Ferens Art Gallery Is Accepting Applications For Artist In Residence Positions

Ferens Art Gallery Is Accepting Applications For Artist In Residence Positions
November 22, 2022

In February and May next year, the Ferens Art Gallery is seeking an artist in residence to work at the gallery.

Interested artists should send in a recent CV, a covering letter outlining their suitability for the position, and images or video links of their artwork. This can be presented as a video or as a creative project. The application deadline is Monday, 28 November 2022 at midnight.

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Part With A Pound And Make A Difference To Local Young People

Part With A Pound And Make A Difference To Local Young People
November 6, 2022

A leading youth charity is appealing to people to part with a pound to make a difference to the lives of local young people who need it the most.

Proceeds from YHA’s Christmas Raffle, which has a first prize of £3000, will go towards ensuring that no child misses out on the transformative power of a residential school trip.

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Grassroots Rugby League Tournament To Shine Light On National Campaigns

Grassroots Rugby League Tournament To Shine Light On National Campaign
September 30, 2022

A local youth rugby league organisation will, this week, hold a tournament that aims to raise awareness of two national campaigns.

The City of Hull and District Rugby League (COHDRL) will host the youth games, starting this Saturday, together with partners including Hull City Council, to raise awareness of black contribution for October’s Black History Month, and celebrate and promote youth achievement in the sport of Rugby League.

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World First Aid Day : Young People Being Urged To Learn first Aid Skills

World First Aid Day : Young People Being Urged To Learn first Aid Skills
September 7, 2022

As part of the Centenary of Youth celebrations for World First Aid Day, St John Ambulance is holding an event in Anlaby on 10 September.

There will be fun activities for both children and adults at the Men in Sheds building, First Lane, Anlaby from 12-5pm, including face painting, bouncy castles, CPR demonstrations, refreshments, and award-winning cakes.

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Hull Hosts UK Public Film Premiere Of ‘One Summer When You Went Away’

Hull Hosts UK Public Film Premiere Of 'One Summer When You Went Away'
November 10, 2021

Hull is to host the UK public film premiere of the internationally-award winning feature One Summer When You Went Away in the city’s Old Town next Friday evening, November 19th.

Set in Hull and East Yorkshire and starring Laurence Ellerker, Laura Peterson, Kenneth Mguni, Stan Haywood and Angela Stone, the new 90-minute film has been described as ‘gritty but moving’ and ‘surprisingly sweet’ by festival audiences. 

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Support Event For East Riding Voluntary Youth Sector Groups

Support Event For East Riding Voluntary Youth Sector Groups
January 8, 2020

East Riding youth groups wanting support and advice with their Positive Activity Grant (PAG) applications are invited to attend a free open evening on Tuesday 21 January.

As the deadline approaches for this year’s applications, East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s youth and family support service (YFS) is holding the event in conjunction with the HEY Smile Foundation and the council’s external funding team.

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Smoke-Free Sideline Policy For All Local Junior Football Games

Smoke-Free Sideline Policy For All Local Junior Football Games
June 10, 2018

The sidelines of all junior football games played in Beverley, Hull and the East Riding will go smoke-free when the new season begins in September.

Partners including Hull & District Youth Football League, East Riding Girls League, Hull City Council, East Riding Council, and East Riding Football Association – which covers Hull – have teamed up to promote healthy lifestyles.

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Sinfonia Viva Bring Classic Classics To Beverley

Sinfonia Viva Bring Classic Classics To Beverley
February 16, 2018

Sinfonia Viva will be back in Beverley on Thursday, 22 March at 7.30pm in Toll Gavel United Church for a concert of Classic Classics.

The evening will include youthful masterpieces by Mozart, Elgar and Schubert, and a symphony by the ever-youthful Haydn. His Symphony No 85 sparkles with his characteristic wit and energy.

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East Riding Youth Dance – Community Dance Programme

East Riding Youth Dance - Community Dance Programme
February 13, 2018

Following the recent Platform event hosted at Bridlington Spa that saw over 100 young dancers take to the stage, East Riding Youth Dance is once again recruiting for young people to join the exciting community dance programme alongside the East Riding Youth Dance County Company.

The youth dance programme is a fantastic opportunity for young people from Year 5 and upwards to engage in 12 weeks of community dance. Participants will work closely with professional dance artists, providing a platform for those with little or no previous background in dance to have a fun, energetic and inspirational experience.

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Two World Class Orchestras Performing Together At Bridlington Spa

Two World Class Orchestras Performing Together At Bridlington Spa
January 16, 2018

There are still some tickets available for a rare opportunity to see two world class orchestras joining forces at Bridlington Spa this month.

Manchester Camerata and Sinfonia Viva will be getting together for a New Year’s concert with a difference – the orchestral extravaganza will be performed at Bridlington Spa on Sunday, 28 January, at 2pm.

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Over 700 Children Tell The World About Hull

Over 700 Children Tell The World About Hull
November 16, 2017

Over 700 young people from every secondary school in the city performed at the Royal Albert Hall as one of only three massed ensembles to be part of the three day Music for Youth Proms.

This prestigious event was a great opportunity to perform the piece ‘Swerving East,’ showcasing the city’s many talented young musicians, singers and dancers and celebrating the city’s year as the UK City of Culture.

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