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.
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.
HU17.net Magazine Issue 348 is available from Molescroft News, Woodhall Way and features a selection of content that has appeared on the HU17 web site.
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.
Although Leconfield is a village that many people drive straight through, the local residents feel spoilt to have wonderful surroundings on their doorstep, community spirit and things-to-do in abundance.
Fiona Ives has lived in Leconfield since 2003 in a wonderful five-bedroom home that was newly built at the time.
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.
Local bus company EYMS has announced that its popular Moors Explorer bus from Hull, Hessle, Cottingham and Beverley to the North York Moors will run again during Summer 2017.
Moors Explorer is the only direct public transport route up to the North York Moors from the Hull and East Riding area, and is especially loved by ramblers, who use it to access parts of the Moors which are otherwise inaccessible for those without a car.
Gareth Richardson says that the generously of people in Beverley and local golfing community is remarkable,
Mr. Richardson was speaking ahead of a special fund raising golf day that will take place this weekend at Beverley & East Riding Golf Club.
India Alton says that following an incredible year teaching, opening her own studio was the next logical step as she looks to open up the sport to more people.
Speaking to HU17.net India explained how she has taken on two units on Riverview Road where she will be able to teach one of the fastest growing sports in the UK.
Public Health England’s Be Clear on Cancer campaign returns to Yorkshire and the Humber to raise awareness of the symptoms of lung cancer, lung disease and heart disease – all leading causes of death.
The campaign encourages anyone with a persistent cough, or who gets out of breath doing things they used to be able to do, to visit their GP.
A new charitable fund aimed at helping to support the health and well-being of people living in the East Riding of Yorkshire has been launched by Help for Health.
Lynda Emily Lazenby, the fund’s benefactor, was from a large philanthropic family and lived all her life in the rural villages of the East Riding.
A man sustained head injuries on a night out in the Market Place, Beverley around 3am on 30 April.
The 31 year-old Beverley man had been in Kubana Bar near to the Market Cross when he has alleged to have been assaulted, resulting in the head injuries.
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.
A new retail brand is bringing stylish men’s and women’s wear to Beverley’s Flemingate centre.
Lee Wardell, who has 35 years of retail experience, has launched VERB, which will offer contemporary fashion combined with unrivalled customer service to style-conscious consumers.
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.
Jeremy Corbyn who is hoping to become the Prime Minster of Great Britain was welcomed by thousands of people in Hull.
As an event, it was very cleverly put together, staged, to some extent, by the Labour Party and was interesting to watch how people, banners and placards were strategically placed for the cameras.
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.
A host of fun activities will be held at East Riding Leisure Beverley during the May-June half term holiday.
From Saturday 27 May to Sunday 4 June the council’s 10 leisure centres throughout the area will be running a variety of family activities aiming to keep children entertained during the school break.