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Hull’s Time Ball has reclaimed the city’s skyline, situated on top of The Guildhall’s clock tower, 196ft (60m) above ground level.

It is just one of a small number still working in the country and one of the last remaining examples of this type of timekeeping in Britain.

Funded by Hull City Council and The National Lottery Heritage Fund, the Time Ball and its significance has been saved for the city and its residents.

Restoration includes the Time Ball returning to full working order, renovating the clock tower as well as installing a new internal mechanism, maintaining history whilst adding a modern twist.

As well as the restoration, musician and Director of Music at Hull Minster, Mark Keith, worked with Year 4 classes at Oldfleet Primary school and at Priory Primary School, both members of Hull Museum’s Magical Museums membership scheme.

The two classes of children worked to create a new piece of music to be played on the Guildhall carillon.

Pupils created their original compositions on glockenspiels and these compositions have been combined to create the final piece that will be played on the Guildhall’s carillon bells.

This piece will be showcased at the Time Ball launch and at special events in the future.

Councillor Mike Ross, Leader of Hull City Council, said: “It is great to see the city’s Guildhall Time Ball in full working order again after over a century of not working.

“Residents can now learn about this nationally significant timepiece and the important role it played for sailors on the Humber.

“It is important to continue to tell the story of the Guildhall Time Ball and ensure this maritime story lives on for decades to come.”
Helen Featherstone, Director, England, North at The National Lottery Heritage Fund, said: “It’s wonderful news that the Guildhall Time Ball, a timepiece of such great heritage significance has been restored to full working order.

“We’re thrilled that thanks to money raised by National Lottery players we have played a key role in keeping the story of this historic landmark alive and ensuring this unique aspect of Hull’s heritage can be enjoyed by future generations.”

Local contractor Hobson & Porter completed the restoration work.

Joe Booth, Business Development Director at Hobson & Porter, said: “The Time Ball is a very special part of Hull’s Maritime Project and the restoration of The Guildhall.

“To see it working again is hugely rewarding for the city as a whole and everyone involved in this intricate project.

“The feedback from both local people and Hull visitors passing the site has all been extremely positive, with people genuinely happy to see this famous landmark restored to its former glory, and it’s fantastic to see the Time Ball taking pride of place on the city’s skyline once more.”

The Time Ball was last in operation in 1922 and is a rare historic timepiece. It played a key role to help ship’s navigators tell the time on the Humber and River Hull by dropping at 1pm in the summer.

Hull’s Time Ball is the highest Time Ball in the UK and one of the last to be built. It is the only timepiece of its kind on a municipal building and one of only a few nationally.

Installed between April 1915 – November 1916, it is a very late example of this method of timekeeping.

The University of Hull is partnering with Team GB to launch family activity trails as part of a new project in Hull!

The activity trails are a way of getting people out and walking in their local outdoor nature spaces! But this isn’t an ordinary walk – on your route, you will find 13 Team GB signposts. Once you spot a post, use a smart phone to scan the QR code, and you will unlock a challenge to try out! That’s not all – You can also collect online badges for different Olympic sports! New activities will be added every week during the summer holiday – so make sure to keep using the trails!

To celebrate the start of the project, the University will be hosting a launch event in Victoria Dock Park on Saturday 24th June 2023 from 11am to 3pm!
Joining us at the event will be two gold-medal winning Team GB athletes: Rower Mohamed Sbihi and modern pentathlete Kate French!

Moe and Kate will lead a fun family warm up before heading out on the walking trail with you. Join us at 11am or 1pm to take part in the trail with the athletes.
Once you get back from the trail walk, Moe and Kate will be leading exercise challenges and will be around to take photos with you and your family. You can also take part in a Tiger’s Trust football challenge (11am to 1pm), get a free Team GB face paint, and enter a drawing competition to win Team GB prizes!

This is a great chance to get outside with your family and try out the new trails!

