INSIDE: PULL-OUT Love EVENTS GUIDE Hull NEWS | VIEWS | EVENTS PRIZES | AND MORE Summer 2019 3 Welcome to Contents Free family fun. Plus, parents’ top tips. Pages 4–5 Love Hull Back the bid to make the Yorkshire Maritime City project a reality. Plus, memories from skipper’s daughter - A new Hull City Council publication Jacky Devonshire. Pages 6–7 This magazine is going to every home in the city because we want to Hull’s homes past, present and future. make it easier for everyone to find out about all the amazing things Plus, the inside story from Freda of happening. Inside, you’ll find updates on the biggest issues and find Bilton Grange estate and Chiedu Oraka of North Hull estate. out what they mean to the people who matter most – the people of Pages 8–10 Hull – with residents’ views on every big issue in the My Hull and Our Hull columns. A63 update. Plus, gallery owner Adele It’s been an unforgettable few years for our city. Howitt’s take on the improvement works. Page 11 Meeting and speaking with residents, it’s noticeable how the city has a fresh sense of pride. What’s On – your essential pull-out events guide. We cannot, and will not, become complacent though.This is only the beginning. Pages 13–20 It’s really pleasing to see that the positive impact of 2017 continues to be felt. 16/17 years old and homeless? The latest research shows 75% of Hull residents attended an event, performance Plus, one teenager’s true story. or festival in 2018 and early 2019. Our wonderful, long-established events and Page 21 attractions are a big part of this success. It’s also great to see the fantastic contribution the Bonus Arena is making to the city. Talking Tables. Plus, why talking helps for one Longhill group. In its first six months, the council-funded Bonus Arena sold an incredible Page 22 100,000 tickets – proving that the city’s appetite for culture continues to grow. The arena is bringing new performers to the city, performers that we were not Nature in the city. Plus, Jeannie able to attract before. Webster’s Orchard Park oasis. Pages 24–25 The £130m Albion Square development is a key project in the continued regeneration of the city centre. It will feature high-quality housing, commerical Litter legends. Plus, Wiola Jesionka, premises and enhanced parking facilities, as well as a brand new ice arena. making a difference in her community. Page 26 Outside the city centre, we’ve continued to invest in parks and green spaces. The £3.8m restoration of the Victorian Pearson Park, which will restore the park Our climate-change pledge. to its former glory, is well under way and will be completed next summer. Page 26 Hull: Yorkshire’s Maritime City is a hugely ambitious project, but we know, Competition corner - win great prizes. especially considering all we have achieved in recent years, that we can deliver. Page 27 The £27.4m plans would put our 800-year maritime history at the heart of our cultural and visitor experience. Like with UK City of Culture 2017, Hull: Yorkshire’s Your councillors - Maritime City needs the whole of the city’s support. make your voice heard. Pages 28–29 Our collective ambition for the future is even bigger and bolder. We have shown, with the whole city working together, anything is possible. Contact us. Page 30 Where you can get online. Councillor Stephen Brady OBE Page 30 Leader, Hull City Council Tell us what you think for your chance to win £100. Page 31 Follow us @Hullccnews @hullccnews @lovehullhq This magazine can be made available in other formats. Call 01482 300 300. 4 Love Hull Free family fun Your money-saving guide to the school summer holidays and beyond Don’t forget your water bottle! Fill up at drinking water fountains in King Edward Square, Queens Gardens and Hull Marina Parenting and solihull adverts 210x132.5_Layout 1 11/06/2019 15:29 Page 1 Keeping children entertained can be an Museum gives a whistlestop tour of 250,000 Stagecoach service 8 to take passengers Early expensive business. Here’s a round-up years of our region’s history, and Streetlife from the pick-up point at Ennerdale to of just a few of the many free activities shows off the sights, sounds… and smells of Woodford Leisure Centre, and back again. Help taking place in every corner of Hull that transport through the ages. For the first time, Hull’s free LGBT festival children of all ages - and parents and Hull’s parks are perfect for family days out all Pride on Saturday 20 July has a dedicated carers - will love. Don’t start the six- year round with green spaces, playgrounds, family area, hosted by Hull children’s week summer holidays without