Read more about the article Spurn Lightship returns to Hull Marina following restoration
William Wright Dock, Kingston Upon Hull, East Yorkshire, United Kingdom, 03 February, 2023. Pictured: Spurn lightship restoration progress
Community and Services / Hull's Past, Present and Future / Uncategorized

Spurn Lightship returns to Hull Marina following restoration

Following a major restoration, Hull’s historic Spurn Lightship will make its final journey to Hull Marina to a temporary berth on Thursday 9 March, subject to weather conditions Preparations to move the lightship are expected to get underway from 5.30am and is due to leave Dunston Ship Repairs on William Wright Dock at 6am, making the short journey to Hull Marina for 7am. The vessel will be towed along the Humber estuary by Deans Tugs…

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March 15, 2023
Read more about the article Hull Maritime to tender for Spurn Lightship’s new berth
Spurn Lightship will return to Hull Marina
Community and Services / Hull's Past, Present and Future

Hull Maritime to tender for Spurn Lightship’s new berth

Hull City Council has today published a decision record that will allow the council to open a tender process to construct a permanent wet dock for the Spurn Lightship. To berth the Spurn Lightship in Hull Marina for many visitors to enjoy, we require the services of a specialist contractor to deliver a wet berth on the northwest corner of Hull Marina, close to the Holiday Inn and Murdoch’s Connection. A successful funding bid from…

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July 23, 2022
Read more about the article Largest ever intake of Spencer Group apprentices all secure full-time positions
Humber Quays, Kingston Upon Hull, East Yorkshire, United Kingdom, 06 September, 2021. Pictured: Spencer Group, apprentices.
Business Vibes / Schools and Education

Largest ever intake of Spencer Group apprentices all secure full-time positions

The largest ever intake of apprentices taken on by engineering specialist Spencer Group have all now secured full-time positions with the company. Hull-based Spencer Group hired 14 apprentices two years ago, with the full cohort of 18-year-olds coming from the city’s employer-led school, Ron Dearing University Technical College (UTC). Now, having completed their two-year apprenticeships, all 14 have started permanent, full-time trainee positions with Spencer Group across a range of different departments of the business.…

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September 14, 2021
Read more about the article An outdoor opera is heading to Hull Marina this summer
Whistle Stop Hansel and Gretel
Business Vibes / Music and The Arts

An outdoor opera is heading to Hull Marina this summer

An outdoor and socially distanced opera is taking place at Stage@TheDock on Hull Marina in September. Hansel and Gretel, from Whistle Stop Opera, will retell the fairy tale of two hungry children, lost in the woods, and a gingerbread cottage that hides a scary secret. Devised by John Savournin for four singers and accordion, social distancing will be in place for audience members and performers, and a limited number of tickets will be on sale in accordance…

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August 18, 2020