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London Mozart Players open season at Fairfield Halls

September 13, 2023

London Mozart Players (LMP), who are celebrating their 75th birthday year, open their 23/24 season at Fairfield Halls with Story of the Fair Field; a concert on Saturday 7 October at Fairfield Halls. It tells the story of the venue’s development and classical music’s place in its history. LMP, who have been Resident Orchestra at […]

Join us for a free open weekend at Pelhams. We’re unveiling exciting new facilities

August 31, 2023

This September, residents are invited to check out the brand-new gym and group cycling facilities at Pelhams Park Leisure Centre located in Kinson, North Bournemouth. Over the summer holidays, the first-floor gym and group cycle studio at Pelhams have been completely revamped to create brand-new bright, welcoming, and accessible facilities for all. The new facilities […]

Funding supports new walking and social programme for people affected by cancer

August 25, 2023

A new exercise programme incorporating gentle exercise and peer-to-peer social support is launching in the Autumn thanks to funding from NHS Charities Together. Delivered across Bournemouth and Poole by registered charity BH Live, the exercise programme is aimed at local older people (aged 65 and over) who have been affected by cancer. In particular, those […]

Celebrating fitness for all with free activities in September

August 21, 2023

During September, residents of all ages are invited to try a host of free health and wellbeing activities as part of an annual campaign to get the nation moving. This has been organised in BH Live, the registered charity that runs leisure and sports centres across Bournemouth in partnership with BCP Council, and Portsmouth in […]

A summer of family fun in Croydon

August 2, 2023

As the summer holidays get into full swing, the Fairfield Halls team is pleased to announce details of some of the exciting events, shows and activities coming to Croydon for families to enjoy: On Monday 7 and 14 August, there will be two free magical storytelling sessions taking place in the Arnhem Foyer, featuring original […]

Lookout – there’s a new social hotspot at Littledown

August 1, 2023

A brand new outdoor live music and dining experience at Bournemouth’s Littledown Centre is getting shining reviews since opening earlier this year. Lookout at Littledown opened in May 2023. A recently refurbished bar plus a transformed outdoor terrace with rustic seating, brightly coloured beach hut booths, and luscious planting nestles underneath a pagoda-style canopy. The […]

Brand new super-sized inflatable obstacle course a hit!

August 1, 2023

AirJumpX, a brand new giant inflatable obstacle course at Sir David English Sports Centre is a hit with local residents! Within its first few days of opening more than 700 people aged 5 and upwards have taken to the brightly coloured super-sized obstacle course. Packed with interactive challenges and thrills, AirJumpX features include climbs, jumps […]

Get behind the scenes at Bournemouth’s iconic venues

July 26, 2023

Bournemouth Pavilion theatre and ballroom built in the 1920s, is once more taking part in this year’s Dorset Architectural Heritage Week celebrations. Taking place from 8-17 September 2023, the theatre’s younger sister venue, Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) which opened in 1984, will also be participating in the lineup for the first time. Both venues will […]

National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine to play in Croydon

July 25, 2023

Fairfield Halls and BH Live, in partnership with This is Croydon, are pleased to welcome the National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine (NSOU) in October on their first tour of the UK in 20 years, as part of This is Croydon, The Mayor of London’s Borough of Culture 2023. The gala concert, part of the venue’s […]

Brand new dining experience opens at Bournemouth International Centre

July 17, 2023

A brand new dining experience has opened at Bournemouth International Centre (BIC). Elevate Brasserie & Bar is set in a prime location at the south coast venue. With indoor and covered outdoor seating, it boasts stunning views across Bournemouth seafront. Dishes have been created by the venue’s Head Chef Carl McCann and his team, to […]

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