Cllr Rob Pritchard

View article Visit Hull and East Yorkshire seeks chairperson for new Local Visitor Economy Partnership

Visit Hull and East Yorkshire seeks chairperson for new Local Visitor Economy Partnership

Visit Hull and East Yorkshire is seeking a chairperson for its new Local Visitor Economy Partnership Advisory Board, who will play a pivotal role in strengthening the region’s thriving visitor economy. VHEY, a collaboration between Hull City Council, East Riding of Yorkshire Council and local visitor economy businesses, has supported the growth of the visitor […]

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View article Hull Museums and Gallery announces 2024 programme

Hull Museums and Gallery announces 2024 programme

2024 promises to be an exciting year for Hull Museums and gallery as the year’s exhibition programme is today revealed. Starting at the Ferens Art Gallery in February, visitors are invited to a colourful journey into the imagination and experiences of disabled artist Jason Wilsher-Mills. Created in response to disabled communities in Hull, Wakefield and […]

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View article Ferens announces first exhibition of 2024

Ferens announces first exhibition of 2024

A new exhibition celebrating disability will open at Ferens Art Gallery in February 2024. The forthcoming exhibition ‘Are we there yet?’ has been designed in collaboration with Yorkshire-born artist Jason Wilsher-Mills. Jason’s work details his life as a disabled person, through theatrical self-portraits, which reflect aspects of his personality, memory, illness, and disability. Using iPads and […]

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View article Free festive fun comes to Hull city centre

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 Arts Council England and the National Lottery Heritage Fund. It aims to support the Whitefriargate High Street Heritage Action Zone, with a three-year Hi! Whitefriargate […]

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View article Loud Mouths exhibition opens at the Streetlife Museum

Loud Mouths exhibition opens at the Streetlife Museum

A new exhibition, created by a group of young people with additional needs and/or disabilities in Hull and inspired by their experience of using public transport, will open at the Streetlife Museum on Monday (27 November). ‘Sunflowers Travelling’ has been put together by the Loud Mouths Young People Engagement Group – a group of young […]

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View article Wilberforce House Museum wins Museums Change Lives Award

Wilberforce House Museum wins Museums Change Lives Award

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 […]

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View article Have your say on PlayZone plans

Have your say on PlayZone plans

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 […]

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View article Love music in Hull? Help shape its future

Love music in Hull? Help shape its future

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 […]

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View article Creative Voice Youth Arts Festival returns for 2023

Creative Voice Youth Arts Festival returns for 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 […]

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View article New Ancient Egyptian experience on offer for school pupils

New Ancient Egyptian experience on offer for school pupils

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 […]

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

Trinity Market reveals plans for free festive family fun!

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, […]

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