Cllr Rob Pritchard

View article Wilberforce House Museum wins Museums Change Lives Award

Wilberforce House Museum wins Museums Change Lives Award

10th November 2023

Wilberforce House Museum has won a national award from the Museum Association. The annual awards recognise and celebrate outstanding practice by UK museums delivering social impact, promoting the best examples of work by museums and individuals that support communities and engage with contemporary issues. The museum’s work with the Wilberforce House Museum Advisory Board and […]

View article Have your say on PlayZone plans

Have your say on PlayZone plans

26th October 2023

Plans for six PlayZones are taking a step forward – and now the council wants to know what residents would like to see at those sites. PlayZones are safe, inclusive and accessible outdoor facilities that aim to bring the community together through sport. West Park, East Park, Bude Park, Alderman Kneeshaw Park, Johnny Whiteley Park […]

View article Love music in Hull? Help shape its future

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 […]

View article Creative Voice Youth Arts Festival returns for 2023

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 […]

View article New Ancient Egyptian experience on offer for school pupils

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 […]

View article Trinity Market reveals plans for free festive family fun!

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, […]

View article New Ferens Artist in Residence announced

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 […]

View article Hull Fair comes to Albert Ave as giant hook a duck competition fills new lido

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 […]

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View article Pocket Parks pilot project launched

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 […]

View article British Sign Language videos now available Hull and East Riding Museum

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 […]

View article Hull’s Fairtrade commitment recognised

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 […]

View article Football Foundation kicks off major improvements for Bude Park

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 […]