Bournemouth Bay Run's 40th Birthday Special
How are your New Year running resolutions going? Do you need a fun new challenge to focus your training? This year’s Bournemouth Bay Run is set to bring a sense of quirky fun to the bay as we celebrate 40 years since runners, back in 1983, donned their neon headbands and made the run an annual event.
Poole Harbour Festival back with its biggest ever line up
Poole and Bournemouth's biggest and best family live music weekend is back with a bang this summer having lined up its starriest bill to date headlined by chart toppers The Hoosiers, The Lightning Seeds and The Cheeky Girls.
Paul O'Donnell presents: Dia-Beat-Es
Through a blend of diabetic anthems from Leona Lewis’ 'Bleeding Love' to Eurythmics’ 'Sweet Dreams', performer Paul O’Donnell interweaves popular music tracks, recorded interviews and personal experience in his new rave/show Dia-Beat-Es that plays Lighthouse Poole on Saturday 25 February.
Beachhead Tabletop Gaming Show 2023
The South Coast's Premier Tabletop Gaming Show returns for its' 8th year. Bigger and better than ever before, and now taking over the two largest halls at the Bournemouth International Centre for two full days.
Bournemouth gets Extra Time with Sue, Matt & Phil
A brand-new live sports quiz show bringing Sue Barker, Matt Dawson and Phil Tufnell back together on stage with legendary sporting guests.
Disney Celebrates 100 Years with Bournemouth Concert
A brand new concert will tour UK arenas including one night in Bournemouth this year, in celebration of 100 years of Disney!
Mayor Opens Southbourne's Christmas On The Green
The Bournemouth Mayor Cllr Bob Lawton and wife June with Santa and some of the Spiderman band at Southbourne’s Christmas on the Green
Early Bird Tickets on sale now for Bournemouth Bay Run 2023
The annual 40th Bournemouth Bay Run officially opens for entry at midday on Monday 12 December 2022 and to mark the announcement, early bird prices mean runners can get a discount on their entry up until Christmas Eve.
New Chair endorses charity as a driving force for good
BH Live, the registered charity, which operates leisure and event venues across Dorset, Hampshire and London, has appointed Paul Collins as its Chair.
A Real Cinderella Story
Having made her professional debut as an understudy in panto last year at Lighthouse, to say Charlotte Wood was thrilled to be offered the chance to come back this year – and in the title role – is something of an understatement.
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Celeb to turn on Westbourne's Christmas Lights
TV celeb Debra Stephenson will turn on the Christmas lights in Westbourne – which is gearing up for a month of seasonal festivities.
Remember, Remember the Fifth of November - Bournemouth Fireworks are Back!
Bournemouth Fireworks is rocketing back after a two-year lay-off and is expected to go with a bang.
Hotel Introduces New Service for Disabled Visitors
Marsham Court Hotel in Bournemouth has introduced a new smart tool give disabled visitors the most dignified, discreet and personal method to share their requirements and access needs prior to their arrival.
Boscombe's Projected Tribute to the Queen
A huge video tribute to The Queen is being displayed in Boscombe High Street as the nation mourns the late monarch.
Paddle Steamer Waverley Returns to South Coast
The World’s last seagoing paddle steamer has returned to the South Coast for the first time in four years to offer locals and visitors a variety of cruises from Poole and Swanage, among other south coast locations, this September.
19,000 Single-use Plastic Bottles Stopped on Beachfront in July
19,000 single-use plastic bottles have been saved from our waste stream during Plastic-Free-July thanks to BCP Council and City to Sea's “Turning the Tide” project.
Cherries Announce DeWalt Shirt Sleeve Deal
AFC Bournemouth has announced that DeWalt will be its official shirt sleeve sponsor for the 2022/23 season.
Cool Weekend for Families at Poole Harbour Festival
With the heatwave behind us, and temperatures back to the seasonal norm, organisers of this weekend's Poole Harbour Festival at Baiter Park are expecting the biggest crowds in its six-year history. Fri 29 - Sun 31 July 2022.
Celeb Chefs, Music and Masterclasses at Upton Park Food Festival
During the August Bank Holiday (Saturday 27th August – Monday 29th August 2022) Upton Country Park in picturesque Poole will host the third Fantastic Food Festival this summer. A new venue for this year, expect a gastronomic weekend packed with interactive masterclasses and experiences from a passionate community of talented food and drink experts and celebrity chefs. Situated on the front lawn, with the stunning backdrop of this grand Grade II listed Georgian House, the festival will be an opportunity to celebrate delicious regional and national produce from a diverse selection of stallholders with plenty of entertainment for all the family. Visit www.fantasticfoodfestivals.co.uk to book tickets.
