Local care home residents recently enjoyed a visit to Bournemouth Pavilion for the first time in 20 years to enjoy one of the regular tea dances. Norma, Betty, Sally and Bryan joined in as part of Talbot View care home’s Make a Wish initiative, which encourages residents to engage with interests and hobbies with their […]
Author: Daisy Saunders
Young people across Portsmouth encouraged to ‘spring’ into physical activity
Young people across Portsmouth and the surrounding area are encouraged to have fun staying active throughout the Easter school holidays thanks to BH Live’s packed programme of junior activities. Whatever the weather, there will be lots for families to see and do at their local leisure centre. There’s swimming crash courses to help youngsters top […]
Young people across the BCP region encouraged to ‘spring’ into physical activity this Easter
Young people in Bournemouth and the surrounding areas have even more opportunities to get active over the Easter holidays thanks to BH Live’s expanding programme of junior activities for all ages. Whatever the weather, there is lots for families to see and do at their local leisure centre. Swimming crash courses are running to help […]
Eat, drink and relax at brand new pop up café and bar on Southsea prom
Residents, dog walkers and visitors taking a stroll along the Southsea prom are encouraged to go and check out a brand new pop up al fresco café and bar which opens this weekend, just in time for the Easter holidays. The new South Terrace café and bar, is located just behind BH Live Active Pyramids […]
Popular town centre food piazza and bistro reopens
Visitors and residents to Bournemouth are invited to eat, drink, and relax at Bournemouth Pavilion’s recently reopened al fresco South Terrace and Terrace Bistro. Overlooking Bournemouth Gardens close to Bournemouth’s busy seafront, the South Terrace (overlooking pier approach and the lower gardens) has outdoor bench seating and is open seven days a week. There’s ice […]
Pilot walking and social programme launched for individuals recovering from joint replacements
A free exercise and social programme for individuals who have recently had a hip or knee joint replacement is being piloted at Littledown this month. The new Joint Steps initiative is being launched by registered charity and social enterprise BH Live in association with the Orthopaedic Research Institute (ORI) at Bournemouth University (BU) to enable […]
Fairfield Halls celebrate dazzling pantomime award nominations
Oh yes, they are! Fairfield Halls in Croydon is rolling out the red carpet (or should that be the magic carpet?) as they celebrate not one, but TWO fantastic nominations at this year’s prestigious UK Pantomime Association Awards! A sparkling gem in Croydon’s festive crown, Fairfield Halls’ pantomimes are a much-loved tradition, welcoming thousands of […]
New sensory room opens for Little Explorers
Exploria in Southsea has opened a brand-new sensory room, providing a stimulating and inclusive play space for children of all abilities. Funded by Portsmouth City Council and operated by BH Live, the facility is designed to enhance exploration, sensory development, and fun. The new sensory room features musical touch pads, liquid floor tiles, soft blocks […]
Bournemouth International Centre hosts AvMA 35th annual Clinical Negligence Conference
BH Live, a registered charity, leisure centre and event venue operator, recently welcomed AvMA’s (Action Against Medical Accidents) 35th Annual Clinic Negligence Conference at Bournemouth International Centre, the South Coast’s largest conferencing and exhibition venue. The event (held in March) brought the very best medical and legal experts to discuss the latest issues, developments, and […]
New scheme piloted to encourage swimming during pregnancy
In a move to promote regular physical activity during pregnancy, registered charity BH Live is piloting a new, free swimming initiative – SWIM FREE IN PREGNANCY – from April 2025. A recent survey by the Active Pregnancy Foundation found common barriers to taking part in physical activity during pregnancy included a lack of time, knowledge, […]