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If you are planning a weekend trip to Hull this is for you! Whether by cycle, car or train you’ll need somewhere to stay, places to see and shows to go to and most importantly, places to eat and drink. Firstly, you need somewhere to stay. If you haven’t yet decided where to stay, this is for you. Backpackers, serviced apartments, affordable hotels or staying in the lap of luxury, Hull has it all!

So you are coming to Hull to see one of our top theatre shows. Why not book for a pre-theatre dinner or drink?

If you are not having breakfast in your hotel, then this is a perfect opportunity for you to head down to the Marina and enjoy breakfast at one of our scrumptious independent eateries such as Thieving Harry’s or Nibble.

After breakfast, you can enjoy exhibitions at Humber Street Gallery or take a visit to Hull’s famous aquarium, The Deep.

If museums are your preference, head up to the Museums Quarter and enjoy free admission.

Feeling ready for a cup of freshly ground coffee or loose-leaf tea? Hull is blessed with an array of independent coffee and tea houses.

When you are ready for more sightseeing, head over to Trinity Square, where you will find the magnificent Hull Minster and enjoy the opportunity to join a Hull Minster Tower Tour, the perfect vantage point to see the best view of Hull’s skyline.

You now have options where to have lunch. You can enjoy a range of street food in Trinity Market and if the weather is kind, eat al fresco while watching the mirror pools in Trinity Square. Looking for something indoors? Then you are within five minutes walking distance of some of Hull’s cafe’s, bars and restaurants

If you are feeling particularly energetic, join Paul Schofield, an English Heritage Accredited Tour Guide, or one of his knowledgeable team and take a stroll around the historical streets of Hull and discover the city’s rich heritage and beautiful architecture. Perhaps you could take a leisurely stroll towards Queen Victoria Square to visit Ferens Art Gallery which hosts a magnificent collection of paintings and sculptures, including works by European Old Masters, portraiture, marine painting, and modern and contemporary British art.

You’ve probably now worked up a thirst for a glass of wine or a pre dinner cocktail! We have so many amazing bars in the city centre. Discover them all here!

You must now be ready to enjoy dinner. Depending on what you’re looking for, we have something for every taste from Fine Dining restaurants to Classic Pub food, authentic Italian, Chinese, Indian, Vietnamese, Spanish cuisine – you name it, we‘ve got it here! 

There are so many entertainment options for you within the city centre on an evening from  Live Music at Hull City Hall or the Connexin Live, to having your ribs tickled at the Comedy Lounge, see the latest blockbuster film or find your way out of an Escape Room. 

Finally, that well earned nightcap at The Lexington Rooftop Terrace or Skyfall Restaurant & Bar to enjoy the nightscape of the city for a relaxing end to the day.

If at any point you need more information, directions or free literature to make the most of your visit, drop-in to The Welcome Information Centre in Hull Paragon Interchange (open 10-4pm Mon- Sat) and the staff and volunteers will be more than happy to assist you. Alternatively, you can call us on 01482 228704.

Now the warmer weather is here, it’s time to experience Hull’s many great outdoor drinking and dining spots.

Check out our guide and enjoy time with friends and family alfresco!

 

Ambiente

5 Humber St, Hull HU1 1TG

Independent Tapas Restaurant & Sherry Bar

 

Bar 82

16 Princes Dock Street Hull, HU1 2LP

With outside seating and a new outdoor courtyard with a state-of-the-art retractable roof, Bar 82 is a great place to catch up with friends.

 

Berts Pasta & Gelato

1 Humber Street Hull, HU1 1TG

A casual way of dining with good quality food, with seating overlooking the Marina.

 

Brewdog

30 Princes Dock Street, HU1 2PQ

30 taps of awesome craft beer, bbq food a quayside balcony.

 

Butler & Whites

2-3 Humber St, Hull, HU1 1TU

A popular eatery at the heart of the Fruit Market with a great outdoor seating area – a perfect place to relax.

 

Crown & Cushion

11-15 Trinity House Lane, Hull, HU1 2JA

A blend of handcrafted everything from mercurial craft beer, real cider, wholesome grub, twisted cocktails, great company and even better times.

