Dedicated Covid-19 Vaccination Clinics For Children During The Easter Holidays

Dedicated Covid-19 Vaccination Clinics For Children During The Easter Holidays
April 12, 2022

NHS East Riding of Yorkshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has confirmed that vaccination sites have been launched in the East Riding for children aged five to 11 with no underlying health conditions to be offered two paediatric (child) doses of the Pfizer vaccine, with 12 weeks between doses. Letters from the NHS are being sent to parents/guardians in the local authority inviting them to book their child’s first vaccine.  

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Thousands Benefit From Pop-up Vaccination Clinics

Thousands Benefit From Pop-up Vaccination Clinics
September 14, 2021

In just eight weeks, more than 3,457 people in Hull received a vaccine at pop-up clinics held in parks, churches and communities. A total of 3,436 people collected at-home no-symptom test (LFT) kits, and 266 had an LFT on-site.

The walk-in clinics were targeted in seven areas of the city with lower vaccine uptake, with the aim of making jabs as accessible as possible. In the run-up to every clinic, the team went out into local communities to explain what was happening and encourage them to attend.

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Wrecking Ball Performance Space Sets Stage For Whitefriargate Revival

Wrecking Ball Performance Space Sets Stage For Whitefriargate Revival
August 14, 2021

A shop that combined two separate businesses selling music and books is now bringing its wares to life with the addition of a live performance venue.

Wrecking Ball Music and Books has already presented a play and a Blues night upstairs at its premises in Whitefriargate, Hull, and established weekly matinee slots for an open-mic afternoon and a film club.

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What Was Here App Takes On A Whole New Dimension

What Was Here App Takes On A Whole New Dimension
May 29, 2020

Last year, East Riding Archives unveiled a new app to turn back time. 

‘What was Here’ is a virtual ‘time machine’ on smartphones or tablet devices to let users see what used to be at various locations across Hull and East Yorkshire, using historic photos. 

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Live Performance Of Moments In Time At Beverley Art Gallery

Live Performance Of Moments In Time At Beverley Art Gallery
June 11, 2018

There will be a live quadrophonic performance of the ‘Open Bridges’ music – ‘Moments in Time’ – by John Stead to accompany the ‘Open Bridges’ film at Beverley Treasure House and Art Gallery on Thursday, 21 June, at 6.30 pm for 7.00 pm start.

BAFTA winning composer John Stead will diffuse the especially commissioned work to accompany the film, which has been showing in Beverley Art Gallery this month.

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Seize The Opportunity To Promote And Prosper

Seize The Opportunity To Promote And Prosper
March 3, 2018

The Promotion Company began celebrating 30 years in business along with over 160 guests at their fourth Promote and Prosper event at The University of Hull.

An exhibition included thousands of promotional items that were on display for guests to try out and special guest speakers included Thomas Martin, Non-Executive Chairman of Arco and Gadget Man, Jonathan Elvidge.

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New Exhibition ‘Centre of Attention’ Uses Prosthetics to Create Art

New Exhibition 'Centre of Attention' Uses Prosthetics to Create Art
October 16, 2017

An exciting new exhibition that uses the unique medium of prosthetics to create highly stylised art pieces is being brought to the city by Artlink as part of Square Peg, a diversity and disability arts programme funded by Hull UK City of Culture 2017 and backed by its Principal Partner Spirit of 2012.

Working in collaboration with The Alternative Limb Project, Fly Girl Films, Kelly Knox and Omkaar Kotedia, Centre of Attention will showcase cutting edge prosthetic limbs, film, and photography. It opens on Friday 3 November and will be on display every weekend through the month at Hull’s Princes Quay until Sunday 26 November.

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Unique Shop Of Poems Is Opening In Hull This Weekend

Unique Shop Of Poems Is Opening In Hull This Weekend
September 22, 2017

Over the last few months, Polish poet Bohdan Piasecki has been taking his Pop-up Poetry Station around Hull, gathering stories and writing poems with the local Polish community as part of Hull Gada.

Form Sunday 24 September to Saturday 30 September his work will be displayed in Princes Quay at Hull Gada Shop of Poems offering a glimpse into this foreign world, steeped in art and culture, just a language away.

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