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HULL CC NEWS
Hull’s Maritime Museum ready for its next stage of transformation
One of the city’s most striking and historically important buildings has been transformed. Hull Maritime Museum has been completely restored and is now ready to start the fit out of new displays of the city’s unique collections.
The Grade II listed building originally served the city as the dock’s administrative offices where mariners would come to register business, and the local port authority would preside. The building was transformed and opened as the Maritime Museum in 1975, and the displays installed remained largely the same from that point.
In the past three years Simpsons of York have been working with the council and architects, Purcell, to sensitively restore all the
architectural features inside and outside of the building.
Now, the museum has been reconfigured to maximise space with access to an extra floor and one of the domes providing incredible views across the city centre. This will double the number of maritime artefacts to be seen alongside new interactive displays, oral histories and films about Hull and East Yorkshire’s unique maritime heritage.
Although, the building itself has been given a much needed facelift, the huge task of creating the new displays, stories and installing the new technology including new immersive projections of fish swimming on the floor, films and a planetarium is to get underway.
The 40ft North Atlantic Right Whale skeleton will return
“Having just being fully restored and renovated you will be amazed by its wonderful transformation”
following extensive conservation and will be remounted in the new-look gallery. The popular and much-loved Erik, the polar bear will also return.
Don’t miss out on winter
Hundreds of pensioners in Hull are being urged to check what financial help they may be able to access, including Pension Credit.
Due to Government changes with the Winter Fuel Payment scheme, those above state pension age will no longer automatically qualify for help with their heating bills.
Eligibility will now be restricted to those on Pension Credit or other means-tested benefits.
The Leader of Hull City Council, Councillor Mike Ross, said: “We know the cost of living has hit pensioners in Hull hard and with energy bills planned
to rise again the winter will be difficult for many.
“As a council, we are keen to support pensioners as much as we can. Given the Government’s changes to Winter Fuel Payments, I would urge anyone who is eligible for Pension Credit to sign up.
“If you have friends or family that this applies to then I’d encourage you to help them and ensure they do not to miss out. If you can’t then the council or other partner organisations in the city will be on hand to assist them.
“It is important that our older people can access all the help they are eligible for, and we know there could be many who are not
receiving Pension Credit when they are entitled to it.”
Pension Credit tops up weekly income to a guaranteed minimum level of £218.15 a week for single pensioners or £332.95 for couples.
Residents who receive Pension Credit may also be eligible for a range of other benefits, such as help with housing costs, council tax, and heating bills.
Additionally, those aged 75 or over who receive Pension Credit qualify for a free TV Licence.
The Department for Work and Pensions says that “some pensioners think because they’ve got savings or own their home they would not get any Pension Credit.”
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It also says that other barriers where pensioners may wrongly think they are not eligible include: they may be working, getting a small occupational pension or have been turned down in the past.
Check your eligibility at gov. uk/pension-credit or by calling 0800 99 1234 for more information. If you are struggling to do this or need help in doing so make sure to visit your nearest council customer service centre or community hub where we will be happy to help you. The council is continuing to look at further ways it may be able to help those who may miss out on this.
Ian Martin, Hull Maritime Volunteer and Tour Guide
Welcome to your Hull City Council News
I’m delighted to welcome you to the first edition of our new council publication. In this issue, you will be able to find out what’s going on across our amazing city in the coming months as well as read about what the council is doing
to improve our communities, one street at a time.
As a council we committed to listening to you and your views - now we are reporting back and keeping you up to date with all of the great things Hull has to offer.
Whether it’s the ‘Love Your Neighbourhood’ scheme, that deep cleans Hull’s streets, or the fantastic Maritime improvements that are taking shape right now, the council has one key aim: to make our city better.
Improving Hull
We want to improve the lives and opportunities of everyone
Hull’s Maritime Museum
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living, working, and doing business in Hull.
We are ambitious for the city and everyone who lives here and that’s why in this edition you’ll be able to get a taste of what residents, communities and the council are doing to make Hull a better place.
At the core of our plan for Hull is having a council that listens, and delivers a greener, cleaner, healthier and safer city. We’re getting on with that one day at a time, whether it is supporting Hull’s fantastic cultural offer to making Hull a cleaner place. There’s no issue
“The museum will be filled with hundreds of exhibits from all aspects of Hull’s long maritime history that will entertain and enthrall visitors of all ages.” Ian Martin
and the People’s Choice artefacts – the public selected their top 100 objects from the collection.
Once the displays are in place, tens of thousands of maritime treasures will return after being in storage, taking pride of place in the museum once again. This phase of work will take approximately a year to complete.
Councillor Mike Ross, Leader of Hull City Council, said: “I have
Final preparations for the Spurn Lightship taking shape
The historic Spurn Lightship has received a sensitive restoration and is berthed in its new home on Hull Marina, close to Murdoch’s Connection.
The final elements to prepare the historic lightship for opening are taking place. This includes the interpretation, new projections,
landscaping surrounding the access to the lightship. The Spurn Lightship will welcome you on board in spring 2025. Keep up to date: Follow @HullMaritime on Facebook, Instagram and X For more information or to sign up to the newsletter visit maritimehull.co.uk
too big or too small that we won’t try and fix.
Supporting you this winter
We also know the cost-of-living crisis isn’t easing, so this issue will provide some advice from the experts and point you where to go if you need extra support and help to keep yourselves well this winter.
Whilst we know the cost-of-living crisis is a national issue, which needs a national solution, that won’t stop us doing our bit to support people across the city. There have been many ways over the last couple of years that the council
had the privilege of seeing the work carried out on the Maritime Museum and I know the public of Hull will be blown away when the place is open again for all to enjoy.
The restoration of the building, both inside and out has revealed truly impressive architecture, while the work within means there is more display space, as well as improved access, enhancing the experience for all.
