Capoeira Workshops in Hull at the Spring Bank Community Centre

Kingston Capoeira present a series of 5 Capoeira workshops in Hull, taught by the brilliant teacher, Mestre Valdir da Silva (of Capoeira Conviver, Santos, Brazil). Capoeira is an exciting mix of African-Brazilian movement and non-contact martial arts. Combining graceful movement and music, these fun sessions are also a great workout, which will leave you feeling uplifted and energised. Suitable for everyone, at any level, and definitely not to be missed! Please wear loose comfortable clothing. Sundays 4 - 6pm 29 June, 13 July, 27 July, 10 August, 31 August Spring Bank Community Centre West Parade (parking available) £4 per person For more information call 07766 198139

Coming Up - 7th to 25th July 08 - Free Adult Education Courses
	Community Education's Summer School will be at the KC Stadium, 7th to 25th July. All courses are for learners aged 19+ and will be FREE except to some overseas learners. Please ring 01482 381968 for details. Read more Coming Up ...

Coming Up, Wednesday 2nd July - Simon Armitage Reads at Waterstones
	One of Britain's favourite poets and an avid music lover (not to mention GCSE syllabus favourite), Simon Armitage will be talking about his new book, Gig: The Life and Times of a Rock-Star Fantasist (£16.99). We're really looking forward to having good old Armitage back in Hull, and even though Gig is of the music genre, his poetry fans will be able to get their copies of his many Read more...

Coming Up - Wednesday 2nd July 08 - Death by Comedy at The Window Bar, The George Hotel, Land of Green Ginger, Hull
	A night of comedy and mayhem with performances from a minimum of 4 top comedians with a headline slot from Sheffield Comedian Gareth Urwin. A night not to be missed. 8.00pm. Tickets £3.50/£3.00 NUS Read more Coming Up ...

Coming Up, Charity - Saturday 5th July 08 - Phoenix Challenge
	The HERIB local walk/run this year is The Osmotherley Phoenix, an annual walk/run across The Yorkshire Moors. You can choose from 30, 26, or 17 mile route; therefore you can design the challenge that suits you, providing you with a great sense of achievement when accomplished! After an exhilarating challenge you arrive back into Osmotherley to their Read more...

Coming Up, Friday 11th July 08 - K-Fest at Kingswood College of Arts - Line Up Announced
	The Paddingtons headline playing new material from their second album as well as classics from debut long player First Comes First. From Leeds, The Sugars join the party the same week their debut album The Curse Of The Sugars hits the shelves. Watch out for them on NME / MTV2. Also on the bill Kill Surf City, The Riffs, GST Cardinals and Tom Ritchie Read more...

Coming Up, Education - Thursday 26th June and Monday 30th June 08 - Sexual Health Course
	A need assessment was carried out by Cornerhouse with both parents and workers earlier this year to explore some of the issues that prevent parents from talking to their children about sexual health. On the back of this research a course has been developed to equip workers with the skills to enable parents to talk to their children about sexual health. Read more...

News, Current Affairs - Haltemprice and Howden The Green Party candidate Shan Oakes vows to fight for NHS
	As the 60th anniversary of the NHS approaches, Haltemprice and Howden candidate Shan Oakes speaks out in its defence. "The Green Party stands for a public service, free for all, and where decisions are made at a local level as far as possible, after involving and consulting local people. We are vehemently opposed to piecemeal Read more...

News, Current Affairs - Greens stand for civil liberties in Haltemprice and Howden by-election campaign - July 10th
	Greens argue that David Davis 's vision of civil liberties is in a whole variety of ways far too narrow. It will be difficult for him to see this himself because he is a Tory politician and thoroughly immersed in 'old' politics. Old-style politics stems from the imperialist scramble for global resources. This has to stop: no more wars for oil; no more government backing Read more...

News, Current Affairs - DAVID ICKE NEWS CONFERENCE, WEDNESDAY, JULY 2ND, ELECTION UPDATE
	A news conference has been arranged for David to speak and be questioned by the media between 10am and 11.30am this Wednesday, July 2nd, at this venue: Willerby Manor Hotel, Well Lane, Willerby East, Yorkshire HU10 6ER Come and support David at a free public meeting on Sunday, July 6th David will be speaking for an hour and a half Read more...

