BH Live

At BH Live, we're passionate about creating opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to be active, healthy, and connected 💙

That's why we've extended our popular MountAirX sessions at Mountbatten Leisure Centre, giving families an extra 30 minutes to enjoy the giant inflatable attraction that's become a favourite across Portsmouth 👏

Earlier this year, we also launched dedicated Under 5s and SEND sessions, designed to provide a more relaxed and inclusive experience. With reduced numbers and additional space to explore, these sessions help children develop confidence, enjoy physical activity, and have fun in an environment that works for them.

And there's more good news. Thanks to the UK Government's Great British Summer Savings scheme, families can enjoy VAT savings on MountAirX sessions until 1 September 2026, helping make summer activities more affordable for local communities ✨

Discover our latest news at bhlive.org.uk/category/news

Portsmouth City Council

Our latest Autumn/Winter What's On Guides for Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre and Fairfield Halls are here! 🎉

As a charity, we're passionate about bringing people together through the power of live experiences. Every event helps us continue creating opportunities for people of all ages to connect, be inspired, and enjoy memorable moments with family and friends.

From spectacular shows and live music to comedy and family entertainment, this season's programme is packed with something for everyone ✨

Every visit supports our charitable mission to enrich lives and strengthen communities through culture, leisure and shared experiences 💙

Discover the latest news and explore what's on: bhlive.org.uk/category/news

BCP Council I Love Croydon Culture Croydon

We were delighted to welcome Cllr Kataria and representatives from Southampton City Council to the gym at BH Live Active, The Quays last week to explore the brand-new facilities 🎉

Working alongside leading commercial fitness provider PulseFitness, we completely transformed the gyms at BH Live Active, The Quays; Bitterne Leisure Centre, and Chamberlayne Leisure Centre, introducing brand-new equipment, redesigned training zones, refreshed décor, and enhanced fitness spaces throughout.

The improvements form part of BH Live and Southampton City Council’s shared commitment to support healthier communities by making high-quality fitness facilities more accessible, welcoming, and inspiring for people of all ages and abilities.

Discover our latest news at bhlive.org.uk/category/news 💙

Our health and wellbeing team in Bournemouth had a fantastic time last week at Kings Park Vaccination Clinic to shout about our amazing exercise referral programme 🎉

Hosted by one of our local partners, University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity, local residents were invited to have a free health check followed by a clinical assessment and consultation with our exercise referral team.

It was great to work alongside other local organisations such as LiveWell Dorset, Help & Care, Stroke Association, and We Are With You to share local resources and help promote the importance of maintaining health and wellbeing and staying regularly active 💙

Find out more about our health and wellbeing programmes:
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BCP Council

We were delighted to welcome more than 600 delegates for the Festival of Humanism at Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) last month 🎉

The festival brought together Humanists UK members, activists, patrons and supporters for three days of keynote presentations, panel discussions, networking opportunities and entertainment.

The event was delivered with support from the BIC’s Conferences and Exhibitions team, who worked closely with organisers to host a programme featuring more than 40 speakers across the weekend.

Our team received glowing feedback for the delivery, with delegates sharing;

📣"I thought the venue staff were amazing! So helpful, supportive of our event, and pro-active!"

📣"An excellent festival venue."

📣 "Staff very helpful and friendly. Rooms comfortable, with good sound and vision."

As one of the UK’s leading conference and exhibition venues, it's fantastic that the BIC continues to attract a diverse programme of national and international events, reinforcing Bournemouth’s reputation as a premier destination for business events and conferences year-round.

Planning a conference, exhibition, or business event? Find out more and get in touch with our friendly team at bic.co.uk/conference 💙

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BCP Council

From swim sessions, inflatable attractions, trampolining, multi-sports holiday camps, soft play, and much more, there's tons for families to see and do at BH Live Active leisure centres across the summer holidays ☀️🎉

It's all part of our charitable mission to encourage residents across Dorset and Hampshire to be more active by offering fun, engaging, and affordable ways for people to stay physically activity.

We're delighted to embrace the UK Government's Great British Summer Savings scheme too, offering VAT savings across our soft play sessions and inflatable attractions until Tuesday 1 September 2026 to ease the financial squeeze throughout the summer holidays 💙

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BCP Council Portsmouth City Council Southampton City Council

Fantastic to see that we have been shortlisted as a ukactive awards finalist in the Healthier Communities Award category for our pioneering Cancer Rehabilitation programme in Bournemouth! 🎉

Huge congratulations to all the other finalists. We'll see you at the ukactive awards ceremony in Birmingham on Thursday 8 October 2026! 💙

The finalists for the 2026 ukactive Awards have been announced! Congratulations to all those who made the shortlist, a remarkable achievement given the outstanding calibre of entries this year.

Join us at the ICC Birmingham on the 8th October for an unforgettable evening of dining, entertainment and celebration, as we reveal the winners of one of the industry’s most prestigious awards.

👉 View the full list of finalists through the ukactive Awards website or in our latest press release: https://ukactive.com/news/ukactive-awards-2026-finalists-unveiled/

🎟️ Tickets will be available soon.

We can't wait to welcome visitors from across Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole to our free-to-attend Littledown Family Fun Day this Sunday (26 July)! 🎉

Whatever the weather, it's the perfect opportunity to explore what the local community has to offer. From live entertainment, stalls, crafts, activities, and so much more, we can't wait to welcome families back for our 11th annual event 💙

Here are some snaps from last year's incredible event 📸

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BCP Council BH Live Active, Littledown

It was fantastic to welcome Cllr Hunt, Cabinet Member for Community Safety, Leisure & Sport, to the Mountbatten Leisure Centre yesterday to come and tour the brand-new gym facilities as part of our £750K investment into the centre 🎉

From dedicated fitness areas to specialist new equipment, plus modern lighting and fixtures, we’ve received amazing feedback from our visitors and members since reopening.

📣 “Really appreciate the mastermind and those funding these facilities and it’s great to see BH Live taking care of people’s health and wellbeing.”

📣 “The new equipment is outstanding and the overall appearance is just out of this world. Well done to the staff.”

📣 “It’s only been a week or two since the gym refurb but it’s superb. It definitely feels like you’ve noted what machines are used most while adding new equipment that expands the experience.”

It’s great to see that our investment is encouraging visitors of all ages across the city to be more active, which is all part of our charitable mission 💙

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Portsmouth City Council EGYM Precor Reach Wellness BH Live Active

We're delighted to announce that a major gym transformation project delivered by BH Live and Southampton City Council has now been completed at BH Live Active, The Quays, Bitterne Leisure Centre, and Chamberlayne Leisure Centre 🎉

The investment has created high-quality, modern fitness spaces designed to support healthier, more active communities, with:

✅ New Pulse Fitness equipment throughout
✅ Interactive cardio equipment with integrated digital screens
✅ Enhanced free weights and stretching areas
✅ Dedicated functional fitness zones
✅ Refreshed décor and upgraded workout environments

As a charity and social enterprise, we're proud to continue making health and wellbeing more accessible, welcoming, and inspiring for everyone 💙