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Summer in the City
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Clued up for summer
Don't miss this year's summer events programme for children and young people
If you're looking for things to do and places to go during the school holidays you're in the right place.
There's so much going on in Hull this summer you won't have a moment to spare.
Hull City Council, together with Hull Teaching Primary Care Trust, is putting together a range of fun and exciting activities, at various venues.
They can try arts and crafts, music making, rugby, basketball, drama, splash sessions in the city's swimming pools, cricket, and motorcycle repair.
Soccer schools, kayaking, netball, nature walks, and sports for people with disabilities – such as 'goalball for the visually impaired – are just some of the events that will be available.
"We are putting together a programme to cater for all interests and abilities," says Dean Davis, an area manager for the council's youth development service.
"Whether children and young people want events indoors or in the open air, we have something to meet their needs.
Well attended
"Last year's programme was very well attended and many events this time around will be educational as well as a great way to have fun, exercise, learn a skill or try something new.
"I really hope Hull's children and young people come along and make the most of this summer's events." Meanwhile, if you have ideas on other activities you would like to take part in, why not contact the Youth Opportunity and Capital Funds who may be able to finance your ideas and make them a reality.
Many activities are being staged in partnership with the University of Hull, Stagecoach plc, the Warren youth resources centre, and other organisations across the city.
For more information call the Youth Development Service on 300300 or visit www.hullcc.gov.uk
The full summer programme can be seen at www.cluedupinhull.com It can also be seen in the free Clued up for Summer booklet which will be available at leisure centres, youth centres, cinemas, customer service centres, and other venues across the city.
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Free activities in Hull museums:
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Roman invasion
Hull and East Riding Museum
Saturday July 19 and Wednesday August 20
11am - 3pm
Meet Roman soldiers and try on their helmets for size, make a shield, discover Roman traders and handle 2000-year-old artefacts found in East Yorkshire.
In touch with ... the Second World War
Streetlife Museum
Wednesday July 23, Wednesday August 6 and Saturday August 23
11am - 1pm
Meet a character from wartime Britain and find out what life was like on the home front during the Second World War.
Picturesque postcards
Wilberforce House
Thursday July 24 and Monday August 18
11am - 3pm
Design your own postcard taking inspiration from the museum's collections.
Hand held audio tours
Wilberforce House
Friday July 25, August 1, 5, 14, 21 and 28
11am - 1pm (last tour 12.20pm)
Explore the museum and listen to the voice of 'William Wilberforce' as he guides you around his former home.
Made in Hull Creative key rings
Ferens Art Gallery
Friday July 25
1 - 3pm
Discover objects made in the Made in Hull exhibition and make your own souvenir key ring.
In touch with ... inventions
Streetlife Museum
Saturday July 26, Wednesday August 13, and Saturday September 20
11am - 1pm
Meet a Victorian chemist and find out how Victorians cured illnesses.
Up, up and away!
Streetlife Museum
Monday July 28
11am to 3pm
Learn how you can be lighter than air and build your very own hot air balloon.
Open tour of the Guildhall
Guildhall courts
Monday July 28 and Friday August 15
11am - 12pm
Enjoy a guided tour of the building and see the old courts and cells.
Fabulously fantastic fans
Wilberforce House
Wednesday July 30
1 - 3pm
Come and cool off by making your own fantastic fan inspired by our collections.
In touch with ... Victorians
Hands on History Museum
Wednesday July 30 and Wednesday August 27
11am - 1pm
Meet a Victorian Housekeeper. Find out if you have what it takes to become a scullery maid or under butler in a Victorian stately home through handling historical artefacts.
Stories from west Africa
Wilberforce House
Thursday July 31
11am - 1pm
Come along to hear traditional African stories and tales.
Out of Africa!
Wilberforce House
Thursday July 31
1 - 3pm
Create your own African animals and scenery inspired by stories from west Africa.
Time troopers: stick 'em up!
Wilberforce House
Saturday August 2
11am - 1pm
Explore emergency services vehicles and make a police car collage.
999 day
Streetlife Museum
Saturday August 2
10am - 4pm
Meet staff from the emergency services and see the vehicles and equipment they use.
Fishing for fun
Hull Maritime Museum
Monday August 4
11am - 1pm
Make your own fishing game to take home.
Out on the tiles ... Medieval style
Hull and East Riding Museum
Wednesday August 6
11am - 1pm
Investigate how medieval potters made floor tiles and design your own.
Wish you were here ... in Roman times
Hull and East Riding Museum
Thursday August 7
11am - 12.30pm
Take a look at some real Roman objects and decide whether you would rather live then or now
Time troopers on trial
Hull and East Riding Museum
Thursday August 7
1 - 2pm and 2 - 3pm
Meet our lively courtroom characters, experience life in the cells and find out about crime and punishment in the past. Places limited so book in advance on 300300.
William Segar: a noblewoman
Ferens Art Gallery
Thursday August 7
1 - 1.10pm
Join gallery staff for a short talk on one of the earliest portraits from the Ferens
Beside the Seaside
Ferens Art Gallery
Friday August 8 and Thursday August 14
10am - 1pm
Make a seaside flag or a mosaic fish
Time troopers: super snakes
Hull and East Riding Museum
Saturday August 16
11am - 3pm
Search for snake symbols, discover their amazing meanings and make your own slinky snake.
In touch with ... the Romans
Hull and East Riding Museum
Saturday August 9 and Wednesday August 20
11am - 1pm
Find out about everyday Roman life and handle objects from the period.
Wish you were here ... in Medieval times
Hull and East Riding Museum
Tuesday August 19
11am - 12.30pm
Handle some real Medieval objects.
Seaside souvenirs
Hull Maritime Museum
Wednesday August 20
1 - 3pm
Create your own seaside souvenirs.
Paint your own plate
Wilberforce House
Thursday August 21
1 - 3pm
Get inspired by our pottery and paint your own paper plate.
In Touch with ... the Tudors
Ferens Art Gallery
Friday August 22
11am - 1pm
Meet a noble Tudor woman and find out what life was like in Tudor times. Make your own Tudor ruff to take away.
Wind power
Streetlife Museum
Friday August 22 and Wednesday August 27
1 - 3pm
Discover how wind power can be used and make your own windmills to take home.
Exploring west African culture
Wilberforce House
Thursday August 28
1 - 3pm
Handle stunning masks, art and other textiles of west Africa.
On safari
Ferens Art Gallery
Friday August 29
11am - 1pm
Investigate our popular painting 'The Lions at Home' and make your own 3D lion.
The streets come to life
Streetlife Museum and the Museums Quarter
Saturday August 30
11am - 3pm
Find out what life was like in the past in this fabulous family fun day.
Faces from the past
A new summer trail for families around the city's museums to learn about famous Hull people from history.
Available throughout the summer holidays.
Ask at any museum site for details.
In touch with ... art
Ferens Art Gallery
Families can make use of free art resources, ask art questions, enjoy games and activities to get the most from your visit to the gallery.
Available throughout the summer holidays.
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