Hull’s year as City of Culture has galvanised pride in the city and its cultural attractions, relays Rachel Cooke, who interviews a range of people involved in the events.
In July 2016, Sheila Annis and her daughter Caron Mincke saw an ad for volunteers for Hull UK City of Culture. “We fancied having a go,” she says. “But we didn’t think for a minute we’d be picked.” Nevertheless, they answered it, and soon afterwards, somewhat to their amazement, they were invited to an interview, given uniforms to try on, and photographed. “And then we got an email. We were so shocked. They wanted us. We thought they’d want someone more… prof... Keep reading on The Guardian
In July 2016, Sheila Annis and her daughter Caron Mincke saw an ad for volunteers for Hull UK City of Culture. “We fancied having a go,” she says. “But we didn’t think for a minute we’d be picked.” Nevertheless, they answered it, and soon afterwards, somewhat to their amazement, they were invited to an interview, given uniforms to try on, and photographed. “And then we got an email. We were so shocked. They wanted us. We thought they’d want someone more… prof... Keep reading on The Guardian