“Thanks to the extensive work, the Maritime Museum will have access to new spaces and previously inaccessible rooms will open to the public. This means there will be more objects from the collections to see and new interactive displays as well as temporary exhibition spaces that will provide a deeper exploration of the maritime stories.
“Over the past five years people from communities across the region have added their own life stories which will continue to reflect the diversity of our communities and our deep connection with the sea as Yorkshire’s maritime city.”
The museum is expected to reopen in spring 2026.
Thanks to funding from the council and The National Lottery Heritage Fund, the transformation of the museum is part of the wider Hull Maritime project,
and the community have worked together to help local people through a challenging time. Please do reach out for support if you need it.
Staying in touch and listening to you
At the core of this publication is you the reader, that’s why I want to hear from you. There’s no issue too big or small, just get in touch and let me know what you think needs to happen to make Hull a better place to live. Have your say in our ‘Tell Mike’ survey on the back page. Thanks for reading! Mike
celebrating Hull’s maritime past and future. It includes six historic sites and two ships:
• Hull Maritime Museum and Dock Office Chambers
• Queens Gardens refurbishment
• new attraction at the North End Shipyard
• Arctic Corsair and Spurn Lightship
• South Blockhouse
• The Guildhall Time Ball Hull will become the best maritime destination in the north of England.
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As a patron of the Maritime project, Ian Cuthbert was privileged to have a tour around the building, and saw the absolutely brilliant work being done.
“It is now a completely different place and will be a truly world-class museum and a jewel in the crown of the city centre
Support and advice for you this winter
As winter arrives and weeks of chilly damp weather lie ahead, now is a good time to plan ahead for the cold weather.
There are lots of small things everyone can do to stay well – these are particularly important for anyone who is more vulnerable to cold weather, including older people.
Staying warm and eating well are vital for everyone, but with the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, many people are worried about food and fuel.
For families with school age children, the Healthy Holidays programme will be back throughout the Christmas holidays. Like last year, plans will include warm zones throughout the city, offering hot food and activities. Details will be available on the Healthy Holidays website closer to the holidays.
NHS Advice
The NHS has lots of general advice to help people stay healthy. These are simple things people can do for themselves or someone they care for, including:
• Check you’re claiming all the benefits you’re entitled to
of Hull, celebrating the city’s maritime history along with the Arctic Corsair and Spurn Lightship.
“I am very proud to be a patron. The Maritime Museum will look spectacular, and I can’t wait to see it finished and welcome visitors.”
The flu vaccination and covid booster are one of the best ways to protect yourself from being seriously unwell. The vaccines are free for many people and available at pharmacies as well as GP surgeries. They have slightly different criteria, but both are free and available for every person aged over 65, anyone who is pregnant and those in care homes.
Cllr Linda Chambers, Portfolio Holder for Public Health at Hull City Council, said: “While the flu and covid vaccines don’t necessarily stop you catching
these viruses, they significantly reduce your risk of being very ill.
“Flu and covid can both be serious for anyone – the risk is greater for people who are vulnerable. We’re entering the period of the year – between December and February – when cases of flu and covid are highest. Now is the perfect time to book in and get protected”.
Staying well over the winter isn’t just about getting vaccinated.
At the time of writing this article, details about winter support were still being finalised, with local councils awaiting further government information. However, libraries offer a warm and welcoming environment with lots of free activities, and there are at least seven warm spaces offered by organisations within the city. There is also an established network of food banks, pantries, fridges and more, helping people access both groceries and prepared hot meals. You can find links in the column to the right.
Local resident Delysia’s view
the new respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine, which helps protect against lung infections.
She said: “I get a reminder every year from my GP surgery and I always get booked in. I think it’s important because of my age – I started getting the vaccines as soon as they offered them and I just kept going. “I don’t find that either vaccine makes me feel ill, I just have a slightly sore arm the day after”. While the vaccines can’t completely prevent someone
Here to Help!
With the removal of Winter Fuel Payments for those not in receipt of Pension Credit and energy prices set to rise this winter we can talk through your situation and ensure you are in receipt of all the assistance you may be entitled to and check you are getting the best deal from your supplier.
We are an independent charity providing free, independent, confidential and impartial advice across Hull and the East Riding.
We have offices in Hull, Beverley, Bridlington and Goole but also offer face to face appointments at
a range of outreach locations or can be contacted for telephone advice on 0800 144 8848.
If you need advice with issues such as Benefits, Housing, Issues at Work, Debt, Relationships and Family, Consumer Issues, Immigration, Utilities or the Cost of Living we have a range of ways for you to get in touch for help to find a way forward. Our advice is available to everyone regardless of race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion, age or nationality.
catching flu or covid, they significantly reduce the chance of it happening, and also make illness shorter and less severe for those who do catch it.
Delysia added: “I’ve never had flu or covid; my body is healthy apart from the aches and pains you get with age, I’ve never even had a headache. I don’t do anything special to prepare for winter coming; I
We are here to help whoever you are, whatever the problem.
We have drop-in sessions at our Hull, Beverley, Bridlington, and Goole offices. For Hull residents or those registered with a Hull GP we can book appointments at several outreach locations and offer appointments in Pocklington and Brough for East Riding residents.
Our approachable and nonejudgemental advisers can assist you in confidence, and if needed, we can help put you in touch with specialist support or help you identify your next steps.
More contact and opening times details are available on
just carry on as normal”. While Delysia says she gets out and about a little less than she used to, she has close family around her, who visit regularly and are frequently on the phone.
She adds: “If someone was unsure about having it, I’d encourage them. It’s worth it to me – I always feel fine afterward and it’s much better than risking flu or covid”.
our website https://www. hullandeastridingcab.org.uk/ contact-us/
You can make an online referral for yourself or someone else who needs help and we will contact you to arrange either a call back or to book an appointment.
