**** Trevor Wood. "What has Hull got that Leicester hasn't?" A Coopland's Bakery and a Premier League football side would be a good place to start.
Brilliant news for Hull. I just hope Hull people will be positive about whatever is done and not use it as another excuse to moan.
You know what I genuinley dont understand - how you can support a team from a city that you hate? To me the 2 things go hand in hand. Support of a football team is all about local and civic pride, it is tribalism at its purist unless you support one of the glory boys. The fact that you clearly hate Hull but have chosen to support us is just too ****ed up to comprehend.
twitter is in fine form as per usual. I'm pretty sure the majority haven't been to Hull or probably even know where it is... just bandwagon jumpers.
I don't hate Hull but how a cathedral less, culture less shanty town can win city of culture over a city that has culture is beyond me. Oh well I don't care about the northern hovel regeneration project anyway, never did, in fact I'm glad Leicester didn't win it. I didn't choose to support Hull, I never had a choice. Support of a football team is all about support of a football team. It might be local pride if the players who played for each team were local, but there's only 26% English players in the premier league, never mind local players.
Well if Im being honest - and this isnt a moan - I genuinley think the title will bring nothing other than civic pride and the people of Hull finally fighting back after decades of superior snobbery and mockery towards our fair city. But do not underestimate civic pride, a price really cant be put on that and a wind-change in attitude is more important than any event anyone could ever put on. But I dont think we'll actually see much tangible to be honest.
You say you dont hate Hull and then refer to it as a "hovel" on the very next line. Outstanding. So enlighten, how did you have "no choice" but to support Hull City?
Been through it too many times before. Can't be arsed again. Just because something's **** doesn't mean I have to hate it, like Hull City AFC were for the first 16/17/18 years of my life, depending on when you'd determine we turned good.
Yes, I buy a season ticket for Hull and travel to every home game just so that I can wum undercover on behalf if all the other Leicester fans. How did you catch me out? I thought it was fool proof Oh well, we'll wave as we pass you on our way up next season
A message from the last winners... Congratulations from Derry to Hull on becoming the UK city of culture 2017. Winning this title has transformed our city, both physically and socially. Our sense of place, confidence and civic pride is unrecognisable from the place we were three years ago. We set out to deliver a programme of joyous celebration and purposeful inquiry that told a new story for our city. We are now entering an exciting chapter with plans that build on the skills, contacts and knowledge we have developed; plans and ambitions that might otherwise have been unimaginable pre- city of culture. Winning is only the beginning for Hull. The process of curating a programme, mobilising a city and developing a brand will be in turns invigorating and exasperating. Not everything will turn out as you expect and at times you will be surprised by what catches the public imagination. Make sure your programme speaks to the very essence of your city's identity and you will achieve success. There will be those who doubt the efficacy of what you are doing, but temper realistic aims with confidence and believe in your vision. Pace yourself – the effects of being a city of culture won't be felt in the first week of January but will unfold as your programme rolls out. The opportunities and experiences that you will be offered will ensure that your city will never look the same. The physical change in Derry has been remarkable. More than £100m of infrastructural investment during the city of culture year has enabled the redevelopment of the former military base at Ebrington as a cultural hub, the restoration of the historic Guildhall, and the construction of the Peace Bridge, a symbol of the shared future of a formerly divided city. A good city of culture programme offers events for residents and visitors alike. Highlights such as the Turner Prize, Fleadh Cheoil na Eireann festival and Radio One's Big Weekend have illuminated Derry's year and helped us forge partnerships with world class cultural organisations like Tate and The Barbican. Energetic education and community engagement programmes set out to boost our skills base. The Music Promise, for example, has delivered music education to 7,000 of our city's children and trained 200 teachers to continue this beyond 2013. Pre-existing local events have been upscaled and reached new audiences. So much has been achieved, but we want to ensure that we continue to punch above our weight into 2014 and beyond. Our city of culture programme provided a platform to reach national and international audiences who otherwise may not have been aware of our city. So far this year, the city has attracted visitors from 75 countries and hotel occupancy rates are around 30% higher than the same period last year. At numerous points this year there hasn't been a free bed in the city. But one of the most immediate and striking benefits has been shifting the perception of the city. Media from around the globe have flocked here and are now evangelising on our behalf, telling the world the new story of a city transformed through culture. Closer to home, the people of Derry~Londonderry have always known this is a special place, but 2013 has helped articulate this and build a new sense of confidence, pride and entrepreneurial spirit. The organisers of Hull's city of culture should not underestimate the knowledge, talent and goodwill that exists within their own community. Both in the lead-in period and during the city of culture year, the people of this city have been our greatest resource. From the 1,000 participants in our flagship Return of Colmcille festival to the thousands who provided volunteer support at events, people have been the secret ingredient in making 2013 a success. Winning the UK city of culture has been a huge responsibility but an overwhelmingly positive experience. We wish the people of Hull well on their road towards 2017. With ambition, spirit and perseverance anything is possible, and with these things the journey will ultimately be a rewarding one. http://www.theguardian.com/culture-...2013/nov/20/hull-city-of-culture-derry-letter
