News Archive
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BIC to bloom in 2013
When the National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies will bring their National Show, exhibition and competitions to Bournemouth in 2013. Article published: Wed 02 May 2012 |
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Festive Gift Fair reaches out to regional crafters and entrepreneurs
Exhibition spaces for the 2012 Festive Gift Fair are now on sale. Article published: Mon 30 Apr 2012 |
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New Bistro dining experience in Bournemouth
Next month enjoy a taste of ‘Dorset on a Plate’ at a brand new Terrace Bistro, Café & Bar Article published: Thu 19 Apr 2012 |
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Enjoy prime views and first class hospitality during the Bournemouth Air Festival
From one of the best viewpoints in town Article published: Mon 26 Mar 2012 |
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More entertainment choices in Bournemouth with BH Live Tickets
At the Bournemouth Pier Theatre Article published: Thu 22 Mar 2012 |
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The Association of Anaesthetists of Great Britain and Ireland (AAGBI) returning to the BIC
The BIC will welcome over 800 delegates in September Article published: Wed 21 Mar 2012 |
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BH Live Improving The Customer Experience!
Following a recent assessment by the Institute of Hospitality Article published: Mon 12 Mar 2012 |
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BH Live energy saving measures pay off with improved performance ratings
Resulting in a lower energy performance operational rating and reduced carbon emissions at the BIC and Bournemouth Pavilion during 2011 Article published: Tue 06 Mar 2012 |
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New look Nursery Show coming to the Bournemouth International Centre
To boost Early Years development in the South Article published: Thu 01 Mar 2012 |
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British Association of Barbershop Singers raising the roof
In 2013 at their 39th Annual Convention Article published: Tue 28 Feb 2012 |
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Trades Union Congress returning to BIC in 2013
Bringing together representatives from 54 affiliated unions Article published: Tue 21 Feb 2012 |
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Local charities raise thousands at BIC in Guinness World Record attempt
To contribute towards caring for local people. Article published: Mon 20 Feb 2012 |
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Bournemouth International Centre aiming high with new accreditation
from AIM in association with the Meetings Industry Association Article published: Fri 10 Feb 2012 |
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Due to popular demand, themed dinners are back at Bournemouth Pavilion
BH Live Hospitality is pleased to announce that further themed dinners for 2012 are on sale now Article published: Tue 28 Feb 2012 |
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BH Live supporting people to live well with and beyond cancer in Dorset
with a special event being held at the BIC on Wednesday 25 January 2012 Article published: Tue 24 Jan 2012 |
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All you need is love at the BIC!
BIC Wedding Show 2012. Taking place on 3-5 February 2012, the wedding show is the largest wedding exhibition on the South Coast Article published: Thu 19 Jan 2012 |
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Zumba Smash 2 at the BIC on Sunday 12th February 2012
attempt at breaking the Guinness World Record for the largest Zumba class Article published: Thu 19 Jan 2012 |
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2012 Cupcake Camp is coming to the Bournemouth Pavilion
on 17th of March at 2pm Article published: Tue 10 Jan 2012 |
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BIC/Pavilion Christmas/New Year Hours 2011/2012
our opening hours from 23 December 2011 to 2 January 2012 Article published: Mon 19 Dec 2011 |
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NSPCC calls on local businesses to get festive for ChildLine
by sponsoring and decorating a tree at the Festival of Christmas Trees Article published: Mon 05 Dec 2011 |
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BH Live wins Outstanding Customer Service of the Year at the Bournemouth Tourism Awards 2011
for its ongoing committment to high levels of customer service Article published: Thu 22 Mar 2012 |
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BH Live Hospitality launch Encore and Applause
two new hospitality packages to upgrade a show experience Article published: Thu 10 Nov 2011 |
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See the new Terrace Bistro at the Pavilion
Work is progressing well on BH Live's new Terrace Bistro at the Pavilion Article published: Tue 25 Oct 2011 |
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Become a ‘Friend of the Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre’
which is planned to launch in 2012 Article published: Fri 07 Oct 2011 |
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Let the festivities begin with gifts galore at the Bournemouth International Centre
