Councillor Marjorie Brabazon

View article Ferens Art Gallery favourites to feature in special exhibition

Ferens Art Gallery favourites to feature in special exhibition

27th July 2020

Iconic and much-loved artworks from Ferens Art Gallery’s permanent collection will be the focus of a special celebratory exhibition later this year. After months of closure due to the Coronavirus lockdown, the art gallery wants to enable visitors to reunite with the paintings they love. Ferens Favourites will tell the story of the municipal art […]

View article Hull’s leisure centres to reopen this weekend

Hull’s leisure centres to reopen this weekend

23rd July 2020

Woodford Leisure Centre, Ennerdale Leisure Centre and Costello Stadium will reopen to the public on Saturday 25 July. Facilities including gyms, pools, fitness classes and racquet sports will be accessible via a pre-booking service. The outdoor cycle circuit at Ennerdale and track and field activities at Costello Stadium will also open to the public. Councillor […]

View article Pride in Hull celebrated with launch of online exhibition

Pride in Hull celebrated with launch of online exhibition

22nd July 2020

An online exhibition celebrating Pride in Hull launches this weekend. The popular annual event, which sees tens of thousands of people gather in Hull city centre to promote diversity and equality, is being celebrated with a new digital exhibition. Pride in Our City will feature people’s pictures, stories, videos, and memories, as well as documenting […]

View article Ferens Art Gallery and Streetlife Museum reopen this week

Ferens Art Gallery and Streetlife Museum reopen this week

21st July 2020

Ferens Art Gallery and the Streetlife Museum will both reopen on Wednesday 22 July. The two much-loved Hull destinations will reopen with measures in place to protect staff and visitors, in accordance with Public Health England guidance. Entry will be by advance online booking only to manage the number of visitors at each site. Councillor […]

View article Launch of Hull’s family summer activity plan

Launch of Hull’s family summer activity plan

20th July 2020

Hull Culture and Leisure Ltd has today revealed its summer activity programmes. The plans will begin today and be available until Friday 4 September for families to enjoy. With events limited due to the ongoing Covid-19 restrictions, 2020’s programme includes a range of activities that can be done in at leisure and are accessible via […]

View article Hull play areas reopen in phased approach

Hull play areas reopen in phased approach

9th July 2020

Public play areas in Hull’s parks have started to reopen today, ready for the weekend. The play areas have been undergoing thorough health and safety inspections before being allowed to reopen in a phased approach. However outdoor gyms remain closed until further notice. Playgrounds in local parks including Barbara Robson Playing Fields, Bude Park and […]

View article Hull Libraries are reopening: Here’s all you need to know

Hull Libraries are reopening: Here’s all you need to know

8th July 2020

Hull’s libraries are reopening this week. Access to services will be limited as a result of the necessary changes and measures that will introduced as a result of coronavirus. Initially, the following libraries will reopen for appointment-based services only, including a Select and Collect service: Hull Central Library in Albion Street from 9.30am on Thursday […]

View article Hull’s Big Malarkey Festival shortlisted for national award

Hull’s Big Malarkey Festival shortlisted for national award

8th July 2020

The Big Malarkey has been shortlisted in the Fantastic for Families Awards for its outstanding contribution to family-friendly arts and culture. The Fantastic for Families Awards, organised by the Arts Council, celebrate the wealth of outstanding creative events and spaces for families across the UK. The annual Big Malarkey Festival, organised by Hull Libraries, is […]

View article Online showcase for region’s museums and galleries

Online showcase for region’s museums and galleries

7th July 2020

Exhibitions from some of the region’s favourite museums and galleries are being brought to life online. The revamped Humber Museums Partnership website, a collaboration between Hull City Council, East Riding of Yorkshire Council and North Lincolnshire Council, digitally hosts exhibitions and showcases the region’s unique collections giving people the opportunity to enjoy art, history and […]

View article Cycle track at Ennerdale in Hull reopens to riders

Cycle track at Ennerdale in Hull reopens to riders

2nd July 2020

The cycle circuit track at Ennerdale has reopened to riders. Ennerdale Cycle Circuit is the only all-weather 1km circuit of its kind in the Humber region. The 1km enclosed circuit can now be booked for an hour by up to 12 people through an online booking system. Slots are available on Monday from 9.15am to […]

View article Pride in Hull to be celebrated with online exhibition – and you can get involved

Pride in Hull to be celebrated with online exhibition – and you can get involved

25th June 2020

Pride in Hull will be celebrated this year through a new online exhibition – and organisers want you to be part of it. The exhibition will be hosted by Hull Museums,working with both Pride in Hull and Yorkshire MESMAC. Pride in Our City will feature people’s pictures, stories, videos, and memories of the annual event […]

View article East Park Animal Education Centre reopens to the public

East Park Animal Education Centre reopens to the public

25th June 2020

The Animal Education Centre in East Park has today (Thursday 25 June) reopened to the public. Visitors can expect to be greeted by a whole host of animals, including alpacas, deer, wallabies as well as a variety of bird life. The popular zoo remains free to enter, and is now operating under new government issued […]