A day to be proud

He was Hull's greatest son, a tenacious MP, and a passionate anti-slavery campaigner who changed the world by campaigning for end of the transatlantic slave trade.
It's now 250 years since William Wilberforce was born, and on his birthday (24 August) he will be remembered in Hull and throughout the world.
"Hull can be proud of Wilberforce and I hope people in the city spare a thought for the man and his achievements on his birthday," says Robin Diaper, the curator of maritime and social history at Hull City.
"The fight to abolish modern forms of slavery is still going on and this makes Wilberforce relevant for the world today."
Fittingly, Wilberforce's birthday comes the day after the International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition (23 August), which is held every year by the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) to support the fight for freedom.
To mark the 250th anniversary, two events for children and families will be held in Hull.
See the Out and About section at the back of this magazine for details.

Last push for petition

Less than 100 signatures are needed for the petition – which calls for the abolition of modern forms of slavery – to reach its 100,000 target.
The Wilberforce 2007 petition has been signed by signed by Prime Minister Gordon Brown and a variety of pop stars, actors, and celebrities from across the world.
Why not add your name to the petition before Wilberforce's birthday and support the continuing fight to abolish forced child labour, human trafficking and other forms of slavery.
On reaching 100,000 signatures the petition will be handed to the British government.

For more information and to sign the petition visit www.wilberforce2007.co.uk

New era for cinema Hull Screen, the city's long running art-house cinema, now has an exciting new home thanks to the support of Hull City Council. Hull Screen has moved to Reel Cinema at St Stephen's and it's hoped that the new location will attract a wider audience and begin a new era of art-house movie-going in the city. Previously managed by Hull City Council, Hull Screen is now managed and operated by Reel Cinema (UK) Ltd, in a partnership deal that involves support and financial backing from the council. "We are delighted by the move and the opportunity it gives Hull Screen to develop a sustainable future in a great location in the city centre," says Peter Appleton, Hull City Council's head of culture and lifestyle. "We consulted with, listened to and acted upon the needs of movie-goers who have formed the 'Friends of Hull Screen' group and who are fully behind the move. "Now we are looking forward to the varied programme of film showings to come and making Hull Screen at Reel a big success." Among the benefits of the move are secure car parking at St Stephen's (which is free after 6pm for movie-goers), modern cinema facilities, and online booking. www.reelcinemas.co.uk/cinema/hull