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Hull: a Sustainable Food Place
A cross-sector partnership working together to grow a healthy and resilient food culture in Hull. https://linktr.ee/hullfoodpartnership
Coming to Pearson Park on Sun 21 June 12–6pm
The biggest international food festival in Hull ever! 60+ stalls from across the UK, enjoy street food, bazaar and family entertainment.
Roads in and out of Pearson will be closed from 10am-2pm:
https://hullwhatson.com/events/hull-global-food-festival-2
June 16, 2026 at 7:30 AM
Are you ready for Rootstock V?!
Kicking off from 12noon this Sat 20th June at Rooted in Hull - there'll be:
🪴Good vibes
🪴Fabulous Pizza
🪴Live Music
🪴Art Jamming
🪴Incredible Ideas
🪴Kidz Stuff
🪴Stalls and so much more...
Be there!
https://www.facebook.com/RootedInHull
June 15, 2026 at 7:30 AM
Giroscope's Out On The Tiles programme used Hull's Community Food Support Grant to deliver Comfort Food Encounters: sharing & learning traditional recipes from different women in the neighbourhood, representing the diversity of our area.
More info: https://giroscope.org.uk/comfort-food-encounters
May 20, 2026 at 7:30 AM
This week is the Hull Theatre Quarter Beer & Cider Festival (21st-24th May)
Featuring fantastic local venues The New Clarence,  Hop & Vine, Old English Gentleman and Brew, showcasing a selection of real ales, PLUS local brewery JazzBrewCo!
https://www.thenewclarence.com/may-2026-beer-festival
May 19, 2026 at 7:30 AM
The Children's Food Campaign has been listening to families across the UK. Together, they’ve set out 6 things that must change: from honest labelling, to protecting children from marketing & putting communities at the heart of local food decisions.
https://www.sustainweb.org/childrens-food-campaign
May 18, 2026 at 7:30 AM
Tree Stories is a new creative community project led by Hull & East Riding Friends of the Earth inviting local residents to “tell the tale of a tree” in whatever way feels right.
Your contributions will become part of a “Digital Forest” online map of trees!
Info:
https://www.hfoe.org.uk/treestories
May 14, 2026 at 7:30 AM
Shape the Future of Green Careers Hull and Humber!
The green economy is growing, but young people need to experience it. Groundwork is bringing together organisations across the environmental sector for an engaging Green Careers Event, and they want you to be part of it.
Email [email protected]
May 13, 2026 at 7:30 AM
Rainbow Community Garden is looking for volunteers on various days/sessions. Why not get involved?
- No experience or gardening skills required - all equipment is provided
- Pop into the garden, call Emma on 07915 972168 or find them on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/rainbowgardenhull
May 12, 2026 at 7:30 AM
A new poll shows 9 in 10 parents support Free School Meals for All as the cost of living continues to hit our communities hard.
We’re proud to stand with parents and teachers to call for hot, healthy school dinners for every child in primary school. 
Find out more: 
https://deliverthedinners.org.uk
May 11, 2026 at 7:30 AM
Find out more about the Hull and East Yorkshire Local Nature Recovery Strategy at this FREE webinar on Mon 11th May, 6-7pm.
Your chance to get involved in future plans for the region:
https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/4e5dee42-09b1-4a36-b4be-5176126207d8@351368d1-9b5a-4c8b-ac76-f39b4c7dd76c
May 7, 2026 at 7:30 AM
Celebrate World Fairtrade Day with us on Saturday 9th May! 🌍
We’ll be near Karma Coffee in Trinity Market from 11am until 2pm, sharing Fairtrade information and running a fun quiz.
Test your knowledge and you could even win a little prize 🎉
Everyone welcome!
https://nearandfair.co.uk/karma-corner
May 6, 2026 at 10:30 AM
This Saturday 9th May. Get ready for Bee Lady in the Square!
10:00am - 3:00pm at Queen Victoria Square
A FREE, family-friendly celebration with activities, entertainment and opportunities to learn more about Jean Bishop’s story and get involved.
https://hullwhatson.com/events/bee-lady-in-the-square
May 6, 2026 at 8:40 AM
This Saturday 9th May. Get ready for Bee Lady in the Square!
10:00am - 3:00pm at Queen Victoria Square
A FREE, family-friendly celebration with activities, entertainment and opportunities to learn more about Jean Bishop’s story and get involved.
https://hullwhatson.com/events/bee-lady-in-the-square
May 6, 2026 at 7:30 AM
This Sat 9 May, come along to the Neighbourhood Network Fun Day at the Alf Marshall Community Centre: 87 Goodhart Road HU7 4EE from 10-2pm
- FREE entry – fun and games for all the family
- Climbing wall
- Donkey rides
- Bouncy Castle & lots more!