Our Adviceline is open for telephone advice Monday to Friday 9am until 4.30pm on 0808 278 7981 and is free to call.
Citizens Advice Hull and East Riding welcomes applications from local people to volunteer with us. We have a range of roles available and if you are interested in volunteering, please contact us on 01482 324 655 or email
Volunteering@hull-eastridingcab. org.uk
• Keep your home at 18°C or warmer –obviously this can be hard when struggling with fuel bills. Check the links below for support and advice for those who are struggling
• Stay active at home – try to get up and move about at least every hour
• Stay hydrated and have regular hot drinks
• Prepare for bad weather and bank holidays with plenty of extra medication
• Speak to a pharmacist about minor ailments
• Look out for vulnerable people including older friends, neighbours and family.
Find further information and support at the following places:
• Get advice and support, including up-to-date detail on plans for warm spaces at hull.gov.uk, and search ‘cost of living’ or call: 01482 300 303
• For food banks and other provision, go to nurturehull.org.uk
• Visit citizensadvice.org.uk and search ‘benefits’ to check what you’re entitled to and find lots of general advice and help. Call: 0800 144 8848
• Healthyholidays.org will have all the info on Christmas holiday support closer to the holidays
• Go to nhs.uk and search ‘winter’ for general info, including vaccine advice, or speak to your GP
• Check hullwarmhomes. org.uk for help with fuel costs and home improvements. Call: 01482 612 908
• See warm spaces available near you at national website warmwelcome.uk
• Get online for free at any of Hull’s libraries.
Delysia English, 79, from the Greatfield area, organised her flu and covid vaccines in September – she also opted to have
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Atrium during the works
Transforming communities one street at a time
Love Your Neighbourhood
Hull City Council’s Love Your Neighbourhood initiative continues to transform communities across the city. The initiative, which is dedicated to improving the cleanliness of Hull’s neighbourhoods, has made significant strides since its official launch in March this year.
In just six months the Love Your Neighbourhood teams have successfully transformed 13 wards and 106 streets across Hull. This effort has significantly improved neighbourhoods across the city, fostering a renewed sense of pride among residents.
on the nature of each area but can include litter bin repairs/ replacement, graffiti removal, fly-tipping clearance, grass verge edging, grass cutting, shrub bed maintenance, leaf removal, and gully cleaning.
Councillor Charles Quinn, portfolio holder for environment, said: “As a council we are delighted with how well the Love Your Neighbourhood programme has been received and the progress that has been made so far.
Love Your Neighbourhood is a citywide tidy-up programme designed to tackle small areas one at a time. The team tidy several streets within each area over a two-week period, after which residents should see a noticeable difference in the look and feel of their neighbourhood.
Improvement work depends
“The tidy-up efforts have not only made the neighbourhoods more appealing, but have also brought communities together, with residents often telling me how delighted they are with the work carried out.
“This programme also aligns with our broader community plan for Hull to create more safe and welcoming neighbourhoods as well as making the city healthier, fairer and more environmentally friendly.
“I look forward to seeing the programme continue to make a difference across the city, one street at a time.”
Residents have praised the programme for the impact it has made on their neighbourhoods.
Following tidy-up work in the Drypool area in August, one resident said: “I saw the teams working hard. It’s made a big difference in the area.”
Further, a resident from the Beverley and Newland area praised the teams following tidyup work in July. They said: “A big thank you to the team, who worked on the verges and trimmed the trees. I can’t believe what a difference it’s made.”
The Love Your Neighbourhood team is committed to making Hull a better place to live in and will continue to work across different areas of the city to make a real and visible difference to neighbourhoods.
Upcoming areas this year include Marfleet, and West Carr, with the team planning to return to Kingswood, Bricknell, Holderness, and Beverley and Newland.
To keep up-to-date on where the team is going next, visit Love Your Neighbourhood Archives - Hull CC News and follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Areas will be announced every two weeks. For further information, visit hull.gov.uk and search for Love your neighbourhood and Love your street Hull. Alternatively, email loveyourstreetproject@ hullcc.gov.uk.
LoveYourNeighbourhood Local Feedback
Resident of Harome Drive, just off Spring Bank West, Jean Roebuck, said: “The lads have done a really good job, they couldn’t do enough for you.
“We brought them out an orange juice and you would have thought we had given them the world; they were so nice.
“The neighbourhood is friendly, it’s lovely living near the park, there is a parrot that says ‘hello’ to us as you walk past. Within the Spring Bank West Eco Park there used to be cow parsley and cuckoo flowers growing wild.
But it’s sad because a lot of people who pass through drop litter down and throw glass bottles over the fence, but the team removed all this. They have done an absolutely wonderful job and we have noticed a big improvement. But they all do a good job, the binmen are absolutely lovely and polite as well; they always work so hard.
“A big thank you to all the teams for what they do, it’s much appreciated.”
Resident of Spring Bank West, Elizabeth Garniss said: “The team have done a brilliant job, they have really. They have been here for a few days now, what they have done is totally brilliant. It must have been hard work for them, but it looks great. They’ve mainly been focusing on the edging of the grass and the paths, which is now a lot better definitely. It makes you feel like doing more yourself, because it looks so tidy. It also makes you feel proud of your area. They’ve really done a good job.”
WHAT’S ON
Autumn/ Winter
All events may be subject to change at short notice. Please check event dates and times before setting off. Visit hcandl.co.uk for details about visiting Hull’s familyfriendly museums. For more details visit hcandl.co.uk visithull.org.uk hulltheatres.co.uk
Deanio X
Wilberforce House Museum
Now until Mon 31 Mar • Free Leading artist Deanio X has been commissioned to produce a series of thought-provoking artworks for temporary display at Wilberforce House Museum. The commission is a partnership between Hull Museums and the Wilberforce Institute, University of Hull.
