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Britain’s Got Talent Winning Actor And Dancer Joins The Madness Musical UK Tour

Britain’s Got Talent Winning Actor And Dancer Joins The Madness Musical UK Tour
May 27, 2017
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A full house for OUR HOUSE has been announced, with street dancing sensation George Sampson confirmed to join the UK Tour of the Olivier Award-winning musical, at Bridlington Spa Monday 16 to Saturday 21 October.

Having won the second season of Britain’s Got Talent with his interpretation of Singing in the Rain, George has gone on to star in major films (Street Dance 2 and Street Dance 3D) and regular roles in Emmerdale (ITV), Waterloo Road (BBC), and Mount Pleasant (Sky). Playing the role of local bad boy Reecey, George joins previously announced cast members Deena Payne (Kath Casey), Jason Kajdi (Joe Casey) and Sophie Matthew (Sarah).

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HULL : Xero Help From 360 Chartered Accountants

HULL : Xero Help From 360 Chartered Accountants
May 27, 2017
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360 Chartered Accountants are urging business owners to attend their next popular Saturday morning surgery to learn how cloud accounting can simplify the running of their financial affairs.

As the region’s only gold-accredited Xero provider, the Hull and East Yorkshire-based firm say that they are getting more and more enquiries about how to use the software to its full effect.

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Humber Museums Partnership Launches The Humber 250 Trail

Humber Museums Partnership Launches The Humber 250 Trail
May 25, 2017
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The Humber Museums Partnership, a consortium of Hull, East Riding and North Lincolnshire Museums Services, is excited to announce the launch of its latest project – The Humber 250 trail.

The Humber 250 trail takes people on a scenic journey throughout the rich landscapes of Humber region, linking 70 fascinating sites of interest ranging from Museums and Art Galleries, Historic Houses and Gardens, Industrial and Wartime Heritage and Archaeology and Architecture.

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Bill Bailey’s Cabinet Of Curiosities Opens At Hull Maritime Museum

Bill Bailey’s Cabinet Of Curiosities Opens At Hull Maritime Museum
May 25, 2017
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On display until Sunday 10 September, this light-hearted and humorous exhibition is a chance to discover the fantastic fibs and amazing untruths about fascinating museum artefacts rarely seen by the public.

With over 50 artefacts on display, the project takes inspiration from William Constable’s 18th century ‘Cabinet of Curiosity’ collection at Burton Constable Hall.

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Internationally Exhibiting Artist Philip Akkerman Comes To The Ferens Art Gallery

Internationally Exhibiting Artist Philip Akkerman Comes To The Ferens Art Gallery
May 25, 2017
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Internationally exhibiting Dutch artist Philip Akkerman will visit Ferens Art Gallery on Thursday 1 June to give a masterclass on painting and an informative and entertaining lecture on Dutch painting.

Akkerman, who has works on display at the Ferens Art gallery, paints almost exclusively self-portraits in his own distinctive style will be instructing participants on the secrets of the ‘Old Masters’ in an intimate environment.

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CASTING ON HUMBER: Castaway Act on Sobriety

CASTING ON HUMBER: Castaway Act on Sobriety
May 25, 2017
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Hull and Goole amateur actors with disabilities will take to the stage alongside professional performers for a daring performance in Hull Marina which will see movement, music, clowning and voices collide.

Casting on Humber: HERE is a collaboration between The Sobriety Project and Castaway Goole Accessible Music Theatre, directed by Sarah Louise Davies, founder of Hull theatre company Park Bench.

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Change Of Address For Enviromail In Bold East Hull Expansion

Change Of Address For Enviromail In Bold East Hull Expansion
May 24, 2017
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Popular social enterprise and recycling business Enviromail is on the move, after continued expansion and investment has seen it outgrow its existing HQ.

The not-for-profit company has bought and converted a 20,000 sq.ft. site at Studley Street, off Holderness Road in east Hull, into a new Enviro-Hub as it recycles waste materials from more than 400 small businesses in Hull and the Humber region.

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ArtWaves Developing Into Sought After Fixture in the Cultural Diary

ArtWaves Developing Into Sought After Fixture in the Cultural Diary
May 23, 2017
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You may have heard the rumours of a giant creature taking over Bridlington Spa, which was part of the third ArtWaves festival.

The festival was the biggest yet, reaching an audience of over 2,500 in two days almost quadruple since the first in 2015. There was a fantastic diversity amongst those attending, young and old spraying side by side in our street art drop in session and creating watercolour masterpieces in our free drop in artist sessions.

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PR in a Crisis – Understanding More About Dealing With A Disaster

PR in a Crisis - Understanding More About Dealing With A Disaster
May 23, 2017
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When disaster strikes a business’s reputation can be on the line. Public relations agency, Divine Clark PR and specialist media trainers at Positive Impact, will host a free workshop to inform local businesses how to effectively deal with PR during a crisis.

The event will take place on Wednesday 21 June, 6-8pm, at Airco’s Business Lounge in Hull.

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The Johnny Cash Roadshow Heads To Bridlington Next Month

The Johnny Cash Roadshow Heads To Bridlington Next Month
May 22, 2017
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Bridlington Spa welcomes back the ‘Fabulous’ Johnny Cash Roadshow on Friday 2 June. The only show to be endorsed by the Cash family!

The band features award winning Clive John as Johnny Cash, Jill Schoonjans as June Carter, Nick Davis – Electric guitar & Vocals, Martin Bentley – Double Bass & Vocals and Darren Bazzoni Drums & Vocals.

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New Coastal Health Walks Introduced In Bridlington

New Coastal Health Walks Introduced In Bridlington
May 18, 2017
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New walks have been organised by East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s Walking for Health scheme.

Using Active Coast mile markers the walk will take place every Thursday morning at 10am along the Bridlington Promenade, starting from the cafe in East Riding Leisure Bridlington.

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Protest Punk Rock Band Added To Stellar Festival Line-Up

Protest Punk Rock Band Added To Stellar Festival Line-Up
May 18, 2017
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Radical London punk rock band The King Blues will join one of Hull’s finest LIFE next month as part of an incredible line-up of musicians, comics and circus acrobatics for one of Hull UK City of Culture 2017’s most diverse and exciting offerings.

Back To Ours is returning for another week of special shows across the city led by a stellar line-up of “proactive” and “provocative” bands.

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HULL : Poets To Take Up Residency In Hull Schools

HULL : Poets To Take Up Residency In Hull Schools
May 15, 2017
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This week poets will take up residency in four Hull primary schools to run workshops with pupils to encourage students, teachers and staff to read, write and create poetry as part of Hull UK City of Culture 2017.

Each child will create a poem to take home: their work will also be showcased in a special performance and feature in a school poetry anthology on the 2017 National Poetry Day theme of Freedom.

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BRIDLINGTON : Marc Almond Autumn 2017 Orchestral Tour

BRIDLINGTON : Marc Almond Autumn 2017 Orchestral Tour
May 15, 2017
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Orchestral Arrangements of Iconic Torch Songs & 60s Pop Orchestral Pop from New Album ‘Shadows and Reflections’

One of Britain’s most gifted, and unique vocal talents, Marc Almond, has announced an 18 date orchestral tour this Autumn, including Bridlington Spa on Friday 3 November.

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