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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 Secures £8m Worth of Business for Bournemouth
The Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) is on a roll after securing ten big events for future years - as far ahead as 2017 - that combined will bring an estimated £8m to Bournemouth in terms of delegate expenditure. Article published: Fri 19 Feb 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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Phase One of BIC’s £300k Investment in Popular Conference Hall Underway
Phase one of the Bournemouth International Centre’s (BIC) £300,000 investment in upgrading its Tregonwell Hall is underway. 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 |
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Michael Winner Honoured at Police Federation Conference in Bournemouth
The 2009 Police Federation Annual Conference at the Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) this week, which marked the association’s 90th anniversary, saw some famous faces in the keynote speakers line up. Article published: Fri 15 May 2009 |
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RAFA Flies into Bournemouth
The Royal Air Forces Association (RAFA) swoops into Bournemouth this weekend. Article published: Thu 14 May 2009 |
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Police Federation Marks 90th Anniversary at BIC Conference
Over 2,000 delegates are expected in Bournemouth next week to attend the 2009 Police Federation Annual Conference, which will mark the associations' 90th anniversary, having formed in 1919. Article published: Fri 08 May 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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Solar Power Creates Festival Atmosphere at NASUWT Conference
The National Association of Schoolmasters and Union of Women Teachers (NASUWT), the largest teachers’ union in the UK, will be using solar power to run key parts of its Annual Conference 2009, courtesy of a firm that has previously helped light up the Glastonbury and Lovebox Weekender festivals. Article published: Mon 06 Apr 2009 |
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Hundreds Flock to Celebrate Pavilion’s 80th Anniversary!
Hundreds of people flocked to the Bournemouth Pavilion on Sunday 29th March to be part of the celebrations for its 80th anniversary. For the first time, the doors to the Pavilion were thrown open as it hosted a free Open Day for the public. Article published: Thu 02 Apr 2009 |
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BYT and Adventure Wonderland to Star in Pavilion’s Open Day!
Bournemouth Youth Theatre (BYT) and characters from Adventure Wonderland, including Alice in Wonderland and the Mad Hatter, are hosting children’s workshops during the Pavilion’s Open Day on Sunday 29th March, as part of the 80th Anniversary celebrations. Article published: Thu 26 Mar 2009 |
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500 Cardiothoracic Surgeons Return to BIC
The Society for Cardiothoracic Surgery in Great Britain and Ireland has returned to the Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) for the first time since 2002. Article published: Mon 23 Mar 2009 |
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Exhibition of Bournemouth Pavilion Memorabilia to Honour its 80th Anniversary
An exhibition of selected Bournemouth Pavilion memorabilia is taking place to honour its 80th Anniversary, which officially falls on Thursday 19th March. Article published: Mon 16 Mar 2009 |
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BIC and Pavilion Short Listed for Best Disabled Services Award
The Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) and Pavilion have been short listed in the finals of the Best Disabled Services Award, part of the Meeting and Incentive Travel’s Industry Awards 2009. Article published: Thu 12 Mar 2009 |
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Do you share your birthday with the Bournemouth Pavilion?
An appeal has gone out to residents in the Bournemouth area who were born on 19th March 1929, the date which marks the 80th anniversary of the Bournemouth Pavilion. Article published: Thu 05 Mar 2009 |
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Spot Light on Hire Company as its Wins BIC Contract
The Hire Company (UK) Ltd has been re-awarded ‘Recommended Supplier’ status, for the provision of Audio Visual and Conference Production Services to the Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) and Pavilion’s conference and exhibition clients. Article published: Sat 28 Feb 2009 |
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Shorter Lead Times Result in Rush of Event Bookings for the BIC
Despite the economic slow down, the start of 2009 has seen some big bookings confirmed by the Bournemouth International Centre’s (BIC) Conference and Exhibition sales team. Article published: Fri 20 Feb 2009 |
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Booking Up a Storm at the BIC’s Wedding Show!