 

Cuban Pete’s

18 Humber Street, Hull, HU1 1XE

Cocktails, Street Food, Tequila, Mezcal and Rum – enjoy at Humber Streets newest place!!

 

Dexters

2 Posterngate Hull, HU1 2JN

The perfect contemporary Bar & Eating in Trinity Square with an authentic look and feel – one NOT to be missed!

 

Furley & Co

18-20 Princes Dock Street Hull, HU1 2LP

Enjoy craft beer and cider, good wine and food outside, along Princes Dock Street.

 

Holiday Inn Hull Marina

Castle St, Hull HU1 2BX

Enjoying a delicious meal or some refreshing drinks on the beautiful Alfresco dining area.

 

Humber Fish Company

Humber St, Hull, HU1 1TU

A seafood lover’s paradise and great place to spend time with friends and family.

 

Hygge

6 Humber Street, Hull, HU1 1TU

Get comfy. Take a break. It’s all about relaxation on Humbers Street.

 

Chinese Whispers

Humber Street, Hull, HU1 1TH

Enjoy terrace dining and drinks with new, cosy lighting and heating.

 

Dexters

 2 Posterngate, Hull HU1 2JN

Dexters is located within the historic old town area of Hull, overlooking the Minster, with alfresco dining in Trinity Square.

 

Larkin’s Bar

48 Newland Ave, Hull, HU5 3AE

Family friendly with a wonderful, rustic outdoor seating area which has its own outdoor bar.

 

Level Café Bar & Grill

160 Newland Ave, Hull, HU5 2NN

Whether you are calling in for a cocktail, settling down for a meal or celebrating a special occasion, Level is the meeting place promising you friendly and attentive service.

 

Liquid Jade

Custom House Yard, off Whitefriargate, Hull, HU1 2ER

A great place in the city centre for a bite to eat and a coffee on the go or sit and relax in Zebedee’s Yard.

 

McCoys

Colonial Chambers 32 Princes Dock Street Hull, HU1 2JX

A coffee shop based in the heart of Hull, serving delicious food. Featuring a large, outside, waterside seating area – a great sun trap!

 

Pave

16 – 20 Princes Avenue, Hull, HU5 3QA

It’s the place to enjoy great fresh food, superb hand-pulled beers, imported bottled beers, wines, fair-trade tea & coffee.

 

Ponto Lounge

2-4 King Edward Street Hull, HU1 3SS

Located in the city centre, offering delicious food and drink with a sense of fun! Enjoy outside or takeaway.

 

Sebu

Floor 12 K2 Building, 60 Bond St, Hull HU1 3EN

Indulge in a culinary journey at Sebu and discover a new level of dining experience in Hull.

 

Tapasya

2-3 Humber Dock St, Hull HU1 1TB

Tapasya Marina is proud to serve Indian food, eating isn’t just about feeding the body but also feeding the soul – our takeaway and restaurant engages all of your senses.

 

Taphouse

70 Humber Street, Fruit Market, Hull, HU1 1TU

This stylish bar is the region’s largest brewpub offering almost 40 draught craft beers, lagers and ciders, plus bottled and canned beers, wines and spirits.

 

Thieving Harrys

72 Humber Street, Hull, HU1 1UD

Situated on the corner of Humber Street and Humber Place, Thieving Harrys is a recognised fixture of the Fruit Market. And for a very good reason too.

 

The Admiral Of The Humber

1 Anlaby Rd, Hull, HU1 2NR

A traditional pub, serving real ales and all-day pub food with an outdoor seating area.

 

The Bowery

30-32 Princes Avenue, Hull, HU5 3QQ

A family-friendly pub, perfect for catch up over delicious food and drink.

 

The Empress

20 Alfred Gelder Street, Hull, HU1 2BP

Prominently located adjacent to the city’s Queens Gardens this tall slim fronted pub has a brightly decorated frontage.

 

The Blossom Tree

67  Whitefriargate House, Hull, HU1 2HY

Funky gin bar in the heart of old town, great music and prices!

