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Get active with FREE gym and swim sessions on National Fitness Day

September 2, 2024

To celebrate National Fitness Day, on Wednesday 18 September 2024 visitors can enjoy FREE access to gym and swim sessions at BH Live Active centres across the BCP region. Participating centres include BH Live Active, Queen’s Park; BH Live Active, Corfe Mullen; Sir David English Sports Centre, Littledown, Pelhams, and Stokewood. Visitors will be able […]

Unleash your inner warrior at Ninjair!

September 2, 2024

Young people across Portsmouth are invited to bounce, climb and slide like a ninja at Ninjair – a brand-new inflatable party attraction coming soon to Charter Community Sports Centre. Children aged 5+ will race each other through a series of inflatable obstacles for up to 45 minutes of unforgettable fun. Participants’ ninja skills will be […]

Portsmouth residents encouraged to celebrate National Fitness Day

September 2, 2024

To celebrate National Fitness Day, on Wednesday 18 September 2024 visitors can enjoy FREE access to gym and swim sessions at BH Live Active centres across the city. Participating centres include the Mountbatten Leisure Centre, Pyramids, and Charter Community Sports Centre. Visitors will be able to access free sessions by either signing up in advance […]

Portsmouth residents make a splash at AquaDash!

August 28, 2024

AquaDash!, an inflatable pool-based obstacle course at the Mountbatten Leisure Centre, is celebrating one year of encouraging more visitors across Portsmouth to have fun staying active. BH Live, a registered charity and social enterprise, invested more than £4K to expand Mountbatten’s junior activities. The course opened in spring 2023 and has since welcomed more than […]

NEW Terrace café opens at Sir David English Sports Centre

August 23, 2024

A brand new indoor Terrace Café has opened at Sir David English Sports Centre, situated on East Way in Bournemouth.  The new community-focused space is open to all including families, residents, sports clubs, young people and BH Live Active members. During the week, self-service vending will be available for customers to buy hot and cold […]

Young people encouraged to stay active across Portsmouth with packed summer activities programme

August 22, 2024

Young people can look forward to a bumper selection of classes, activities and attractions at BH Live Active centres across the city.  Registered charity and social enterprise BH Live has expanded its junior activity programme to encourage children of all ages and abilities to have fun staying active this summer. Swimming crash courses, athletics, *multi-sports […]

Leisure centres leading the way for all

August 20, 2024

Stokewood, Pelhams and Littledown leisure centres in Bournemouth have been applauded for their dedication to inspire people and communities to stay active. Stokewood, Pelhams and Littledown are owned by BCP Council and operated by BH Live, a registered charity and social enterprise. Each centre has been awarded with ‘Very Good’ status following an assessment by […]

Swimming lessons key in encouraging children to develop life-long skills

August 19, 2024

As the Olympic and Paralympic summer inspires more people to learn to swim, new research from Swim England has found that children involved in swimming lessons are not just gaining vital water safety skills – but extensive additional benefits. The research has shown that swimming lessons help build confidence, happiness and social skills to create […]

BH Live Active, Corfe Mullen achieves Green Mark Level 2 accreditation

August 16, 2024

BH Live Active, Corfe Mullen is leading the way in sustainability by becoming the first BH Live Active leisure centre to achieve Green Mark Level 2 accreditation. Green Mark has become a cornerstone of business operations across the UK as they move towards being environmentally sustainable for the long-term. Green Mark reviews organisations’ sustainability performances, […]

Competition time – calling all LEGO fans to recreate the BIC in Bricks!

August 16, 2024

To celebrate its 40th anniversary, Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) has teamed up with Bournemouth Brick Festival to launch a special ‘BIC in Bricks’ competition. LEGOTM fans are invited to create their very own version of Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) using LEGOTM bricks. It could be a brick version of a live music concert, a skating […]

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