Councillor Gwen Lunn

View article Shared Lives carers recognised for their hard work

Shared Lives carers recognised for their hard work

4th September 2019

Residents who have cared for vulnerable adults for almost 20 years have been recognised for their hard work. The Shared Lives scheme was launched in 2000, giving carers the opportunity to open up their homes to care and support some of the city’s most vulnerable people. But many residents were already providing this vital care […]

View article Talking Tables – break the ice and talk to a stranger

Talking Tables – break the ice and talk to a stranger

29th August 2019

Cafes and venues all over Hull are helping people to break the ice and get chatting to each other. Talking Tables signs can now be found on designated tables at 20 locations, from Trinity Market, Hull Truck Theatre and Age UK in Hull city centre, to The Pennine in Bransholme, and St Margaret’s Welcome Centre […]

View article Join hundreds of hopscotchers at Play Day in Queens Gardens

Join hundreds of hopscotchers at Play Day in Queens Gardens

1st August 2019

A an attempt to set a city hopscotch record will take place in Hull next week. Play Day, a national celebration of play, returns to Hull next week – and this year’s event will see hopscotch grids laid all around the site at the Queens Gardens Rose Bowl. Every visitor will be encouraged to take […]

View article Free children’s activities and food sessions in Hull

Free children’s activities and food sessions in Hull

25th July 2019

A free project bringing activities and nutritious food to children throughout the summer holidays will launch in Hull this week. Healthy Holidays ran as a pilot scheme in Orchard Park last year, delivering more than 100 sessions in 31 days. This year, it returns to Orchard Park and will also run in St Andrews, Bransholme […]