Cultural Events at Rooted

We try to do as many creative events as we possibly can, because that’s when Rooted in Hull swells with people. Contact us if you would like to contribute with your own creative work, we are here to help our community to thrive.

The red container does not look at all special when all its secrets are closed up inside, but on the morning of an event day, there is always a sense of childish excitement amongst us as we open up Red’s doors.  The transformation is spectacular as the doors open wide onto a purpose built stage area, but even more so when the community comes together for some live music or poetry. Recently, world slam poetry champion, Harry Baker, chose our red container venue to kick off his UK tour.

Always alcohol free, there is a unique atmosphere that seems to resonate from Rooted, whenever we host an event. The place seems to explode into life, revealing two distinct identities from one day to the next. One being a place of peace and tranquillity where you can help us with the gardening, the other, a vibrant hive of activity filled with the people from the local community.

Using art is a means to draw people together to engage in activities that create conversation. As people are opening up whilst engaged, they become more connected and less socially isolated.

Arts, food and hospitality create a level playing field – offering companionship and creative engagement. In youth work and community development this can be seen as parallel conversations. Whilst engaged in activities, people will discuss the issues they face because it is less threatening than a one to one chat. Having arts events means that people get to meet others and make contacts that can be helpful in terms of addressing isolation and social exclusion, but also in terms of sharing assets, skills, networks, knowledge, ideas, goods etc.

Rooted staff and volunteers facilitate this process by putting on events e.g. arts/crafts/music sessions etc. During this process they broker and develop relationships, support and encourage people to engage, chat and offer support. This can include signposting to services and organisations that can help. Providing good food and hospitality encourages involvement in Rooted in Hull’s other strands, and as such addresses issues of poverty, exclusion, health and wellbeing. As well as offering opportunities for learning and wider education whilst tackling social exclusion.

What people think about Rooted in Hull

“Looking around the apiary at the Rooted in Hull site is fascinating. For such an urban setting it’s encouraging to see so many bees. The honey is delicious”.

Sara Turner

“I really enjoy the events that are held at Rooted, I’ve seen some great bands and entertainers over the years and the food is great “.

Tim Smith

“What I love about Rooted in Hull is that there is so much going on, everywhere you look there’s a different project going on, it’s so diverse”.

Tina Simpkins

Rooted in Hull is a social enterprise based in Hull city centre that promotes wellbeing and sustainability through grow your own food projects, creative workshops and events. ‘We grow people and food’ is what we do, and we have lots of activities on what is essentially an urban farm.

From beekeeping and creative events through to sustainability projects including growing food, solar panels, water collecting and our compost toilet Rooted in Hull has wellbeing at the very forefront of their thinking. Come and pay us a visit.

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