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Following the launch of PD Challenge exercise classes in January 2025, registered charity BH Live caught up with some of the participants at BH Live Active, Littledown to explore how the programme has supported their wellbeing As we approach World Parkinson’s Day (11 April 2026), members of the group have reflected on the physical, emotional […]
Bournemouth Pavilion is set to captivate younger audiences this spring, unveiling a vibrant line‑up of family shows designed to spark imaginations and bring everyone together for unforgettable days out. The new programme sits proudly alongside the venue’s established calendar of comedy, music, musicals, and cultural performances, offering families even more reasons to enjoy the magic […]
Ahead of Bournemouth Pavilion’s centenary year, Winton resident Nigel Cox has generously donated an extraordinary family collection to the venue’s archives. Nigel has gifted belongings from his mother, Mary Cox, and his grandmother, Grace Cox, who both spent many happy years working at Bournemouth Pavilion. Grace worked at the venue from the 1960s through to […]
Following its successful launch last summer, the South Terrace (located behind Pyramids in Southsea) is returning for another season of al fresco food, drink and more! Opening on Saturday 4 April 2026, and just in time for the Easter holidays, the South Terrace café and bar is just a short walk away from Southsea’s prom. […]
Schools from across the BCP area and wider Dorset region have booked to see April’s weeklong production of Blood Brothers. There is now only a limited number of student tickets available for the in-demand matinee performances. A cornerstone text for GCSE English Literature, there has been an exceptional demand from English and Drama departments eager […]
Bournemouth Pavilion’s Terrace Bistro and its neighbouring al fresco eating and drinking hot spot, the South Terrace, are preparing to reopen ahead of the Easter holidays, ready to welcome local residents, families, and visitors back to one of the town’s favourite locations. Overlooking the beautiful Bournemouth Gardens and just moments from the seafront, the South […]
Fairfield Halls is celebrating a record-breaking start to the festive season as school bookings for this year’s pantomime, Cinderella, reach unprecedented levels. All front-row stalls for the dedicated school performances have already sold out, with teachers and pupils eager to return for another year of Christmas magic. With the introduction of an extra school performance, […]
BH Live, the charity that runs Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre, has teamed up with Laguna Travel Ltd who this year are providing free coach transport to selected school performances of this year’s pantomime, Aladdin! Steve Turner, BH Live’s Director of Venues said; “Many schools tell us that getting their pupils to and from the theatre is […]
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 spring, residents and visitors can look forward to a diverse programme of events in the build-up to Easter. From live music nights, sporting events, discos, exhibitions, and […]
A new series of health and wellbeing classes designed to support and inspire women through every phase of menopause is launching soon at BH Live Active, Littledown. The first of four six‑week confidence courses, Rise and Shine, begins on Thursday 16 April 2026. The programme offers an inclusive, friendly space where women can build confidence, […]