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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 […]
A free exercise and social programme for individuals who have recently had a hip or knee joint replacement is being piloted at Littledown this month. The new Joint Steps initiative is being launched by registered charity and social enterprise BH Live in association with the Orthopaedic Research Institute (ORI) at Bournemouth University (BU) to enable […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
BH Live, the registered charity and social enterprise that operates leisure centres and venues across the BCP region, is investing more than £350K at Littledown to revamp the gym’s changing facilities. In response to customer feedback and to encourage more people to be more active in their local leisure centre, visitors can expect new lockers, […]
Hundreds of schoolchildren across the city have been encouraged to practice movement and mindfulness for better health and wellbeing as part of a new community outreach programme. Last year, Mindful Stretch sessions were delivered to more than 250 pupils across three infant year groups at Stamshaw Infant School to inspire more children to participate in […]
Registered charity and social enterprise BH Live has been shortlisted as a finalist in Portsmouth’s Business Awards in the Cultural or Leisure Business of the Year category. The Portsmouth Business Awards recognise, reward and celebrate all the successful businesses and professional individuals within Portsmouth and surrounding areas. The awards, now celebrating its 25th year, sought […]