Echoes of our Heritage
Wilberforce House Museum
Now until Sun 26 Jan • Free Echoes of Our Heritage is a captivating exhibition that explores the rich history of Black music. Join us in celebrating this rich legacy and discover how the echoes of the past continue to shape the music of today.
Seen and Unseen Ferens Art Gallery
Now until Sat 25 Jan • Free
Seen and Unseen is a contemporary figurative art exhibition that explores the themes of race, identity, gender and diversity, nature and climate change, through the works of outstanding racially marginalised artists.
Hull Noir Crime Book Club
Emma Flint, Little Deaths
Hull Central Library
Tue 12 Nov 2pm – 3pm Free - no booking needed
Join us for our monthly Hull Noir Crime Book Club.
Northern Ballet:
A Christmas Carol
Hull New Theatre
Tue 12 – Sat 16 Nov: Tue, Wed & Fri 7:30pm, Thu and Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm • £10.00 - £42.50
One magical night. Three mysterious ghosts. The spirit of the season is overflowing in Northern Ballet’s A Christmas Carol. A festive feast for the senses, Northern Ballet brings one of the most loved stories of all time to life. www.hulltheatres.co.uk
Hull Noir: ’White City’ by Dominic Nolan
Hull Central Library
Wed 13 Nov 7pm – 9pm • Free Dominic Nolan talks about his new noir thriller with writer and Hull
Noir co-founder, Nick Triplow. www.hulllibraries.eventbrite. co.uk or call (01482) 210 000 to reserve your tickets. Follow us on our social media channels - https://linktr.ee/hull.libraries or sign up to our newsletter for all the latest info https://bit.ly/ HL-ENEWS
Baby Week Family Hubs and throughout the city 14 – 20 Nov 2024 • Free On behalf of the Early Help Partnership in Hull, we are excited to be joining in with Baby Week for the first time in 2024. During Baby Week we will showcase a range of events and activities across the City which will allow further opportunities to highlight the importance of the first 1001 days of a child’s life. familyhubshull.org.uk
Hands On with maritime treasures Streetlife Museum and Hull and East Riding Museum Every Thu 1pm - 3pm • Free Hull Maritime volunteers are delivering object handling sessions for you to learn about Hull’s maritime history. Using items from our handling collections we look at the goods traded, life and wildlife on the river and how the docks were expanded from the River Hull over the last 800 years. maritimehull.co.uk/whatshappening/events/family-funactivities-throughout-the-year
Bowie Live
Hull City Hall
14 Nov 7.30pm • £29.50
Bowie Live’s unrivalled portrayal of David Bowie’s music and live performance will transport you back through space and time from 1976 to 2004, to the Bowie shows we dreamed of seeing. With incendiary and stunningly accurate live performances of David Bowie’s greatest records, join us on this imaginary trip just for one day. www.hulltheatres.co.uk
LOL Comedy Club
Hull City Hall - Mortimer Suite
15 Nov 8pm • £18.00
Comedians off the telly from such shows as BBC 2’s Mock The Week, Channel 4’s 8 Out of 10 Cats, BBC 1’s Michael McIntyre’s Comedy
Roadshow etc. Plus the best of the rest! Each show will have four comics and the jokers on this month’s bill are Smug Roberts, Andrew O’Neill, Jordan Ducharme, and Jed Salisbury (MC) Line up subject to change. www.hulltheatres.co.uk
Celebration event with Goodwin Development Trust Streetlife Museum
16 Nov 1pm – 4pm • Free
To find out more about the project, have a go at our games and meet some of the people involved come down to our celebration event at Streetlife Museum. maritimehull.co.uk/whatshappening/events/family-funactivities-throughout-the-year
Saturday Talks
Hull Central Library
Every third Sat of the month, 11am – 12:30pm £3.00 donation OTD (includes light refreshments) Join us at the library for our monthly Saturday Talks. www.hulllibraries.eventbrite. co.uk or call (01482) 210000 to reserve your tickets.
Hull Jazz Festival presents Emma Johnson and Hull Youth Jazz Orchestra: Meet Me In The Middle Hull Truck Theatre, Godber Studio 16 Nov 3pm
£12 Students & under 26s £6
This celebratory festival gig draws together new commissioned big band pieces by incredible composers including Laura Jurd, Nikki Iles, Rebecca Nash and Laura Cole, that shows how healthy the modern jazz scene is. www.hulltruck.co.uk
Hull Jazz Festival presents The Torch: Kobby Taylor’s Tribute To Ebo Taylor
Hull Truck Theatre, Godber Studio 16 Nov 8pm
£12 Students & under 26s £7 Kobby Taylor, multi award winning record producer, composer, and performer with ENDOFLEVELBADDIE and Middle Child pays tribute to his Ghanaian grandfather, Afrobeat legend Ebo Taylor with live music from his remix album The Torch. www.hulltruck.co.uk
Hairspray
Hull New Theatre Mon 18 – Sat 23 Nov: Mon, Wed, & Fri 7.30pm. Thu & Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm • £24.00 - £50.00
You can’t stop the beat Hairspray is back on tour! Starring Hull panto favourite Neil Hurst as Edna Turnblad and Strictly Come Dancing’s Joanne Clifton
Lionesses of Hull
Explore the rich history of women’s football in Hull through the lives of Carol Thomas and Flo Bilton.
Lionesses of Hull is an exhibition which will explore the life in football of Carol Thomas, England defender from 1974 – 1985 and captain from 1976 – 1985. It will also touch on the life and work of Flo Bilton, also from Hull, co-founder of the Women’s Football League who set up the Reckitt & Colman team that Carol played for early in her career.