it. animals and outdoor gyms. In summer, you’ll entertainers Jeddy Bear and Gary’s Picnic. Councillor Dave Craker, Portfolio Holder find extra events such as talks byEast Park’s And on Wednesday 7 August, between 11am animal keepers in July and August and a for Culture, Leisure and Tourism, says: “It’s and 3pm, all activities are free at the annual Local Authority fantastic to see so many free activities taking chance to get creative at fun workshops. National Play Day in Queens Gardens. place this summer across our amazing East Park will also host Veterans’ Weekend galleries, libraries and green spaces.” on the weekend of 27 and 28 July and Hull The majority of events at the award-winning on the weekend of five-dayFreedom Festival are free, Parenting Offer Show 10 and 11 August. Queen Victoria Square’s fountains are and family friendly. Mixing jaw-dropping You’ll need your buckets and spades for a irresistible to children of all ages on hot, performances with a carnival atmosphere, at playing fields sunny days. Top tip: Take a towel! While Beach Day King George V music, art and plenty of wow factor, it takes you’re in the city centre, the self-guided on Friday 26 July. And children can keep Fish over the city centre from Wednesday 28 Children don’t come with an instruction is always popular. See if you can spot all cool over summer with the paddling pools at Trail August to Sunday 1 September. manual so when it comes to parenting, how 41 types of fish in the pavements – and the Oak Road Playing Fields, Pickering Park, ones with the funniest names. West Park, Ings Road, Bude Park and Don’t forget, Hull’s city of culture volunteers do you know what’s best and what works? Alderman Kneeshaw Recreation Ground. are happy to recommend events and The museums and galleries put on extra activities for your family. Find them at the We believe every parent matters and events in summer, as well as sensory Free junior swims are available at selected Welcome Information Centre at recognise bringing up children is one of the exhibitions designed to captivate younger times at Beverley Road Baths, Albert Paragon Interchange. ones, such as Microbes at Ferens Art Avenue Pools and Woodford Leisure hardest jobs in the world. As part of the Gallery, which also has a dedicated Centre. And all ages can enjoy free tennis at For more events, visit hcandl.co.uk and support available to parents in Hull we offer children’s gallery all year round. Costello Stadium on Saturdays. Please note visithull.org and always check dates and that Ennerdale Leisure Centre is closed for a opening times before setting off. courses to support families. The Maritime Museum tells the stories of six-month £1.76m improvement programme. our city’s seafaring heritage. In the popular ● Don’t miss a thing! It’s all in your For the duration of Ennerdale’s closure, Museums’ Quarter, Hull and East Riding pull-out events guide: p13–20. free buses are available on the existing To find out more visit www.hull.gov.uk/parentingcourses Love Hull 5 Our Hull... the parents The families featured in our photoshoot share their tips for the best free things to do in the city. Sasha Nicklin and children Gracie, aged seven, and Freddie, aged four, of east Hull. Mum Sasha says: “Gracie and Freddie love going in the fountains when we come into town. They love the Streetlife Museum as well, especially the car that moves up and down. “ Gracie and Freddie love going in the fountains when we come into town.” Lyndsay Meikle and son Caleb, aged one, also of east Hull. Mum Lyndsay says: “We really like going to the Ferens. My mum sometimes takes Caleb into the kids’ area. He really loves looking at all the paintings in the main galleries as well.” Left and front cover, Gracie, seven, and Freddie, four, make a splash in Queen Victoria Square fountains. Right, Lyndsay Meikle and Caleb, one, at the Microbes exhibition at Ferens Art Gallery Parenting and solihull adverts 210x132.5_Layout 1 11/06/2019 15:29 Page 1 Early Help Local Authority Parenting Offer Children don’t come with an instruction manual so when it comes to parenting, how do you know what’s best and what works? We believe every parent matters and recognise bringing up children is one of the hardest jobs in the world. As part of the support available to parents in Hull we offer courses to support families. To find out more visit www.hull.gov.uk/parentingcourses 6 Love Hull It’s our time, it’s our maritime Help us bring in the biggest catch we can Back the bid for Hull: Yorkshire’s Maritime City Your messages will make a difference and your support for the bid is crucial.