Bookings at the Bournemouth International Centre’s (BIC) annual Wedding Show, which took place at the end of last month, were at an all time high! Article published: Wed 11 Feb 2009 |
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Students Have Designs on Pavilion’s 80th Anniversary
Local students from Ferndown Upper School have taken part in a competition to design the official poster to celebrate the Pavilion’s 80th anniversary next year. Article published: Wed 11 Feb 2009 |
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Plenty for Thrill Seekers at the BIC Wedding Show
The BIC’s Wedding Show is going full throttle this weekend! Article published: Thu 29 Jan 2009 |
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BIC IS BIG ON ROMANCE WITH THE WEDDING SHOW
The Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) is ‘big on romance’ for 2009 with the return of the popular Wedding Show (30 January to 1 February 2009), one of the south’s largest and most varied events of its kind. Article published: Thu 15 Jan 2009 |
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READY TO RHUMBA AT THE BIC - UK DANCE CHAMPIONSHIPS
Get ready to rhumba alongside the world’s top dancers at the Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) this month (19-22 January 2009) at the prestigious UK Dance Championships a show that’s packed with quickstepping action as well as a free entry Shopping Mall where dancers of all abilities can buy th Article published: Thu 15 Jan 2009 |
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BIC Catering Contract is Icing on the Cake for Kudos Hospitality
After an intensive tendering process, the BIC has announced that it has awarded its catering contract to Kudos Hospitality Ltd Article published: Tue 06 Jan 2009 |
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BIC/Pavilion Christmas/New Year Hours
our opening hours from 23 December 2008 to 2 January 2009 Article published: Wed 24 Dec 2008 |
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Barrie family’s flying visit to Pavilion Panto Peter Pan
coming face to face with their ancestor's creation Article published: Tue 23 Dec 2008 |
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Healthy Boost to BIC’s Sales
The Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) has won a three year contract to host the first ever Healthy Living Show. Article published: Fri 19 Dec 2008 |
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BIC and Pavilion Make the Energy Grade
The recent government requirement for Display Energy Certificates (DEC) has demonstrated that the Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) and Pavilion Theatre make the energy grade. Article published: Thu 11 Dec 2008 |
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BIC Brings Big Business to Bournemouth
October saw a variety of medical events take place at the Bournemouth International Centre (BIC), bringing big business to Bournemouth. Article published: Thu 27 Nov 2008 |
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e-Safety Conference Back in Bournemouth
Tomorrow (27th November) will see the South West Grid for Learning’s (SWGfL) e-safety Conference at the Bournemouth International Centre (BIC). Article published: Wed 26 Nov 2008 |
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Dance Day at BIC a ‘Strictly’ Success!
Over 500 people ‘quickstepped’ to the Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) for a free Dance Day. Article published: Mon 24 Nov 2008 |
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Scooby-Doo to Open the Christmas Gift Show!
Children’s favourite cartoon character, Scooby-Doo, will be making a special festive appearance this Saturday at the Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) to open the Christmas Gift Show. Article published: Mon 24 Nov 2008 |
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Happiness and Angel Orbs Phenomenon Comes to the BIC
Angelology, the study of angels, has become increasingly popular recently. Article published: Thu 13 Nov 2008 |
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Vascular Society Returns to BIC
The Vascular Society of Great Britain and Ireland is holding their Annual Conference at the Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) from Wednesday 12th November until Friday 14th November. Article published: Wed 12 Nov 2008 |
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Double Chance for BIC and Pavilion at Bournemouth Tourism Awards
The Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) and Pavilion have been short listed for two awards at the Bournemouth Tourism Awards 2008; Outstanding Customer Service of the Year and Best Evening Experience – Entertainment of the Year. Article published: Mon 10 Nov 2008 |
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Spice Up Your ‘Herbalife’!
