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Young people across Portsmouth encouraged to ‘spring’ into physical activity

April 7, 2025

Young people across Portsmouth and the surrounding area are encouraged to have fun staying active throughout the Easter school holidays thanks to BH Live’s packed programme of junior activities. Whatever the weather, there will be lots for families to see and do at their local leisure centre. There’s swimming crash courses to help youngsters top […]

Eat, drink and relax at brand new pop up café and bar on Southsea prom

April 7, 2025

Residents, dog walkers and visitors taking a stroll along the Southsea prom are encouraged to go and check out a brand new pop up al fresco café and bar which opens this weekend, just in time for the Easter holidays. The new South Terrace café and bar, is located just behind BH Live Active Pyramids […]

Popular town centre food piazza and bistro reopens

April 4, 2025

Visitors and residents to Bournemouth are invited to eat, drink, and relax at Bournemouth Pavilion’s recently reopened al fresco South Terrace and Terrace Bistro. Overlooking Bournemouth Gardens close to Bournemouth’s busy seafront, the South Terrace (overlooking pier approach and the lower gardens) has outdoor bench seating and is open seven days a week. There’s ice […]

BH Live’s impact in the community celebrated in Business Excellence Awards

March 28, 2025

Registered charity and social enterprise BH Live has been awarded the prestigious ‘Leisure Business of the Year’ in this year’s Portsmouth News’s Business Excellence Awards. Last night (27 March 2025), the Portsmouth News Business Excellence Awards celebrated businesses and individuals from the city and surrounding areas who have shown exceptional growth, innovation, and made an […]

Fairfield Halls celebrate dazzling pantomime award nominations

March 27, 2025

Oh yes, they are! Fairfield Halls in Croydon is rolling out the red carpet (or should that be the magic carpet?) as they celebrate not one, but TWO fantastic nominations at this year’s prestigious UK Pantomime Association Awards! A sparkling gem in Croydon’s festive crown, Fairfield Halls’ pantomimes are a much-loved tradition, welcoming thousands of […]

New sensory room opens for Little Explorers

March 26, 2025

Exploria in Southsea has opened a brand-new sensory room, providing a stimulating and inclusive play space for children of all abilities. Funded by Portsmouth City Council and operated by BH Live, the facility is designed to enhance exploration, sensory development, and fun. The new sensory room features musical touch pads, liquid floor tiles, soft blocks […]

Bournemouth International Centre hosts AvMA 35th annual Clinical Negligence Conference

March 25, 2025

BH Live, a registered charity, leisure centre and event venue operator, recently welcomed AvMA’s (Action Against Medical Accidents) 35th Annual Clinic Negligence Conference at Bournemouth International Centre, the South Coast’s largest conferencing and exhibition venue. The event (held in March) brought the very best medical and legal experts to discuss the latest issues, developments, and […]

New scheme piloted to encourage swimming during pregnancy

March 25, 2025

In a move to promote regular physical activity during pregnancy, registered charity BH Live is piloting a new, free swimming initiative – SWIM FREE IN PREGNANCY – from April 2025. A recent survey by the Active Pregnancy Foundation found common barriers to taking part in physical activity during pregnancy included a lack of time, knowledge, […]

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