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As a society, we love to promote all things that link both Hull and our country as a whole with Freetown and in turn Sierra Leone. This fantastic exhibition at the Museum of London Docklands explores the unique and largely untold history, heritage and culture of the Krio people of Sierra Leone. Please click the below link to find out more about the exhibition which runs until September

If you wish to become a member of the Freetown Society, please complete the below form and return to: democratic.services@hullcc.gov.uk or via post to: Louise Hawkins, Room 115, The Guildhall, Alfred Gelder Street, Hull, HU1 2AA. Membership Form Download: Membership form 2020[11484] Growing our membership is vital as we look to share information detailing our many projects with as many people as possible. The £10 annual subscription goes

This week, The Sierra Leone Autistic Society received their 2nd bus. This bus was donated by the fantastic local charity Jacob's Well (see previous news post on our open evening for more information) and will be in use next week to help with their fantastic work in the Freetown community 🌍👍🏻

In December I met with Mary. Mary told me some of her story. She was born in Sierra Leone but moved to the UK when she was eleven year’s old. She went to school in Walthamstow (London) and university in Luton (where she studied BSc Pharmacology with Immunology), Hull (where she studied PG Certificate in Analytical Chemistry) and also Sheffield Hallam, where she obtained her Master’s degree in

Estabrak's exhibition is currently showing at Hull's Ferens Gallery. It includes photographs of individuals and groups taken in natural and man-made bodies of water in the Hull area. Estabrak is particularly concerned with the social, political and environmental impact of human activity in this region, defined by its industrial and maritime past, and its trade routes and ties to transmigration and the British Slave trade. The project also considers

On 20th January, London will host the UK-Africa Investment Summit. Africa’s success matters to the UK - and the UK has much to offer. The Department for International Development aims to create lasting partnerships for a better future for all. We have worked with DFID through Hull and Freetown's school links and know just how great the potential is for the 2 twinned cities to take further part

Idris Elba has been given citizenship of his father's native Sierra Leone. The British film star landed in the capital Freetown at the end of 2019 for his first visit to the country. Elba told the BBC's Umaru Fofana that citizenship was "the biggest honour I could get from my country". "I'm no stranger to Africa: I've been in Africa, I've made films in Africa, I've championed Africa,"

Held at Hull's History Society, our Open Evening became a bit of a networking event as so many new organisations were introduced to the society. Connecting people is so important and our executive board are working hard to ensure we are working with a wide range of institutions and projects which allow our society to have as much beneficial impact as possible for both cities. We began by

During Hull's Freetown Week, a service was held at Hull Minster to celebrate the 40 years of our twinning. The service brought together people from both Hull and Freetown, from the Freetown Society as well as the Sierra Leone Society. Our President, the Lord Mayor of Hull was in attendance and the service was enjoyed by all present. Reverend Alan Bagshawe collated a lovely service recognising the importance

A great friend of the Freetown Society, Barmmy Boy (Lansana Mansaray) has been involved with many of our collaborative projects. He is an enthusiastic and extremely talented man who applies his talents to helping to better his community, city and Country. Barmmy is no stranger to travel and has been around the world promoting his films at festivals and spreading the word about his home town. We are