Hull in print : Culture

A west Hull art shop is staging an exhibition of more than 60 exclusive photographs to support children's charity the NSPCC.
Art Box in Newland Avenue is displaying photos of Hull people from all walks of life in its upstairs gallery area.
All those who had their pictures taken at the recent O-Ten Live event at Arc in Blanket Row (held from 29 October - 1 November) made a minimum donation of £50 to raise more than £3,000 for the charity.
Anyone over the age of 16 could have their picture taken, with the best 60 photos selected by the O-Ten Live organisers to be used in the exhibition.
"We thought this would be a fun and stylish way of raising money for a great cause," says exhibition photographer and co-organiser Chris Oaten.
"It was just a really positive thing to take part in.
We photographed about 20 people a day, and those who we felt photographed best will star in the exhibition, which is great for them and their friends and families."
The exhibition runs at the Art Box from 7 - 28 November.

For more information visit www.myspace.com/otenimaging

Explore Hull's history – online

The website for the new Hull History Centre has gone live as construction work on the centre itself continues apace.
By visiting www.hullhistorycentre.org.uk people can learn more about the building development and delve into centuries of history at the click of a mouse.
The centre, in Mason Street, will bring together material held by City Archives and the Local Studies Library as well as the University of Hull's archives.
Some records date back to 1299 and include papers detailing the history of Hull's port and docks and famous figures including Andrew Marvell, Philip Larkin, Amy Johnson and William Wilberforce, plus more than 100,000 old photographs, maps and plans from the Hull area.
It's all thanks to a partnership between Hull City Council and the University of Hull, backed by a generous grant of £7.7m from the Heritage Lottery Fund.
The website also outlines activities that will take place at the centre, such as learning opportunities and free family events.
"The launch of the website is an important milestone in the development of the centre," says Cllr John Robinson, Hull City Council's portfolio holder for image and culture.
"I hope the site whets the appetite of local people to learn more about their heritage."

From Hull to southern Spain

If you've ever wanted to learn the Spanish dance form Flamenco- now is your chance.
Beginners' and improvers' classes are taking place on the first Saturday of every month at Hull College's Horncastle Building.
"This is a fantastic opportunity for the local people of Hull to learn one of the world's most exciting and passionate dance forms," says Rita Muth, of Hull City Council's City Arts Team, which is subsidising the cost of the classes.
"These vibrant dance workshops are designed for everyone – from complete beginners to improvers with some experience who want to develop their dancing."
The passionate art of flamenco originates from the Andalucian Gypsy culture of southern Spain, with influences from ancient Moorish and Indian cultures.
The classes, which are accompanied by a guitarist, teach posture, graceful wrist curls and arm movements, as well as rhythmic stamping and footwork.
"Flamenco is dramatic and fun," says teacher Patricia Skeet, who is travelling from Hebdon Bridge to deliver the classes.
"Dressing up is fine, but otherwise we urge participants to wear loose, comfortable trousers or skirt and shoes or boots that will support your feet."
Classes cost £10 per individual class, or £18 for those who wish to attend both beginners and improvers classes on the same day.
Please book in advance if possible.
For details see poster, left, or visit www.hebdenbridgeflamenco.org.uk


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