 

The King Edward

1 Anlaby Road, Hull, HU1 2NR

Hull city centre bar, offering a mixture of cocktails, premium beers.

 

The Lexington Rooftop Bar & Terrace

24 Ferensway, Hull, HU2 8NH

Rooftop bar accessed by its own lift from the Ground Floor all the way to the 4th Floor serving some of the city’s finest champagne, wines and cocktails all with stunning views of the city.

 

The Minerva

Nelson St, Hull HU1 1XE

The Minerva is a family run pub situated on the marina in Hull, specialising in cask ales, craft beers, wines and a bespoke Cocktail list.

 

The Punch Hotel

Queen Victoria Square, Hull,, HU1 3RA

The Punch Hotel is located in Queen Victoria Square at the Heart of Hull City Centre. Traditional food, beers, ales, wines and spirits.

 

The Sailmakers Arms

159 High Street, Chandlers Court, Hull, HU1 1NQ

A traditional pub with a welcoming atmosphere and secluded outdoor space with additional seating, lighting and heating.

 

Three John Scotts

Kingswood, Gibraltar Road, Hull, HU& 3DR

A traditional pub set within an imposing building, serving real ales and all-day pub grub with an outdoor seating area.

 

Tribal Bar & Grill

Kingswood, Gibraltar Road, Hull, HU& 3DR

Sports, food and drink – serving casual tasty food and a wide range of drinks and cocktails.

 

Ye Olde White Heart; Grill

25 Silver Street, Hull, HU1 1JR

Fascinating pub is steeped in history with a secluded courtyard.

 

If you would like your business adding to this list email: welcometohull@hullcc.gov.uk

For your next meeting, how about booking a venue with a spectacular view? Check out these stunning locations in Hull & East Yorkshire that can create an inspiring backdrop for your corporate event.

Bridlington Spa

There’s something magical about gazing out into vast open water, and the conference room at Bridlington Spa offers this exact experience. The floor to ceiling windows enables attendees to experience panoramic views of the North Sea, whilst enjoying the comfortable warmth of the well-equipped conference facilities.

Rise Hall

East Yorkshire is synonymous with beautiful countryside and Rise Hall is a perfect example of this. Set in 30 acres of private grounds and gardens, Rise Hall’s conference room feels like something straight out of Downtown Abbey yet remains modern and chic. This venue is perfect for those wanting an exclusive, luxurious countryside setting for their business event.

MKM Stadium

Calling all sports fans. MKM stadium is home to both Hull City Football Club and Hull FC and the Circle Bar at MKM Stadium has premium views of the magnificent pitch. This space also includes pitch side breakout spaces which will make your event both dynamic and memorable.

Country Park Inn

Often compared to the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, The Humber Bridge is one of the most iconic images associated with Hull. The Shoreline Suite at The Country Park Inn, is not only situated right beside it, but has stunning views of the incredible structure. It is said that bridges are symbolic of communication and union; a good sign that you will have a productive meeting.

The Manor Rooms

If you’re looking for a corporate event space with the wow-factor then The Manor Rooms could be exactly what you are looking for. It would be impossible not to fall in love with the breath-taking views across the rolling hills of the East Yorkshire Wolds. The event space opens onto a large terrace so guests can truly experience the grandeur of this location making your business event one to remember.

Hotham’s Distillery has launched a new Vodka School experience, taking guests on a journey to explore the art of vodka distilling, and to create their own uniquely flavoured vodka.

To celebrate the launch of Vodka School, Hotham’s are also introducing their latest edition of the popular Bodka spirit, Mango Bodka. Rich in delicious mango flavour, it’s a delicious addition to the existing Hotham’s line-up, and sure to delight vodka lovers with its natural sweetness and refreshing taste.

The launch of Vodka School comes after the successful launch of Rum School in 2022.

The Vodka School experience will be led by co-founders and distillers, Simon and Emma Pownall, who will guide guests through the process of selecting and distilling botanicals to create their personalised flavoured vodka. Participants will learn about the history and production of vodka and gain insights into the distilling process.

