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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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CITY OF CULTURE : Giant Murals Take Shape In Hull

CITY OF CULTURE : Giant Murals Take Shape In Hull
May 18, 2017
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Two giant murals are being created in Hull to celebrate the city’s rich fishing heritage.

As part of the Hull 2017 Roots & Routes celebrations, Goodwin Development Trust and the residents of Hessle Road have come together to create the two murals on Hessle Road.

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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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LIFE Top Line-Up Of More Than 200 Bands At Humber Street Sesh

LIFE Top Line-Up Of More Than 200 Bands At Humber Street Sesh
May 13, 2017
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The line-up for the country’s biggest festival for unsigned and emerging musical talent was announced with a special performance on a rooftop in Hull.

The politically charged punk noisemakers and “thick-skinned DIY” band LIFE, fresh from playing SXSW and with a new album about to drop, were also announced as the headliner for Humber Street Sesh, which takes place on August 5 when crowds of 30,000 are expected to descend on Hull Marina.

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International Hanse Day Returns To Hull’s Old Town For 2017

International Hanse Day Returns To Hull’s Old Town For 2017
May 13, 2017
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12,000 people flocked to the High Street and Museums Quarter in for the 2016 event and on Saturday 13 May, the area will once again be transformed into a medieval market place.

Hanse Day celebrate’s Hull historic place in the Hanseatic Leage, an international commercial and defensive confederation of merchant guilds and market towns.

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HULL : Line-Up For Big Malarkey Festival Announced

HULL : Line-Up For Big Malarkey Festival Announced
May 11, 2017
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The line-up for Hull’s first children’s literature festival has been confirmed ahead of free tickets being released next week.

The Big Malarkey Festival will bring together writers, illustrators, cartoonists, performers, musicians and artists to a fantastical tented village for children inside East Park to celebrate children’s literature in all its forms and invite creativity through activities and workshops.

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HULL : St Stephens Hosts An Extraordinary Parade Day

HULL : St Stephens Hosts An Extraordinary Parade Day
May 11, 2017
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Following the success of the Extraordinary Orchard Park Parade last Saturday – which saw over 1,000 people take to the estate to witness a From Air Land and Sea, Tales of the Nautical North themed procession – St Stephens is bringing a flavour of the parade to the city centre this Saturday.

The Extraordinary Orchard Park Parade was funded by Hull UK City of Culture 2017’s Creative Communities Programme, which is being delivered in partnership with the Big Lottery Fund. Now St Stephens, one of Hull UK City of Culture 2017’s Business Club Partners, has provided additional funding to showcase the hard work of Orchard Park residents further.

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