Tuesday 13th - Wednesday 14th March 07 - Hull College Students Bring History To Life!

For two days only students from Hull College will transform the city's Streetlife museum into a 'live attraction'. Visitors will be able to take a walk through Hull's past - from the Civil War at the gates to the city, to the history of the docklands, via spirits and ghosts to wartime Hull - and all in under 90 minutes! The exciting initiative is part of the William Wilberforce celebrations, and visitors can get an insight into this important historical figure, learning there's much more to him than his role as a key player in abolishing slavery.

They can also climb on board an original tram and find out more about transport in the city before disembarking and stepping into a 1920s music hall for a singalong to some traditional seaside songs.

From there, they can find out about bicycles and bicycle racing in Hull before taking a peek into life on the railways in the area, and heading to a street set in World War Two. A Streetlife spokesperson said: 'This will be a thought-provoking experience. Our visitors can find out about how we were the most bombed city after London, before experiencing a realistic air-raid, followed by a stop at the Co-op to draw out their weekly rations. "Just a short walk away, they can experience some ghostly tales from a certain plastics factory, before finding out what life was like on the trawlers and the docks, before finally meeting the man himself, William Wilberforce.'

Technical Theatre students have being looking after the production elements of the event, organising equipment, costumes, sponsors and publicity as well as working out the actual logistics of putting on an event of this size Acting students have been researching, scripting and rehearsing performances for the event. Tours will operate every 20 minutes throughout both days and will be led by acting students playing key personalities from Hull past, the first being Thomas Sheppard, Hull's first curator. The event has being organised with the help of Mike Hughes, Keeper of Transport at Streetlife, who has also being able to help acquire a number of authentic items for use in performances.

Hull College Head of School of Media and Performing Arts, Marguerite Mackley said 'This project is a fantastic opportunity for all of the students involved, to work in an outside venue, and take on responsibility for many of the major aspects involved in putting on an event of this nature. I'm impressed with the amount of enthusiasm shown by the students and I don't think anyone will want to miss the final product'. Tours will run every 20 minutes between 10am -11am and 12.20pm -3pm on Tuesday 13th March, and 10am -11am and 12.20pm - 2pm on Wednesday 14th March.

For more information/interview opportunities, please do not hesitate to contact Head of Publicity and Marketing, Dale Baxter on 07729 936651, or dale@baxtermedia.co.uk.

Coming Up, Health - New Free NHS Stop Smoking Service
	A free service is now available for smokers who wish to break the habit. It will be taking place at the Portland Hotel in Hull city centre (next to the City Hall) every Monday from 11.30am to 2pm. Smokers who are ready to quit can pop in at any time to get the help they need. The programme lasts for 6 weeks, for approximately 15 minutes per session Read more...

Coming Up - Saturday 17th March 07 - Nappy Nature Baby Fair at The Memorial Hall, Beverley
	Real Nappy Week brings with it the Beverley Baby Fair, a one-stop shop for parents - parents to be and carers - to find out what they can do to help with baby's development. This year we have pulled out all the stops, working with The East Riding of Yorkshire Council to bring as many different providers, traders and groups under one roof Read more...

Coming Up- 8th March 07 Franks EP Launch Plus Uber Special Guests at Adelphi Club Hull
	Hull based alt metal outfit Franks are releasing a four track EP on 8th March at the New Adelphi Club De Grey Street Hull. Doors open at 8pm. Get there early and buy limited edition T-shirts and CDs. Entry is £3 or see www.myspace.com/frht for money off flyers. Read live review here To book tickets email: webmaster@frht.co.uk. Read more Coming Up...

Coming Up, Conferences - Friday 23rd - Sunday 25th March 07 - Big Cats In Britain Conference At The Dorchester Hotel Hull
	It's over 40 years since the first public spate of Big Cat sightings hit the headlines with the Surrey Puma, yet we are still no closer to solving the mystery. Now experts all over the country will be gathering to discuss if these cats really are black leopards? Hybrids? Or a relic, indigenous species that we never knew existed alongside us, ever since the Ice Age? Read more...

Coming Up, Courses - NLP Practitioner Courses 2007
	Are you interested in learning and the power of words to influence and motivate? Do you work with people who are trying to change their lives? Or would you just like a more useful understanding of yourself and why you do what you do? Volcom's NLP Practitioner Course starts this month, and is a great Read more...

Coming Up, Band Dates - The Seatbelts - February to May 07
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Coming Up, Band Dates - Circus Envy Gig Dates February/March 2007
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Coming Up - Hull Community Wardens Events January - March 07
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Coming Up- Wednesday 14th February to Sunday 18th March 07 - Keeler By Gill Adams at The Gatehouse Theatre Highgate Village London
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Coming Up - Wednesday 21st March 07 - Regional Conference: Yorkshire and The Humber Sustainable School Fair At Sheffield MegaCentre 10am-4pm
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Coming Up - Monday 12th March 07 - National Conference: Families For Our Times At Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, London
	The National Family Learning Network is holding its annual conference in collaboration with the BBC's Child of Our Time team. This high profile conference will examine the roles of families in supporting learning and explore the current policy context and practice. It will build on the highly successful conferences of the previous two years. Places cost £220 plus VAT. Read more...

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Listings - What's on at The Wellington Inn - Thursday Live Music - March 07
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Listings - Yo-Yo Indie Clubs Live Listings - January to April 07
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Listings - Chewing Gum At Revolution In Hull
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