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Disappointment For Hull As It Misses Out On Channel 4 HQ Bid

Disappointment For Hull As It Misses Out On Channel 4 HQ Bid
May 31, 2018
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Hull has missed out on becoming the new home of Channel 4. The city had put together an ambitious bid for the broadcaster’s new national HQ, or one of its two creative hubs. After more than 30 submissions, Channel 4 has revealed that Bristol, Cardiff, Glasgow, Greater Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool and West Midlands have been shortlisted for the national headquarters or creative hub. Six other cities or regions – Belfast,…

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RICS CPD Morning For Property Professionals

RICS CPD Morning For Property Professionals
May 22, 2018
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The RICS Hull and East Yorkshire Local Member Group is hosting a CPD morning for property professionals on Wednesday 13 June at KCOM Stadium.

The event will include demonstrations of exciting new technology available to the industry, plus guest speakers from The City of Culture Team will report on recent developments.

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Stage Show 80s Mania Stands Head And Shoulder Pads Above The Rest

Stage Show 80s Mania Stands Head And Shoulder Pads Above The Rest
May 22, 2018
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Endorsed by Radio 1 breakfast DJ during the Eighties, Mike Read, as being “like Live Aid meets Top of the Pops” – 80’S Mania is sweeping into town.

From West End producer, director, performer and choreographer Vikki Holland-Bowyer, the hit-packed production features back-combed hair, shimmying shoulder pads, wet-look neon leggings, the lairiest of leotards, indiscriminate double denim and 24-7 sunglasses – and that’s just a description of the audience of Europe’s official Eighties Reunion concert show. 

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Speakers Added To Bridlington’s The Business Day Line-Up

Speakers Added To Bridlington's The Business Day Line-Up
May 21, 2018
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The Business Day is delighted to announce the addition of Chief Executive of Welcome to Yorkshire Sir Gary Verity and internationally renowned leadership guru René Carayol MBE as speakers at the event being held at Bridlington Spa on Friday 8 June.

Fresh from delivering the spectacle of this year’s Tour de Yorkshire to 2.6 million spectators and with images being beamed around the globe to 190 countries, Sir Gary will be the first speaker of the day for 670 delegates attending The Business Day and will share the stage with Yorkshire cricketing legend Geoffrey Boycott OBE.

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Vehicle Rally By East Yorkshire Thoroughbred Car Club

Vehicle Rally By East Yorkshire Thoroughbred Car Club
May 17, 2018
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Sewerby Hall and Gardens will be hosting the East Yorkshire Thoroughbred Car Club’s (EYTCC) spring gathering of historic and classic vehicles on Sunday, 20 May, from 11am-4pm, giving visitors the opportunity to view over 150 vehicles and chat with their owners.

Formed in 1982, the EYTCC is for enthusiasts of vintage and classic motor vehicles. The club has many events throughout the year and a large membership – with a diverse selection of vehicles – generally over 20 years old.

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Women Of Achievement Awards Announce Paralympian As Guest Speaker

Women Of Achievement Awards Announce Paralympian As Guest Speaker
May 11, 2018
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Paralympian Martine Wright, MBE, who lost both of her legs during the 7th July 2005 bombing in London, has been announced as the guest speaker at this year’s Women of Achievement Awards 2018.

The popular awards ceremony is one of the most prestigious of its kind in Hull and East Yorkshire. Around 500 people are expected to attend this year’s event at the new Double Tree by Hilton.

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ArtWaves Is Back At Bridlington Spa This Weekend

ArtWaves Is Back At Bridlington Spa This Weekend
May 10, 2018
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ArtWaves returns for a fourth year to Bridlington Spa on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 May 2018, transforming the venue into a vibrant hub of workshops, demonstrations, activities and much more.

The visual arts festival fringe programme is now underway with workshops and evening events being staged across the week with returning artists such as Robert Dutton and Carol Davidson, alongside specially curated evening events from Hornsea Art Society and Bridlington Art Society.

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Get Behind Ferens Art Gallery, Art Fund Museum Of The Year 2018 Finalist

Get Behind Ferens Art Gallery, Art Fund Museum Of The Year 2018 Finalist
May 10, 2018
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Ferens Art Gallery is in the running to become Art Fund Museum of the Year 2018, the biggest museum and art gallery prize in the world. Now, the gallery is urging the residents and visitors to pledge their support.

Making the final five means it is one of the best museum in the country following a record breaking year in the spotlight when Hull celebrated being UK City of Culture. The Ferens was recognised for commissioning the UK’s largest naked art work with Spencer Tunick in 2016.

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Sea Of Hull Images To Go On Display Together For First Time

Sea Of Hull Images To Go On Display Together For First Time
May 4, 2018
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Four Sea of Hull images, by internationally renowned artist Spencer Tunick, will go on display together for the first time at Art Fund Museum of the Year finalist – Ferens Art Gallery.

From Wednesday 9 May, the four purchased images that are now part of the gallery’s permanent collection, will be shown in the gallery’s centre court.

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Trade Chimp’s New BDM Shows Trades The Route To Greater Profits

Trade Chimp’s New BDM Shows Trades The Route To Greater Profits
May 2, 2018
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Greater profits for small electrical and trades businesses are one step closer as Trade Chimp rolls out the next stage of its tech-savvy trades service across the UK.

The Hull-based company’s new specialist business development manager, Donna Smith, is now showcasing Trade Chimp’s operational and administrative support service to the country’s tradespeople and small trades businesses.

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Ferens Art Gallery Shortlisted For Art Fund Museum Of The Year 2018

Ferens Art Gallery Shortlisted For Art Fund Museum Of The Year 2018
May 2, 2018
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Ferens Art Gallery, the jewel in Hull’s cultural crown, has been selected as one of the five finalists for Art Fund Museum of the Year 2018, regarded as the largest and most prestigious museum prize in the world.

The annual award celebrates innovation and exceptional achievement in museums and galleries across the UK. The announcement was made by Stephen Deuchar, Art Fund’s Director, last night (Tuesday 1 May) via BBC Radio 4’s Front Row.

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Back To Nature At Award-Winning Glamping Site

Back To Nature At Award-Winning Glamping Site
May 1, 2018
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Humble Bee Farm, the award-winning holiday accommodation provider based in the Yorkshire Wolds, is launching its brand new Nature Trail later this month.

The working farm is hosting the official launch of their new Nature Trail on Saturday 26 May as part of their Ten Years in Business celebrations.

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Hull’s City Open Top Bus Tours Return – And They Are Better Than Ever

Hull’s City Open Top Bus Tours Return - And They Are Better Than Ever
May 1, 2018
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Hull’s open top city tour will return for 2018, and this time it’ll run for even longer. The Hull Explorer open top tour bus was launched in Summer 2017, taking visitors on a guided tour around the city to see Hull’s most iconic sights, such as Queen Victoria Square, Old Town, Hull Minster, The Deep and the Marina.

Run by local bus company EYMS, will run for the early May bank holiday weekend and May half term this year, as well as an extended run over the summer holidays and follows what was a successful 2017 season.

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