the BIC has the perfect solution at annual Festive Gift Fayre Article published: Tue 13 Sep 2011 |
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Local charities team up to smash the world record for biggest ever Zumba class
Dorset charities Lewis-Manning Hospice and The Wessex Autistic Society attempt to smash the world record for the biggest Zumba class Article published: Tue 13 Sep 2011 |
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The Conference and Exhibition Sales team at the Bournemouth International Centre is expanding
BH Live is pleased to welcome Hayley Ryan as it’s new Conference & Exhibition Sales Coordinator Article published: Fri 05 Aug 2011 |
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Setting new standards in energy efficiency at the Bournemouth International Centre
with 27 solar thermal panels on the roof of the venue Article published: Fri 05 Aug 2011 |
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Bournemouth Pavilion Manager, Bob Bentley to retire
Bournemouth Pavilion Manager, Bob Bentley is retiring after 20 years service Article published: Thu 04 Aug 2011 |
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The region's largest trade show for the hospitality industry looking ahead to 2015
The CEM Group has secured dates up to 2015 Article published: Tue 12 Jul 2011 |
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"You're in safe hands at the Bournemouth International Centre" says the Police Federation
The 87the Polie Federation Conference & Exhibition returned to the BIC last month Article published: Mon 20 Jun 2011 |
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Summer Ice Skating returns to the BIC in July with The Rawk Ice Rink.
The rink will be open from 16th July to 11th September 2011 and will mark the ninth consecutive summer in which the BIC has provided a seasonal rink. Article published: Wed 01 Jun 2011 |
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New Pavilion General Manager joins the team
BH Live is pleased to welcome Paul Griffiths as the new Pavilion General Manager Article published: Wed 11 May 2011 |
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Love really is all around at this year's Autumn Wedding Fayre at the Bournemouth Pavilion
Saturday 24th to Sunday 25th September 2011 Article published: Fri 13 May 2011 |
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BIC and Bournemouth Pavilion celebrating improved Hospitality Assured success
The BIC and Bournemouth Pavilion have been awarded the Hospitality Assured Standard for Service and Business Excellence Article published: Fri 25 Mar 2011 |
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Take a ‘Quick Step’ to visit Bournemouth at this year’s International Confex
at Earls Court from 1-3 March 2011 Article published: Wed 02 Feb 2011 |
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Bournemouth Hotel Training School a Step closer
A four-star hotel training school in Bournemouth could become a reality as Cabinet considers progressing legal agreements with the developer. Article published: Thu 17 Mar 2011 |
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BIC/Pavilion Christmas/New Year Hours 2010/2011
our opening hours from 24 December 2010 to 3 January 2011 Article published: Mon 13 Dec 2010 |
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Meet Bournemouth wins Award at Bournemouth Tourism Awards
recently hosted at the Bournemouth International Centre Article published: Tue 30 Nov 2010 |
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BIC to welcome the Keep Britain Tidy Annual Conference
bringing over 300 delegates to the town Article published: Fri 29 Oct 2010 |
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We've got the festive season all wrapped up at the BIC’s Christmas Gift Show 2010
Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 November 2010 Article published: Mon 25 Oct 2010 |
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Steve Piper to join BH Live
Article published: Tue 17 Aug 2010 |
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BIC's Tyers to retire in October
Article published: Mon 16 Aug 2010 |
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UK Public Health Association & BIC Conferencing - Case Study
Article published: Fri 30 Jul 2010 |
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You'll Say 'I Do' at the Bournemouth Pavilion's Autumn Wedding Fayre
Article published: Fri 30 Jul 2010 |
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Summer Youth Dance Workshop with Gregory Maqoma for boys age 11-19
Article published: Fri 30 Jul 2010 |
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The Bournemouth International Centre (BIC), reports encouraging Business Tourism figures for 2009/10
injecting approximately £122 million into the local economy Article published: Fri 02 Jul 2010 |
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Pavilion restoration celebrates another success
with the installation of purpose-made windows Article published: Fri 11 Jun 2010 |
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Future Looks Bright for BIC
The future looks bright for the Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) after recently winning a new event for 2010, the Unlock the Future Conference. Article published: Wed 10 Mar 2010 |
