Author: Daisy Saunders

A pilot project launched three years ago to introduce physical activity to residents with long-term mental health conditions is hoping to secure further funding to benefit more people across the city. The PAIL (Physical Activity and Improved Lifestyle) programme began in August 2021 with funding through No Wrong Door, an adult community mental health transformation […]

With spring just around the corner, visitors are invited to eat, drink, and relax at Bournemouth Pavilion’s al fresco South Terrace and on-site Terrace Bistro. These are planned to reopen for the summer season from Thursday 28 March 2024. Overlooking Bournemouth Gardens close to Bournemouth’s busy seafront, the South Terrace (situated overlooking pier approach and […]

This year, Bournemouth Pavilion is celebrating 95 years of delivering entertainment and culture to the local community. Since opening in March 1929, the venue has seen years of ongoing redevelopment, maintenance, and refurbishment to create the impressive theatre, ballroom, and bars that continue to delight visitors today. The building received Grade II listed status in […]

Portsmouth Tennis Centre has been recognised by the LTA Tennis Awards for bringing tennis to under-represented groups and communities throughout the city. The centre was awarded as Hampshire & Isle of Wight winner in LTA Tennis Awards’ 2023 Tennis For All Category. The award will also see the centre submitted to the South and South […]

This spring, residents and visitors are invited to Bournemouth Pavilion to celebrate the magic of theatre, music and film at their annual free-to-attend open day on Saturday 13 April 2024 between 10am – 4pm. From 10-10:30am, theatre music fans can learn more about the venue’s Compton Organ. Dating back to the theatre’s official open day […]

London’s only Yamaha Music School based at Fairfield Halls in Croydon runs two junior open weeks a year to give local children aged 3-7 an opportunity to trial a music class. Throughout the year, the school also offers a chance for children aged 7+ to engage with music through keyboard, guitar, singing and drum lessons. […]

Social enterprise and charitable trust BH Live is delighted to be backing this year’s Vitality Bournemouth Bay Run as the event’s official gym sponsor. Open to all, the event is taking place on Sunday 24 March 2024 along Bournemouth’s seafront. BH Live Active fitness instructors will take centre stage and lead the all-important race warm-ups for each of […]

Social enterprise and registered charity BH Live continues to make a positive impact in the communities it serves – enabling more people to enjoy cultural events and participate in physical activity. BH Live runs events, venues and leisure centres across Dorset, Hampshire and London in partnership with local authorities. As a social enterprise, its mission […]

Orchestral music lovers in Croydon have the rare opportunity to experience one of Asia’s most revered orchestras this March, as the China Shenzhen Symphony Orchestra (SZSO) performs at Fairfield Halls on Friday 22 March on its first ever UK tour. Its debut UK tour will see more than 100 musicians on stage presenting a fantastically […]

Next week, FREE tennis sessions will be delivered across ten Portsmouth primary schools with tennis-inspired activities to encourage more young people to try the sport and enjoy being active. Sessions will be taught by professional coaches and delivered in school to over 500 children between Monday 5 and Friday 9 February 2024 to introduce more […]