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Hull UK City of Culture 2017 was officially launched with bang witnessed by thousands of people who were treated to fire work display.
Made in Hull saw many of the Hull’s landmarks turned into works of art with the cultural history of the City being projected onto them, with shop units housing some very creative installations.
A clip showing the light show that was projected onto the side of the The Deep as part of the Hull UK City of Culture 2017.
This is just snippet of the full show that is being displayed on the side of The Deep. Until the 7 January from 4PM each day there are twelve installations dotted throughout Hull.
A programme highlighting events and exhibitions hosted by Hull Culture and Leisure venues for the first part of 2017 has launched.
The highlights programme include an ambitious, action packed and diverse programme of art, events, workshops and exhibitions.
Local runners braved the wet weather to take part in the annual New Year’s Day Beverley Lions Group Fun Run.
While wet weather appears to have impacted the number of people who entered this year those who did take part were in good spirits as the young and the old got their 2017 off to a fun and healthy start.
The Sun Inn celebrated the New Year by hosting 60s music party for their regulars as they gathered to see in 2017.
A good turn out enjoyed some cracking tracks from years gone by with plenty of people happy to take to dance floor and show off their moves.
Photos from Armstrongs Social Club in Beverley where a packed house enjoyed a movie themed party to see in the New Year.
There were few costumes on show including the Blues Brothers with members of staff also getting involved as the club welcomed in 2017 with a bang.
Beverley is just one location set to benefit from the £70m investment being made by the Co-op that will see them open 100 new stores throughout the UK as they look to put a store in every postcode.
Business director Stuart Hookin says the company are actively seeking new opportunities as the fastest growing non-discount food retailer look to grow their convince shopping portfolio.
Back in August we covered the story of Nathan Long who took the plunge and started the game and hobby store Mighty Lancer Games which stocks a huge and varied range of products from RPG’s, to Wargames, Family Games to hobby supplies.
Since then the online site has grown over the year to such success that Nathan began looking for a retail space to open the first ever Mighty Lancer Games shop.
The phenomenon of the disappearing lesbian bars around the world motivated social entrepreneur Liz James to create Click lesbian app.
“Lesbian bars have almost completely disappeared due to gentrification, mainstreaming, the internet culture and a shift in how we identify with more fluid gender identities becoming the norm rather than the exception.”
Red Contemporary Arts is launching its REDboard project for Hull UK City of Culture 2017 with a billboard designed by Hull-based artist Yol on Cottingham Road.
Celebrating 20 years of RED Contemporary Arts (formally RED Gallery), billboards across the city will be transformed into platforms for artistic excellence, as well as playing host to site-specific cultural events.
Local runners will have the chance to get their new year of flying start as the local Beverley Lions groups host their annual New Year’s Day Fun Run.
Taking place on Sunday 1 January runners will be given the opportunity to follow either a 3K or 10K route around the streets of Beverley.
Imagine that you have returned home after a fantastic New Year’s Eve celebration to discover you home has been burgled…it is not something the police want anyone to go through.
Just because you are planning to attend a party or visiting family or friends as part of the festive break does not mean burglars are taking it easy. Sadly if your home looks unoccupied then it could become a target for thieves.
Hull UK City of Culture 2017 has teamed up with the national campaign 64 Million Artists and schools, communities and organisations across Hull to encourage everyone in the city to try something new.
As part of the 64 Million Artists initiative, which aims to unlock the potential of everyone in the UK through creativity, Hull 2017 is inviting 52 organisations from across the city to Challenge Hull by setting a different creative task each week.
Eight-year-old Millie Mumby-Pyke made her family’s festive time extra special by claiming the big prize in Flemingate’s Christmas Trail.
Millie turned super sleuth to solve a series of clues placed in store and restaurant windows around the Beverley shopping centre to take the Christmas Trail first prize of a giant teddy bear from Wilko and a bumper hamper from Deli No. 1.
Get ready for the city’s year in the spotlight as UK City of Culture, get active and treat yourself to Hull Culture & Leisure’s amazing gym, swim and fitness memberships at knock down prices, at just £20 for 17 weeks.
The membership packages are especially created to mark the start of 2017!
Beverley Quakers ‘Friends’ collected over £220 for the homeless charity Shelter while singing carols in Angel Square, Beverley on 16th December.
If there’s one New Year’s resolution owners of start ups should make sure they follow through with, it’s to attend a specialist surgery designed specifically for them.
Award-winning 360 Chartered Accountants know firsthand how difficult it is to build a successful business, having been a start up themselves just 6 years ago. They now want to pass on that knowledge to all entrepreneurs.
Local Vauxhall retailer, Evans Halshaw on Swinemoor Lane is running a special New Year ‘Bonus Tag Event’ until to 16th January 2017 where customers can make significant savings on new Vauxhall cars.
During the event period, participating Vauxhall retailers will have ‘tags’ on selected models so that customers in Beverley can find their ideal model. With up to 22 per cent off selected models
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