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EMAIL NEWSLETTER – TECHNICAL PROBLEM
Please note we are currently experiencing technical problems sending our weekly email newsletter. Article published: Fri 05 Mar 2010 |
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Beach Huts Make Bournemouth STAND OUT At Confex
It’s Beach Hut inspired stand at International Confex really made Bournemouth stand out this year, and meant it won Best Stand in the UK venues and destinations section. Article published: Wed 03 Mar 2010 |
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BIC Promotes Boscombe’s Beach Pods at Meetings and Incentive Exhibition in London
The Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) and Bournemouth’s conference bureau, the BICB, exhibit annually at International Confex, the largest UK meetings and incentive travel exhibition in London. Article published: Fri 19 Feb 2010 |
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BIC Makes it Mark by Winning New Event
The Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) has definitely made its mark by winning a two day tattoo convention called Bournemouth Ink, crammed full of interesting and unusual entertainment. The event is taking place on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th May in the BIC’s Purbeck Hall and Tregonwell Hall. Article published: Tue 19 Jan 2010 |
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You’ll Say I Do at the BIC Wedding Show
You’ll say I Do at the Bournemouth International Centre’s (BIC) 2010 Wedding Show (Friday 5th – Sunday 7th February); one of the south’s largest and most popular events of its kind. Article published: Fri 15 Jan 2010 |
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Call for Trustees as Green Light is Given for Bournemouth’s New Leisure and Cultural Trust
Bournemouth’s new leisure and cultural trust, BH LIVE is looking for trustees/non-executive board members. Article published: Wed 13 Jan 2010 |
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UK Dance Championships Waltz into Bournemouth
Sequined outfits are at the ready as the annual UK Dance Championships (19th-21st January) waltzes into Bournemouth later this month; the three day event is taking place in the Bournemouth International Centre’s (BIC) Windsor Hall. Article published: Fri 08 Jan 2010 |
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BIC/Pavilion Christmas/New Year Hours
our opening hours from 24 December 2009 to 2 January 2010 Article published: Wed 23 Dec 2009 |
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BIC Voted Best Evening Experience at Bournemouth Tourism Awards
The Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) won Best Evening Experience of the Year at the Bournemouth Tourism Awards last night, held at the Carrington House Hotel. Article published: Fri 27 Nov 2009 |
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Bournemouth to Host Baby Friendly Conference
MORE than 800 health care professionals from around the world will descend on the Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) for the UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Annual Conference 2009 on Wednesday 25th and Thursday 26th November. Article published: Tue 24 Nov 2009 |
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Author of Watership Down to Sign Books at BIC’s Christmas Gift Show
Author of Watership Down, Richard Adams, will be making a special appearance at the Bournemouth International Centre’s annual Christmas Gift Show. He will be signing copies of his books all day, on Saturday 21st November. Article published: Fri 20 Nov 2009 |
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It’s a White Christmas for the BIC’s Gift Show!
It will be a white Christmas at the Bournemouth International Centre’s (BIC) annual Christmas Gift Show as Chris Jarvis, who is starring in Bournemouth’s pantomime Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, will be on hand to open the show! Article published: Fri 13 Nov 2009 |
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Oral Health Conference Celebrates 60th Anniversary of BSDHT at BIC
The British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy (BSDHT) brought its Annual Oral Health conference and exhibition back to the Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) last week. Having last been at the BIC in 2007, this year marked a special celebration for the society, its 60th Anniversary. Article published: Wed 21 Oct 2009 |
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Lib Dems are back in Bournemouth
The BIC welcomes the Liberal Democrat Conference for the second year running Article published: Mon 21 Sep 2009 |
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Romance in the air at the Pavilion's Autumn Wedding Fayre
Great ideas for your big day are fluttering like confetti this weekend (26-27 September 2009) Article published: Mon 21 Sep 2009 |
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Kyran Bracken Lights the BIC's 25th Birthday
Sunday 6th September marked the Bournemouth International Centre's (BIC) 25th birthday! Article published: Tue 08 Sep 2009 |
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Last Chance to Win 25 Tickets for BIC Shows!
