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Visitors and residents across the BCP region are invited to discover Bournemouth Pavilion’s rich heritage and cultural programme thanks to a new trail launched by BCP Council. The Explore BCP Council project is funded by the UK Government through its Shared Prosperity Fund. Bournemouth Cultural Trail leads participants across Bournemouth’s beautiful coastline, inviting them to […]
In the last four weeks, Bournemouth Pavilion has hosted three fantastic touring West End musicals, The Rocky Horror Show, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and CHICAGO, entertaining a staggering 22,000+ theatre goers. Nearly 150 accomplished cast members, musicians and production teams brought a ‘fantasmagorical’ flurry of West End ‘razzle dazzle’ to Bournemouth Pavilion. Receiving rave reviews […]
Fairfield Halls is beaming with pride as rising star Mia Overfield scoops the coveted Best Lead in a Pantomime at the prestigious UK Pantomime Awards 2025, for her spellbinding portrayal of the beloved Snow White in the Christmas smash-hit Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. The award was presented at a dazzling ceremony on Sunday, […]
BH Live, in partnership with Parkinson’s UK, is celebrating helping more individuals affected by Parkinson’s get active in a fun and social way. Parkinson’s UK were awarded a funding boost of £1,500 from their Physical Activity Grants programme in 2024 to help BH Live start the new classes. Sessions launched at BH Live Active Littledown […]
In partnership with Swim England and other operators, BH Live, the charity that runs leisure centres in Bournemouth and Portsmouth has launched a swim awareness campaign to promote water safety. According to research from Swim England more than 70% of children are taken out of swimming lessons before they can swim competently. It also revealed […]
BH Live, a registered charity and social enterprise, and the official Community Partner of Julia’s House’s Great Tail Trail, has unveiled several stunning mermaid tail sculptures across leisure centres and venues in Bournemouth The Great Tail Trail consists of more than 45 giant mermaid tails and more than 40 Tiny Tails, bringing a splash of […]
Local care home residents recently enjoyed a visit to Bournemouth Pavilion for the first time in 20 years to enjoy one of the regular tea dances. Norma, Betty, Sally and Bryan joined in as part of Talbot View care home’s Make a Wish initiative, which encourages residents to engage with interests and hobbies with their […]
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 […]
Young people in Bournemouth and the surrounding areas have even more opportunities to get active over the Easter holidays thanks to BH Live’s expanding programme of junior activities for all ages. Whatever the weather, there is lots for families to see and do at their local leisure centre. Swimming crash courses are running to help […]
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 […]