Councillor Marjorie Brabazon

View article Hundreds of golfers tee off as Hull leisure facilities begin to reopen

Hundreds of golfers tee off as Hull leisure facilities begin to reopen

5th June 2020

More than a thousand people have played a round of golf on Hull City Council-owned course in just two weeks. Golf courses reopened to the public on Friday 15 May with new social distancing guidelines – and 1,146 bookings have been made since then. From 1 June, groups of up to four are now permitted […]

View article Exciting future of Hull’s libraries mapped out in 10-year plan

Exciting future of Hull’s libraries mapped out in 10-year plan

21st May 2020

Hull City Council has agreed a 10-year strategy for the city’s libraries. The strategy, which tells how technology will play an important role in libraries of the future, was agreed at a Cabinet meeting earlier this week following consultation with residents and library staff. The vision for Hull’s libraries in 2030 illustrates the central role […]

View article Hull History Centre to archive memories from families in self-isolation

Hull History Centre to archive memories from families in self-isolation

15th May 2020

Residents are being asked to submit their memories and pictures of time spent in self-isolation for an archive being created by Hull History Centre. The initiative, in partnership with Heritage Learning, has been inspired by a Second World War project that recorded Hull children’s experiences of the Blitz. In 1941, Hull school children aged 10 […]

View article How Hull residents can access a world of literature online

How Hull residents can access a world of literature online

17th April 2020

Libraries in Hull have had to adapt in the face of coronavirus. People are currently unable to visit their local library – but that doesn’t mean they can’t browse and borrow books. Hull Libraries service has seen a significant rise in people loaning e-books and audiobooks online. In March, the amount of people accessing the […]

View article Stories for children delivered directly into homes in Hull

Stories for children delivered directly into homes in Hull

7th April 2020

Stories are being posted online to help keep children entertained and their imaginations active. The partnership between Hull Libraries, Hull Schools’ Library Service and Groundwork is delivering children’s literature directly into people’s homes. Hull Story Time will see familiar faces from the world of children’s literature, and perhaps beyond, reading aloud stories. On Friday author […]

View article Stunning royal jewel-cabinet on its way to Hull

Stunning royal jewel-cabinet on its way to Hull

13th March 2020

A stunning jewel-cabinet – once gifted to Queen Victoria – is coming to Hull next month. Ferens’ latest exhibition will feature the masterpiece, designed by Ludwig Grüner, as part of an ongoing partnership with Royal Collection Trust. Queen Victoria’s jewel-cabinet will be the centrepiece of an upcoming exhibition, displayed amongst Victorian highlights from Ferens Art […]

View article Ferens opens after dark for special event

Ferens opens after dark for special event

11th March 2020

Ferens Art Gallery will be opening its doors after dark next week for Ferens Late, a programme of events aimed at encouraging younger audiences to the gallery. The event, on Thursday 19 March from 7pm to 9pm, will see artists from this year’s Open exhibition discuss their work, in conversation with local art studios and […]

View article Hull business centre leading the way for female entrepreneurs

Hull business centre leading the way for female entrepreneurs

6th March 2020

A business centre run through Hull’s libraries has supported the creation of 536 new businesses – 54 per cent of those coming from women. The lounge, recently opened at Hull Central Library, provides an affordable, vibrant working space for the city’s entrepreneurs and business-owners. Ahead of International Women’s Day on Sunday 8 March, the Business […]

View article Ferens Open Exhibition 2020 winners announced

Ferens Open Exhibition 2020 winners announced

2nd March 2020

The prize-winners of this year’s Open Exhibition at Ferens Art Gallery have been announced. Here are the winners: Friends of the Ferens Award 1st Prize: Jane Beharrell, Twelve Weeks, Oil Painting (Cat No 64, Gallery 4) 2nd Prize: Liz Chesney, Songbird, Mixed Media (Cat No 373, Gallery 8) 3rd Prize: Calum McClure, Palm House Nocturne, […]

View article New sauna adds finishing touch to Ennerdale Leisure Centre

New sauna adds finishing touch to Ennerdale Leisure Centre

20th February 2020

A new sauna has added a finishing touch to the £2m makeover of Ennerdale Leisure Centre. The leisure centre now also benefits from steam room facilities that were officially opened today by the Lord Mayor. Lord Mayor, Councillor Steve Wilson, also unveiled a plaque to officially open Ennerdale Leisure Centre in a civic ceremony this […]

View article First look at Ferens Open Exhibition 2020

First look at Ferens Open Exhibition 2020

13th February 2020

The 53rd annual Open Exhibition, which celebrates some of the best artistic talent in the region, opens this weekend (Saturday 15 February). The exhibition will feature more than 370 artworks including paintings, sculptures, photography, ceramics, textiles and film produced by local amateur and professional artists. The artwork was selected by a panel of judges consisting […]

View article Pop sensation L Devine to perform in Hull

Pop sensation L Devine to perform in Hull

10th February 2020

One of the country’s most exciting pop talents is coming to Hull this summer. L Devine, whose debut EP Growing Pains received critical acclaim and earned her a spot on Annie Mac’s stage at the Great Escape Festival, will perform at Hull Central Library on Sunday 24 May. The 21-year-old, from Whitley Bay, will be […]