Cool Coast Ice Rink, the South Coast’s largest seasonal indoor ice-skating rink, returns to Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) this month. Last year, the popular attraction saw more than 40,000 attendances. And this year there are lots of new sessions to accommodate even more. Skate sessions will run between 9:00am-10:00pm (session times vary) seven days a […]
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Panto cast joins forces to raise awareness of accessible festive performances
A trip to the panto is a magical experience and festive season highlight. But for some people, including those venturing to the theatre for the first time, the prospect of doing something different can be as equally overwhelming, as it is exciting. Registered charity BH Live runs Bournemouth Pavilion theatre in partnership with BCP Council […]
Multimillion pound partnership investment completes at Bournemouth International Centre (BIC)
A multimillion-pound partnership project to upgrade facilities and event spaces at Bournemouth International Centre (BIC), the south coast’s premier conference, events and entertainment venue, has completed. The venue’s digital and AV technology provision has been significantly upgraded. State-of-the-art digital screens inside and outside the venue have been installed to provide clients with a fully branded event […]
Croydon residents embrace the magic of panto
Children across Croydon were recently encouraged to discover the joy of reading in their local library thanks to the magic of panto. Dame Dilly Donut (Croydon local, Jamie Steen) and the Wicked Queen (Kellie Shirley – Eastenders, Biff & Chip, Casualty) from Fairfield Halls’ annual production of SNOW WHITE & THE SEVEN DWARFS delivered free […]
Visitors invited to ‘power up’ with NEW EV charging stations at local leisure centre
Sir David English Sports Centre has become the first leisure centre operated by registered charity and social enterprise BH Live to offer EV (electric vehicle) charging. This is part of the charity’s wider environmental strategy to introduce sustainable measures across the centres and venues it operates across the BCP region. In partnership with JoJu Charging, […]
Arsenal goalie celebrates investment at local football pitches
A project to transform six artificial training pitches at BH Live Active, Pelhams in North Bournemouth has completed. BH Live, the registered charity and social enterprise that operates the leisure centre in partnership with BCP Council, invested more than £240K to enhance the well-attended community facilities. The centre’s outdoor five-a-side pitches were resurfaced with the […]
Fairfield Halls to host annual Develop Croydon Conference
Next month, Fairfield Halls welcomes delegates to the 15th annual Develop Croydon Conference. Taking place on Tuesday 26 November 2024, the event will bring together investors, developers, policymakers, built environment consultants, and business leaders to explore the latest developments in Croydon’s growth sectors and inspire insightful discussions from a variety of national and international experts. […]
BH Live getting more people active thanks to six-figure investment
12 months on, following a six-figure investment at a local leisure centre, BH Live is pleased to see more people are now being regularly active at BH Live Active Pelhams in Kinson, North Bournemouth. The centre’s gym and studio facilities were completely transformed in 2023 thanks to a £600K investment from BH Live, the registered […]
Raise your steins! Bournevaria back at BIC for sixth year
Bournevaria, Bournemouth’s annual celebration of Bavaria’s Oktoberfest, returns for a sixth year of great food, delicious drink, lively entertainment – and lots of lederhosen. Taking place on Saturday 19 October 2024 with two sessions (12:30 until 16:30 and from 19:00 until 23:00), Bournemouth International Centre’s (BIC) Solent Hall will be transformed into a Bavarian-themed beer […]
Get active this October half-term!
This month, young people can look forward to a bumper selection of classes, activities and attractions at BH Live Active leisure and sports centres across Portsmouth and the BCP region. Registered charity and social enterprise BH Live operate many of the sport and leisure centres in the region in partnership with their respective local authorities. […]