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As part of our celebration of National Apprenticeship Week earlier this year we caught up with Sam who works at Portsmouth Gymnastics Centre. Q/ What is your current role and what does it entail? A/ I am a Developmental Coach at Portsmouth Gymnastics Centre. I work with boys aged 6-8 years old who are showing potential in gymnastics. […]
Collaboration between BH Live, Energise Me and the Buckland Youth Activities Centre is transforming the lives of twelve young people, from Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, through swimming. The youngsters, aged between 14-19, regularly attend the Buckland Youth Activities Centre. They are however currently unable to take part in some of the water-based activities […]
Local residents and visitors to Stokewood Leisure Centre in Bournemouth are getting some of the best facilities and services in the region according to a recent assessment by industry experts. Sport England’s leading national quality scheme, Quest, is the best-known improvement programme within the leisure industry. Its rigorous assessments challenge even the very best leisure […]
Earlier this year we celebrated National Apprenticeship Week and all the fantastic apprentices we have working at BH Live. With opportunities across the organisation in departments such as HR, facilities management, tennis, recreation, customer service and coaching there is so much variety at BH Live. Later this year we are also launching our first catering apprenticeship programme […]
In a bid to increase wellness in the workplace and create more active and healthy communities, BH Live has partnered with corporate fitness expert, Gympass. Gympass works with companies, such as Tesco, Santander, and International Workforce Group (IWG), to revolutionise how employees engage with physical activity, driving lasting behavioural change. The Gympass team works with […]
BH Live’s Head of Hospitality, David Christie, has been awarded with a Fellowship of the Institute of Hospitality. The Institute of Hospitality is the professional body for managers and aspiring managers working and studying in the hospitality, leisure and tourism industry. It has close to 20,000 members from every sector of the industry in over 100 countries […]
To improve energy efficiency and reduce the city’s carbon footprint a solar PV installation has been mounted on Portsmouth Gymnastics Centre’s rooftop. The 180 panel system is expected to generate 48,000 kWh a year, offsetting in the region of fifteen tonnes of carbon. This is Portsmouth City Council’s second solar PV installation which has recently been […]
Mountbatten Leisure Centre, Portsmouth has passed a tough assessment by Sport England’s leading national quality scheme, Quest. Quest is the best-known improvement programme within the leisure industry. In order achieve Quest’s Entry level, the team at Mountbatten undertook a rigorous assessment by an independent industry expert and a mystery visit. First impressions of the venue […]
A series of activities and events are marking Bournemouth Pavilion’s ninetieth anniversary this month. On Tuesday 19 March there will be a special black and white screening of the classic Warner Bros. 1933 blockbuster hit 42nd Street. Dubbed a ‘backstage musical’, the film’s plot is set in 1932, and focuses on the ups and downs of launching […]
Free activities, theatre workshops, musical performances and heaps of nostalgia are set to mark Bournemouth Pavilion’s ninetieth anniversary this month. On Saturday 16 March between 11am and 5pm the town’s Grade II listed theatre and ballroom will be throwing open its doors to all for a free-to-attend community open day. Accomplished musician and seasoned performer […]