Culture at your fingertips: New website connects residents to Hull’s creative scene 10th June 2024 A new website dedicated to helping local residents engage in the city’s cultural activities has today been launched. CultureHull will act as a hub for all things culture across Hull. Whether that’s local events happening across neighbourhoods, local blogs and case studies, latest jobs in the cultural sector, as well as funding and event opportunities […] Read more Community and Living Leisure & Culture News What's on cultureCultureHullGarry TaylorMiddle ChildPaul SmithVHEY
Wagging tails and welcome signs – region gets more dog-friendly 6th June 2024 It is now easier than ever for dog-owners to discover pooch-friendly destinations across Hull and East Yorkshire, as a new initiative launched by Visit Hull and East Yorkshire (VHEY), aims to capitalise on the growing trend of holidaying with pets. According to recent findings provided by JustHooit.com, a staggering 23 million UK households, that’s over […] Read more Business Leisure & Culture News Chris BlacksellDog-friendlyEast YorkshireHullVHEYVisit Hull and East YorkshireYorkshire Wolds
Deputy Lieutenant Chris Blacksell appointed Chair of Visit Hull and East Yorkshire’s Advisory Board 23rd May 2024 Regional tourism partnership Visit Hull and East Yorkshire (VHEY) is delighted to announce the appointment of Chris Blacksell, a Deputy Lieutenant of the East Riding of Yorkshire, as the new Chair of its Advisory Board. Having been appointed jointly by Hull City Council, East Riding of Yorkshire Council and the VHEY Advisory Board, Mr Blacksell […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Chair of Advisory BoardCllr Nick CoultishCllr Rob PritchardDeputy Lieutenant Chris BlacksellHull & East Riding of YorkshireHumberside Fire & RescueVHEY
Visit Hull and East Yorkshire seeks chairperson for new Local Visitor Economy Partnership 11th January 2024 Visit Hull and East Yorkshire is seeking a chairperson for its new Local Visitor Economy Partnership Advisory Board, who will play a pivotal role in strengthening the region’s thriving visitor economy. VHEY, a collaboration between Hull City Council, East Riding of Yorkshire Council and local visitor economy businesses, has supported the growth of the visitor […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Cllr Nick CoultishCllr Rob PritchardEast Riding CouncilHull City CouncilLocal Visitor Economy PartnershipLVEPVHEYVisit Hull and East YorkshireVisitEngland
Visit Hull and East Yorkshire launch Hullywood photography competition 30th October 2023 An appeal for Hullywood photographs is being made ahead of the launch of a new visitor guide, with the chance to win an exciting prize. Residents and visitors have the opportunity to feature in the new Hull Visitors Guide, by contributing photographs taken whilst Hullywood filming has been taking place across the city. These could […] Read more Leisure & Culture News competitionCouncillor Rob PritchardVHEY
Tourism awards shortlist announced 14th September 2023 Current champions are going head-to-head with first-time finalists in the battle to be crowned the “best of the best” at this year’s Remarkable East Yorkshire Tourism Awards. The much-anticipated shortlist of finalists, revealed today by Visit Hull and East Yorkshire (VHEY), is being described as “the most exciting ever”. In total, 60 businesses and attractions […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on cultureleisureREYTAREYTAsVHEY
Hull Volunteers celebrated on International Volunteers Day 5th December 2022 Today is International Volunteering Day and a chance to celebrate all the fantastic people who volunteer. Some of the most recognised volunteers in Hull are the HEY! Volunteers who are now part of Visit Hull and East Yorkshire (VHEY). Over the past year the HEY! Volunteers have completed more than 20,000 volunteering hours across 7,500 […] Read more Community and Living Leisure & Culture News Councillor mike rossHEY! VolunteersVHEY
HEY! Volunteering is recruiting new members for the first time in two years 24th January 2022 HEY! Volunteering is on the lookout for new volunteers to help support expansion into the wider region. The programme, which launched for Hull’s tenure as UK City of Culture in 2017, is taking on new recruits for the first time in two years. The new application window will open on February 7 and close on […] Read more Community and Living Leisure & Culture News Councillor Daren HaleCouncillor Jonathan OwenHEY VolunteeringSpirit of 2012VHEYVisit Hull and East Yorkshire
Inspiring City of Culture volunteering programme secures funding for further three years – and a new home 3rd June 2021 The iconic City of Culture volunteering programme has received funding for a further three years from Spirit of 2012. The programme, which was fundamental to the success of Hull UK City of Culture 2017 and has continued to be run by Absolutely Cultured since 2018, will now be hosted by Visit Hull and East Yorkshire […] Read more Community and Living Leisure & Culture News Absolutely CulturedCity of Culture volunteersCouncillor Daren HaleHull volunteer programmeHull volunteersSpirit of 2012VHEYVisit HullVisit Hull and East Yorkshire
#LocallyYours campaign launches to promote Hull and East Yorkshire businesses and tourist spots 10th July 2020 A new campaign is encouraging people to support businesses and tourist spots in Hull and East Yorkshire. The #LocallyYours campaign will highlight some of the top businesses and locations in the region. Councillor Dave Craker, portfolio holder for culture, leisure and tourism at Hull City Council, said: “We are fortunate to have so many fantastic […] Read more Business News Regeneration Councillor Dave CrakerHotham's Gin School and DistilleryLocally YoursVHEYWe're Good To Go
REYTA 2020: Tourism sector to be celebrated with virtual awards ceremony 1st May 2020 An annual awards ceremony celebrating the region’s tourism industry will next week take place virtually. This year’s Remarkable East Yorkshire Tourism Awards (REYTAs), which recognises some of the region’s best businesses from the tourism industry, have had to be adapted in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Rather than the glittering awards ceremony witnessed by a […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Councillor Dave CrakerREYTA 2020VHEYVisit England
Hull names going for gold at UK’s largest tourism awards 25th November 2019 The people behind some of the city’s most recognisable tourism brands will have their fingers crossed tonight at the region’s prestigious White Rose Awards. The ceremony – the largest tourism awards ceremony in the UK – recognises Yorkshire’s best businesses, organisations and venues. And the finalists this year include DoubleTree by Hilton, Hull Truck Theatre, […] Read more Business News Regeneration Bonus ArenaDoubleTree by HiltonFreedom Festival Arts TrustHotham's Gin School and DistilleryHull Truck TheatreThe DeepVHEYWhite Rose Awards
