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Hull Phone Boxes Honor Local Heroes
30 Apr
Summary
- Nine historic phone boxes will be dedicated to local heroes.
- Honorees include an actor, a dedicated nurse, and charity leaders.
- New kiosks will be unveiled monthly until Christmas.
Nine cherished cream KCOM phone boxes across Hull and East Yorkshire are set to be dedicated to notable local figures. This initiative celebrates "Hometown Heroes" who have made significant contributions to the community. The selection process involved public nominations, with a panel choosing the final nine recipients.
A vintage K6 kiosk will be unveiled monthly leading up to Christmas. Among those honored is nurse Cath Lyon, who dedicated over 60 years to Hull Royal Infirmary, and BAFTA-winning actor Robert Aramayo. Other celebrated individuals include England footballer Jess Park, charity founders Chelsey Dalee and Dawn Thompson, Life For A Kid Hull leader Dean Hoggard, Jerry Thompson from The Hull Fishing Heritage Centre, Humber Wellbeing Hub founder Jo Kent, brain tumour charity fundraiser Amy Owen, and "The Santa Squad," a group of young volunteers.