News, - Yorkshire & Humber Green Party commend Menwith hunger striker
	On Saturday local Greens gave overwhelming support to the recent protest of peace campaigner Peter Pollard. At the AGM of the Yorkshire and Humber Green Party, Regional Coordinator Eamonn Ward said, 'We commend Peter's protest. For one whole week he has gone without food with only water as his nourishment. 'He has put himself Read more...

News, Current Affairs - David Icke to Stand in 'Big-Brother' By-Election
	David Icke, author of ten books warning about the Big Brother State, is standing with David Davis in the upcoming parliamentary by-election in Haltemprice and Howden. For nearly 20 years, Icke has been been warning about, and detailing the background to, a hidden agenda for a global fascist state that is now unfolding at an ever-increasing pace. Read more...

News, Environment - Carbon Trust
	The Carbon Trust has launched a free guide for charities wanting to reduce carbon emissions and cut energy use. The guide, called Charities Sector Overview, is aimed at organisations without a designated carbon manager and is intended to help organisations make changes that could save up to 20% on fuel bills. Read more...

News, - ACE Volunteers
	ACE (Achieve Contribute Experience) is a brand new project run by Hull & East Yorkshire Mind. The project aims to introduce 16-25 year olds in Hull to volunteering and its many benefits such as, increased self confidence, increased self esteem, improving CVs, helping in the community and making a difference all whilst meeting lots of new people and having fun. Read more...

News, - National Volunteers Week 1-7 June 08
	National Volunteers Week (1-7 June) is the busiest time of the year in the volunteering calendar and this year's Hull Volunteering activity diary is no exception. Monday 2nd June To coincide with the anniversary of Her Majesty The Queen's Coronation we will be announcing the name of a local charity whom we successfully nominated for the Queens Award for Voluntary Service 2008. This award is given for outstanding achievement Read more...

News, - Propeller and the RTS Student Awards
	Propeller TV, the broadcaster that was established in 2006 to support new filmmaking talent, has teamed up with the Royal Television Student Masterclasses & Awards. The cool-hunting Propeller TV is set on sweeping up the latest new talent at the RTS Awards being held in London on 16th May 2008. Student filmmakers, producers and directors Read more...

News, Environment - Protect Communities and Rainforests in Colombia - A message from Reinhard Behrend chairman of Rettet den Regenwald (Save the Rainforest)
	Please take part in an urgent email action, to protect communities and rainforests in Colombia from agrofuel expansion. The Colombian government continues to promote the expansion of vast oil palm plantations, including in Chocó. This is one of the world's most biodiverse regions, with large areas of rainforest now facing destruction. Read more...

News, - The Network Summer Event
	Do you love TV? Want to know more about what it takes to get a job in television? If so, The Network FREE summer event is for you. You will take part in exclusive master classes and workshops, gain invaluable careers advice and network with the biggest and best people from the television industry. Past speakers have ranged from celebrities such as Vernon Kay. Read more...

News, Environment - Leeds University gives in to GMO Genetically Modified Organisms or God Move Over for PROFIT. By Mo.
	On the 10th May The Yorkshire Post reported Leeds University given go-ahead for open field trial of GM potato crop. The potatoes have had their genes tweaked by Professor Howard Atkinson to give them resistance to a parasite. The move was announced yesterday by the Department of Environment, Farming and Rural Affairs (Defra), headed by Leeds MP Hilary Benn. Read more...

News, - Russell Howard Returns for Festival
	Organisers of Hull Comedy Festival have announced that Russell Howard will be returning to open this year's festival with a show at Hull City Hall in October. Russell Howard will be bringing his new show, Dingledodies to Hull City Hall on Thursday 23rd October to kick-start Hull's second comedy festival. Russell joins a list of headliners Read more...

News, Arts - Wherefore art thou budding film-makers? The Royal Opera House runs competition to create 40 second Romeo and Juliet
	Could you create your own Romeo and Juliet in 40 seconds? The Royal Opera House and BP are looking for budding film-makers of all ages and experience to produce their own 40 second version of Romeo and Juliet. A judging panel from the Royal Opera House and BP will choose a selection of the best films to be showcased on the Read more...