New mural at Pearson Primary School celebrates Beverley Road’s past 2nd October 2023 A new mural celebrating Beverley Road’s history has been unveiled at Pearson Primary School, thanks to Hull City Council and National Lottery players. The artwork will help pupils learn more about the heritage of the area and understand the links between Hull’s local, national, and global history. The mural was created by Hull artist Alex […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Beverley RoadBeverley Road Townscape Heritage SchemeCouncillor Rob PritchardHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityNational Lottery
Image source, Hull City Council Pearson Park Community Garden blooms 23rd August 2023 Over on the east side of Pearson Park sits a blooming lovely piece of land that is bringing the community together. Pearson Park Community Garden, based at East Lodge, just off Beverley Road, is making a vital difference within the local community, by bringing people together to grow fruit and vegetables. The former derelict garden […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Councillor Rob PritchardNational Lottery Heritage FundPearson Parkvolunteering
Hull marks Ukraine Independence Day 23rd August 2023 Hull once again stands with Ukraine on the country’s Independence Day on Thursday 24 August. The day marks 32 years since Ukraine declared independence from the Soviet Union. It will also be 18 months to the day since the country was invaded by Russia. Hull, a City of Sanctuary, has welcomed dozens of people forced […] Read more News Councillor Rob PritchardGuildhallUkraine
Image source, Hull City Council More hidden treasures featured in new exhibition 16th August 2023 Hull’s rich history will be examined via a new collection of Hull Libraries’ hidden reference collections. The Stacks 2. Intermittence is the latest look at publications stored for over a century, buried deep in the archives. Artist Matt Fratson has put the collection together, following thorough research conducted during a six-month project at Hull Libraries. […] Read more Leisure & Culture Libraries News What's on Councillor Rob PritchardHull Central LibraryHull Culture and Leisure
Council supports big screen at Sesh for Challenge Cup Final and England 9th August 2023 Hull City Council is delighted to support big screen showings at the Humber Street Sesh of both the Challenge Cup Final and the England Lionesses at the Women’s World Cup. Hull Kingston Rovers will attempt to win at Wembley Stadium for the first time in 43 years when they take on the Leigh Leopards this […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Councillor Rob PritchardEnglandHull KRHumber Street Sesh
Quiet sessions for museums and gallery 2nd August 2023 Quiet sessions are to be trialled at three popular visitor attractions in Hull. All sounds will be turned off for an hour at the Streetlife Museum, Hull and East Riding Museum, and Ferens Art Gallery on three different days this month. From 1000-1100 on those days, all sounds will be turned off to reduce sensory […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture Museums News Councillor Rob PritchardFerens Art GalleryHull and East Riding MuseumHull Culture and LeisureStreetlife Museum
Image source, Hull City Council Roaming tourist information for Hull visitors 2nd August 2023 A roaming visitor information point is being offered in Hull, via a custom cargo bike in the city centre. It’s being manned by volunteers from HEY! Volunteering, who can give information to visitors coming to the city over the summer holidays. They will run from Wednesday to Saturday until September. The roaming bike is in […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Councillor Rob PritchardHEY VolunteeringTourism
Image source, Hull City Council Hull’s silversmithing industry honoured through new display 26th July 2023 A new sculpture is honouring Hull’s important silversmithing industry. ‘A Charm Bracelet for Hull’ will be at Hepworth’s Arcade until Saturday 12 August. It’s been created by sculptor and printmaker Andi Dakin, who specialises in colourful artworks that are loaded with mischief! His ideas and inspirations come from many sources, ranging from the creation and […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Councillor Rob PritchardHistoric EnglandWhitefriargate
Image source, Hull City Council East Park and Pearson Park celebrate prestigious Green Flag Award 26th July 2023 Hull City Council is celebrating Green Flag Awards for East Park and Pearson Park, as they retain the coveted status for another year. The news that the two iconic sites achieved the accreditation is testament to the hard work and dedication of the teams that care for the green spaces so that residents can enjoy […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Councillor Julia ConnerCouncillor Rob PritchardEast ParkGreen FlagKeep Britain TidyPearson Park
Image source, Hull City Council Open Exhibition underway 21st July 2023 The 2023 annual Open Exhibition, which celebrates some of the best artistic talent in the region and across the UK, has opened at Ferens Art Gallery. It features over 300 artworks, including paintings, sculptures, photography, ceramics, textiles, installations, and film produced by amateur and professional artists, many of them from the local area. Some of […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News What's on Councillor Rob PritchardFerens Art GalleryOpen Exhibition
Image source, Courtesy of Space For Everyone Blast off for space tour! 18th July 2023 A space rocket is to land in Hull, as part of a nationwide tour. The UK Space Agency’s Space for Everyone event will be in Queen Victoria Square from Thurs 17-Mon 21 August. The tour will showcase the role of space in improving life on Earth, while highlighting the diverse and varied career paths open […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on City centreCouncillor Rob PritchardSpace rocket
Free family fun as Healthy Holidays returns 17th July 2023 Free activities are back in Hull as ‘Healthy Holidays’ returns this summer. Part of the Holiday Activities and Food Programme, it’s seen thousands of children, young people and families benefit from free, fun, healthy schemes during school holiday periods, in numerous locations across the city, as well as providing food and nutrition to families. Funding […] Read more Children and families Leisure & Culture News Sport What's on Councillor mike rossCouncillor Rob PritchardHealthy HolidaysHull Culture and Leisure
