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BH Live, in partnership with Parkinson’s UK, is celebrating helping more individuals affected by Parkinson’s get active in a fun and social way. Parkinson’s UK were awarded a funding boost of £1,500 from their Physical Activity Grants programme in 2024 to help BH Live start the new classes. Sessions launched at BH Live Active Littledown […]
In partnership with Swim England and other operators, BH Live, the charity that runs leisure centres in Bournemouth and Portsmouth has launched a swim awareness campaign to promote water safety. According to research from Swim England more than 70% of children are taken out of swimming lessons before they can swim competently. It also revealed […]
BH Live, a registered charity and social enterprise, and the official Community Partner of Julia’s House’s Great Tail Trail, has unveiled several stunning mermaid tail sculptures across leisure centres and venues in Bournemouth The Great Tail Trail consists of more than 45 giant mermaid tails and more than 40 Tiny Tails, bringing a splash of […]
Local care home residents recently enjoyed a visit to Bournemouth Pavilion for the first time in 20 years to enjoy one of the regular tea dances. Norma, Betty, Sally and Bryan joined in as part of Talbot View care home’s Make a Wish initiative, which encourages residents to engage with interests and hobbies with their […]
Young people across Portsmouth and the surrounding area are encouraged to have fun staying active throughout the Easter school holidays thanks to BH Live’s packed programme of junior activities. Whatever the weather, there will be lots for families to see and do at their local leisure centre. There’s swimming crash courses to help youngsters top […]
Young people in Bournemouth and the surrounding areas have even more opportunities to get active over the Easter holidays thanks to BH Live’s expanding programme of junior activities for all ages. Whatever the weather, there is lots for families to see and do at their local leisure centre. Swimming crash courses are running to help […]
Residents, dog walkers and visitors taking a stroll along the Southsea prom are encouraged to go and check out a brand new pop up al fresco café and bar which opens this weekend, just in time for the Easter holidays. The new South Terrace café and bar, is located just behind BH Live Active Pyramids […]
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 […]