Throughout the experience, guests will have the opportunity to taste and smell a wide range of botanicals, including herbs, fruits and spices, each carefully selected for their unique flavours and aromas. They will be taught how to balance these botanicals to create a vodka with a perfect flavour profile profile. Guests will also have the opportunity to sample Hotham’s Orange Vodka, Original Bodka, and the brand new Mango Bodka.

“The Vodka School experience is the perfect opportunity for enthusiasts to get a behind-the-scenes look at the distillation
process, and to add a personalised flavoured vodka to their spirit cupboards,” said co-founder Emma.

“Our guests will learn how to flavour their vodka with a variety of botanicals, creating a flavour that is truly unique to them.”

The workshop will take place at Hotham’s Distillery, located at 55 Whitefriargate, where guests will experience the distillation process first-hand.

Hotham’s Vodka School experience promises to be an unforgettable afternoon for any vodka enthusiast.

To book the experience or to learn more about Hotham’s Distillery, visit the website: Click here

Over the Hull International Choir Competition, the streets were alive with the sound of music!

In April, Conference Hull welcomed Interkultur’s first International Choir Conference and it’s safe to say the event was a phenomenal success.

• 1000 delegates
• 27 choirs
• 10 nations
• 8 venues
• 2000 hotel room night stays
• 1 opening ceremony
• 9 competitions
• 1 Gala Concert
• 6 friendship concerts
• 69 volunteers who volunteered 373 man hours
• …and 1 spectacular closing ceremony

The team at Conference Hull worked closely with Interkultur to make all aspects of this event successful. The Conference Hull team coordinated site visits, liaised and booked multiple venues and locations, arranged accommodation for all visiting delegates, created an array of marketing materials and city dressing, coordinated volunteers and a whole host of other added extras to make sure the choir competition had that special Hull touch.

The Trophies

Conference Hull approached a collection of local artists and tasked them with creating trophies to reflect Hull and its heritage. 9 trophies were collaboratively handmade by 3 artists, each one as unique and spectacular as the choir they were awarded to. The designs were inspired by Hull’s rich maritime history and reflected the overseas journey necessary for many of the choirs. Interkultur were overwhelmed with the uniqueness and attention to detail of the trophies.

A Warm Welcome

It is noted by locals that one of the most successful things to come out of Hull being City of Culture in 2017 was the HEY Volunteer Programme. The programme allows local residents to volunteer at a variety of events to help provide extra support in a range of different capacities. HEY Volunteers acted as ‘hosts’ for the choirs across the weekend, guiding the around the city, answering their questions about the region and becoming their biggest supporters. Having these dedicated volunteers not only helped choirs to arrive to their venues on time but also encouraged them to explore further in Hull, visit local attractions and fall in love with our city. The bonds created between the choirs and the volunteers were incredible (the last day was very emotional) highlighting just how special our HEY Volunteers really are.

City Dressing

The streets of Hull were awash with green and white as the Conference Hull team worked hard to not only advertise the weekend to local residents but also to make our visitors feel truly welcomed. Banners, posters and leaflets were created plus the extra special feature of lighting up the city centre buildings in green and blue to reflect the competition’s branding colours.

The team at Conference Hull look forward to welcoming back Interkultur and Hull’s 2^nd International Choir Competition in 2025!

With the summer almost upon us, keeping the kids entertained isn’t always easy.

Add in the fact that days out can be expensive and that the nation is in the middle of a cost of living crisis, it could make life difficult for some families.

To help ease those worries, we’ve compiled a list of just some of the many FREE activities and places to visit with the family and to keep everyone entertained.

Museums & Galleries:

Learn about our city’s history and heritage in one of Hull’s museums, starting in the Museums Quarter work.

Climb aboard at the Streetlife Museum of Transport and enjoy all the sights, sounds and smells of the past, experience 200 years of transport history as you walk down a 1940’s high street, board a tram or enjoy the pleasures of our carriage ride.

