Who do we think we are?

Go on a tour of the historic heart of Hull	Dr Evans traced his own family tree to find that his greatgrandfather, Arthur Lloyd, went to Trinity House School before sailing the world and fighting in the Boxer Rebellion in China 1900 on the side of the Americans.

Would you like to discover more about your heritage?
Would you like to find out more about the people, buildings and events that influenced the way Hull evolved as the third largest port in Britain?
If so, why not visit Trinity Square on Saturday 4 July for a family day of free events.
Some of the country's leading genealogical experts, including from the Imperial War Museum North, the Society of Genealogists, and staff from Hull's new History Centre, will be on hand to help people trace their family trees.
Visitors will also be able to go on tours of the historic heart of Hull with English Heritage-approved tour guides.
There will be a chance to handle objects from the past, and make Victorian crafts at the Hands on History Museum.
You can also climb to the top of Holy Trinity Church, see a Penny Farthing bicycle and ride on a Victorian horse-drawn carriage.
Children and adults in period costume will bring the occasion alive with singing and living history performances.
"We want people to learn about their heritage in a fun way," says Dr Nicholas Evans, of Hull University's WISE institute (Wilberforce Institute for the study of Slavery and Emancipation).
"And we want people to understand the positive way in which migrants have shaped the region.
"It's also a great chance for people to get free expert help in tracing their family trees, whether they're doing it for the first time, or whether they've been doing it for a few years and are stuck in a rut."
The event, which takes place between 10am and 4pm, is being organised by a range of groups including WISE, Holy Trinity Church, Hull City Council, East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Hull BID and various community groups.

For more information visit www.eyfhs.org.uk or call 305176.

A fine art showcase

A student works on a piece of art for the display

Thirteen students from the Hull College School of Art and Design are staging an exhibition this month.
The group of fine art students, who collectively form the Artism art group, are displaying artworks they crafted over the last three years while working for their honours degrees in Contemporary Fine Art and Practice.
"It's pleasing and exciting to showcase the work of this year's degree students," says Rob Moore, the dean of the Hull College School of Art and Design.
"A fine art programme is crucial to any city which has broader cultural aspirations and we are proud of the contribution our students make to our college and city."

The Synchronicity exhibition runs from 8 - 12 June, 10am - 4pm each day.
Admission is free.

Party in East Park

Do you recognise these 80s pop groups? (clockwise left to right The Human League, Go West, Bananarama, Belinda Carlisle and T'Pau).
They will all be performing in East Park on 27 June as part of a Back to the 80s concert.
Thousands of people are expected to attend the concert, which is being organised by IML Concerts, radio station KCFM 99.8, and Hull City Council.
Described as a picnic concert, people are being encouraged to bring food and drink to the park, as well as chairs and rugs.
Refreshments for sale and a licensed bar will also be available.
"It's going to bring in a lot of business to the local area," said East Park manager Mairtin Coss.
"We're expecting people from across East Yorkshire and beyond."
The park will be closed to the public from 3pm onwards but will open to ticket holders from 5pm onwards.
A KCFM live radio show will start the fun at 6.30pm before performers entertain the crowds from 7.30pm.
The night will end with a firework display from 10.30pm.

Tickets at £30 (or £15 for children aged 5-15) are available from IML Concerts on 01603 660444 or by visiting www.imlconcerts.co.uk
Tickets are also available on the gate at £37.50 for adults and £20 for children.
Admission for under 5s is free.

Light fantastic If you've been on Ferensway lately, you may have noticed the piece of artwork on the roof of the new Hull Truck theatre. Called Light Curtain, it's made up of red neon tubes which create changing light patterns in response to activity both inside and outside the theatre. The artwork has been created specially for the theatre by international artists Vong Phaophanit and Claire Oboussier, both of whom are Turner Prize nominees. "Light Curtain creates a visual bridge between the performance spaces inside the building and the life of the city outside," says Andrew Knight, vice chairman of the Hull Truck Enterprises Board. "Its changing light patterns create a visually exciting dialogue between the world of the theatre and the drama of the street." The £15 million theatre, which opened to audiences in April, features a 440-seat auditorium, a 134-seat studio theatre, and dedicated education space as well as café-bars. To find out more visit www.hulltruck.co.uk