Exhibition Celebrating Hull’s Female Artists Launches 3 March 2017

Hull UK City of Culture 2017 Gets Off To An Impressive Start
February 20, 2017

A free exhibition which celebrates Hull’s creative women is launching next week at Kingston Art Group Gallery as part of Hull UK City of Culture 2017.

The Female Gaze is one of 60 projects funded by Hull 2017’s Creative Communities Programme, delivered in partnership with the Big Lottery Fund. It is also a highlight of WOW – Woman of the World – Hull, a festival celebrating gender equality.

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Tourism Partnership Promotes East Yorkshire To Potential Visitors

Beverley Shortlisted For Prestigious Title At Tourism Awards
February 9, 2017

Thousands of potential holidaymakers are getting the opportunity to find out all about Hull and the East Riding from Visit Hull & East Yorkshire (VHEY) at a series of holiday and travel shows across the country.

VHEY recently had a stand at the north’s most inspirational event dedicated to showcasing the best in travel, the Manchester Destinations Holiday & Travel Show

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John Hegley Pens New Poem Ahead Of Beverley Appearance

John Hegley Pens New Poem Ahead Of Beverley Appearance
February 3, 2017

Stand-up comedian and poet John Hegley has penned a new Beverley-themed poem ahead of his appearance at the Stage4Beverley arts and music festival this month.

Called “A Spinster by Beverley Minster” it recalls a time in the 1970’s when he was starting out – his first public performances for which he received money was as a busker on the streets of the town and neighbouring Hull.

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Gritty and Dynamic : Great Expectations at the East Riding Theatre

Gritty and Dynamic : Great Expectations at the East Riding Theatre
December 13, 2016

Since Beverley’s East Riding Theatre opened its doors in December 2014 it has consistently delivered high quality drama, music and entertainment to the people of HU17 and beyond.

The ERT’s inaugural sell-out production and first Christmas show was “A Christmas Carol” in 2014 (adapted for the stage by international film and television actor and the Theatre’s Creative Director and co-founder Vincent Regan)

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Russia Present Ushakov Medal To Arctic Convoy Heroes

Russia Present Ushakov Medal To Arctic Convoy Heroes
December 9, 2016

Men who braved their lives during the war taking much needed to supplies to Russia were today acknowledged as they were presented with the Ushakov Medal.

The Medal of Ushakov was a Soviet military award created on March 3, 1944 by decision of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR and was named in honor of Russian admiral Fyodor Ushakov

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HUMBERSIDE : Trial Reveals Digital Health Benefits

HUMBERSIDE : Trial Reveals Digital Health Benefits
November 24, 2016

A digital health app used by adults with learning disabilities has delivered a dramatic 30% reduction on the burden placed on health services.

The My Health Guide app, developed by London-based health focused tech firm Maldaba Ltd, is currently being trialed by Humber NHS Foundation Trust with 200 users taking part in a year long pilot scheme.

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