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Portsmouth unites on the dance floor to fundraise for Prostate Cancer UK

May 23, 2025

On Saturday 7 June 2025, Mountbatten Leisure Centre will come alive with music and movement as visitors from across the city gather for a community danceathon in support of Prostate Cancer UK. Running from 9:30am-3:30pm, the event invites everyone—young and old, seasoned dancers and first-timers alike—to take a stand against the most common cancer in […]

Littledown announces return of popular Family Fun Day!

May 21, 2025

BH Live’s 10th annual free-to-attend Family Fun Day returns to Littledown Park on Sunday 27 July 2025 from 11am-4pm, an event packed with attractions, activities, and entertainment. More than 100,000 people are estimated to have attended Littledown’s Family Fun Day since the community event was launched. This year’s event has been made possible thanks to […]

Exciting new after-school activity sessions coming to Mountbatten Leisure Centre

May 20, 2025

Starting next month, Mountbatten Leisure Centre is launching fun and energetic after-school multi-sport sessions for children aged 5–13 — the perfect way to stay active, make new friends, and burn off some after-school energy! Organised by local charity and social enterprise BH Live, these sessions are designed to give kids more chances to enjoy sports […]

World Class A Cappella stars headline major music convention in Bournemouth

May 19, 2025

Some of the UK’s biggest names in a cappella and barbershop singing are set to take centre stage at Sing2025, a national celebration of vocal harmony at Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) from Friday 23 to Sunday 25 May 2025. Hosted by the British Association of Barbershop Singers (BABS), one of the largest barbershop organisations outside […]

BH Live celebrates 15 years of supporting local communities

May 16, 2025

This month, local charity and social enterprise BH Live is celebrating 15 years of doing what it does best – bringing people together through events, culture, sports, and community activities that make a positive difference to people’s lives. Since launching in 2010, BH Live has focused on helping people live healthier, more active lives while […]

Portsmouth Tennis Centre receives national award for inclusive programme

May 13, 2025

Portsmouth Tennis Centre has been celebrated by the LTA (Lawn Tennis Association) Tennis Awards for its inclusive tennis programme. Chosen from more than 2,000 nominations across 25 different categories, Portsmouth Tennis Centre was crowned the most inclusive tennis centre in the nation, attaining the prestigious Tennis Opened Up Award. Portsmouth Tennis Centre is owned by […]

Local mental health group enhances city’s green spaces

May 12, 2025

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Week (Monday 12 May 2025 – Sunday 18 May 2025), BH Live, a local registered charity and social enterprise, is highlighting how it is helping Portsmouth residents with long-term mental health conditions get active outdoors in a supportive and social way. BH Live runs Portsmouth Interaction, a health and […]

A spellbinding Christmas treat awaits – ‘Beauty and the Beast’ dazzles into Fairfield Halls this festive season

May 7, 2025

This Christmas, experience the magic, the music, and the must-see theatrical event of the season! From Friday, December 12, 2025, to Sunday, January 4, 2026, Fairfield Halls transforms into a world of wonder. The much-loved fairy tale, Beauty and the Beast, is reimagined as a jaw-dropping, laugh-out-loud spectacular that promises unforgettable festive fun for the […]

Fairfield Halls to fund pupil premium pantomime tickets

May 2, 2025

Thanks to the generosity of Fairfield Halls’ 2024 pantogoers, up to 150 schoolchildren from Croydon will be eligible to enjoy funded tickets to see performances of the venue’s 2025/26 festive production – Beauty and the Beast. The Fairfield Halls team collected more than £3,000 in audience donations during last year’s run of Snow White & […]

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