Regional News

Regions Museums Awarded Major Funding And National Portfolio Organisation Status

Tales From The Treasure House - February Fevers
June 29, 2017
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The Humber Museums Partnership, led by Hull Museums, with partners North Lincolnshire and the East Riding, is delighted to announce it will become an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation and receive over £3.9m in funding. The partnership is currently one of only 21 Arts Council Major Partner Museums in England.

Arts Council England has announced the next wave of funding to support arts, culture and libraries sector across the country and has awarded the Humber Museums Partnership £3.9m over the next four years between 2018 – 2022.

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ABBA – Forever Head To East Coast For Night Of 70s Fun

ABBA – Forever Head To East Coast For Night Of 70s Fun
June 29, 2017
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ABBA – Forever, presented by Sweeney Entertainments, is one of the UK’s leading International tribute shows and theatre audiences from across Great Britain and Sweden have long enjoyed this superb recreation of possibly the world‘s greatest pop band.

The unique Abba sound is replicated with an incredible attention to detail, using a six-piece band featuring electric and acoustic guitars, keyboards and piano, drums and bass guitar.

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Hull To Get Brand New City Tour Open Top Bus

Hull To Get Brand New City Tour Bus
June 28, 2017
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Hull will soon be joining the likes of London, Edinburgh and Bath as a brand new city tour bus is announced.

The Hull Explorer will be an open top bus which will take visitors on a tour around the city centre’s most fascinating sights. Calling at the Cenotaph, Queen Victoria Square, the Wilberforce Monument, Old Town, the Museums Quarter, Hull Minster/Trinity Square, The Deep and the Marina, a tour guide will tell the story of the city, giving a fascinating insight into Hull, past and present.

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Meet The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra In Bridlington

Meet The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra In Bridlington
June 28, 2017
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Ever wondered what a violin is made of, why a trombone has a slide, how many metres of tubing there are in a French Horn or even why it’s called a ‘French’ horn?

Now’s your chance to find out. On Saturday 8 July, musicians from East Riding Youth Orchestra and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra with world renowned workshop leader, Tim Steiner, will be hosting Music Box, a fun, interactive musical afternoon for all the family at Bridlington Spa from 2pm.

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The Lady Boys Of Bangkok Are Coming To Bridlington

The Lady Boys Of Bangkok Are Coming To Bridlington
June 28, 2017
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Hotter….cheekier….funnier than ever – the country’s number one touring cabaret show – The Lady Boys of Bangkok return to Bridlington Spa on Tuesday 11 July with a lavish new production – WHO RUNS THE WORLD!

Elections and referendums may come and go, but in the stakes for the best party night out in town, there’s no doubt where the popular vote goes. WHO RUNS THE WORLD! is not a political question – it’s a positive celebration of the fair sex performed by 16 of Thailand’s most alluring and stunning Lady Boys. Escape the drab greyness of everyday life and luxuriate in a colourful euphoric bubble of laughter, beauty, glitz and music.

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East Yorkshire Farm Businesses Shortlisted In National Food Awards

East Yorkshire Farm Businesses Shortlisted In National Food Awards
June 27, 2017
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Three East Yorkshire businesses are celebrating being shortlisted in the Great British Food Awards, with one business securing two nominations in separate classes.

Tibthorpe based The Yorkshire Wagyu Company is in the running in both the best fresh meat product and best savoury snack categories for its sirloin steak and paleo sliced original biltong respectively.

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Bridlington Open Beach Volleyball Championships 2017

Bridlington Open Beach Volleyball Championships 2017
June 27, 2017
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A highly-regarded beach volleyball competition is returning to Bridlington over the weekend of 8-9 July.

The 35th Bridlington Open Volleyball Championship is aimed at all levels of player and is contested over two days, attracting competitors from all over the north of England.

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An Electric Fence Set To Go ‘Live’ Inside Hull Minster

An Electric Fence Set To Go ‘Live’ Inside Hull Minster
June 27, 2017
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A provocative and interactive art installation exploring barriers within our society is set to appear at Hull Minster throughout Hull UK City of Culture 2017’s Freedom Season.

The Electric Fence, inspired by the everyday experience of people facing hate crime around the world and the dark horrors that have resulted throughout history, will be open to the public at Hull Minster in Trinity Square from 4 July through to the end of September.

