth. Visit Hull and East Yorkshire (VHEY) is aiming to help build a thriving, prosperous visitor economy through the delivery of its dedicated action plan. VHEY is funded by Hull City Council […]

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View article Latest pocket park completed in Drypool

Latest pocket park completed in Drypool

A brand new pocket park has been created by Hull City Council at the junction of Sherburn Street and New Bridge Road. Improvements on the east Hull site in the Drypool area include the cleaning of footpaths and revitalised grassed areas, whilst the original rock sculpture has been maintained as a feature. The central sculpture […]

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View article National Gallery partnership to bring Monet to Ferens

National Gallery partnership to bring Monet to Ferens

The National Gallery has announced it will partner with Hull’s Ferens Art Gallery as part of its Masterpiece Tour 2025-27. Ferens will join the Sainsbury Centre, Norwich; South Shields Museum and Art Gallery and Grundy Art Gallery, Blackpool, as part of the tour, which has been running for over a decade. This marks the first […]

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View article Gold standard reached for a third time for HEY! Volunteering

Gold standard reached for a third time for HEY! Volunteering

HEY! Volunteering has achieved top quality status for the third time in a row. Awarded every three years, the Investing in Volunteers renewal status ensures organisations are working to best practice and giving volunteers an excellent experience. The award follows a rigorous assessment process that looks closely at policies and procedures within an organisation. It […]

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View article Plaque signifies completion of Alderman Kneeshaw Park improvement project

Plaque signifies completion of Alderman Kneeshaw Park improvement project

The installation of an interpretation panel and a commemorative plaque at Alderman Kneeshaw Park (AKP) signified the final stage of Hull City Council’s Parks Programme Investment. The interpretation panel provides an insight into the park’s Restoration Island and the potential wildflowers and inhabitants that might be seen in years to come. It details how and […]

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View article Hull Museums and Ferens Art Gallery 2025 programme announced

Hull Museums and Ferens Art Gallery 2025 programme announced

Hull Museums and Ferens Art Gallery have announced an exciting exhibition programme for 2025. The new programme begins at the Ferens on Friday 14 February with an exhibition exploring stories of women and the sea from around the world. Featuring works by Pre-Raphaelite superstars John William Waterhouse, Evelyn De Morgan and Edward Burne-Jones alongside contemporary […]

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View article Weekend of Victorian Christmas fun at Hull’s Museums Quarter

Weekend of Victorian Christmas fun at Hull’s Museums Quarter

Hull Museum’s popular Victorian Christmas is back for 2024, bringing traditional activities and entertainment to the Museums Quarter next weekend. On Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 November from 11am to 4pm the event will be packed full of activities and performances for the whole family to enjoy. A traditional fairground carousel will offer rides to […]

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View article Step into Hullywood: New trail app and mural debut alongside UK movie screening

Step into Hullywood: New trail app and mural debut alongside UK movie screening

Hull’s links to Hollywood will be celebrated today, as Visit Hull and East Yorkshire joins with partners TransPennine Express and Hull Independent Cinema to launch a new digital trail, unveil a city centre mural and premiere a new Hollywood film. Following its successful launch earlier this year, the ‘It must be Hullywood’ trail is now […]

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View article Move over, Tom Hardy: Hull’s young storytellers set to rival CBeebies Bedtime Stories

Move over, Tom Hardy: Hull’s young storytellers set to rival CBeebies Bedtime Stories

Hull school pupils now have the opportunity to star in their own read-aloud films as Hull Schools’ Library Service launch a new project – ‘Hull’s Young Storytellers: Lights, Camera, Read!’ ‘Hull’s Young Storytellers’ aims to boost literacy and creativity by combining storytelling with filmmaking. Year five pupils from six schools across the city will produce […]

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View article New family trail installed to help visitors explore museum in Hull’s old town

New family trail installed to help visitors explore museum in Hull’s old town

An exciting new family trail and interactive wall has been installed at the Hull and East Riding Museum of Archaeology, making it more accessible whilst highlighting stand out objects that bring the city’s history to life in new ways. Families can have fun together exploring the museum with the help of a brand-new character trail […]

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