The story behind 40 years of Giroscope. In the mid-1980s, a group of young people in Hull stopped waiting for somebody else to fix their neighbourhood. Inspired by punk politics, DIY culture and a belief that housing could change lives,
Giroscope’s flagship regeneration project, St Matthew’s Community Enterprise, was created to widen opportunities for our community and beyond. Now, through a new partnership with Colliderfest, Hull City Council, and the University of Hull, we are bringing hands-on science directly into
Welcome to our year-long anniversary programme 2026 marks punk’s 50th anniversary of rebellion, creativity and raw energy. This year we are celebrating 40 years of radical ideas, DIY spirit and neighbourhood renewal, with a year-long programme of creativity, discussions and
Origin stories, foxy social transformation and radical futures As part of our 40th anniversary celebrations, Giroscope presents Giroscope 40: Lunch Plus, a lunchtime series bringing people, food and ideas together to reflect on four decades of community action and imagine
In Our Hand-Made Neighbourhood we are extending an open invitation to Giroscope residents, commercial tenants, volunteers, staff, and other local residents to engage in hands-on play with materials, shapes, and spaces, intertwined with discussions about the future of housing, public
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