Tomorrow – Saturday 5th September – is the last day you can be in with a chance to win 25 tickets for BIC Shows! Article published: Fri 04 Sep 2009 |
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Bournemouth Releases Robust Business Tourism Figures
The latest statistics, based on the UK Tourist Board’s Estimate of Delegate Expenditure, show that the Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) and Bournemouth Pavilion inject £65m annually into the local economy through business tourism. Article published: Wed 02 Sep 2009 |
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Don't Miss Your Chance to Win 25 Tickets for BIC Shows!
Today – Friday 21st August - marks the tenth day of the BIC’s 25 ticket competition which is part of its 25th birthday celebrations. Article published: Fri 21 Aug 2009 |
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Duo of Appointments Boost BIC’s Conference and Exhibitions Team
A duo of appointments, Sales Co-ordinator Alex Webster and Event Co-ordinator Nicola Abad, have boosted the Bournemouth International Centre’s (BIC) Conference and Exhibitions team. Article published: Fri 14 Aug 2009 |
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BIC Wins Business Worth £10.8m for Bournemouth
The BIC conference and exhibitions sales team are on a roll Article published: Wed 29 Apr 2009 |
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25 Days and 25 Chances to Win Tickets as Part of BIC’s 25th Birthday!
Wednesday 12th August marks the 25 day count down to the BIC’s 25th birthday! As part of the birthday celebrations, the BIC will be giving out free raffle tickets to the first 25 people through the doors of the BIC each day, starting on Wednesday. Article published: Tue 11 Aug 2009 |
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BIC Launches 25th Birthday Celebrations with Competition!
The Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) is launching its 25th birthday celebrations with a competition for local couples who share their wedding anniversary with the BIC’s birthday! Article published: Thu 06 Aug 2009 |
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Bournemouth Flies the Green Flag
Bournemouth has raised its green credentials by winning the bid to host the prestigious Green Flag Award winners event next month. Article published: Wed 22 Jul 2009 |
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Show of Strength by BIC
Next month the Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) shows its strength as it plays host to the British Powerlifting Championship on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th July. Article published: Mon 29 Jun 2009 |
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Thoracic Conference Returns to BIC
The British Thoracic Society’s Annual Conference comes to Bournemouth this week, returning to the Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) for the first time since 2001. Article published: Mon 29 Jun 2009 |
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BIC and Pavilion’s Late Night Walk Raises Over £1k for Charity
Earlier this month, in the middle of the night, a ten strong team of staff from the Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) and Pavilion - accompanied by their black Labrador mascot - raised £1,157.88 for Round Table Children’s Wish (RTCW), as part of the Midnight Wish Walk. Over 130 people took part Article published: Mon 29 Jun 2009 |
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Three into One for the BIC
Three events in one week mean it’s a busy time for the Bournemouth International Centre (BIC). Three association events, AIRMIC, ACNC and ALARM, will all be taking place at the BIC this week. Article published: Mon 29 Jun 2009 |
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Communications Workers Take Time to Talk at BIC
2,000 members of the Communications Workers Union (CWU) have arrived at the Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) to talk about issues concerning the areas represented by the union, including engineering, computing, clerical, mechanical, driving, retail, financial and manual skills. Article published: Thu 18 Jun 2009 |
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Local Musical Groups Set to Perform for Pavilion’s 80th Anniversary
A collection of local amateur groups and theatre schools have grouped together and are set to perform a tribute show based around famous and popular musicals, to mark the 80th anniversary of the Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre, on Sunday 14th June at 7.30pm. Article published: Fri 05 Jun 2009 |
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BIC's Energy Saving Plans for Scorching Summer
As of this month the Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) has switched off its heating and hot water system, in anticipation of the scorching summer that has been predicted. Article published: Thu 28 May 2009 |
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UCU Hold 'Lecture' at BIC
UCU, the University and College Union are holding a three day 'lecture' at the Bournemouth International Centre (BIC). Article published: Thu 28 May 2009 |