Next week, a local lifeguard at Stokewood Leisure Centre will be swimming 21 miles to raise money for children’s hospice charity, Julia’s House. This is the equivalent of the English Channel Swim between England and France. Taking place in Stokewood’s pool on Wednesday 7 February 2024, lifeguard Christian Mitchell alongside local students Arief Mckenna and […]
Nearly 16,000 showgoers recently supported Croydon’s festive panto at Fairfield Halls. Boasting Davood Ghadami as evil Abanazar, local panto favourite Charlie Guest as Wishee Washee, and Croydon local Kiera Nicole as Jasmine, this year’s UK Productions show Aladdin received glowing praise throughout its run at Fairfield Halls, with one patron calling the show; “A fantastical and fabulous […]
Last month over 30,000 showgoers supported Bournemouth’s local panto Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs at Bournemouth Pavilion. Boasting comedic legend Su Pollard as the Wicked Queen, Noel Brodie as the loveable Muddles, and local panto favourite Jamie Steen as Dame Dilly Donut, the much-anticipated festive event received glowing praise throughout its run at Bournemouth […]
More places are available on an exercise and social programme for people living in the Bournemouth area affected by cancer. Thanks to funding from NHS Charities Together the scheme is delivered across the BCP region by registered charity BH Live. It is aimed at local people who have been affected by cancer. In particular, those […]
Since opening its doors in September 1984, Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) has become a much-loved local landmark. It is an internationally recognised and award-winning venue popular for hosting conferences, exhibitions, cultural events, entertainment and hospitality. Welcoming more than 300,000 visitors a year, the iconic venue hosts a versatile range of music, musicals, and comedy events […]
As well as being a hub for swimming, classes, gym and sports, Littledown and its parkland is also a hub for community, sporting and social events. This year, Bournemouth residents can look forward to a diverse programme of fantastic community events at Littledown Centre and park. The following public events and attractions are scheduled to […]
The United Kingdom Open Dance Festival has returned to Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) for 2024. The UK Open Dance Festival, including The UK Open Championships, is one of the dance world’s major events and features the highest calibre of dancers, all competing to win a title. The event returns this year at Bournemouth International Centre […]
Croydon residents can expect to experience a packed programme of music, musical, cultural and comedic events at Fairfield Halls across the first half of 2024. Boasting stars such as Coleen Nolan, Nathan Carter and Ruby Wax, Fairfield Halls is continuing to build its extensive programme of events throughout the new year. Cultural events in the […]
Littledown Centre, including its café and bar, reopened this month following a temporary closure in December 2023 to conduct essential electrical maintenance work. Over the four-week closure, work was carried out by specialist contractors to install new electrical panels to replace those that were damaged during a plant room fire in November 2022. Other improvements […]
Cool Coast Ice Rink, the South Coast’s largest indoor ice-skating rink, will be introducing relaxed skating sessions from Wednesday 10 January. Organised in response to customer feedback received last year, relaxed ice-skating sessions will run without loud music and with the rink’s main hall and festoon lighting switched on, providing a calmer, relaxed experience for […]