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Hull Awarded £15m Funding To Secure Future As UK Tourist Destination

Hull Awarded £15m Funding To Secure Future As UK Tourist Destination
June 27, 2017
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Hull City Council has been awarded £15m of National Lottery money to help secure Hull’s future as a major UK tourist destination.  

Building on its success as UK City of Culture 2017, this historic maritime city will reclaim and share every element of its past by developing three important sites: the Maritime Museum; the Dock Office Chambers and the North End Shipyard; and two historic vessels, the Arctic Corsair and Spurn Lightship. 

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HULL UK 2017 : Footy Fanatics Get On The Culture Train

HULL UK 2017 : Footy Fanatics Get On The Culture Train
June 26, 2017
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A group of lifelong football fans have worked together to ensure their beloved Hull City plays a part in the Hull UK City of Culture 2017 celebrations.

The group are putting the final touches to plans for an exhibition of classic Tigers’ kits, which will go on display from Monday 3 July.

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Susan Hopkinson – New Director At Burton Constable Hall

Susan Hopkinson - New Director At Burton Constable Hall
June 26, 2017
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Susan Hopkinson has just started in post as Director of the Burton Constable Foundation which owns and runs Burton Constable Hall, a spectacular Elizabethan architectural gem, set in glorious parkland, just near Hull.

Susan’s responsibility covers the Hall, its extensive collections of fine and decorative art and furniture, and Capability Brown landscape . Susan comes to Burton Constable Hall from Normanby Hall, North Lincolnshire, where she was Museum Manager, then Director for 9 years.

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Art Brings People Together In East Hull

Art Brings People Together In East Hull
June 23, 2017
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Different generations are coming together to share their stories using art.

Young people in the Ings area of Hull have created a graffiti mural which will go on display as part of a creative and memorable pop-up exhibition this weekend.

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Most Prolific Fly-Tipper Ever In East Riding Is Jailed

Residents Warned Not To Give Waste Or Scrap Metal To Cold Callers
June 23, 2017
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The most prolific fly-tipper ever caught in the East Riding is now behind bars after being sentenced for a string of offences at Hull Crown Court.

Darran Armishaw, 49, of Whitehaven Avenue, Hull was sentenced at Hull Crown Court on Wednesday, 21 June following a trial for unrelated burglary offences, of which he was found guilty.

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A Performance Of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night By The Three Inch Fools

A Performance Of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night By The Three Inch Fools
June 23, 2017
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A performance of William Shakespeare’s comedy ‘Twelfth Night’ by the Three Inch Fools set in the stunning grounds at Burton Constable Hall.

The Three Inch Fools are a five-strong troupe of actors with all manner of musical instruments, travelling with set, props, costumes and camping gear, performing a highly imaginative and vibrantly musical take on Shakespeare’s plays.

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Lack Of Food Hygiene Skills Putting Residents At Risk

Lack Of Food Hygiene Skills Putting Residents At Risk
June 21, 2017
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People in the Yorkshire and Humber region are still putting themselves at risk of food poisoning through lack of knowledge of food hygiene, according to research by the Food Standards Agency (FSA).

A recent survey carried out by the FSA to mark the start of Food Safety Week, revealed many people were not familiar with the four “c’s” of food hygiene – chilling, cooking, cleaning and avoiding cross-contamination.

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Brewery Team Wins Fundraising Dragon Boat Race

Brewery Team Wins Fundraising Dragon Boat Race
June 21, 2017
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An East Yorkshire brewery’s team of oarsmen stormed into first place when they competed in the Rotary Club of Scarborough Cavaliers’ dragon boat race at Wykeham Lakes recently.

The sixteen-strong team Wold Top Warriors, comprising staff, family and friends of Wold Newton based Wold Top Brewery, was one of 26 teams entering the races that took place on Sunday June 11.

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Learn About Bridlington’s Regeneration And Business Support Available

Learn About Bridlington’s Regeneration And Business Support Available
June 21, 2017
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Bridlington’s regeneration projects and the support available to local businesses will be among the topics highlighted at two meetings next week.

The Bridington Renaissance Partnership will review its activities from the past year and its priorities for the year ahead when it holds its annual general meeting – which is open to the public – at 6pm on Thursday 29 June at Bridlington Spa.

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