In partnership with Swim England and other operators, BH Live, the charity that runs leisure centres in Bournemouth and Portsmouth has launched a swim awareness campaign to promote water safety. According to research from Swim England more than 70% of children are taken out of swimming lessons before they can swim competently. It also revealed […]
Author: Daisy Saunders
BH Live celebrates community sculpture locations for Great Tail Trail
BH Live, a registered charity and social enterprise, and the official Community Partner of Julia’s House’s Great Tail Trail, has unveiled several stunning mermaid tail sculptures across leisure centres and venues in Bournemouth The Great Tail Trail consists of more than 45 giant mermaid tails and more than 40 Tiny Tails, bringing a splash of […]
Bournemouth Pavilion Tea Dances reignite happy memories for care home residents
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 […]
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 […]