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The countdown to Christmas is officially underway, as Fairfield Halls begins preparations for its glittering 2026 pantomime, Cinderella, with a special photocall and cast celebration. Official pictures from the magical launch event offer audiences a first glimpse of this year’s spectacular festive production, which opens at Fairfield Halls’ Ashcroft Theatre on Friday 11 December 2026 […]

Fairfield Halls has announced two more stars joining the cast of its spectacular Christmas pantomime, Cinderella, with West End performer Sorelle Marsh taking on the enchanting role of Fairy Godmother, and audience favourite Chris Fearn returning as Dandini. Sorelle Marsh returns to Fairfield Halls after appearing as Fairy Bon Bon in last year’s festive production […]

To celebrate National Fitness Day (Wednesday 16 September 2026), the UK’s biggest celebration of health and fitness, residents in Bournemouth, Portsmouth, and Southampton can get FREE access to gym and swim sessions at selected BH Live Active leisure centres. National Fitness Day is the UK’s largest celebration of health and physical activity, coordinated by ukactive. This […]

Adult gymnasts from Portsmouth Gymnastics Centre have achieved outstanding success at this year’s British Adult Veteran Championships, bringing home 27 national medals, including seven gold. Held from 12-14 June at the prestigious Lilleshall National Sports Centre, the annual championships celebrate adult participation in gymnastics and bring together competitors from across the UK to showcase their […]

Croydon residents are invited to get ready for a HUGE surprise, as seven gigantic inflatable artworks are set to transform Croydon town centre into a surreal open-air gallery this Bank Holiday weekend. From 27 to 31 August, residents and visitors to Croydon are invited to look up, explore and expect the unexpected as larger-than-life sculptures […]

Wimbledon Park Sports Centre has expanded its health and fitness offering with the opening of a brand-new gym, providing more opportunities for local people to stay active and support their wellbeing. The investment forms part of BH Live’s ongoing commitment to enhancing leisure facilities across Portsmouth and creating welcoming spaces for people of all ages […]

On Saturday 19 September 2026, step into Fairfield Halls in Croydon as part of this year’s much-anticipated Open House Festival; London’s annual celebration of architecture, neighbourhoods and public spaces, which encourages people to explore the buildings and places that shape their communities. Between 11am and 5pm, visitors can freely drop in to spend time exploring […]

A free public screening of The People’s Emergency Briefing recently took place at Mountbatten Leisure Centre in Hilsea, Portsmouth. The screening formed part of a growing UK-wide programme of events designed to help ensure that both the public and decision-makers are clearly and honestly informed about the climate and nature crisis – and what it […]

Visitors will have the rare opportunity to step behind the curtain at one of Bournemouth’s most iconic landmarks when Bournemouth Pavilion welcomes guests for exclusive heritage tours as part of Dorset Architectural Heritage Week 2026. Dorset Architectural Heritage Week, organised annually by East Dorset Heritage Trust (EDHT), celebrates the county’s history through a programme of […]