Paultons Park up for Major Theme Park Awards
Paultons Park has been nominated in 10 of the 22 categories in this years UK Theme Park Awards.
Photos from Bourne Free Pride Festival 2022
UK Dog Surfing Championships in Bournemouth This July
BRITAIN'S only surf contest for canines, the UK Dog Surfing Championships is set to ride the waves onto Branksome Dene Chine beach again this month.
Bournemouth Symphony Chorus to Perform Premiere of New Work
Bournemouth Symphony Chorus is to perform the local premiere of a new work by composer Paul Carr at Lighthouse, Poole centre for the arts, on Saturday 16 July 2022.
Dorset Artists Festival Champions County’s Creativity
More than 80 delegates gathered at Lighthouse, Poole last month to present their work, share experiences, pitch ideas, celebrate and develop ideas at the venue’s first Dorset Artists Festival.
LV= KidZone Scheme Returns to Bournemouth Beaches
The popular LV= KidZone scheme that helps to prevent and reunite lost children and vulnerable adults on the seafront is making a welcome return once again.
Photos from Highcliffe Food & Arts Festival 2022
The sun, and crowds, came out for the Highcliffe Food and Arts Festival 2022.
Free Jubilee Fun at Bournemouth's Pavilion Theatre
Bournemouth Pavilion, the town’s Grade II listed Art Deco theatre and ballroom, is hosting a free-to-attend open day, on Friday 3 June, to mark Her Majesty the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
London Repertory Players Five Fabulous Shows this Summer
The London Repertory Players are back for a summer run with five fabulous shows at The Tivoli Theatre. Sponsored by Visit Bournemouth.
AFC Bournemouth Celebrate Return to Premier League
Having guided AFC Bournemouth to promotion to the Premier League in his first season as head coach at Vitality Stadium, Scott Parker has achieved his aim.
Anton and Giovanni - Him and Me Come to Poole
There’s double the fun as firm fan favourites – Strictly’s newest judge and the reigning champion – head back out on tour and visit Lighthouse, Poole’s centre for the arts, on Friday 17 June 2022.
Family-friendly Burley Festival is a Tasty Treat
With the best food, art, drink and music that the New Forest can offer the revitalised Burley Festival returns next month, fully refreshed after a two-year lay-off, bigger and better than ever, with a host of new attractions, family camping in the O'Deer Campsite and free entry for under-10s.
Legends of Cool Britannia will Rule at Upton House
LEGENDARY Britpop band Space will be joined by eighties chart toppers Katrina and Dr & the Medics, as well as Spandau Ballet legend Martin Kemp, to headline a weekend of brilliant live music at Upton House next month.
AFC Bournemouth Partners with Her Game Too as Women’s Team Make First Vitality Stadium Appearance
AFC Bournemouth is continuing its drive for equality and inclusivity in football by partnering with the Her Game Too movement.
Seafront Visitors to be Greeted by Two New Art Installations
Two new pieces of art, celebrating Bournemouth’s famous coastline, will greet residents and seafront visitors this summer.
Red Arrows and RAF Typhoon Back for Bournemouth Air Festival
The 2022 Bournemouth Air Festival will welcome back the Red Arrows and the RAF Typhoon for four days this year.
The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Spitfire, Hurricane and Lancaster will also take to the skies for four performances at the landmark festival, which is scheduled to take place from Thursday, September 1, to Sunday, September 4.
Youngsters To Get Active Trough Football with AFC Bournemouth
The AFC Bournemouth Community Sports Trust has joined forces with REIDsteel to deliver its popular Premier League Kicks initiative.
Dicky's in Southbourne: Restaurant Review
One restaurant that has been on our ‘must visit’ list for a while now is Dicky’s Bar & Brasserie in Southbourne. With a family get together planned we had the perfect chance to give the venue a try. We booked a table on a Sunday night in late February and the place had the encouraging busy hum of other diners on arrival. Dicky’s has a luscious décor with opulent furnishings mixed with more modern touches such as bare wooden tables. Lovely lighting levels and a mix of high and low seating creates a relaxed and trendy atmosphere.
Local People Wanted for Amazing Outdoor ArtProject
Hundreds of local people will come together to create amazing outdoor art in the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty this summer
Activate Performing Arts and outdoor arts company Walk the Plank are recruiting one thousand local people to participate in a mass gathering in Dorset called Green Space Dark Skies. The production will see people come together with artists and creatives to forge powerful collective connections to the local landscape.
100 years of the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum
2022 marks the centenary of the formal opening of the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum.
Fast free public Wi-Fi available in Boscombe
When you're in and around central Boscombe you are now able to access fast free public Wi-Fi as part of ongoing plans to transform the town and create more jobs and homes for local people.
