Sponsored run for 'Headscarf Revolutionaries' statue

From left, Yvonne Blenkinsop, Mary Denness, Lillian Bilocca and Christine Smallbone were known as the Headscarf Revolutionaries

An event is taking place to raise money for a statue to honour Hull’s Headscarf Revolutionaries.

The Headscarf Hustle is a four-mile run or walk across the Humber Bridge.

It is being organised by Fitmums and Friends and Headscarf Pride.

People of all ages and ability are being encouraged to “run or walk a mile in honour of the four women” who successfully campaigned for improved safety at sea.

Ian Cuthbert, of Headscarf Pride - a dedicated Facebook page to the Triple Trawler Disaster of 1968 - says “proceeds will go directly” towards the campaign for a statue.

The series of disasters saw 58 men lose their lives at sea when in quick succession the St Romans, Kingston Peridot and Ross Cleveland trawlers from Hull went down with only a sole survivor of the three crews, Harry Eddom.

The tragedies resulted in a campaign led by Lillian Bilocca, Christine Smallbone, Mary Denness and Yvonne Blenkinsop, who became known as the Headscarf Revolutionaries.

They established what became known as 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.

All their demands were met after a famous campaign took them from Hull to London in a whirlwind of publicity.

'Inspirational women'

The Headscarf Hustle is taking place on Sunday, March 10 - two days after International Women’s Day.

Sam Barlow BEM, chief officer and founder of Fitmums and Friends, said: “It is the perfect day to celebrate these inspirational women and all the women who make a difference in our lives.”

The event starts at 10am from the Humber Bridge Country Park in Hessle.

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