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Our Histories Revealed – Africans In Hull And East Yorkshire

Our Histories Revealed - Africans In Hull And East Yorkshire
September 25, 2017
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The stories and social histories of Black people with African heritage will be shared in Our Histories Revealed, a fascinating exhibition at Hull History Centre next month, as part of the African Stories in Hull and East Yorkshire project.

The project, which received funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund in May 2016, aims to create a record of the local stories, oral histories, art and music that have been collected from people across Hull and the East Riding, from extraordinary family histories to anecdotes remembered over the dining table.

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Hull Marathon Supporters Welcome at RB Village

Hull Marathon Supporters Welcome at RB Village
September 24, 2017
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AS determined runners battle their way through the 26 miles of the RB Hull Marathon, friends and family who come along to support are invited to an altogether less gruelling experience.

RB, the world’s leading consumer health and hygiene company, is setting up the RB Village in West Park, near the KC Stadium, to provide refreshment and entertainment for people waiting for runners to cross the finishing line.

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A Sign Of The Times At Humber Street Gallery

A Sign Of The Times At Humber Street Gallery
September 24, 2017
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Navigating the nation’s road network is made easier with satnavs and smart phones in 2017, but the extra information to be found on road signs can be invaluable to drivers and other road users.

In a celebration of these design classics that have been gracing our roadsides for over 50 years, next month Humber Street Gallery is hosting an exhibition curated by MADE NORTH’s Patrick Murphy of reinterpretations of those classic circles, triangles and squares by leading designers and artists, including Sir Terrance Conran, Betty Jackson and Sir Peter Blake.

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New Exhibition At Goole Museum : Lest We Forget

New Exhibition At Goole Museum : Lest We Forget
September 22, 2017
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A new exhibition has opened at Goole Museum : ‘Lest we Forget, Remembering Goole’s First World War Servicemen and Women’ will run until Saturday, 11 November.

The exhibition has been created by members of The Goole First World War Research Group – their first full exhibition at Goole Museum to showcase their research so far.

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Unique Shop Of Poems Is Opening In Hull This Weekend

Unique Shop Of Poems Is Opening In Hull This Weekend
September 22, 2017
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Over the last few months, Polish poet Bohdan Piasecki has been taking his Pop-up Poetry Station around Hull, gathering stories and writing poems with the local Polish community as part of Hull Gada.

Form Sunday 24 September to Saturday 30 September his work will be displayed in Princes Quay at Hull Gada Shop of Poems offering a glimpse into this foreign world, steeped in art and culture, just a language away.

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HULL : Turning The Idea Of Play On Its Head

HULL : Turning The Idea Of Play On Its Head
September 22, 2017
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A Hull 2017 Business Club member is celebrating its part in the creation of a unique exhibition installed in the city centre.

In collaboration with various partner organisations including London-based Silo Studio, Humber Galvanizing provided its hot-dip molten zinc treatment to 16 artistic pineapples, 15 of which have been installed on the façade of the Humber Street Gallery.

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Sewerby Squirrels – Seasonal Edwardian Themed Family Events

Sewerby Squirrels - Seasonal Edwardian Themed Family Events
September 19, 2017
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New weekly sessions have got under way at Sewerby Hall and Gardens on Monday mornings – under fives and their families are the audience for the new sessions, usually to be held in the Orangery from 10am -11.30am, during East Riding school term times.

The new ‘Sewerby Squirrels’ sessions feature activities based on seasonal events, Edwardian life, and exhibits on display at the venue.

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Newland Avenue To Re-Open Temporarily For Motorists During Hull Fair

Newland Avenue To Re-Open Temporarily For Motorists During Hull Fair
September 19, 2017
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Newland Avenue will reopen temporarily on Monday 2 October for two weeks to allow full access to Hull Fair for public transport, emergency services, and motorists.

Phase one has been completed ahead of schedule, allowing the road to be reopened. This will give unrestricted access to businesses along Newland Avenue, and allow the scheduled bus services to travel along the street during this period.

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Full Back To Ours Line-Up And More Black Grape Tickets Announced

Full Back To Ours Line-Up And More Black Grape Tickets Announced
September 18, 2017
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A Mercury Prize-winning singer-songwriter, award-winning hip-hop theatre, and a feast of beastly films, as well as a secret gig, complete Hull UK City of Culture 2017’s Back To Ours line-up.

Badly Drawn Boy, Skin and Picture House join Black Grape, Bedtime Stories, Once Upon a Pillow Fight and Drip during the autumn half term holidays for the family festival which takes world class arts and culture to people’s doorsteps across the city. Plus, a critically acclaimed character will be making a special guest appearance at the William Gemmell Social Club.

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Licence Revoked Of Bridlington Private Hire Operator

Licence Revoked Of Bridlington Private Hire Operator
September 16, 2017
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A private hire firm in Bridlington has ceased trading with immediate effect after an appeal by the operator against the revocation of his licence was withdrawn.

Ian Sharp, of South Dene Hotel in Bridlington and the operator of Q Cars, had his licence revoked in February by East Riding of Yorkshire Council following concerns around issues including safeguarding and public protection; record keeping, his conduct and breaches of his operators’ licence.

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HULL : Want To Help Your Child With Their Schoolwork?

HULL : Want To Help Your Child With Their Schoolwork?
September 16, 2017
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Parents, grandparents and carers are being offered a number of free short courses to enable them to help their child with school work.

Starting this week, Hull Culture and Leisure’s Libraries team will deliver the five-week courses in Incredible ICT and Fun with Phonics.

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Call For Artists To Submit Artwork For 2018 Open Exhibition

Call For Artists To Submit Artwork For 2018 Open Exhibition
September 15, 2017
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The Ferens Art Gallery is calling for submissions from professional and amateur artists for the 2018 Open Exhibition.

Whether you are a seasoned exhibitor or entering for the very first time, if you’d like your work to be seen by thousands of people, or to sell, then the Ferens Open is the platform for you.

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Partnership Presents Development Plans To Sir Edward Lister

Partnership Presents Development Plans To Sir Edward Lister
September 14, 2017
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Sir Edward Lister, Chairman of the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) has visited Hull to mark the launch of a £120 million regeneration scheme in North Hull.

On-site work has commenced at Wawne View, a residential development that will be delivered by Keepmoat Homes, Keepmoat Regeneration, Home Group (under its new sales brand, Persona), Strata and Priority Space, in partnership with Hull City Council.

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The Dyslexia Portrait – Photography Exhibition Celebrates Dyslexia

The Dyslexia Portrait - Photography Exhibition Celebrates Dyslexia
September 14, 2017
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Former football manager Sam Allardyce, BBC antiques expert Jonty Hearnden and soprano singer Anna Devin are among the subjects of a photography exhibition celebrating dyslexia, launching in Hull next month.

The Dyslexia Portrait by Hull photographic artist Miranda Harr will open at Brynmor Jones Library, University of Hull, on 2 October to coincide with Dyslexia Awareness Week (2 – 8 October).

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