BH Live, a registered charity and social enterprise, is celebrating the launch of HAF (Holiday Activities and Food Programme Funding) funded holiday camps at Sir David English Sports Centre, Bournemouth.
Funded through BCP Council’s HAF Fund, the camps are designed to inspire more young people to get active during the school holidays.
Offering healthy meals and engaging activities for children aged 5–11, the funded spaces are offered to children in receipt of benefits-related free school meals. Thanks to continued funding and BH Live’s efforts to expand its activity programmes, more than 300 funded spaces have been created for young people this summer.
Delivered by BH Live Active instructors, the action-packed holiday camps include sports, crafts and more. Morning camps (8:30-12:30), afternoon camps (12:00-16:30) and full day camps (8:30-16:30) are available. More information about the camps, including how to book, is online.
Sir David English Sports Centre is owned by Bournemouth School Charitable Trust and operated in partnership with registered charity and social enterprise BH Live.
On behalf of BH Live, Bobby Cole, Group Swim & Junior Activities Manager, shared;
“We’re incredibly proud to have launched our HAF-funded holiday camps at Sir David English Sports Centre, reaching more families than ever before. These sessions not only provide a safe and fun environment for children to stay active, but also ensure they have access to healthy food during the school holidays. It’s a vital initiative, and one we’re committed to growing year on year.”
Cllr Herrett, Portfolio Holder for Destination, Leisure and Commercial Operations, said:
“I’m pleased to see our Holiday Activities and Food Funding (HAF) put to good use through the BH Live services.
“The HAF funding continues to be a vital source of support for families across our community, particularly for children in receipt of benefits-related free school meals. Thanks to this funding and the dedication of partners like BH Live, we’ve been able to create over 300 funded spaces for young children this summer.
“It’s a great example of how targeted investment can make a real difference in people’s lives.”
Sir David English Sports Centre is a popular community sports venue with a multi-purpose sports hall, gym, and a multi-functional studio for daily group exercise classes. The centre works closely with local sports clubs and neighbouring schools to accommodate fixtures and training on its 3G rubber crumb pitches, netball courts and tennis courts to encourage more young people to get active.
AirJumpX, a supersized inflatable obstacle course, offers a packed experience with interactive challenges and thrills such as climbs, parkour-style sections, a giant slide, and much more.
A Terrace Café is open to all, serving refreshments and a welcoming space for families, residents, sports clubs, young people, and BH Live Active members to relax. It has also seen a popular reception from partygoers and visitors to AirJumpX.
More information about Sir David English Sports Centre, including facilities and opening times, is available at bhliveactive.org.uk/sir-david-english.
More information about BCP Council’s HAF funding can be found online at fid.bcpcouncil.gov.uk.
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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.
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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 Sir David English Sports Centre
Sir David English Sports Centre is operated by the reigistered charity BH Live in partnership with Bournemouth School Charitable Trust.
Located on East Way close to Castlepoint shopping centre, the centre has lots of high-quality fitness facilities including a well-equipped gym complete with with cardio zone, free weights area, resistance machines and functional fitness spaces.
It has a multi purpose group exercise studio with a timetable of group exercise classes running seven days a week including Les Mills™ BodyPump, BodyCombat and Core, circuits, Pilates, yoga, family gym sessions and more.
The centre also is a community sports venue and a hub for club activities, promoting grassroots sports development and working closely with neighbouring schools to encourage young people to be active.
Outdoors there are three six-a-side 3G rubber crumb training pitches and eight netball courts where teams regularly train and compete on a local, regional and national level.
The centre is also home to AirJumpX, a super-sized indoor inflatable obstacle course with a giant side, jelly mountain, wipe-out balls, and assault course. Public sessions and birthday packages are available.
A brand-new Terrace Café is set to open during summer 2024.
Free customer parking including accessible spaces for blue badge holders, subject to availability.
Find out more at bhliveactive.org.uk/sir-david-english
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