Community and Services / Hull's Past, Present and Future / Uncategorized

The Awakening is returning to Hull in 2023, bringing a new perspective to our maritime identity. This week, the team is revealing more information about the artists coming to Hull as part of the event

Freedom Festival Arts Trust has curated a creative programme of installation and performance which highlights the city’s relationship with nature, the changing of the seasons and folkloric traditions. In partnership with Hull City Council and supported by Hull Maritime Yorkshire and the Heritage Action Zone, focus is drawn to historic parts of the city centre around Queens Gardens, Whitefriargate, Ferens Art Gallery, Trinity Square and Zebedee’s Yard. Audiences can wander into the city centre to…

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March 15, 2023

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

Arcade

Community and Services

Hull Museums event will shine a light on women’s safety

Hull Museums and local community producers ARCADE are hosting Don’t Wait Up, an evening full of live entertainment, participation and protest. It takes place on Friday 18 November, 6:30pm - 9:30pm. Inspired by the carriages in the Streetlife Museum collection, and reflecting on restricted journeys taken by women in days gone by, audiences are invited to think about the ways women get home safely - both past and present. RashDash will be headlining the event,…

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October 25, 2022

Pictured from left are Caroline Neadley, Molly Bloom and Emma Horscraft

Business Vibes

Trainees choose Rollits after completing work experience

Leading law firm Rollits LLP has announced the appointment of two new trainee solicitors who were both attracted to apply by their experience of work placements with the firm. Building on the success of putting local people at the heart of its recruitment strategy, the firm has continued to employ young talent and attract graduates back into the local area. Emma Horscraft was interested in a career in law when she spent a week on…

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October 25, 2022

Claire Levy and Carl Richardson in the function suite at The Manor Rooms at Drewton’s

Community and Services

Daisy Appeal and The Manor Rooms combine fun and fundraising

One of the region’s leading charities has joined forces with a destination for top quality events in a collaboration which will combine fun and fundraising. The Manor Rooms on The Drewton Estate near South Cave will unveil its partnership with the Daisy Appeal at one of its forthcoming Christmas party nights. “The Fourth Season”, which takes place on Saturday 3 December, will feature former “Stars in their Eyes” champion Peter Sarsfield with his live tribute…

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October 25, 2022

Rose-Bowl-Fountain

Community and Services / Hull's Past, Present and Future

Public urged not to paddle in historic Rose Bowl Fountain

People are being encouraged not to paddle in Hull’s historic Rose Bowl Fountain, as the hot weather continues. Last month, work to give the decorative Rose Bowl Fountain a new lease of life was complete and it now showcases water sequences and spectacular lighting that joins the wider city centre lighting scheme.   There are other ways to cool off in the city, and just a short walk away in Queen Victoria Square are the…

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August 12, 2022

Community and Services / Hull's Past, Present and Future

Former museum leader visits Hull to see major maritime project

The former Chief Executive of The Historic Dockyard Chatham has visited the city to learn more about the plans to transform some of the Hull’s maritime treasures. Bill Ferris, who was at Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust for 19 years visited Hull on Thursday 11 August to hear about the ambitious plans and the progress to date. Over the past two decades, Bill led capital development projects totalling £47m and secured more than £40m investment from…

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August 12, 2022

Little Things

Music and The Arts

Hull Truck Theatre looks to the future this autumn/winter in the second half
of our 50th anniversary season

We are excited to be kicking off the second half of our 50th anniversary season, when our Hull TruckTheatre home-produced work shifts to looking to the future, whether that’s through long termfriendships in Ladies Unleashed, Scrooge’s journey through past, present and future in A ChristmasCarol, or a fresh voice exploring the relationships of women across three generations and thepromise of new life in Mumsy.Kicking off our diverse and exciting program of visiting work, on what…

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July 23, 2022

The online game was shown on a big screen at Chess Fest in Trafalgar Square, London

Community and Services / Our Kids Making It Happen / Schools and Education

Young Ukrainian chess player leads Hull team to victory after fleeing war

A Ukrainian chess prodigy who fled the war in his home country has led Hull’s finest young players to victory at a national event. Maksym Larchikov, 12, displayed his remarkable talent as part of Chess Fest, the sport’s biggest public-facing event in the UK, after the event’s organiser, Chess in Schools and Communities, invited a team from Hull to take part. Some of the most promising players from the Hull and District Chess Association‘s new Junior Academy…

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July 23, 2022

UK Youth Parliament

Community and Services / Logan Richards / Schools and Education

Hull to host UK Youth Parliament annual conference

Hull is to host this year’s UK Youth Parliament annual conference. Members of Youth Parliament, aged 11 to 18, from all over the UK will visit the city between 22 and 24 July for the conference being held at Hull University. Youth representatives will together debate the issues affecting young people, and vote on which top issues should make it onto the Make Your Mark ballot. UK Youth Parliament will then decide which of the issues should…

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July 23, 2022

Music and The Arts / Schools and Education

University of Hull graduates to played Glastonbury

University of Hull music graduates played Glastonbury Festival this year as part of Hull-based band, Pavey Ark. Pavey Ark are a fast-rising Alternative Folk band and part of the line up at the major music festival, they played the Acoustic Stage on Friday (24 June). Formed in 2016, the band expanded with University of Hull Music students joining when founding band member, singer-songwriter Neil Thomas, wanted to add violinists to Pavey Ark’s first live gig.…

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July 20, 2022

Community and Services

Colour Run is back – sign up to support local charities today!