1,400 delegates will be flocking to Bournemouth to attend the Herbalife conference and exhibition at the Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre and Ballroom over the next few days. Article published: Mon 10 Nov 2008 |
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Countdown to the BIC’s Christmas Gift Show
With Christmas approaching, it’s countdown to the Bournemouth International Centre’s annual Christmas Gift Show; the perfect family event. Article published: Tue 04 Nov 2008 |
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Synergy at BIC
Up to 400 staff are expected to attend the Synergy Housing Group’s training day at the Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) on Monday 3rd November. Article published: Mon 03 Nov 2008 |
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UK Dementia Congress Returns to the BIC
Last held at the Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) in 2006, the largest UK dementia-focused event, the annual UK Dementia Congress is back. Article published: Fri 24 Oct 2008 |
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Summer Season Sales Success for the BIC and Pavilion
Despite the Indian summer we have had over the last few weeks, summer seems to be truly behind us. Looking back on it, the Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) and Pavilion have had one of the busiest summer seasons in recent years! Article published: Thu 23 Oct 2008 |
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Feet Take Centre Stage at the BIC
Not only is the Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) the place to meet, it’s the place for feet! Article published: Wed 22 Oct 2008 |
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BIC and Pavilion Short Listed for South West’s 2008 Business Tourism Award
The Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) and Pavilion have been short listed for the finals of the 2008 South West’s Tourism Excellence Award for Business Tourism. Article published: Wed 22 Oct 2008 |
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NHS Alliance at BIC
After a busy month of conferences and exhibitions that has already seen the GP’s Forum at the Bournemouth International Centre (BIC), the NHS Alliance is back in Bournemouth and holding its Annual Conference at the BIC on Thursday 16th until Friday 17th October. Approximately 700 delegates are expec Article published: Mon 20 Oct 2008 |
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Bone Health Fair at Pavilion
Monday 20th October is World Osteoporosis Day and information on how to keep your bones healthy will be available at the free Bone Health Fair from 10.00am until 4.00pm in the Pavilion’s Ballroom. Article published: Fri 17 Oct 2008 |
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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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Grandma’s Attic Antiques and Collectors Fair Returns to the Pavilion
Want to find a great heirloom or a hidden gem of an antique? Why not take a visit to Grandma’s Attic Antiques and Collectors Fair at the Pavilion in Bournemouth town centre this weekend. Article published: Fri 17 Oct 2008 |
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Pavilion’s 12th Autumn Wedding Fayre was Buzzing!
The sun was certainly shinning for the Pavilion’s 12th Annual Autumn Wedding Fayre last weekend; the event attracted nearly 12% more visitors than it did the previous year! Article published: Wed 08 Oct 2008 |
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GP’s Forum Choose BIC for First Time
For the first time, the Royal College of General Practitioners’ (RCGP) National Annual Conference is being held in Bournemouth at the Bournemouth International Centre (BIC). Article published: Thu 02 Oct 2008 |
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Freemasons’ Grand Charity at BIC
The annual general meeting of The Freemasons’ Grand Charity is being held on Saturday 27th September at the Bournemouth International Centre (BIC). Article published: Fri 26 Sep 2008 |
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Robotics Group and Science Society Join Forces at the BIC
The European Laboratory Robotics Interest Group (ELRIG) and the Society of Biomolecular Sciences (SBS) are holding the annual two day conference and exhibition, titled Drug Discovery: 2008, at the Bournemouth International Centre (BIC). Article published: Thu 25 Sep 2008 |
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Come and De-Stress at the Pavilion’s 12th Autumn Wedding Fayre
There’s no need to get caught up with the anxiety of your upcoming nuptials, you can take a trip to the De-Stress Zone at the Pavilion’s annual Autumn Wedding Fayre. Article published: Tue 23 Sep 2008 |
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Bournemouth Makes Waves at Event UK During National Meetings Week
The Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) and Bournemouth International Conference Bureau (BICB) made waves at Event UK last week at the NEC in Birmingham. Article published: Thu 25 Sep 2008 |
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Romance lives at the Pavilion with Autumn Wedding Fayre
on 15 & 16 September 2007 Article published: Mon 20 Aug 2007 |