At the Hull and East Riding Museum, you can journey through 235 million years of history. From a face-to-face encounter with a woolly mammoth to appreciating the beauty of the stunning mosaics within a Roman bathhouse, the museum displays show what it would have been like to live in the region throughout time.

Celebrate the legacy of Hull’s most famous son William Wilberforce (MP and champion of the abolitionist movement) at his birthplace Wilberforce House. The Grade I listed building has recently re-opened following major conservation work.

Ferens Art Gallery has a magnificent collection of paintings and sculptures, including works by European Old Masters, portraiture, marine painting, and modern and contemporary British art. This summer enjoy the Open Exhibition which has celebrated the creativity of local amateur and professional artists since 1967. Each year the Open Exhibition provides an exciting opportunity for artists to display and sell artwork. The Young Artists Open Exhibition is a brilliant opportunity to champion the young artistic spirit of the region. Every year there is a huge variety of work, from paintings and drawings, to pastels, collage, and prints. Both exhibitions can be seen between 28th June – 22nd September.

Parks:

Hull has an abundance of beautiful parks and green spaces. Fun galore can be found at all the parks throughout the city, including;

East Park
There is something for everyone in East Park from a children’s water play area to enjoying a game of bowls, banging and bashing with a selection of musical instruments made from reclaimed materials to riding the Splash Boat and Swan Boats. Take a well earned break at the Central Pavillion Café before visiting the free outdoor gym then rounding off your day at the Animal Education Centre.

West Park
West Park, next to the MKM Stadium, features a wildlife aviary, a children’s playground, outdoor gym, skatepark and outdoor table tennis as well as wide open green spaces. Other facilities include three bowling greens, a model railway and a paddling pool (open during the summer holidays).

Pickering Park
Come and join the fun at Pickering Park, home to a fishing lake, playgrounds, outdoor gym and a paddling pool (open during the summer). The park also has beautiful ornamental gardens and a wildlife pond. The Aviary is now open and a must see with collections of African birds, small mammals such as meerkats, porcupines and reptiles including tortoises.

Pearson Park
As the first public park in Hull, Pearson Park is a key part of the city’s heritage and still retains many of its historic features including the original perimeter carriage drive, a serpentine lake and seven Grade 2 listed structures. Not only is Pearson Park one of our most beautiful parks in the city, but it is also a great location to get active. With an outdoor gym on the park grounds, as well as the paths and carriage road acting as simple routes for jogging and running, Pearson Park meets all your fitness needs helping you to stay active and stay healthy while enjoying the outdoors.

Trails and Walks:

Explore our rich maritime history with a guided tour of the city centre on a Maritime City Guided Walk, a group of dedicated volunteers who are accredited White Badge tours guides are offering guided tours for you to learn more about Hull and how the city has been shaped by its past, present and future. The tours will take place every Thursday and Saturday at 10.30am. Walks also take place on a Sunday at 11.30am and 1.30pm.

Why not pick up a copy of one of our many trails, in person (or download here) from the Welcome Information Centre at Paragon Interchange, including The Fish Trail, which weaves its way through Hull’s Old Town – simply find the 41 fish in the pavements, from the Warty Doris and Lumpsucker, to the wonderful Brill – don’t forget to collect your certificate when you’ve found them all!

FREE children’s activities with Healthy Holidays Hull

Welcome to Healthy Holidays Summer 2024 programme! Here you can find details of the many activities taking place in Hull during the children’s summer holidays. You can search by area; North, East and West or by SEND (special educational need and/or disability) or by the people delivering the sessions.

The programme is open to every child living in Hull, including children who are refugees or asylum seekers. You do not need to be eligible for free school meals to attend. Any food provided at a Healthy Holidays activity is in addition to holiday food vouchers provided to those who do receive free school meals.

Special Events This Summer

*Medieval Mayhem at The Museum Quarter: Enjoy a weekend of medieval merriment and mayhem for all the family, as the Museums Quarter is transformed into a medieval encampment. Come face-to-face with knights in armour, a unit of archers, medieval residents, craftspeople and musicians.