Info:
https://www.facebook.com/alfmarshallcentrehull
May 5, 2026 at 7:30 AM
Citywide Self-Neglect Survey: deadline 15th May
Hull’s health teams want to better understand people’s experiences of self-care & self-neglect, so local services can respond with the right support. People in Hull are asked to complete this short survey to help:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NYSL7FL
May 4, 2026 at 7:30 AM
Another brilliant #EatTheSystem podcast is out now:
https://shows.acast.com/eat-the-system-1

Darren speaks to Kia at St Philip's Food Community about the reality of what happens when the voluntary and faith sector steps in to support residents because the state has failed. Required listening.
May 1, 2026 at 7:30 AM
Ella Street Festival takes place on 27th June and they are looking for food stalls.
Details of all Food Stall applications will be sent to Hull City Council Health and Safety for checks. This could take up to a month.
Find out more & apply now!
https://www.ellastreet.co.uk/fest-26-stall-applications
April 30, 2026 at 7:30 AM
VCSE organisations in Hull
Hull CVS want to invite you and your volunteers to a special Hull Volunteers’ Week Celebration on June 3rd to say thank you for everything they do!
Sign up to book your places by 15th May
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/volunteers-week-celebration-hull-tickets-1986531323665
April 29, 2026 at 7:30 AM
This months’ newsletter from Hull Food Partnership is out now!
https://hullfoodpartnership.org.uk/newsletters

Packed with the usual local and national news, funding opportunities, consultations, FREE resources, events, training and more – get stuck in!
#NurtureHull #EatTheSystem
April 28, 2026 at 3:06 PM
You are invited to a screening of Rewilding Youth’s new film at Reel Cinema on 5th May at 6pm. Created in collaboration with Hinterland Creative, it explores the impact of wild camps, nature connection, and their work with young people in Hull. 
Email [email protected] to reserve your place.
April 28, 2026 at 7:30 AM
The Freedom Centre is offering a Hygiene for All refill station supported with donations from local company Bio-D.
People can bring in containers to get refills for:
- Orange Body Wash
- Shampoo
- Hair Conditioner

Because not everyone gets what they need to stay clean:
https://freedomcentre.info
April 27, 2026 at 7:30 AM
The Hull city centre Farmers Market will return on Fri 8th May and every second Friday of the month afterwards.
The organisers would love more local food growers and producers to showcase the brilliant food our region produces.
Find out more:
https://www.littlehummingbirdevents.co.uk/trade-with-us
April 23, 2026 at 7:30 AM
Come along to the Spring Craft Fair at Balfour Community Centre (off Holderness Road) on Sun 26 April.
- Craft stalls
- FREE face painting
- Raffle prizes
- Tea, coffee & refreshments

Info:
https://hullwhatson.com/events/spring-craft-fair-day-at-the-balfour-community-centre-off-holderness-road-hull
April 22, 2026 at 7:30 AM
Join The Deep and East Park’s Animal Education Centre for a weekend of outdoor exploration and curiosity! 
Get hands on with nature and join a bug hunt, at 11:30am & 1pm, led by The Deep's Guides and East Park Rangers. 
Spaces are limited, book here:
https://www.thedeep.co.uk/events/bug-hunt-weekend
April 21, 2026 at 7:30 AM
Are you ready for the Hull City Nature Challenge? Fri 24 - Mon 27 April
It’s easy to get involved using the FREE iNaturalist app. Log wild plants, insects, fungi, trees, butterflies and moths, birds, amphibians and mammals by simply taking a photograph!
Info:
https://www.neyedc.org.uk/hull-cnc-2026
April 20, 2026 at 7:30 AM