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A project to transform two popular event spaces at Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) is set to get underway in August 2024. Improvements are being carried out in two event spaces looking towards Dorset’s Jurassic coastline. They include a new living roof at the venue’s Purbeck Hall entrance and a foyer remodelled with brand-new bathroom facilities. […]
Brand new café facilities are coming soon to Sir David English Sports Centre, situated on East Way in Bournemouth. Following customer feedback, a brand-new café with indoor seating and tables will open this summer. This new community-focused space is expected to appeal to families, young people, visiting sports clubs and teams, as well as residents. […]
Public Health Collaboration, a UK nutrition charity, is holding its biggest conference yet at Fairfield Halls, Croydon later this month. Dedicated to educating the public on the importance of metabolic health, this year’s Public Health Conference event has been designed to empower and inspire. It will bring together an unprecedented line-up of spectacular international speakers, […]
A local family has pledged two thousand pounds of legacy funding to enable 12 local youngsters to play football at Littledown in memory of their 16-year-old son Billy Lardner. Billy tragically died in June 2023 after being struck by a car near Bournemouth Airport. A legacy fund was established in Billy’s name to enable young people […]
This month we are celebrating 14 years of making a positive difference in the communities we serve across Dorset, Hampshire and London. Providing great experiences helps to make our communities better places to live, learn, work, play and visit. And we do this by creating opportunities for all; whether it’s to enjoy activity and sports […]
Registered charity and venue and leisure operator BH Live has been announced as the official community partner for Julia’s House 2025 ‘The Great Tail Trail’. ‘The Great Tail Trail’ will see more than 40 giant and 60 medium-sized mermaid tail sculptures located across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole in a FREE eight-week event between 5 April […]
UPDATED WEDNESDAY 12 MARCH 2025 at 12:03pm Last year, Portsmouth City Council launched a £6.6 million project to replace the 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. In March 2025, the Mountbatten […]
Swim England and a collaboration of leisure partners, including BH Live, are working to inspire more individuals to discover a fulfilling profession by switching career paths to teach swimming. With nationwide water safety a concern heading into the summer months, and an expected further influx of people wanting to learn to swim ahead of the […]
Law firm Trethowans has renewed its ongoing support for Bournemouth Pavilion, making it six successive years. The commitment, which is part of its ongoing drive to support and give back to the Dorset community, will go towards maintaining the destination’s Grade II listed art deco venue and ensuring it remains a cultural hub. The Pavilion […]
Updated – Friday 17 May at 09:25 Families are invited to make a splash this summer with the reopening of Littledown’s paddling pool on Saturday 25 May 2024. Set in 47 acres of parkland, the paddling pool is a popular free-to-attend attraction open during the summer months. Other park features include a large lake packed […]