*Pride In Hull in Hull City Centre: This year Pride in Hull we stretch across the city centre with music performers, street food and family area in Queen Victoria Square and Zebedees Yard.

*Zebfest in Zebedee’s Yard: Catch a free exclusive festival for 11 – 16 year olds, with an assortment of awesome activities such as pizza making, live bands, tiktok filming, silent disco, smoothie bar and more.

*Dino Day in Queen Victoria Square: Dino Day will take place on Friday 9th August at Queen Victoria Square. The event will be packed full of activities and exhibits. Visitors will have the chance to get up close and personal with a giant T-Rex, velociraptor, spinosaurus, baby dinosaurs and comedy cavemen in their cave kart. Activities also include free face painting, a colouring competition with dinosaur prizes, exhibits from Dinostar, and a putting game from Lost City Adventure Golf!

*Freedom Festival in Hull City Centre: Freedom Festival is Hull’s award-winning international arts festival. From epic spectaculars unfolding in the city centre to intimate moments where audiences and artists meet, we present thought-provoking, playful, and powerful performances in public spaces that address the world we live in.

There is something for everyone, have a wonderful time!

 

 

Hull is ready for Eurovision 2023 as it arrives in the UK for the first time in 25 years.

Fans not lucky enough to get tickets for the coveted live event in Liverpool now have the chance to get involved in the celebrations, as Hull New Theatre hosts a whole FREE night of fun, thanks to Hull City Council and funding from DCMS.

Everyone that bags a free ticket for the evening will be greeted with a red carpet and fire-eater, opportunities for selfies and photos posing as some of Eurovision’s biggest past stars – ABBA.

The stage will be filled with a screening of the show which will broadcast the full Eurovision evening’s coverage live from 8pm. Hull entertainer Andy Train will compere the event complete with audience participation and games.

Andy Train said: “To have the Eurovision Song Contest held, on behalf of Ukraine, here in the UK, is such an honour and very exciting.

“It’s a wonderful event that brings people together like nothing else can.

“Music unites and we invite everyone to our city’s official Eurovision Party, to share in its sheer joy, fun and glittery campness.”

Doors open at 6.30pm with the theatre’s bars and restaurants open until 10.30pm. Fancy dress is encouraged – the brighter and bolder the better!

There will also be a collection for those people in Ukraine who are affected by the current conflict.

FREE tickets are available here on a first come, first service basis and are available online www.hulltheatres.co.uk. Please note tickets can be collected from the City Hall box office, from New Theatre box office as it opens for the event or can be printed at home. As this is a free event, tickets can unfortunately not be posted out.

The city of Hull has had a wealth of inspirational and brilliant women! Some were born here and others came and made their mark.

Dr Mary Murdoch was Hull’s first female GP, and more recently the new bridge on Castle Street, Murdoch’s Connection, was named after her.

Madam Emily Clapham. When you think of haute couture, Savile Row, Paris or Milan might spring to mind, but for 80 years Hull was home to the salon of Madame Clapham, a redoubtable woman who’s work gained such renown that she was appointed as a royal dressmaker, and her garments became objects of desire among those in high society. Madame Clapham’s reputation soared between 1890 and the outbreak of World War One in 1914.

Ethelk Legiska one of the most talented musicians of the 20th century, was born  ‘Ethel Liggins’ but took the name ‘Leginska’ in an era when the best top-class musicians had Polish- or Russian-sounding names. She became a pianist and became an accomplished conductor and conducted many of the world’s leading orchestras from the mid-1920s. This culminated in the founding of her own women’s orchestras. She also composed three operas and in 1935 was the first woman to conduct her own opera in a major opera house.

Margaret Moxon (nee Kissling) a pioneering teacher from Hull. Margaret travelled as a missionary to Sierra Leone and New Zealand, where she paved the way for girls’ education during the 1800s.

