Historic splash boat returns to East Park

Hull’s historic splash boat has returned to East Park following a £250,000 refurbishment. The listed wicksteed splash boat is one of only three left in England and has been providing thrills to visitors for almost 100 years. Specialist amusement ride contractors John H Rundle Limited have spent time carrying out details design and restoration to the boat, chute and boathouse. Additional work has also taken place to fully automate the ride and installs pumps to…

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Hull secures £640,000 from National Leisure Recovery Fund

Hull City Council, working in partnership with Hull Culture and Leisure Ltd, has been successful in an application to Sport England’s National Leisure Recovery Fund (NLRF) and has been awarded £640,000 to support the reopening and recovery of leisure services.Councillor Denise Thompson, deputy chair of Hull Culture and Leisure, said: “This is fantastic news for our leisure services. We know how much residents value our brilliant gyms, pools and sports facilities, and this money will…

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Hull city centre lit up ready for Christmas

Hull’s Christmas lights have been switched on overnight, brightening up the city centre as national lockdown lifts. In a change to the usual switch-on event, which attracts thousands each year, a drone has captured the moments the that all 45,600 lights have brightened up city centre streets for 2020. As well as the 45ft Norway Spruce in Queen Victoria Square, a 15ft tree has this year been added to the already picturesque Museums Quarter, alongside…

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