Wilberforce Weekender
Bring it on!
A whole host of summer activities will be taking place around the weekend of July 27-29. Here’s your pull-out guide and map of the action.
This year Hull is at the centre of world commemorations to mark the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade.
This momentous achievement was thanks to Hull-born William Wilberforce and the efforts of like-minded abolitionists including Granville Sharp, Hannah Moore, Thomas Clarkson and
Olaudah Equiano.
Over the last six months Hull people have shared in the commemorations at a number of special events in the city.
And this month the commemorations continue with the Wilberforce Weekender – an action-packed mix of music, dance, and yacht racing to name but a few of the activities on offer.
Sign the petition
At all of these events there will be an opportunity to sign the Wilberforce 2007 petition calling for the abolition of modern forms of slavery such as human trafficking, forced labour, and the use of child soldiers. If you have not already done so please add your name to the campaign. For more details please visit www.wilberforce2007.com
Saturday July 28
12 noon to 6.30pm
Sankofa Sunsplash
Queen’s Gardens
Free admission
A celebration of African and African-Caribbean music, culture, arts and dance. In an afternoon of top-quality family entertainment, professional performers from the UK, Sierra Leone and the Gambia will entertain the crowds.
Sunday July 29
Jazz Festival
Queens Gardens
A free afternoon of classic jazz featuring international artists from 12noon onwards, Bring a picnic hamper and rug or picnic chair and relax to great music!
This free afternoon is part of a 9 day Jazz Festival which offers a number of ticketed events at various venues across the city. For further information on other jazz events contact the Festival Box Office, Hull Truck Theatre, Spring Street or call 323638.
Friday July 27 to Sunday July 29 and every Wednesday to Friday until August 31
The Black Atlantic Project: Installation hosted by arc
arc Building, Blanket Row
Free admission
This unique project explores black culture on both sides of the Atlantic and involves a musical dialogue between an assortment of British and American composers. Open 12noon to 5pm.
To find out more about these events (and those listed on the back page of this pull-out) please pick up copies of the Sankofa Sunsplash, Hull Jazz Festival and Wilberforce Weekender booklets from Hull Tourist Information Centre, visit our website at www.hullcc.gov.uk, or call 300300.
Parking
Friday July 27
On street and surface car parks
Normal weekday opening hours and charges
Multi-storey car parks
Osborne Street and George Street open until 8pm
Normal weekday charges
Saturday July 28
On street and surface car park
Normal Saturday opening hours and charges
Multi-storey car parks -
Osborne Street and George Street
open until 8pm
Normal weekend charges
Sunday July 29
On street and surface car park
Normal Sunday opening hours
and charges
Multi-storey car parks
Osborne Street and George Street
open 11am until 9pm
Normal weekend charges
Park and Ride
Friday July 27
Walton Street
Normal weekday operating hours
Priory Park
Starts 7am
Last bus 8pm from City centre
£2.00 per person return fare
Saturday July 28
Walton Street
Normal Saturday operating hours
Priory Park
Starts 7.30am
Last bus 8pm from city centre
£2.00 per person return fare
Sunday July 29
Walton Street
No service
Priory Park
Starts 11.00am
Last bus 9pm from city centre £2.00 per person return fare
Sunday July 29
11am to 4pm
HMS York Open Day
King George Dock
Free admission
This will be the last chance to see the Royal Navy destroyer before it goes out of service for 18 months for a major refit. See the upper deck which holds the vessel’s big gun, its guided missile system, and helicopter launch pad.
Friday July 27 to Sunday July 29
Wilberforce Challenge Cup
Humber/Marina areas
See the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race fleet of ten sleek 68ft racing yachts in Hull Marina following a race across the North Sea from Rotterdam to the Humber. This is a major warm up event prior to the start of the round-the-world race later in the year – with the ‘Hull and Humber’ Clipper (sponsored by Yorkshire Forward) making its debut outing in this famous global race.
The fleet will enter Hull Marina on Friday afternoon 27th July from around 4pm. Enjoy the international celebration atmosphere around the marina across the weekend. The yachts will set sail again on Sunday afternoon 29th July – sailing up to the Humber Bridge around 6pm to 8pm before leaving the estuary for the south coast.
Saturday 28 July & Sunday July 29
Zapcat National Championships - Hull & Humber Grand Prix
The water-based action continues across the weekend with the thrills and spills of the first Hull & Humber Grand Prix in the 2007 Zapcat National Championships. These colourful catamarans reach speeds of up to 50mph. See the action from mid-day to around 4pm each day in the Humber off Hull Marina.
Saturday July 28
Princes Dock
Music of the Spheres
A giant sphere the size of a four-storey building will float on the water near Princes Quay. A musician will be suspended in the centre of the sphere playing the flute and radio microphones will transmit the music to loudspeakers. Performances at 1pm and 3pm.
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Being Frank about jazz
The star of this month’s front cover is Frank Brooker, from Leeds, who is one of the region’s most respected New Orleans-style saxophone players. The shot was taken in Queen’s Gardens last year when Frank was performing with Dave Donohoe’s New Orleans All Stars. |
Saturday July 28 and Sunday July 29
Queen Victoria Square,
Hull ColourDome
This remarkable visitor attraction is a labyrinth of colour and light. Once inside people can explore a network of highly-coloured tunnels and chambers.
Friday July 27
9am to 2pm
Trinity Square
Hull Farmers’ Market
Delicious food produced in the countryside near Hull will be on sale including pork, honey, strawberries, and organic vegetables.
Saturday July 14 to Sunday September 2
Ferens Art Gallery
Fabulous Sound Machines
An exhibition that invites visitors to touch and explore ‘musical sculptures’ to create their own orchestra of sounds.
Other things to do
Why not visit the newly-refurbished Wilberforce House in High Street, the birthplace of William Wilberforce, to learn more about his life and the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade.
And you could also follow Hull’s new Walking With Wilberforce heritage trail through the city centre which links buildings and sights he would have known in his lifetime.
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