The Colour Run is the perfect family event to be part of this summer! Brought to you by Dove House the unique event promises a rainbow of fun for all and is open to everyone of all ages, no matter their fitness ability.  Don’t worry about official winners or times, it’s just all about having fun and raising vital funds for local charities that are close to your heart. You will be blasted with colour from…

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July 17, 2022

The Sir James Reckitt Charity trustees in the historic boardroom at Reckitt’s Hull site with an array of items reflecting the company’s history and heritage. The portrait above them is of Sir Isaac Reckitt, founder of the company and Sir James’ father.

Community and Services

Good causes urged to apply for historic charity’s £2m Centenary Grants

Charitable causes across Hull and East Yorkshire are being reminded to apply for special Centenary Grants launched by the historic Sir James Reckitt Charity to celebrate its 100-year legacy. The Sir James Reckitt Charity was founded in 1921 by Quaker Sir James, using shares in Reckitt & Sons Ltd, now global health, hygiene and nutrition giant Reckitt. The charity has become a fitting legacy for Hull’s great philanthropist, having donated over £30m to help good…

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July 17, 2022

Giacom, Hull, welcome HEY Chil;drens University children

Community and Services / Schools and Education

Giacom introduces children to the exciting world of tech with ‘Day in the Clouds’ visits

Leading tech business Giacom has introduced almost 100 young children in Hull to exciting futures available to them with two special business experience days. Giacom has been working with Hull and East Yorkshire Children’s University to open the eyes of primary school children in the city to the rewarding careers in tech they could pursue when they are older. Hull and East Yorkshire Children’s University aims to build the confidence, self-esteem and aspirations of youngsters…

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July 17, 2022

Community and Services / Hull's Past, Present and Future

Hull’s historic Rose Bowl Fountain given new lease of life

Work to give the Rose Bowl Fountain a new lease of life is complete. The fountain, built in 1935 when the dock basin was filled in, has been sympathetically restored as part of the wider Queens Gardens redevelopment. The fountain, which is a key feature at the entrance to Queens Gardens, was drained to allow for a comprehensive refurbishment which includes the replacement of the water treatment, pump and fountain system to secure its long-term…

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July 17, 2022

Ron Dearing UTC, Kingston Upon Hull, East Yorkshire, United Kingdom, 12 July, 2022. Pictured: New Partners, LtoR James McIntosh, Rob Moulds, Glenn Jensen, Cathryn Harper, Sally Evans, Dave Hardacre, Liam Beardshaw

Business Vibes / Schools and Education

Ron Dearing UTC welcomes more business partners to further boost opportunities for students

Several of the region’s leading businesses have partnered with Hull’s employer-led school to provide students with industry standard skills and help create their potential future workforces. Advanced Plastics Ltd and Shipham Valves have become Major Partners of Ron Dearing University Technical College (UTC), while CATCH, Northern Powergrid, Ridings Consulting Engineers and Spectrum have become Partners. In addition to its Founding Partners, the UTC in Kingston Square, Hull city centre, has many other successful businesses working…

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July 16, 2022

The Humber Swim Team Photo by Sarah Lewis

Community and Services

Enjoying water safely as hotter weather hits out region

Heading on a family trip out this weekend? Driving to the coast or a nearby beauty spot in the Yorkshire area? Whilst we really want each one of you to make the most of the British summer, we are urging you to make sure you enjoy the sun safely, especially when around water. Superintendent Lee Edwards said: “Across the Yorkshire region we have some fantastic rivers, lakes, ponds and beaches which many families with children…

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July 16, 2022

Community and Services / Health and Wellbeing

Keeping ourselves, our community and our NHS protected in extreme heat

The Met Office has issued extreme heat weather warnings (Red and Amber) for our region on Monday and Tuesday next week, developing from Sunday. This means that a hot or exceptional hot spell is expected, leading to widespread impacts on people and infrastructure. What to expect (Taken from Met Office Red and Amber Guidance) Adverse health effects experienced, which may lead to serious illness or danger to life. Government advice is that 999 services should be used…

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July 16, 2022

Community and Services

Hull City Council to invest in life-saving bleed control cabinets

Hull City Council will be offering £1,000 in funding to help purchase two Emergency Bleed Control Cabinets for the city centre, which are designed to prevent catastrophic blood loss before paramedics have time to arrive. This follows an application for funding from the family of the late 23-year-old Corey Dobbe, who was tragically stabbed to death in East Hull last year. Hull City Council Leader Mike Ross is allocating £1,000 from his contingency fund to…

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July 16, 2022

Schools and Education

Congratulations to all our students who are graduating at the University of Hull

Thousands of students from the University of Hull will graduate this month at the Bonus Arena bringing more than 24,000 guests to the city as they celebrate all their achievements and hard work of the past few years. The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the University’s staff and students, and indeed the wider community, has been challenging but the entire University community has demonstrated remarkable determination and resilience. There is much excitement on campus…

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July 16, 2022