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10-03-2025
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Hundreds join Headscarf Hustle on Humber Bridge
Four-hundred fundraisers in headscarves crossed the Humber Bridge on Sunday to raise money for a statue to honour four pioneering women from Hull. The Headscarf Revolutionaries fought to improve safety in the fishing industry following the Triple Trawler Tragedy of 1968. The four-mile walk or run across the bridge was in its second year, with entries doubling this time around. Organiser Sam Barlow, of the charity Fitmums & Friends, said she was "absolutely delighted" with the turnout for a "very important" cause. She said: "We doubled our entries from last year and we sold out in advance of the event. "So it just shows you that people are passionate about the cause and passionate about coming together." In 1968, 58 men lost their lives at sea when, in quick succession, the Hull trawlers St Romanus, Kingston Peridot and Ross Cleveland went down with only a sole survivor, Harry Eddom. The "triple trawler tragedy" resulted in a campaign led by Lillian Bilocca, Christine Smallbone, later known as Christine Jensen, Mary Denness and Yvonne Blenkinsop, who became known as the Headscarf Revolutionaries. They established the Fisherman's Charter, which was a demand for better safety standards in the fishing industry, such as a radio operator on every ship, better safety equipment and improved training. Fitmums & Friends hosted the event in partnership with Curly's Athletes. Councillor Tracey Henry, who chairs the Headscarf Revolutionaries Statue Group, also took part. She said the statue could cost about £250,000 to build, but the group was beginning to look at potential locations in the city centre. "These ladies still tell a story now and will do into the future," she said. "It's about making sure these ladies are seen, they're heard and never ever forgotten." Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Hundreds back statue for Headscarf Revolutionaries Daughter of Lillian Bilocca gives thumbs-up to mural Flats named in honour of trawler campaigners 'Headscarf Revolutionary' Yvonne Blenkinsop dies Headscarf Pride - Facebook Fitmums & Friends
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10-03-2025
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Hundreds join Headscarf Hustle across the Humber Bridge
Four-hundred fundraisers in headscarves crossed the Humber Bridge on Sunday to raise money for a statue to honour four pioneering women from Hull. The Headscarf Revolutionaries fought to improve safety in the fishing industry following the Triple Trawler Tragedy of four-mile walk or run across the bridge was in its second year, with entries doubling this time Sam Barlow, of the charity Fitmums & Friends, said she was "absolutely delighted" with the turnout for a "very important" cause. She said: "We doubled our entries from last year and we sold out in advance of the event. "So it just shows you that people are passionate about the cause and passionate about coming together." In 1968, 58 men lost their lives at sea when, in quick succession, the Hull trawlers St Romanus, Kingston Peridot and Ross Cleveland went down with only a sole survivor, Harry Eddom. The "triple trawler tragedy" resulted in a campaign led by Lillian Bilocca, Christine Smallbone, later known as Christine Jensen, Mary Denness and Yvonne Blenkinsop, who became known as the Headscarf established the Fisherman's Charter, which was a demand for better safety standards in the fishing industry, such as a radio operator on every ship, better safety equipment and improved training. Fitmums & Friends hosted the event in partnership with Curly's Tracey Henry, who chairs the Headscarf Revolutionaries Statue Group, also took said the statue could cost about £250,000 to build, but the group was beginning to look at potential locations in the city centre."These ladies still tell a story now and will do into the future," she said. "It's about making sure these ladies are seen, they're heard and never ever forgotten."Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
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05-03-2025
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Headscarf Hustle returns to Humber Bridge
A four-mile run or walk across the Humber Bridge is taking place for the second time to raise money for a statue to honour Hull's Headscarf Revolutionaries. The Headscarf Hustle will take place on Sunday 9 March and participants will be offered a headscarf on entry. The event will be hosted by local charity and athletics club Fitmums & Friends along with Curly's Athletes. The Headscarf Revolutionaries were four women from Hull who fought to improve safety at sea after the Triple Trawler Disaster of 1968. 58 men lost their lives at sea when the St Romans, Kingston Peridot and Ross Cleveland trawlers from Hull sank in what became known as The Triple Trawler Disaster. Only one man, Harry Eddom, survived. A campaign was then set up by Lillian Bilocca, Christine Smallbone, Mary Denness and Yvonne Blenkinsop, who became known as the Headscarf Revolutionaries. They established The Fisherman's Charter, a demand for better safety standards in the fishing industry, including a radio operator on every ship. The Headscarf Hustle will start at 10:00 GMT at Humber Bridge Country Park in Hessle. Ian Cuthbert of Headscarf Pride - a dedicated Facebook page to the Triple Trawler Disaster - said proceeds would support Fitmums & Friends and the campaign for a statue. Sam Barlow BEM, chief officer and founder of Fitmums & Friends, said: "We're excited to see local people coming together to be active and to walk or run a mile in honour of each of the four Headscarf Revolutionaries." Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Sponsored run for 'Headscarf Revolutionaries' statue Hundreds back statue for Headscarf Revolutionaries Headscarf Pride Fitmums & Friends Triple Trawler Disaster Curly's Athletes
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05-03-2025
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Headscarf Hustle returns to Humber Bridge
A four-mile run or walk across the Humber Bridge is taking place for the second time to raise money for a statue to honour Hull's Headscarf Headscarf Hustle will take place on Sunday 9 March and participants will be offered a headscarf on entry. The event will be hosted by local charity and athletics club Fitmums & Friends along with Curly's Headscarf Revolutionaries were four women from Hull who fought to improve safety at sea after the Triple Trawler Disaster of 1968. 'We're excited' 58 men lost their lives at sea when the St Romans, Kingston Peridot and Ross Cleveland trawlers from Hull sank in what became known as The Triple Trawler Disaster. Only one man, Harry Eddom, survived. A campaign was then set up by Lillian Bilocca, Christine Smallbone, Mary Denness and Yvonne Blenkinsop, who became known as the Headscarf established The Fisherman's Charter, a demand for better safety standards in the fishing industry, including a radio operator on every Headscarf Hustle will start at 10:00 GMT at Humber Bridge Country Park in Cuthbert of Headscarf Pride - a dedicated Facebook page to the Triple Trawler Disaster - said proceeds would support Fitmums & Friends and the campaign for a Barlow BEM, chief officer and founder of Fitmums & Friends, said: "We're excited to see local people coming together to be active and to walk or run a mile in honour of each of the four Headscarf Revolutionaries."Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