As part of this project, we are commissioning a film featuring interviews with different generations of women’s footballers in the local area about how they got into it, why they play and their experiences.
as the fierce yet fabulous Velma von Tussle. Featuring some of musical theatre’s biggest hit songs, including ‘Welcome to the 60s’, ‘You Can’t Stop the Beat’, ‘Good Morning Baltimore’ and so many more. Age guidance 8+. www.hulltheatres.co.uk
Shed Seven
Hull City Hall
19 Nov 7.30pm • £37.50
Following the release of their acclaimed number one album ‘A Matter of Time’, Shed Seven head to Hull as part of a very special 30th-anniversary tour. www.hulltheatres.co.uk
Martin Fry - A Lexicon Of Life
Hull City Hall
22 Nov 7.30pm • £30.00 - £80.00
ABC – An Intimate Evening With Martin Fry A Look At Life And A Look Of Love The hits earned their place in pop history. From ‘Poison Arrow’ to ‘The Look Of Love’, from ‘All Of My Heart’, and ‘Be Near Me’, to ‘When Smokey Sings’, ABC were the band that redefined
glamour and cool. www.hulltheatres.co.uk
Hull Philharmonic Orchestra –Heroes and Villains
Hull City Hall
24 Nov 4pm • £10.00 - £27.00
from the mischievous Barber of Seville to mesmerising anti-hero, Count Dracula, to the ultimate super-hero; Superman. They’re all here in a programme that will delight every age and every taste. www.hulltheatres.co.uk
Graffiti removal in action
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Christmas Lights
Switch on
Queen Victoria Square, Hull
21 November 5.30pm to 7.15pm • Free
Join us live for the annual Christmas lights switch on, with a host of entertainment and Christmas cheer to kick off the festive period.
South Blockhouse Creative Taster Workshop
St Stephen’s Neighbourhood Centre, Annandale Road, Greatfield, HU9 4LA. 28 Nov 4pm – 6pm • Free Join We Made This Hull to get crafty and learn about the South Blockhouse. Have a go at decorating wooden coasters based on the South Blockhouse. Suitable for families, no need to book, just turn up. maritimehull.co.uk/whatshappening/events/family-funactivities-throughout-the-year
Hull Truck Theatre presents The Borrowers
Hull Truck Theatre, Stage 1 Fri 29 Nov – Sat 4 Jan Tickets from £10
Discover a magical hidden world under the floorboards! Arrietty Clock is an adventurous and spritely
“Borrower”, secretly living under the floorboards of a country house in rural East Yorkshire with her family. A perfect alternative to pantomime during the festive season, magically captivating audiences of all ages. The Borrowers is proudly sponsored by Hull Trains.
www.hulltruck.co.uk
LGBTQ + Book Club
Hull Central Library
30 Nov: Every last Sat of the month, 11:15 – 12:45 pm
Free - no booking needed Join us at the library for our monthly LGBTQ+ Book Club in Hull Central Library. Age: 18+.
Please check www.hulllibraries. eventbrite.co.uk for more details.
Rod Campbell’s Dear Santa Live Hull City Hall Sun 1 Dec 2024: 2.30pm Mon 2 Dec 2024: 10.30am and 1.30pm • £15.00
From the author of the wellloved children’s book ‘Dear Zoo’, Rod Campbell, comes an ideal introduction to theatre for those aged two and over. The Christmas cheer continues, with the opportunity to meet Santa in his grotto after the show, where every child will receive an extra special gift! The perfect family show that will be enjoyed by all this Festive Season. www.hulltheatres.co.uk
Midge Ure – Catalogue
Hull City Hall
3 Dec 7.30pm • £31.00 – £38.50
Experience a spectacular musical journey with Midge Ure’s ‘Catalogue: The Hits Tour’. Celebrating the remarkable 50-year career of Midge Ure, from his beginnings in Slik to monumental achievements with Ultravox and pivotal roles in Band Aid and Live Aid. www.hulltheatres.co.uk
The Unthanks In Winter
Hull City Hall
5 Dec 7.30pm • £32.50
Echoes of winter tunes known throughout the western world, mix with the traditional and the newly written, all passed with great care and love through The Unthanks filter. www.hulltheatres.co.uk
South Blockhouse creative communities workshop
Hull Scrapstore
7 Dec 10.30am – 12.30pm • Free This session focusses on
Humber Bridge. Limited spaces available and all children must be accompanied by an adult. Free session and no booking required. maritimehull.co.uk/whatshappening/events/family-funactivities-throughout-the-year
Carols at Hull City Hall
Hull City Hall
8 Dec 6pm • £3.00
You are invited to celebrate Christmas with those you love at Carols at Hull City Hall. Get ready for a celebration which will include sing-a-long carols, the spectacular G Choir, life stories and guest speaker and comedian Mark Ritchie exploring the real meaning of Christmas. www.hulltheatres.co.uk
Christmas Memories
Hull City Hall
9 Dec 2pm • £12.00
Neil Sands and his wonderful cast are back with the new 2024 production of their hit show, a spectacular spirit lifting, heartwarming, afternoon of festive nostalgia. Join them for a dazzling sleigh ride of yuletide memories, filled with over 60 of your all-time favourite Christmas songs and Carols that will have you singing along from start to finish and bringing back so many wonderful memories of Christmases past. www.hulltheatres.co.uk
Hull Noir Crime Book Club
Dominic Nolan, Vine Street
Hull Central Library
10 Dec 2pm – 3pm
Free - no booking needed
Join us for our monthly Hull Noir Crime Book Club.
AFO Choir
Hull City Hall
11 Dec 7.30pm • £16 – £18
Join AFO Choir for an unforgettable evening as 350 talented singers and the renowned Humberside Police Band take the stage to kickstart your Christmas like never before!
