Plans are revealed for BH Live’s popular family fun weekend on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 July 2017 with thousands of people expected to attend.
Last year more than 19,000 people, including local families and visitors, enjoyed a packed weekend of activities and things to see and do. Now in its third year, expectations are even higher.
The weekend kicks off at Bournemouth Pavilion on Saturday 29 July 2017 from 10am until 4pm. Hosted on the theatre’s outdoor terrace, passers-by can get their face painted and be entertained by Children’s entertainer Jamie Jigsaw. Free dance workshops will be held by Pavilion Dance South West and Terrace Tales storytelling sessions will be running. Stalls will offer things to see and buy and an inflatable pirate ship will be there for children to enjoy.
At Littledown Park on Sunday 30 July 2017 from 11am until 4pm there is a bumper day of more than 100 stalls, displays and activities for all the family to enjoy. New for this year is a Science Dome 360 show featuring space and the Dorset Troopers are bringing along Darth Vader, Storm Troopers and Chewbacca.
Falconry displays and Crazy Creatures are returning and there will be displays and activities showcasing sports clubs and talent from the area such as gymnastics, taekwondo display singing, acting and dance. There will also be demonstrations and displays from Avonbourne Gymnastics Club, Dorset Taekwondo, Baton twirlers and Jass Studios.
Children’s entertainment features Sky and Marshall from Paw Patrol, Superheroes Spectacular show with Captain America and Iron Man. The Terrace Tales crew will be running storytelling sessions and there will be arts and crafts activities, colouring, gooey science experiments, demonstrations and fossil digging.
Trampolining, tennis, go karting, zorb circuit, basketball shoot out, magic show, circus skills and stilt walking from Jules the Entertainer, Sand Art and clay workshops will also feature.
The fun fair is back too with rides and attractions including an inflatable slide, paratrooper and twist ride, runaway train-coaster, hoopla stalls, swingboats, teacup ride and bumper boats. There is a new inflatable zone including a bouncy castle for teens and adults, disco dome, giant assault course and a bungee run. There will be hula hoop workshops, an orienteering maze and sport activities including crazy golf and outdoor table tennis.
ALTITUDE high ropes adventure (2017 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence), the children’s playpark, paddling pool and the centre’s sport and leisure facilities are all open for business as usual.
Clockwork Jukebox will be performing live music and there is a licensed bar and catering including a hog roast, wood fired pizza, crepes, bbq, mexican street food, bratwurst, fish and chips and candy floss. Drop the Anchor Brewery will be offering tasters of their locally produced ales.
Stalls will be displaying local produce including artisan handmade crafts and gifts including homemade preserves and pickles to buy. There will also be a selection of artists and photographers displaying their work. Other stalls include candles, clothing, handmade jewellery, henna tattooing, hair wrapping, fun animal walking balloons, cupcakes and fudge.
The Mayor and Mayoress of Bournemouth, Councillor and Mrs Lawrence Williams, will be attending both days to join in the fun.
“Our summer season is always bursting with lots of great things to see and do and this year is no exception, says Paul Griffiths who delivers BH Live’s Community Engagement and Learning programmes.
“Whether it’s our popular fun days, roller skating at Bournemouth International Centre or summer shows at Bournemouth Pavilion there really is something for everyone to enjoy.”
Admission is free over the weekend. Charges will apply to refreshments and some activities.
Public transport, walking or cycling is encouraged and some car parking is available at both venues on a first come first served basis.
Additional car parking for the event at Littledown on Sunday will also be available at Ageas – adjacent to the Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospital and next to the law courts.
Find out more at bhlive.org.uk and Facebook.
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Notes to Editors:
Photo call 1 – Saturday 29 July 2017 at 11am – Bournemouth Pavilion’s outdoor terrace
Photograph the Mayor of Bournemouth, Councillor Lawrence Williams at Bournemouth Pavilion as he takes part in activities and visits stall-holders.
Contact on the day Paul Griffiths – 01202 055669 / 07458 118524
Photo call 2 – Sunday 30 July 2017 from 11am – Littledown Park
Mayor of Bournemouth, Councillor Lawrence Williams will open the fun day at 11am. You can also see families taking part in the day.
Contact on the day Geoff Messenger – 07804 934450
For more information about BH Live please contact:
Elizabeth Symmons, PR & Corporate Communications Executive
E: press.office@bhlive.org.uk
T: (01202) 055562
About BH Live
BH Live is the south coast’s leading operator of leisure and event venues; a social enterprise that designs and builds engaging experiences to inspire people and enrich lives.
With more than three million visits a year and over £39 million turnover, the organisation is changing lives – placing it at the heart of the UK’s growing social economy.
In 2016/17 BH Live hosted more than 500 events, sold over half a million cultural, sporting and entertainment tickets. They had 2.9 million visits into its leisure centres and welcomed 100,000 conference and exhibition delegates into its venues. This contributed an estimated £44 million to the local economy through business and cultural tourism. For more visit bhlive.org.uk
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About Bournemouth Pavilion
Bournemouth Pavilion is managed and operated by BH Live in partnership with Bournemouth Borough Council.
This Grade II listed venue provides a 1,500-seat theatre and full-sized ballroom. The venue hosts musicals, opera, ballet, pantomime, comedy, gala dinners, banquets, receptions, fairs, dances and fashion shows throughout the year.
It also provides facilities to complement events at Bournemouth International Centre and for corporate presentations, product launches, and smaller conferences and exhibitions. Bournemouth Pavilion is also home to Pavilion Dance South West and the Pavilion at AUB rehearsal and teaching space for the Arts University Bournemouth. For more visit bournemouthpavilion.co.uk
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About Littledown
Littledown is managed and operated by BH Live in partnership with Bournemouth Borough Council.
Set in 47 acres of parkland, Littledown has some of the finest leisure, swimming, football and gym facilities in the country.
It is ranked among the top performing leisure centres in the UK – crowned Local Authority/Leisure Trust Gym of the Year at the 2016 National Fitness Awards and accredited by quality scheme QUEST.
The centre attracts more than 1.1 million visits each year and is home to clubs including Bournemouth Swimming Academy, Swim Bournemouth, Littledown Juniors Football Club and Play Football.
It runs nearly 300 weekly fitness classes, has one of the largest gyms in the UK with personal training, an exercise referral and children’s activity programme. The BH Live Active team also works with local health authorities, trusts, education providers and organisations to encourage greater participation in physical activity.
Indoor facilities include a 25-metre swimming pool, 17-metre teaching pool, waterslides, splash pool, steam rooms, a sauna and sanarium. There is a large sports hall for events and multi-sports including trampolining, badminton, table tennis, football and gymnastics.
The centre also has on-site catering and an Ofsted registered crèche.
Outdoor facilities include leisure attraction, ALTITUDE High Ropes Adventure at Littledown Park (2017 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence), six floodlit 3G rubber crumb training pitches, grass football pitches, parkland for recreation and events, a cricket pitch and pavilion, lake, paddling pool, children’s playground, outdoor catering outlets, leisure orienteering course and parking.
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