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A bold new mural has been unveiled at the roundabout at the bottom of Priory Road on Bournemouth’s West Cliff, transforming a previously overlooked space into a vibrant and welcoming gateway that celebrates music, creativity, and community. The artwork, commissioned by Bournemouth Coastal BID using BCP Council Town Centres Improvement Fund support, was designed and […]
A two-week project to refresh Bournemouth Pavilion’s iconic exterior has completed, and it looks great! Celebrating 95 years of cultural history last year, work was carried out to preserve the venue’s traditional heritage colours and charm. The project was made possible thanks to the Pavilion’s Restoration Fund, which is supported by generous donations from patrons […]
On Saturday 12 July 2025, it will be 95 years since Stokewood Leisure Centre in Winton open its doors – and what better way to mark this milestone than with a great line-up of selected FREE activities and a ribbon cutting ceremony. Saturday 12 July: Games, fitness, and family fun for all From 9:35am–11:10am residents […]
A new monthly running group is launching in Portsmouth, offering autistic adults an inclusive and supportive space to enjoy running, build confidence, and boost wellbeing. For both seasoned runners and those just getting started, the sessions are being delivered by registered charities BH Live and Autism Hampshire. The free sessions will be delivered by BH […]
Thanks to the generosity of Bournemouth Pavilion 2024 panto audience members, more than 180 schoolchildren from the BCP region will be eligible to enjoy funded tickets to see performances of the venue’s 2025/26 festive production – Cinderella. The Pavilion Theatre team collected a substantial amount in audience donations during last year’s run of Jack and […]
The council is pleased to announce that following a comprehensive competitive process, leading leisure operator BH Live will take over the management of leisure services across Southampton from 1 September 2025. BH Live is a registered charity and social enterprise, on a mission to improve health and wellbeing in the communities they serve across Dorset […]
Local history buffs and theatre lovers are encouraged to apply for a unique volunteering opportunity at Bournemouth Pavilion to look after the venue’s archives spanning over 95 years. The exciting role will offer a unique insight into Bournemouth Pavilion’s history and those who have graced the stage and ballroom. The volunteer will help the venue’s […]
This festive season, get ready to be swept off your feet as Bournemouth Pavilion welcomes dynamic duo Jamie Morris and Tarot Joseph — better known as The Fabulous Sisters — for the venue’s dazzling pantomime, Cinderella. Between them, Jamie and Tarot bring nearly 50 years of pantomime experience to the stage – a legacy of […]
Residents across Portsmouth are encouraged to visit their local leisure centre next month with a FREE open weekend. On Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 July 2025, visitors will be able to explore a variety of BH Live Active leisure facilities at the Mountbatten Leisure Centre, Pyramids in Southsea, Charter Community Sports Centre, and Portsmouth Gymnastics […]
This weekend, Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) will be buzzing with glitter, flips, and high-flying spirit as Europe’s largest all-star cheerleading and dance competition returns to the Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) from Friday 20-Sunday 22 June 2025. Celebrating 20 incredible years, Future Cheer’s FC Internationals is back, bigger, and more spectacular than ever. Returning to the […]