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Residents across Croydon are invited to celebrate the 150th birthday of Samuel Coleridge-Taylor in a vibrant musical tribute at Fairfield Halls. Presented by London Mozart Players, Resident Orchestra at Fairfield Halls, and commissioned by Croydon Council as part of their Samuel Coleridge-Taylor anniversary programme, this accessible performance proudly celebrates Black history and local musicians in […]

Panto magic has reached dazzling new heights at Croydon’s Fairfield Halls with the arrival of three phenomenal performers, each promising to take this year’s production – Beauty and the Beast – into the stratosphere.  West End leading lady Sorelle Marsh will sprinkle star power and sparkle as the enchanting Fairy Bon Bon, lighting up the stage with magic […]

More than 1,600 delegates recently assembled at Bournemouth International Centre for a weekend of keynote speeches, panel discussions, social events, and learning and development opportunities. focusing on pressing environmental and social issues. Members and delegates came together to discuss policies on climate action, social justice, and environmental initiatives. Speeches were led by Leader, Zack Polanski; […]

Elevate Brasserie Bar, located at Bournemouth International Centre (BIC), invites local businesses, clubs and organisations to get ahead of the festive season by getting their team’s year-end celebration booked in. Relaxed or more formal festive packages (daytime and early evening) include set menus or a carvery option for large group bookings*, with vegetarian, gluten-free, and […]

In recognition of Menopause Awareness Month, registered charity and social enterprise BH Live is highlighting exercise classes to encourage perimenopausal and menopausal women to experience alternative ways to improve their overall health and wellbeing through regular physical activity. Among other benefits, regular physical activity can help manage symptoms of peri and menopause including hot flushes […]

As well as being a hub for swimming, classes, gym and sports, Littledown Centre and its surrounding parkland is also popular for community, sporting and social events. This Autumn, residents and visitors can look forward to a diverse programme of events.  Highlights include monthly quizzes, themed discos, including a silent disco, markets selling local goods […]

Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) – the South Coast’s largest year-round conference, exhibition, and entertainment venue – is celebrating a recent uplift in delegate numbers and sharp rise in the economic benefit it delivers across the region. Over the past year, the BIC has welcomed 63,000 delegates to major conferences spanning politics, healthcare, trade, unions, and […]

Residents aged 60 and over are encouraged to be active and social by taking part in BH Live Active exercise sessions; part of Portsmouth City Council’s 60+ Festival. From Monday 29 September to Friday 10 October 2025, Portsmouth City Council’s 60+ Festival will provide a selection of activities to encourage more people to try a […]