Elaine Burke 💙

Elaine Burke -
Creative Consultant, Arts Manager, Evaluator, Arts and Health Specialist and Coach

[HEY Creative @HEYCreativeCC]

Welcome to the Hull & East Yorkshire Creative Charter - https://t.co/5IX7ZIHkWW

[Martin Lewis @MartinSLewis]

Important. Please share.

The govt is doing a review of access to face-to-face banking. For many elderly and vulnerable people in person banking is crucial and we need to protect it. The review wants your view, you can feed in here... https://t.co/vcOGgz9l5i

[Wykeland Group @Wykeland]

Physical regeneration doesn't happen without social and cultural regeneration

New research from HEY Creative shows culture isn't a nice to have. It drives economic growth, supports people's health and wellbeing, builds skills, & gives communities a real sense of pride of place.

[Elaine Burke 💙 @misselaineyus]

One week to go! Fantastic #publicart commission at #Hull's iconic #Fruitmarket Deadline Tues 26 May. https://t.co/YDCNLMYafV

[Elaine Burke 💙 @misselaineyus]

Calling all public artists! Permanent sculpture commission for Hull’s iconic Fruit Market – celebrating the spirit of change, reinvention, adaptation and renewal in this special place. Closing date: midday, Tuesday 26th May 2026
https://t.co/YDCNLMYafV

[Elaine Burke 💙 @misselaineyus]

Calling all public artists! Permanent sculpture commission for Hull’s iconic Fruit Market – celebrating the spirit of change, reinvention, adaptation and renewal in this special place. Closing date: midday, Tuesday 26th May 2026
https://t.co/YDCNLMYafV

[Wykeland Group @Wykeland]

A significant public art commission has launched at Hull's Fruit Market, and we're looking for an exceptional artist or artist team to take it on.

For the full brief & to apply, visit: https://t.co/4UmDPJ6KcP

Closing date 26th May

[Arts Council England @ace_national]

What happens when a town hands its imagination to its children? You get Rotherham’s Children’s Capital of Culture! 🎉

A unique celebration led by young voices, with a year of culture and creative projects fueled by their ideas. 🤸🌟

👉 https://t.co/wKFeARX2Sl

#ACESupported

[Max May @MaxMayArts]

I've loved leading @HEYCreativeCC to support arts, culture & heritage in #Hull & #EastYorkshire to thrive through cross-sector partnerships.

There's now opportunity for an innovative & strategic thinker (and doer!) to take over, driving the partnership into its next chapter.

[Eddie Stainer @BenjscottScott]

For anyone who needs support:-

CALM - 0800 555858
Mind - 0300123 3393
No Panic - 08449674848
Bereavement - 08088081677
PAPYRUS - 08000684141
Samaritans - 116 123
SHOUT - Text SHOUT to 85258
Abuse - 0808 2000 247
Refuge - 020 7395 7700

Stay safe this Christmas!

[Discover! Creative Careers @CreativeCareer5]

The Discover! Creative Careers Month virtual programme, delivered by @futuresforalluk through their Speakers for Schools programme starts next week!

Check out the full virtual programme and sign up for events here: https://t.co/VJdb0NriPL

#discovercreativecareersmonth

[Cian McCarthy @arealmofwonder]

Rest in peace, Patricia Routledge 🙏🏻

In memory of her, I encourage everyone to read these words of hers from February last year.

Whether young or old, you're bound to get something out of it.

*****

"I’ll be turning 95 this coming Monday. In my younger years, I was often filled with worry — worry that I wasn’t quite good enough, that no one would cast me again, that I wouldn’t live up to my mother’s hopes. But these days begin in peace, and end in gratitude.

My life didn’t quite take shape until my forties. I had worked steadily — on provincial stages, in radio plays, in West End productions — but I often felt adrift, as though I was searching for a home within myself that I hadn’t quite found.

At 50, I accepted a television role that many would later associate me with — Hyacinth Bucket, of Keeping Up Appearances. I thought it would be a small part in a little series. I never imagined that it would take me into people’s living rooms and hearts around the world. And truthfully, that role taught me to accept my own quirks. It healed something in me.

At 60, I began learning Italian — not for work, but so I could sing opera in its native language. I also learned how to live alone without feeling lonely. I read poetry aloud each evening, not to perfect my diction, but to quiet my soul.

At 70, I returned to the Shakespearean stage — something I once believed I had aged out of. But this time, I had nothing to prove. I stood on those boards with stillness, and audiences felt that. I was no longer performing. I was simply being.

At 80, I took up watercolour painting. I painted flowers from my garden, old hats from my youth, and faces I remembered from the London Underground. Each painting was a quiet memory made visible.

Now, at 95, I write letters by hand. I’m learning to bake rye bread. I still breathe deeply every morning. I still adore laughter — though I no longer try to make anyone laugh. I love the quiet more than ever.

I’m writing this to tell you something simple:

Growing older is not the closing act. It can be the most exquisite chapter — if you let yourself bloom again.

Let these years ahead be your TREASURE YEARS.

You don’t need to be famous. You don’t need to be flawless.

You only need to show up — fully — for the life that is still yours.

With love and gentleness,

Patricia Routledge

*****

Once more, rest in peace. 🤍

[Elaine Burke 💙 @misselaineyus]

@wild_julian What a beautiful picture Julian

[Elaine Burke 💙 @misselaineyus]

@philascough @JayneAscough The best pic ever! Congratulations to you both ❤️❤️

[Angus Young @angus_young61]

Quite a lot, is the short answer. My latest for @CuriosityHull

[Max May @MaxMayArts]

In Spring last year, HEY Creative submitted a response to the devolution consultation that outlined how arts, culture and heritage could be at the heart of Hull & East Yorkshire's next chapter...

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#Hull #EastYorkshire #Arts #Culture #Heritage #Devolution

[Max May @MaxMayArts]

Over the summer, we led a number of workshops with the sector to co-design proposals that would align to devolution's Strategic Themes and inspire mayoral candidates to commit their support.

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[Max May @MaxMayArts]

Today, on World Theatre Day, we've launched the Hull & East Yorkshire Arts, Culture & Heritage Devolution Manifesto.

It's great to see it out in the world - please do take a read at https://t.co/xNWEFopfZm

[Max May @MaxMayArts]

Our latest newsletter from @HEYCreativeCC - full of #HEYCreativeCharter themed updates:

UNITE: @McNicolBalletCo 🎟️offer

ADVOCATE: Our upcoming Mayoral Hustings🎙️

GROW: @YVANetwork latest report 🔖- our freelancers need you

INCLUDE: Support @BTOHull's @BigGive campaign 🫶

[Elaine Burke 💙 @misselaineyus]

This is the news we need to hear right now. How lovely is this:
https://t.co/MeJ3gMUjc0