Football tournament celebrates Refugee Week 14th July 2023 Members of Hull’s BAME community have come together for a football tournament to mark Refugee Week. People of various different nationalities were involved in the event, which took place at the Tigers Trust Arena in West Park last month. As well as the five-a-side matches, Tigers Trust coach Abdu Abubakar shared his inspiring story of […] Read more Community and Living Leisure & Culture News Sport Stadium Active Through FootballCouncillor Rob PritchardfootballMKM Stadium
Trinity Market welcomes new artist showcase 12th July 2023 Hull’s Trinity Market is to have a year-long artist showcase for the first time. Hull-based artist Keith Key will display different pieces in the historic venue during the 12-month programme. His work has already been seen in the Market, for the King’s Coronation earlier this year, with his piece ‘God Save The Royal Tree’ being […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration ArtBanksyCouncillor Rob PritchardTrinity Market
Gypsy and Traveller gallery opens at Streetlife Museum 10th July 2023 A new gallery is opening at Hull’s Streetlife Museum, celebrating local Gypsy and Traveller heritage. Funded by Arts Council England, the display – complete with a life-sized model of a piebald horse – has been carefully created with members from local Gypsy and Traveller communities, and with extensive support from York Travellers Trust. An event […] Read more Museums News Councillor Rob PritchardStreetlife Museum
Hull’s Dettol Celebrates 90 years 10th July 2023 The 90th anniversary of Hull’s famous Dettol is being celebrated at the Hull History Centre throughout this summer. Dettol, one of Reckitt’s key brands, was the world’s first safe, non-caustic antiseptic that was endorsed by doctors across the globe. It helped to reduce the maternal death rate from sepsis by 50% and was carried by […] Read more Museums News What's on Councillor Rob PritchardDettolHull History Centre
Funding boost for musicians and creatives in Hull 7th July 2023 Hull City Council is supporting musicians and creative people in the city via two new projects. The two-year industry development programmes are focussed on the creative industry and the music industry. The programmes are funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), after successful bidding by Hull City Council. The UKSPF is a key part […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Cllr Paul Drake DavisCouncillor mike rossCouncillor Rob PritchardcreativecultureMusicUKSPF
Rugby and Clive Sullivan celebrated at Streetlife Museum 4th July 2023 A new display celebrating the legendary Clive Sullivan and rugby as a whole in Hull has opened at the Streetlife Museum. Hull Museums has been working in partnership with the Sullivan family, rugby league teams Hull FC and Hull KR, and the Hull Roundheads rugby union team to tell the story of Hull’s strong relationship […] Read more Museums News Sport Clive SullivanCouncillor Rob PritchardHull Culture and LeisureRugby LeagueStreetlife Museum
Free annual leisure membership for Hull judo champion 26th June 2023 A reigning national judo champion is being given free access to Hull’s public leisure facilities, after being identified as a potential future world-class competitor. Gracie Wilson, 16, will benefit as part of the Talented Athlete Scheme from Hull Culture and Leisure. The scheme is designed to help gifted sports people who are gaining recognition from […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Sport Councillor Rob PritchardHull Culture and LeisureJudo
Call for artists to submit their work to the Ferens Open Exhibition 2023 14th February 2023 The Ferens Art Gallery is calling for submissions from professional and amateur artists for their 2023 Open Exhibition. They’re inviting submissions from creatives across the city, whether they are seasoned exhibitors or entering for the very first time. It’s a chance for local artists to have their work seen by thousands of people. It’s also […] Read more Children and families Ferens Leisure & Culture News Arts and cultureCouncillor Rob PritchardFerens Art GalleryFerens Open ExhibitionHCALHull Culture and Leisure
Panic Shack set to shake up the stacks at Hull Central Library 7th February 2023 Get It Loud in Libraries present Welsh band Panic Shack in partnership with Hull Libraries, a live music event held in an unexpected setting: Hull Central Library. Hailing from Cardiff, Wales five-piece Panic Shack bring their own brand of punk attitude to Hull Central Library as part of their 2023 tour. This show was due […] Read more Leisure & Culture Libraries News What's on Arts and cultureCouncillor Rob PritchardGet It Loud In LibrariesHCALHull Central LibraryHull Culture and LeisurelibrariesMusic
Young people invited to take part in competition to celebrate neurodiversity 1st February 2023 Hull City Council will be marking Neurodiversity Celebration Week by inviting young people in Hull to take part in a creative competition that celebrates neurodiversity. Neurodiversity Celebration Week takes place from 13-19 March. It’s a worldwide initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about autism and learning disabilities. The competition has been held in partnership with […] Read more Business Children and families Education and Learning News Regeneration businessChildren and young peoplecompetitionCouncillor Rob PritchardEducationHCALHull safeguarding children partnershipLord MayorneurodiversityRegenerationschools
Become part of a friendly and enthusiastic family of volunteers 13th January 2023 HEY! Volunteering, a big, friendly enthusiastic family of volunteers, is hosting a recruitment drive. Applications opens on Monday 16th January and provides an opportunity for the people of Hull and East Yorkshire to join the programme and support arts, culture and heritage across the region. The iconic, blue-coated volunteer programme began back in 2016 to […] Read more Community and Living Customer Services Leisure & Culture News Councillor Rob PritchardHEY VolunteeringRecruitment DriveSpirit of 2012
Summer visitors to Hull museums and art gallery at highest level since 2017 30th November 2022 Hull’s museums and art gallery have recorded their highest summer holiday visitor figures since 2017, with numbers far exceeding pre-Covid figures. During the summer holidays, Ferens Art Gallery, Hull and East Riding Museum and the Streetlife Museum had over 81,200 visitors, up 20% on the same time in 2018. Highlights of the summer included two […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture Museums News Arts and cultureCouncillor Rob PritchardFerens Art GalleryHCALHull Culture and LeisureHull MuseumsStreetlife Museum