Secure your tickets early to avoid disappointment and be part of a magical night that promises to
make your holiday season shine bright.
www.hulltheatres.co.uk
South Blockhouse creative communities workshop
Hull Scrapstore
14 Dec 10.30am – 12.30pm • Free
This session focusses on The Deep. Limited spaces available and all children must be accompanied by an adult. Free session and no booking required. maritimehull.co.uk/whatshappening/events/family-funactivities-throughout-the-year
Afternoon Book Club
Women of Troy, Pat Barker
Hull Central Library
18 Dec 2pm – 3pm
Free - no booking needed
Join us for our monthly Afternoon Library Book Club in Central Library Cafe.
Lunchtime Organ Showcase
Featuring Keith Wright, Michal Szostack, and William Whitehead
Hull City Hall
Wed 18 Dec 12.30pm
Wed 8 Jan 12.30pm
Wed 5 Feb 12.30pm • £5.00
www.hulltheatres.co.uk
Swing Into Christmas with Down for the Count Orchestra
Hull City Hall
19 Dec 7.30pm • £15.00 – £35.00
The 30-piece Down for the Count Orchestra and vocalists present timeless songs from the ‘Golden Age’ of Swing music. Expect to hear the music of Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Judy Garland, Nat ‘King’ Cole, Peggy Lee and more
Goldilocks and the Three Bears
a world of wonder at the region’s largest pantomime, as the magical Goldilocks and the Three Bears comes to Hull New Theatre. Starring the Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer and Dancing on Ice finalist Brendan Cole as the Evil Ringmaster, Goldilocks and the Three Bears will also see the return of Hull’s favourite comic Neil Hurst, who returns for his fifth season, and the return of Jack Land Noble who last year was one-half of the theatre’s Wicked Stepsister Duo. This festive extravaganza is packed with riotous comedy, extraordinary special effects, hair-raising stunts and international circus acts! Goldilocks’ circus is under threat from an evil rival circus owner and, with the help of their madcap circus friends, they’re battling to rescue their Big Top from ruin! www.hulltheatres.co.uk
brought back to life by some of the UK’s top jazz musicians and arrangers.
www.hulltheatres.co.uk
LOL Comedy Club
Hull City Hall - Mortimer Suite
20 Dec 8pm • £18.00
Each show will have four comics and the jokers on this month’s bill are Smug Roberts, Andrew O’Neill, Jordan Ducharme, and Jed Salisbury (MC) Line up subject to change.
www.hulltheatres.co.uk
Healthy Holidays
Winter programme
City Wide locations throughout the winter school holiday
From 21 Dec • Free Free activity sessions for school aged children and young people living in Hull will be on offer over the winter break. The Healthy Holidays programme is back for the winter break and as usual there’s something to suit everyone, including a dedicated SEND programme. healthyholidayshull.org
South Blockhouse creative communities workshop
Hull Scrapstore
4 January 10.30am – 12.30pm
Free This session focusses on the Humber. Limited spaces available and all children must be accompanied by an adult. Free session and no booking required. maritimehull.co.uk/whatshappening/events/family-funactivities-throughout-the-year
Ings Book Club
Jane Harper, The Lost Man Ings Library
7 Jan 4:45pm – 5:45 pm
Free - no booking needed
Join us for our monthly Ings Library Book Club.
Reflections on Being a part of a Black Activist
Photography movement in the 1980’s & 1990’s
Ferens Art Gallery
Thu 9 Jan 2pm – 3pm • Free
Join Hull based artist Glynis A. Neslen to find out about her artistic practise. Edited by Joy Gregory Glynis received her first camera at the age of 11 and gained a BA in Photography in 1985. In the 1980s she was a Member of the Brixton Black Arts Group and produced a wooden sculpture, a giant jigsaw for the Black Art Gallery. The talk is BSL interpreted.
Big Girls Don’t Cry, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, My Eyes Adored You, December 63 (Oh What A Night), Bye Bye Baby, Who Loves You and many, many more. www.hulltruck.co.uk
The Dazzling Diamonds
Hull Truck Theatre, Stage 1 16 Jan 7.30pm • £24.00
The Dazzling Diamonds make a triumphant return with a brand-new comedy variety drag show. From jaw-dropping dance numbers to hilarious lip-sync performances and not forgetting the sensational live vocals, the cast are pulling out all the stops to make this show as unforgettable as the last!
www.hulltruck.co.uk
South Blockhouse creative communities workshop
Hull Scrapstore
Tim Jibson presents The Non Stop Sixties Christmas Show
Hull City Hall
21 Dec 6.30pm • £35.00
Tim Jibson presents the Non-Stop Sixties Christmas Show Starring Spencer James (The Searchers), The Shakers (the resident band from the Cavern in Liverpool), special guest Beryl Marsden (Beryl has previously toured with The Beatles and Rod Stewart) and Hull’s favourites The Aces featuring Dr Jive. The Christmas show to kick off your festive season. www.hulltheatres.co.uk
The Orchestra of Opera NorthViennese Whirl
Hull City Hall 30 Dec 3pm • £15.00 – £25.00
Join the Orchestra of Opera North at Hull City Hall for a glittering programme to welcome in the new year in spectacular style as conductor Antony Hermus masterfully guides a traditional musical trip through AustriaHungary with a glittering world of waltzes, polkas, marches and song. A sparkling musical journey through some of the finest music from the Strauss family, as well as other classical masterpieces from the giants of the music scene is a must for your diary and a wonderful addition to your New Year festivities. www.hulltheatres.co.uk
The Royal Ballet: The Nutcracker (2023 Encore Screening)
Hull Truck Theatre, Godber Studio 10 Jan 7pm • £16 Conc. £2 off
Join Clara at a delightful Christmas Eve party that becomes a magical adventure once everyone else is tucked up in bed. Marvel at the brilliance of Tchaikovsky’s score, as Clara and her enchanted Nutcracker fight the Mouse King and visit the Sugar Plum Fairy in the glittering Kingdom of Sweets. www.hulltruck.co.uk
Oh What A Night!
