More than 1,500 local people have helped shape and create Hull’s first-ever ‘Our City’ celebration on Saturday 14 March. The free event will transform the city centre with two large-scale community processions, followed by a spectacular open-air evening performance in Queen Victoria Square. Our City is led by Hull-based arts charity Back to Ours and supported and funded by Hull City Council.
Written by local writer @russ.litten, the event finale tells the story of an ordinary Hull family, weaving together humour and moving moments with references to the city’s maritime heritage and key sporting milestones – from England’s 1966 World Cup victory to the successes of Hull FC, Hull Kingston Rovers and Hull City AFC.
The production features a cast of local actors and musicians, backed by hundreds of singers from Hull choirs including Freedom Chorus and All For One Choir, with a soundtrack of songs from The Housemartins, Coldplay, Queen and many more.
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More than 1,500 local people involved in Hull’s first-ever ‘Our City’ celebration

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More than 1,500 local people have helped shape and create Hull’s first-ever ‘Our City’ celebration on Saturday 14 March

In this blog, Jess, a Hull Independent Visitors Service volunteer, tells us why she loves her role. 'If you’re considering becoming an Independent Visitor and wondering whether you’d be “good enough” – chances are, that question alone means you probably would be.'
Independent Visitors are adults who offer support to children and young people who are living with a foster family or in residential care. Independent Visitors are volunteers who offer confidential support to a young person they have been specifically matched with on a long-term basis.
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Reasons why Hull Independent Visitors Service could be the most rewarding thing you ever sign up for

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Three years ago, if you’d told me I’d be volunteering my time with young people, talking about school, mental health, and occasionally debating what counts as a reasonable amount of popcorn, I wou...