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May 2010 sees the annual Coventry Welsh RFC rugby tour. The tour committee have decided to again venture North, this time to visit the cultural city of Hull, or for those factual members of the touring party (Keith Fletcher) Kingston upon Hull. Hull is located in East Riding, Yorkshire 15 miles from the North Sea, on the Humber estuary. The economy of Hull was built on seafaring and although the fishing industry is in decline the city remains a very busy port.

Culturally, Hull has been the base for several notable poets including Philip Larkin, many of whose poems were set in the city. A range of both classical and popular musical experiences is available, and the various museums offer a glimpse of the scope of Hull's history and development. These, along with a lively night life and popular arts festivals, attract visitors from a wide area.

In the 1980s, Hull groups such as The Red Guitars, The Housemartins and Everything But the Girl found mainstream success. Paul Heaton, former member of The Housemartins went on to front The Beautiful South.  Another former member of The Housemartins, Norman Cook, now performs as Fatboy Slim.

The nightlife of Hull attracts people from outlying areas as well as inhabitants of the city. It has the concentration of pubs and bars expected of any large city in contemporary Britain. The drinking culture in the city centre tends towards late bars while the wine bars and pubs around Hull University and its accommodation area are popular with students. In particular, the areas around Newland Avenue and Prince's Avenue have seen a rapid expansion in continental style bars and cafes encouraged by the redesign of the street layout.

You may wish to try http://www.garbuttsbar.co.uk/ for something to suit their mood or occasion, whether it be from champagne and wine or a wide selection of perfectly chilled continental beers.

Check out http://www.hullvibe.co.uk for whats going on in Hull nearer the date.

The tour has an eighties theme, with fancy dress expected on Sunday where you can dress as your favourite eighties character.

Contact Chris Neal on 07809 503 202 for further information, or just give Chris your £50 deposit if you are going whatever.