Hull Truck Theatre, Stage 1 Fri 10 – Sat 11 Jan 7.30pm £27.00
Oh What A Night! takes you back in time on a musical journey through the incredible career of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. Valli’s unmistakable voice dominated the airwaves for more than two decades with classics such as Sherry, Let’s Hang On,
18 Jan 10.30am – 12.30pm Free - no booking required
This session focusses on maps and compasses. Limited spaces available and all children must be accompanied by an adult. maritimehull.co.uk/whatshappening/events/family-funactivities-throughout-the-year
Steve Steinman’s Vampires Rock Eternal LoveThe Musical Hull New Theatre 24 Jan 7.30pm • £31.50 – £39.50
Steve Steinman celebrates 22 years of his epic Vampires Rock chronicles. A new beginning and chapter with this brand-new original rock musical Eternal Love! Featuring over 20 original songs from two No.1 Albums including six No.1 singles and the No.1
by
“Everything They Said Was True”. www.hulltheatres.co.uk
Hull Truck Theatre presents Rapunzel
Hull Truck Theatre, Godber Studio Thu 12 December – Sun 29 December • £13 Conc. £2 off
A complete book worm and lover of Christmas time, Rapunzel can get lost in a make-believe world for days on end... stopping only for snacks, to decorate her tree and to brush her long unruly hair! But this year, Rapunzel finds herself in a bit of a festive funk. After years of keeping herself locked away, a sudden and unexpected opportunity presents itself, and Rapunzel finds that she may have bitten off more than she can chew as she embarks on a new friendship. Can her new friend persuade Rapunzel to face her fears? Or will she be stuck inside to welcome in yet another New Year?
Celebrating and exploring themes of friendship, bravery and adventure, this heartwarming festive production will have young audiences and their families beaming from ear to ear. www.hulltruck.co.uk
Regular events
Work Club
Hull Central Library, Thu 2pm – 4pm
Bransholme Library, Thu 10am – 12pm
Greenwood Ave Library, Mon 2:30pm – 4:30pm
Ings Library, Wed 10am – 12pm
Western Library, Mon 1pm – 3pm
Free drop-in sessions. Just turn up!
Hull Libraries offer free weekly sessions where friendly experienced staff and volunteers help you use a computer, search and apply for jobs, complete a CV, set up accounts with Find a Job and other job websites, access website courses and help you to improve your basic skills.
Storytime
Hull Central Library
Every Thu term time, 9:45am – 10:30am • Free Listen to stories from the library collection.
Make & Take Craft Club
Hull Central Library
Every Thu 6pm – 7pm • Free
Get your craft on every week at Hull Central Library.
All materials provided. www.hulllibraries.eventbrite.co.uk or call (01482) 210 000 to reserve your tickets. Follow us on our social media channelshttps://linktr.ee/hull.libraries or sign up to our newsletter for all the latest info https://bit. ly/HL-ENEWS
Chess Club
Every Sat 11am – 1pm • Free Come and play sociable chess. We welcome players at all ages and abilities. Boards, sets and clocks provided. Sessions are ran by the Hull and East Riding Chess Association. www.hulllibraries.eventbrite.co.uk or call (01482) 210 000 to reserve your tickets.
Make it in Business: Coffee Morning
Hull Central Library
Fortnightly Fri 11am – 12pm • Free - just turn up!
Join us to connect with other business owners in our supportive and friendly get-together. Discuss your ideas and experiences over a cuppa (and a biscuit). Speak with our business experts to find out what resources we have to offer and ask any questions. www.hulllibraries.eventbrite.co.uk
Fun and Games for Over 50s Ings Library
Mondays, 10am – 12pm + 2pm – 4pm & Thu 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Free drop-in sessions. Just turn up!
Join us for some gentle activities followed by a natter & a cuppa!
Fun and Games for Over 50s
Bransholme Library
Fortnightly Wed, 1:30pm – 3pm
Free drop-in sessions. Just turn up!
Join us for some gentle activities followed by a natter & a cuppa!
Yap and Yarn
Greenwood Avenue Library
Every Mon, 2pm – 4pm
Free drop-in sessions. Just turn up!
A weekly knitting and crochet group for adults of all ages and skill levels.
Hull shows its resilience giving Little Amal a warm welcome
Baby Bounce
Hull Central Library, every Mon (term time), 1:30pm – 2:15pm
The Avenues Library, every Tue (term time), 3pm – 4pm
Ings Library, every Wed (term time), 9:45am – 10:30am
Fred Moore Library, every Wed (term time), 10:15am – 11am
Freedom Centre Library, every Fri (term time), 9:30am – 10:15am
East Park Library, every Fri (term time), 10:30am – 11:15am Free - No booking needed Rhymes, singing and fun with your baby.
Toddler Time
Central Library, every Mon (term time), 10am – 10:45am
East Park Library, every Mon (term time), 10:30am – 11:15am
Freedom Centre Library, every Tue (term time), 10am – 10:45am
Western Library, every Tue (term time), 10:15am – 11am
Waudby Library, every Tue (term time), 1:30pm – 2:15pm Free Crafts, toys, stories and nursery rhymes.
Toddler Tunes
Bransholme Library, every Tue (term time), 1:30pm – 2:15pm
The Avenues Library, every Tue (term time), 2pm – 2:45pm
Ings Library, every Wed (term time), 10:45am – 11:30am
Central Library, every Thu (term time), 11am – 11:45am
Freedom Centre Library, every Fri (term time), 10:30am – 11:15am
Free
Singing songs, dancing and playing musical instruments.