Sister Agnes Walsh A nun and humanitarian who protected Jews during the Holocaust. Born Ada Vallinda Walsh, Sister Agnes joined the Daughters of Charity, serving in Ireland, Jerusalem and then France, where she ended during the war. She hid the family for nearly a year under the noses of the Nazis, risking death on a daily basis.” Sister Agnes was honoured as a Righteous among the Gentiles in 1990. She is one of only 21 Britons to be recognized as such and to have her name inscribed on the memorial at Yad Vashem, and in 2010 she received British “hero of the Holocaust,” an award created by Gordon Brown, the then prime minister.

Eleanor Rollit Born into a wealthy shipbuilding family who later married Albert Kaye Rollit, a successful solicitor who eventually became President of the Law Society, and was later knighted. Eleanor was very involved with local charities, and was a great supporter and benefactor of the Sailor’s Orphanage as well as a patron of the training ship T.S. Southampton, that trained wayward boys and orphans in the basics of seamanship. Eleanor personally opened bank accounts with the Hull Savings Bank for the boys. When Eleanor became Lady Mayoress she extended her support for local charities and good causes. She was also very active in the early women’s suffrage movement.

Lillian Bilocca, Yvonne Blenkinsop, Mary Denness and Christine Jensen MBE. A group of four women dubbed the Headscarf Revolutionaries, who campaigned for trawler safety measures in the 1960s. Their campaign started when 58 fishermen lost their lives in the triple trawler tragedy of 1968, which saw three separate trawler sinking’s in the space of less than a month. The four women collected a 10,000-signature petition calling for reform, led protest meetings and lobbied politicians. Among the measures the campaign won were safety checks before vessels left port, radio operators for all ships, improved safety equipment and a “mother ship” with medical facilities for all fleets.

Amy Johnson Pioneering Aviator born in Hull in 1903. Amy was the first woman to fly solo from Britain to Australia in her Gypsy Moth ‘Jason’. Travelling 11,000 mile in 19 days.

Karen Briggs Four times world Judo Champion and Gold Medal winner in the Olympic Games of 1990.

Patricia Bredin – Actress and singer. Born in Hull in 1934. Best known as the very first United Kingdom representative in the Eurovision Song Contest finishing 7^th in 1957. This performance at 1min 52sec is the shortest performance in the contests history.

Maureen Lipman OBE – Hull Born actress and member of the Laurence Oliver’s Royal National Thetare Company. Appearing in many TV shows and films throughout her career including Coronation Street, Dr Who and Skins to name but a few.

Margot Bryant – Born in Hull in 1897. Margot appeared in many films in her early career. Her most notable role came later in her life, playing the timid Minnie Caldwell in Coronation Street a role she occupied for 16 years over the course of 560 episodes.

Valerie Wood – Moved to Hull when she was 13 years Old. As the first winner of the Catherine Cookson prize writes historical romance novels set in Hull and East Yorkshire.

Jean Rook – Dubbed “ The First Lady of Fleet Street” for her regular column in the Daily Express. She became the first woman to edit the Sunday newspaper, “Sennet”. Rook interviewed scores of public figures including Margaret Thatcher, Indira Gandhi, Elizabeth Taylor, and Barry Humphries.

Jean Bishop universally-loved as Hull’s Bee Lady. She sadly passed away at the age of 91 after raising thousands of pounds for charity over the years.

Winifred Holtby was an accomplished British author, journalist, and activist. Best known for her novel, South Riding (1936), she had published six novels in her lifetime. She also had a successful career in journalism and wrote the first critical study of Virginia Woolf in English. Winifred worked for prominent newspapers and magazines, including the feminist publication Time and Tide. She wrote about democracy and social welfare, feminism and pacifism, education and responsibility, racism and injustice.

Barbara Buttrick known as “The Mighty Atom of the Ring” Only 4′ 11″ tall she became the World’s unbeaten flyweight and bantamweight champion from 1950 to 1960. In the mid-1990s, she founded and became the president of the Women’s International Boxing Federation which is a major sanctioning body of women’s boxing.