Local residents across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are invited to kickstart their new year at a day packed with free back to back Les MillsTM exercise classes.
Taking place at Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) on Sunday 5 January 2025, the annual event is organised and funded by registered charity BH Live. It has been running since 2016 with the aim of encouraging more residents across the BCP region to discover the benefits of being and staying regularly active.
From the heart-pumping intensity of BodyPump™ and GRIT™ to the energetic fusion of BodyJam™, Les Mills Shapes™, and BodyCombat™, there is a class for every level of fitness, from complete beginners to experienced classgoers.
Classes are for people aged 14+ except BodyPump™ and GRIT™ which are for people aged 16+. Booking is essential as capacity is limited. Bookings can be made at https://bhliveactive.org.uk/find-an-activity/les-mills-launch-2025
Participants are encouraged to brighten their January by donning colourful clothing at the event. Registration will open at 8am, with makeup artists also in attendance for those wanting to opt for vibrant face painting.
Parking in Bournemouth International Centre’s multistorey car park will be free for attendees, with parking tickets validated inside the event hall. Spaces are available on a first come first served basis – visitors are recommended to car share or use public transport.
The event will be delivered by BH Live Active instructors, with all classes showcased running as part of BH Live Active’s class timetable at leisure centres across the BCP region.
BH Live operates leisure centres across the region in partnership with BCP Council. As a registered charity, BH Live promotes community health and wellbeing by providing physical activity and cultural opportunities for all.
Rob Cunningham, BH Live’s Associate Director for Leisure and Business Development said;
“Our January Les MillsTM launch event is one of the most anticipated days in our calendar. Since we’ve been running them at the BIC, we estimate we’ve had more than 16k attendances – which is just amazing!
“They are always lots of fun and BH Live Active’s talented instructors get to showcase our Les MillsTM class programme. More importantly we get to inspire more people to try out a new activity and be regularly active for better health and wellbeing. We hope everyone has a fantastic day – it is such an energetic way to kick start 2025!”
Local leisure centres and sports facilities run by BH Live in the BCP region include Littledown, Stokewood, Pelhams, Sir David English Sports Centre, Queen’s Park and BH Live Active in Corfe Mullen.
Find out more about BH Live Active at bhliveactive.org.uk
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Notes to Editors:
Visitors booking on to Les Mills Core™ and Les Mills BodyBalance™ are encouraged to bring their own yoga mats due to limited supplies.
A selection snacks and hot and cold drinks will be available throughout the day to purchase and water stations will be located around the venue.
There will be no shower or changing facilities available for the event. Visitors are asked to dress appropriately for the classes. Toilets are available.
There is no bag drop. Visitors may bring their possessions into the hall, but everything is left at their own risk.
Flashing lights will be in use throughout the event.
For more information about BH Live please contact:
Daisy Saunders, PR & Communications Executive
E: press.office@bhlive.org.uk
About BH Live
Champions of community engagement, health and wellness across Dorset, Hampshire, and London
BH Live, a registered charity and social enterprise, is a leading operator of sports and leisure centres, theatres, and event venues. Our vision is to create sustainable and inspiring opportunities, deliver great experiences for our communities, and improve health and well-being.
With a strong commitment to accessibility and community engagement, BH Live continues to enhance the quality of people’s lives, health and wellbeing in the communities it serves.
BH Live was established in 2010. Local authority partners include BCP Council, Portsmouth City Council and Croydon Council.
We are at the heart of the UK’s growing social economy. Together with our partners we are helping to change lives and make a positive impact in the community.
For more visit bhlive.org.uk.
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BH Live is a leisure and cultural trust, established in 2010 as a ‘non profit distributing organisation’ (NPDO) for public benefit to promote participation in leisure and cultural events. BH Live is a Company Limited by Guarantee and Registered Charity. Charity No: 1138311. Company No: 07092112. VAT Reg No: 108 2248 37. BH Live (Enterprises) Ltd, is a Private Company Limited by Shares and a wholly owned subsidiary of BH Live. Company No: 07175626. VAT Reg No: 108 2248 37. Registered Office: Bournemouth International Centre, Exeter Road, Bournemouth, BH2 5BH. Registered in England and Wales.
About Bournemouth International Centre
Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) is operated by the registered charity BH Live in partnership with BCP Council.
Opened in 1984 the venue is set in the heart of Bournemouth, with panoramic views across the bay. It is the south coast’s premier conference, exhibition, entertainment, and hospitality venue, with licensed capacity for up to 10,000 visitors. Four main halls and a variety of smaller meeting and hospitality areas can be scaled to host events such as multi-hall conferences, exhibitions, meetings, music concerts, dance and comedy performances.
- Buy tickets online at bic.co.uk
- Buy tickets by phone 0300 500 0595
- In person from box offices at Bournemouth International Centre
For call charges, opening times and more visit bic.co.uk.
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