Lego Club
Hull Central Library, every Wed 6pm – 7pm / every Sat 2pm – 3pm
Bransholme Library, first Sat of every month, 10:30am – 11:30am
Greenwood Avenue Library, fortnightly Fri, 3:15pm – 4:15pm
Ings Library, third Sat of the month, 10:30am – 11:30am
Free
Join us for some LEGO building fun at a library near you! 5+ yrs.
Book Online – www.hulllibraries.eventbrite.co.uk or call (01482) 210 000 to reserve your tickets.
Street Dance
Bransholme Library, every Mon (term time), 3:30pm – 4:15pm
Ings Library, every Tue (term time), 4pm – 4:45pm
Little Amal
Little Amal’s recent visit to Pearson Park enthralled and united residents from across the city, sending out a strong message that the people of Hull extend a warm welcome to all. It was a great reminder that Hull is a City of Sanctuary, with a long and proud history of welcoming refugees and asylum seekers who choose to make their home here or pass through as part of their journey. The diversity of people from so many backgrounds welcoming Little Amal to Hull demonstrated that our
Bashir’s view
communities are open and robust, and will not be intimidated.
Hull was privileged to have Little Amal, representing a ten-year-old Syrian girl who’s forced to flee her home, call into the city. Amal’s visit was part of her walk across the world to remind people about the plight and resilience of refugees; and especially child refugees, who often have to make the perilous journey alone. The heart-warming effect on people that a 3.2 metres high wooden puppet with the most expressive eyes was amazing. She toured the park stopping to
Bashir arrived in Hull as a refugee from Pakistan.
Today, he is Chief Officer of Hullbased Welcome House. Welcome House aspires to see asylum seekers and refugees empowered to build fulfilling lives, connected to local services, integrated in local neighbourhoods, and actively
Umberto Eco
Hull Central Library
26 Mar 2pm – 3pm Free - no booking needed
Join us at the library for our monthly Afternoon Library Book Club in Central Library Cafe.
Yap and Yarn
Bransholme Library
Every Thu, 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Free drop-in sessions. Just turn up!
A weekly knitting and crochet group for adults of all ages and skill levels.
Freedom Centre Library, every Thu (term time), 4pm – 4:45pm Western Library, every Sat (term time), 10:15am – 11am
Free
Learn new skills and impress your friends with some super funky dance moves! Age: 5 – 11 yrs.
www.hulllibraries.eventbrite.co.uk or call (01482) 210 000 to reserve your tickets.
hug people on the way, visited stalls hosted by community organisations and joined in many of the activities. You could tell that she - and her puppeteers - were having just as much fun as everyone else.
Pearson Park was alive with music, arts, crafts, singing, and dancing, all of which represented Hull’s diverse and multi-cultural communities. On her arrival, Little Amal was greeted by HEY volunteers waving birds of freedom made from recyclable plastic bottles by children at Stepney Primary School. She samba-ed and tried Ukrainian dancing, flitted with giant butterflies while drummers drummed, sang along with Hull Freedom Chorus, and admired the mural being created by visitors in her honour. She even danced along with Tamar and Jo’s synchronised swimmers. No, they weren’t in the pond - they do it without water, and it had to be the funniest activity of the day! She touchingly accepted a woollen blanket, symbolic of the
contributing to communities in Hull and East Riding of Yorkshire.
“I was thrilled to hear the news about the visit of the Little Amal to Hull. I believe her inspiring story is spreading a message of hope and compassion among people of all cultures including asylum seekers and refugees who had horrible
knitting together of communities from all nations.
All too soon, it was time for her to leave and continue her journey.
Everyone waved a fond goodbye while Hull Freedom Chorus sang ‘Goodbye Gift for Little Amal,’ a song especially written to mark her visit. Then when she left the park, the music and dancing, and party spirit continued.
Hull City Council Leader, Cllr Mike Ross summed up the day saying, “It was fantastic to have Amal join us in Hull! It was brilliant! So many people from all walks of life came together to
All about Little Amal
• Little Amal is a 3.2m wooden puppet created by Handspring Productions, creators of Joey and the other puppets from the international award winning play War Horse
• Little Amal fled war torn Syria in 2021 and started her walk, on her own, to find safety and freedom. Since then, she has visited 17 countries, 166 towns and cities, met two million people at events and tens of millions online
• She has met politicians, civic leaders, celebrities, and faith leaders including Pope Francis
• Amal means “hope” in Arabic. She hopes to draw attention to the number of lone children who flee persecution, war, and
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Schools Christmas Card Competition
Councillor Mike Ross, Leader and Matt Jukes, Chief Executive of Hull City Council are inviting all the city’s children and young people to send in a design that could be used as the council’s official Christmas card this year.
The theme for this year’s card is simply ‘Hull at Christmas’.
Entries could, for example include a distinctly Hull scene or landmark, a traditional Christmas scene with a Hull twist or something else wintery but with an obvious Hull link.
Entries can be created digitally (using tablets for
example) or on a piece of paper using colourful pencils, paints, or crayons. Just make sure it’s eye catching and any wording in the design is nice and clear to read. The designs need to be A4 size and portrait in their orientation.
There will be gift cards as prizes for the winner and runner up in each age category with one lucky design being chosen for the card but others used across the council channels over the Christmas period.
The age categories are quite simply primary and secondary.
The competition is being promoted in Hull’s schools.
How to enter: You will need to send a high quality scan or photo of your child’s card artwork along with their name, age, school year, name of school and parent or carer contact details by email to: competitions@hullcc.gov.uk
Timeline: Closing date for entries is 12noon, Friday 29 November. Judging will take place w/c 2 December.
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