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Information and guidance on COVID-19 within our community

A positive, healthy start to 2026 begins at Thrive
Date Posted:
January 15, 2026
Date Last Modified:
January 15, 2026
Looking to kickstart the year feeling healthier, happier, and more connected? Thrive, the one-stop health and wellbeing event in Boscombe, is back for 2026 and…
COVID-19, Health and Fitness, Lifestyle, Work and Employment
Beach app rolls out nationally following government backing
Date Posted:
July 6, 2021
Date Last Modified:
July 6, 2021
EUROPE’S first innovative beach check app developed to help beach-goers check busy beaches following a surge in visitors last summer is set to go national after being backed by central government. Launched…
COVID-19, Events and Attractions
Events Postponed Following Government Announcement
Date Posted:
June 16, 2021
Date Last Modified:
June 30, 2021
POPULAR events have been postponed in a bid to prevent crowds gathering after the Government delayed the lifting of restrictions during an announcement on Monday…
COVID-19, Events and Attractions
Multi partner summer response plan supports more than 300,000 visitors choosing Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Date Posted:
June 4, 2021
Date Last Modified:
June 29, 2021
A dedicated multi-agency summer response plan put in place to welcome people back safely across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has stood the test and remains…
COVID-19, Events and Attractions, Health and Fitness
Parking made easier in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Date Posted:
May 28, 2021
Date Last Modified:
June 29, 2021
Parking in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole will be quicker, easier and more convenient through BCP Council partnering with three of the biggest players in the…
COVID-19, Shopping and Retail
Eco Hub at Dolphin Shopping Centre open now for bookings
Date Posted:
May 28, 2021
Date Last Modified:
June 29, 2021
The Dolphin Shopping Centre’s community-focused Eco Hub has reopened its diary for use by local charities, awareness campaigns, promotions and other initiatives. The Eco Hub…
COVID-19
Innovative local business projects to receive latest round of discretionary funding
Date Posted:
May 24, 2021
Date Last Modified:
June 29, 2021
BCP Council is issuing its latest round of ARG Stream 3 discretionary grant funding, which will be used to turbo charge innovative business projects across…
COVID-19
£1.2 million available for local community projects across Bournemouth and Poole
Date Posted:
May 24, 2021
Date Last Modified:
June 29, 2021
The first round of Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Neighbourhood Portion Funding is open to bids for residents, businesses and community groups in the Bournemouth and…
COVID-19
Museums and other local attractions get ready to welcome back visitors as more BCP Council services reopen
Date Posted:
May 17, 2021
Date Last Modified:
May 18, 2021
Indoor attractions across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are starting to welcome back visitors as more BCP Council services open in line with Step 3 in…
COVID-19, Events and Attractions
City Cruises Poole are back!
Date Posted:
May 6, 2021
Date Last Modified:
May 6, 2021
WE ARE BACK! Here at City Cruises Poole, we have resumed full service, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to get back out on the…
COVID-19, Events and Attractions
The Dolphin Centre safely welcomes shoppers back following reopening of non-essential retail
Date Posted:
May 6, 2021
Date Last Modified:
May 6, 2021
Dolphin Shopping Centre successfully managed the reoccupation of its non-essential retailers after the stores reopened on Monday, April 12 in line with the easing of…
COVID-19, Shopping and Retail
The Circus of Horrors Returns!
Date Posted:
April 20, 2021
Date Last Modified:
April 20, 2021
The Circus of Horrors comes crashing out of Lockdown to become one of the first live shows to perform at The Lighthouse in Poole on…
COVID-19, Events and Attractions
Coastal Comedy Alfresco is born!
Date Posted:
March 25, 2021
Date Last Modified:
March 26, 2021
Its not just lambing season! In order to adapt to the current Pandemic situation Coastal Comedy is launching a programme of outdoor shows this spring! …
COVID-19, Events and Attractions
Welcome Back Fund for the safe reopening of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Date Posted:
March 25, 2021
Date Last Modified:
March 25, 2021
Residents and visitors will once again be able to visit Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole with the safe reopening of the town centres and seafronts planned,…
COVID-19, Events and Attractions
Local businesses receive £125 million in grant support during COVID-19 pandemic
Date Posted:
March 9, 2021
Date Last Modified:
March 9, 2021
Within one year, nearly £125 million in grant support has been issued to businesses in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole to help them through the pandemic.…
COVID-19
Continental Circus Berlin offer free seats to NHS Staff & Care Workers for Bournemouth Christmas Show!
Date Posted:
December 14, 2020
Date Last Modified:
December 14, 2020
Continental Circus Berlin brings its Wonderful Winter show to Bournemouth and as a special thank you to NHS staff & Care Workers the circus is…
COVID-19, Events and Attractions, Special Offers and Discounts
Christmas Market and Alpine Bar, Bournemouth Town Centre
Date Posted:
November 2, 2020
Date Last Modified:
November 2, 2020
With the announcement of the latest government advice, organisers of this year’s Christmas offering in Bournemouth have taken the decision to cancel the Alpine Bar…
COVID-19, Events and Attractions, Shopping and Retail
New Covid marshals start work In Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Date Posted:
November 2, 2020
Date Last Modified:
November 2, 2020
Seven new Covid marshals have started work in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole areas to support with compliance of Covid-19 rules and social distancing. The…
COVID-19
Let’s Talk Money service launches to support local residents with money worries
Date Posted:
October 26, 2020
Date Last Modified:
October 26, 2020
The Let’s Talk Money service for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole residents has recently launched and aims to provide free and friendly help for those with…
COVID-19
Remembrance Sunday arrangements – Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Date Posted:
October 19, 2020
Date Last Modified:
October 19, 2020
The global pandemic means that this year we will be unable to come together in the usual way to commemorate Remembrance Sunday. Instead, there will…
COVID-19, Events and Attractions
The Poole Harbour Boat Show to take a year out
Date Posted:
October 7, 2020
Date Last Modified:
October 7, 2020
Next year’s Poole Harbour Boat Show has been cancelled due to the ongoing uncertainty of the coronavirus pandemic. The Poole Harbour Boat Show is the…
COVID-19, Events and Attractions
Coastal Comedy is Back!
Date Posted:
September 8, 2020
Date Last Modified:
September 8, 2020
Coastal Comedy is back! We sure need a good laugh too.Coastal Comedy will once again be staging regular shows at the Lighthouse this autumn. As…
COVID-19, Events and Attractions
Bournemouth Christmas 2020 Plans Unveiled
Date Posted:
September 2, 2020
Date Last Modified:
September 2, 2020
BOURNEMOUTH is set to be transformed into an open-air alpine village this Christmas. The very successful Winter Wonderland the town has welcomed for the last…
COVID-19, Events and Attractions
Monkey World is now open!
Date Posted:
September 2, 2020
Date Last Modified:
September 3, 2020
All the staff and primates at Monkey World would like to thank the generous supporters who donated and fundraised for us during our closure to…
COVID-19, Events and Attractions