A huge creative undertaking that saw community and craft groups across Hull joining in comes to fruition this month as #AnAlphabetofHull is revealed. The venture was organised and co-ordinated by Miranda M van Rossum and Hanna Lutkin, who invited people of all ages to claim one letter of the alphabet and make it their own. Each of the letters represents a person, a place or a thing associated with #Hull. The groups all got to work creating their own 1m x 2m artworks which are now to form An Alphabet of Hull trail. All the letters will be free to view but most are placed within public buildings, so the opening times will determine when trail followers can see them. The launch of the trail is on Saturday, October 24, coinciding with the start of the half-term holiday.
Miranda said: “Finding locations has probably been the trickiest part, particularly as we were looking for places that ideally had some relevance to the theme of each piece. Fortunately, we have succeeded for the most part".
B for the #BeeLady by the @FredMooreLibrary Knit and Natter Group, on display at the library
“It's so much better than I ever could have hoped. When we started, my idea was to create extra-large cross-stitched pieces on wire mesh, inspired by a Dutch project.
“However, while the mesh and cross-stitching do still feature in most pieces, people have incorporated a whole array of different techniques and materials, including crochet, knitting, quilting and beadwork, to name but a few. The makers have really made the concept their own, and the end results are so much better for it.”
Miranda said: “Some pieces will stay in situ once the trail comes to an end - the K for KR piece will go on permanent display at Craven Park at the start of the next Rugby League season, for example - whereas others will return to their makers.” Some of the groups involved have been #SquarePegHull; Foster for Hull; Malet Lambert School; Matthew's Hub; @Friends of Alderman Kneeshaw Park; Rooted in Sunshine (Rooted in Hull's women's group); St Hilda's Greatfield; Fred Moore Library Knit & Natter Group and North Bransholme Community Shop.
“We're particularly pleased to have engaged quite a large number of younger people, not just the school and the Matthew's Hub Youth group, but also Messy Momentum at St Paul's church and visitors to The Big Malarkey festival,” said Miranda. Some of the groups that were formed for the project will "continue on", she added. ... See MoreSee Less

An Alphabet of Hull project will showcase the very best of the city

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The inspirational trail will be in place and ready to discover for October half-term

A free festival aimed at developing young people’s creativity is back this half term.
The Creative Voice Festival will take place Thursday 29 – Friday 30 October, 12.30-4.30pm at @princesquayhull third floor. It will offer a mix of workshops, young people’s performances, exhibitions, conversations and food.
It will give those visiting the chance to see how young people have been creative at their local youth centres and youth arts projects across Hull.
Fun drop-in workshops in film, music and visual arts will allow participants to explore their culture and identity as well find out how they can work in the creative industries.
The festival will include practical filmmaking sessions with #FlyGirlFilms, DJ lessons with DJ Methodz and team of young mentors, spoken word and rap with Out of the Box commissioned artist Mahmud Ibrahim, as well as henna hand painting, calligraphy design and how to wear saris and hijabs with The Peel Project.
Back to Ours is asking people to decorate an umbrella to eventually be used at the Our City event which returns next year. Or simply contribute a section, with drawings, doodles, words, colours and messages representing what Hull means to them – people, places, history, community, creativity and hopes for the future.
On Thursday (29 Oct) at 3.30pm, a panel will share how they have been able to work in the arts in Hull including representatives from NHS, The Warren, Beats Bus, Middle Child Theatre and current Generation Hull creative apprentices. ... See MoreSee Less

Creative Voice Festival returns for 2026

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A free festival aimed at developing young people’s creativity is back this half term. The Creative Voice Festival will take

The competition, themed HOME, closes at midnight on Friday 30th October 2026 and is open to amateur and professional photographers in Hull, across the UK and internationally.
Anyone who has a photograph they would like to enter but needs help with the online process can bring it to St Matthew’s Community Enterprise Centre, Hull, by arrangement. To arrange a visit, email claire@giroscope.org.uk.
There will also be an opportunity to get help at the information point at #Hull Paragon Interchange on Saturday 24th October 11am – 3pm where people can get help with their online entries.
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Final call for entries to ‘home’ photography competition

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People of all ages and experience levels have a last chance to enter the Alec Gill and Giroscope International Photography Competition, and face-to-face help is available for anyone who would like sup...