Portsmouth Tennis Centre has been recognised by the LTA Tennis Awards for bringing tennis to under-represented groups and communities throughout the city. The centre was awarded as Hampshire & Isle of Wight winner in LTA Tennis Awards’ 2023 Tennis For All Category. The award will also see the centre submitted to the South and South […]
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Bournemouth Pavilion opens its doors for FREE community open day
This spring, residents and visitors are invited to Bournemouth Pavilion to celebrate the magic of theatre, music and film at their annual free-to-attend open day on Saturday 13 April 2024 between 10am – 4pm. From 10-10:30am, theatre music fans can learn more about the venue’s Compton Organ. Dating back to the theatre’s official open day […]
Second phase of works to begin at Mountbatten Leisure Centre
Last year Portsmouth City Council launched a £6.6 million project to replace Mountbatten Leisure Centre’s roof and carry out essential maintenance and repairs. Carried out by specialist contractors, the project is being phased to minimise disruption to public health and wellbeing services. The first phase of work is scheduled to conclude in the summer and […]
Youngsters invited to discover their musical potential this March at London’s only Yamaha Music School
London’s only Yamaha Music School based at Fairfield Halls in Croydon runs two junior open weeks a year to give local children aged 3-7 an opportunity to trial a music class. Throughout the year, the school also offers a chance for children aged 7+ to engage with music through keyboard, guitar, singing and drum lessons. […]
BH Live backs local event to inspire more people into physical activity
Social enterprise and charitable trust BH Live is delighted to be backing this year’s Vitality Bournemouth Bay Run as the event’s official gym sponsor. Open to all, the event is taking place on Sunday 24 March 2024 along Bournemouth’s seafront. BH Live Active fitness instructors will take centre stage and lead the all-important race warm-ups for each of […]
Charity marks a steady year of community impact and investment
Social enterprise and registered charity BH Live continues to make a positive impact in the communities it serves – enabling more people to enjoy cultural events and participate in physical activity. BH Live runs events, venues and leisure centres across Dorset, Hampshire and London in partnership with local authorities. As a social enterprise, its mission […]
Shenzhen Symphony Orchestra’s debut UK tour with acclaimed violinist Tamsin Waley-Cohen
Orchestral music lovers in Croydon have the rare opportunity to experience one of Asia’s most revered orchestras this March, as the China Shenzhen Symphony Orchestra (SZSO) performs at Fairfield Halls on Friday 22 March on its first ever UK tour. Its debut UK tour will see more than 100 musicians on stage presenting a fantastically […]
FREE tennis sessions coming to Portsmouth
Next week, FREE tennis sessions will be delivered across ten Portsmouth primary schools with tennis-inspired activities to encourage more young people to try the sport and enjoy being active. Sessions will be taught by professional coaches and delivered in school to over 500 children between Monday 5 and Friday 9 February 2024 to introduce more […]
Stokewood lifeguard swims for Julia’s House
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 […]
Fairfield Halls celebrates panto success
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 […]