Matthew Roberts, Head Diving Coach at BH Live Active, The Quays in Southampton, has been awarded the Children/Age Group Coach of the Year at Swim England’s South East Regional Awards. The annual awards bring the aquatics community together to celebrate individuals, groups and organisations for their outstanding contributions throughout the past 12 months. Matt, along […]
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Panto for everyone – relaxed and captioned Beauty and the Beast performances announced at Fairfield Halls
A trip to the panto is one of the festive season’s most magical traditions. But for some people, especially first-time theatre-goers, a trip to the theatre can feel just as overwhelming as it is exciting. That’s why registered charity BH Live, which runs Fairfield Halls in partnership with Croydon Council, has teamed up with leading […]
Panto for everyone – relaxed and captioned Cinderella performances announced at Bournemouth Pavilion
A trip to the panto is one of the festive season’s most magical traditions. But for some people, especially first-time theatregoers, a trip to the theatre can feel just as overwhelming as it is exciting. That’s why registered charity BH Live, which runs Bournemouth Pavilion in partnership with BCP Council, has teamed up with leading […]
Portsmouth leisure centres celebrated for commitment to improving community health and wellbeing
BH Live Active’s team at the Mountbatten Leisure Centre in Hilsea, and Pyramids in Southsea have been applauded for their dedication and commitment to improving health and wellbeing for residents. Each centre has been awarded a ‘Very Good’ status following an industry assessment by Sport England’s trusted trade body, Right Directions. The teams at each […]
Croydon’s Fairfield Halls to host spectacular festive season of music, dance, and theatre
Sleigh bells are ringing and the theatre is calling! This year, audiences are invited to get into the festive spirit at Fairfield Halls with a spectacular line-up of seasonal entertainment that’s sure to dazzle and delight. Kicking off the season is the Imperial Classical Ballet’s® dazzling production of The Nutcracker (Wednesday 19 November). This timeless […]
From ballet to big band: get festive with seasonal spectaculars at Bournemouth Pavilion
Sleigh bells are ringing and the theatre is calling! This year, audiences are invited to get into the festive spirit at Bournemouth Pavilion with a spectacular line-up of seasonal entertainment that’s sure to dazzle and delight. Kicking off the season is the Imperial Classical Ballet’s® dazzling production of The Nutcracker (Thursday 6 November). This timeless […]
From elves to ice skates – festive magic comes to Bournemouth International Centre this winter
Sleigh bells are ringing and the theatre is calling! This year, audiences are invited to get into the festive spirit at Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) with a spectacular line-up of seasonal entertainment that’s sure to dazzle and delight. The season kicks off with the ultimate Irish Christmas concert, A Fairytale for Christmas* (Saturday 13 December). […]
‘Unmissable’ literary event coming soon to Croydon
This month, Fairfield Halls will host a landmark literary event as two of the world’s most celebrated authors — Booker Prize-winner Margaret Atwood and internationally bestselling novelist Elif Shafak — come together for a one-night-only conversation, Words Like Fire, on Friday 14 November 2025 at 5pm. Delivered by The Trouble Club, this exclusive event marks […]
Cool Coast Ice Rink glides back into Bournemouth for another season of festive fun
Cool Coast Ice Rink, the South Coast’s largest indoor ice-skating rink, returns to Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) bringing more sparkle and sessions, plus brand-new themed skate nights. After welcoming tens of thousands of skaters last year, the rink reopens for its winter season on Saturday 13 December 2025 and is open until Sunday 22 February […]
Behind the scenes at Bournemouth Pavilion: meet the new archive team preserving our cultural heritage
From rare photographs to original theatre programmes, Bournemouth Pavilion’s archive team safeguards the stories of generations past for future generations to enjoy. Bournemouth Pavilion has been at the heart of the town’s cultural landscape for nearly 100 years. Its recently appointed archive team of volunteers ensures every performance, programme and poster is logged and preserved […]