For Entrepreneurs Only Receives The Queen’s Award For Voluntary Service

For Entrepreneurs Only Receives The Queen’s Award For Voluntary Service
June 2, 2021

Volunteers from For Entrepreneurs Only (FEO) based in Hull have been honoured with The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest award a voluntary group can receive in the UK.

FEO is a unique collective of business-owner volunteers, making a contribution of £3.5bn to the East Riding economy by way of entrepreneurs helping other entrepreneurs to start, adapt and grow businesses.

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Tickets Go On Sale For The Big Malarkey Festival 2021

Tickets Go On Sale For The Big Malarkey Festival 2021
June 1, 2021

From the bestselling author of the much-loved classic, Madame Doubtfire, to discovering the joys of new authors, Hull’s much-loved family festival, The Big Malarkey Festival returns on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 June 2021 with a programme centred around playfulness, discovery and simple joys of connecting with nature.

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Entrepreneurs’ Big Ambitions Get A Kickstart Towards Growth

Entrepreneurs’ Big Ambitions Get A Kickstart Towards Growth
May 29, 2021

A young Hull entrepreneur is aiming to transform his fast-growing business with the Kickstart scheme – taking his company from just four to 35 employees overnight.

Entertainment news business unCrazed is working with Hull City Council to recruit 31 young people through Kickstart as it embarks on an ambitious expansion strategy.

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Keynote Speaker Canters In To The Business Day

Keynote Speaker Canters In To The Business Day
May 27, 2021

Organisers of The Business Day have announced that internationally renowned Horsemaster, Mark Atkinson will be the keynote speaker for the event at Bridlington Spa on Friday 11 June. 

Mark will join host Gyles Brandreth in person at the venue, which will be a free-to-watch, live-streamed show.

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Active Coast Returns With Half Term Outdoor Fun

Active Coast Returns With Half Term Outdoor Fun
May 25, 2021

Active Coast is back for the May half term, with free activities and self-led exploration.

Now is the time to reconnect with the outdoors and rediscover the coast. The mini programme of activities is aimed at people of all ages, with fun for families, adults and the young at heart.

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Rollits To Review Legal Aspects Of Flexible Working At Humber Biz Week

Rollits To Review Legal Aspects Of Flexible Working At Humber Biz Week
May 25, 2021

Legal issues around the growing trend towards flexible working will come under the spotlight during a free advice session as part of Humber Business Week.

Employment experts from leading law firm Rollits LLP will examine flexible working practices during a one-hour event which is aimed at business owners, senior managers, and HR professionals from organisations of all sizes.

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Hull Awarded £1M To Carry Out Exploration Archaeological Work

Hull Awarded £1M To Carry Out Exploration Archaeological Work
May 24, 2021

Further exploration works on an ancient blockhouse in Hull, commissioned by Henry VIII, are set to take place thanks to a successful funding bid.

Hull City Council has been awarded the first phase of £1m of funding from Highways England to deliver a programme of archaeological works to conserve and tell the story of a 16th century fortress – a key part of the city’s maritime history as one of the most important ports on the east coast of England.

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Natural Woodland In Hull To Be Preserved By Hull City Council

Natural Woodland In Hull To Be Preserved By Hull City Council
May 21, 2021

Hull City Council has taken over ownership of an area of natural woodland in the city to preserve its beauty and enhance accessibility for residents.

The local authority has completed the transfer of the woodland in the city’s Southcoates Ward, next to the former Withernsea-to-Hull rail line, from owners Associated British Ports (ABP).

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