ILLUMINATE at The Blue Pool, on from 11 January to 25 February.
You can now sign up for the 41st Bournemouth Bay Run in March. Whatever your running ability – fun or competitive – the event on Sunday 24 March is ideal. Set against the backdrop of Bournemouth’s beautiful seven-mile stretch of sandy beaches, there are four races of various lengths on offer. Dedicated runners can participate in […]
An amazing fossil pliosaur skull has been found near Kimmmeridge in Dorset
Thousands of lights will illuminate the Lower Gardens in Bournemouth to mark the launch of Christmas Tree Wonderland on Friday 17 November. New for this year is a tunnel of light at the start of the trail, which is organised by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council with main sponsor Coastal Business Improvement District (BID). […]
A community-led garden at Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council’s Winton Library has recently received a regional award. The Royal Horticultural Society (HRS) and South and South East Bloom have awarded the green space an ‘It’s Your Neighbourhood’ award of ‘Thriving Level 4’. The level is attained by assessing the community participation, environmental responsibility and […]
Work on the second phase of the redevelopment of Poole Museum’s three historic buildings is well underway following the successful completion of the first phase earlier this year. The initial work included repairs, re-roofing, glazing, insulation, and the installation of solar panels to make the museum more sustainable and protect its historic buildings for the […]
Join family and friends from 5pm on Sunday 5 November for entertainment and live music along the quay, with the firework display starting at 8pm. The annual event commemorates the anniversary of Guy Fawkes failed attempt to blow up the Houses of Parliament in 1605. Councillor Millie Earl, Deputy Leader and Portfolio Holder for Connected […]
A new radio station for Bournemouth is launching next year covering local news and playing the best songs on the radio. The announcement of Bournemouth One today came 100 years to the day (17 October 2023) after the launch of 6BM – Bournemouth’s first radio station which lasted 16 years. Bournemouth One will offer a […]
Free festive illuminations will light up Bournemouth this winter as Christmas Tree Wonderland returns with a refresh for its sixth year. The glittering light trail, organised by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council and main sponsor Coastal BID, is on from 17 November – 1 January 2024. Visitors to the Lower Gardens in Bournemouth, will […]
A popular health and wellbeing scheme helping people live healthier lifestyles is set to continue with the local community now developing the project. Launched in 2021, the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council ASPIRE project, funded by the European Union, provided opportunities for unemployed people living with obesity or weight issues to live healthier lifestyles and […]
