Bournemouth Coastal BID Annual Review 2018-2019
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Read moreThe force was strong with over 4,000 Star Wars fans joining Bournemouth’s inaugural Star Wars Appreciation Day hosted by the Sovereign Shopping Centre in Boscombe, in association with Bournemouth Coastal BID, BEAF and the brilliant Dorset Troopers. Hundreds of families followed the call for Jedi Younglings to join the Jedi Academy with some 250 children…
Read moreCommunication for EU Staff working locally You may be aware that the Home office recently launched their EU Settlement Scheme which means any EU residents living in the UK must apply for settled status if they wish to remain in the country. The application is simple and free of charge. The Home office has produced…
Read moreWIN AMAZING PRIZES Visit participating businesses, take your Selfie with the bunny and use #LoveBournemouthBunnies to enter the competition. 25 golden bunnies are hopping in and out of shops, hotels and restaurants all over Westbourne, West Cliff, the Sea front, East Cliff, Boscombe, Pokesdown, Southbourne and Tuckton. For more information, visit https://lovebournemouthbunnies.info/…
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fiona@coastalbid.co.uk
Fiona is Operations Manager for the Bournemouth Coastal BID. Her role is to ensure the five year business plan is delivered for 2017-2022. This includes reporting to the Board and also liaising with businesses on a day-to-day basis, listening to and engaging with them and helping promote their trading environment. Fiona has previously worked…
Read moreBoard Member representing Westbourne
I was asked to become a member of the Coastal BID board to represent Westbourne, after my predecessor took maternity leave. My role is to represent Westbourne’s retail area, predominately along Poole Road, Seymoor Roa and Westbourne Arcade and to liaise with fellow traders and levy payers to acertain what they would like to see…
Read moreBoard Member representing West Cliff
I am delighted to have joined the Coastal BID and to be helping to represent the Business community of Westcliff, Bournemouth. It is important that businesses see how they can benefit from the BID and how to take advantage of all it brings to the local area. Having experienced a very successful Christmas Tree Wonderland,…
Read moreLove is most definitely in the air for our Coastal businesses… Planning a night away on Valentine’s? Visit Bournemouth Carlton this Thursday for a romantic getaway. For £99, you’ll receive a 1-night stay for 2 people including dinner in Frederick’s Restaurant, breakfast and a glass of Prosecco each. Book online and you may be the…
Read moreHelp make 2019 a prosperous one for your customers and encourage them to take part in our Chinese New Year themed treasure trail. Customers need collect 10 different stamps stamps in the correct order from the 22 participating businesses across Boscombe, Pokesdown, Southbourne and Westbourne for their chance to win £8,888.00! Our aim is to encourage…
Read moreLunar New Year Tuesday 5th February 2019, Year of the Pig Help make 2019 a prosperous one for your customers and encourage them to take part in our Chinese New Year themed treasure trail. Customers need collect 10 different stamps stamps in the correct order from the 22 participating businesses across Boscombe, Pokesdown, Southbourne and Westbourne for…
Read moreWestbourne’s Very Victorian Christmas will be continuing throughout December with Victorian-themed festive fun, including captivating street theatre performers on hand to entertain visitors. A spectacular opening marked the start of Christmas celebrations in Westbourne. Beginning with the annual Choirs by Candlelight event on the 30th November, and the arrival of Santa in Westbourne Arcade, the Victorian-themed…
Read moreWith the festive rush getting underway, Counter Terrorism Policing launched its biggest ever winter advertising campaign to the public on the 19th November, as part of ACT: Action Counters Terrorism. This campaign aims to encourage the public to remain vigilant, look out for suspicious behaviour and inform people how to report their concerns, providing a…
Read moreThere has been a Commercial Burglary series where it appears as though small independent retailers/establishments are being targeted. It has been brought to our attention that thieves are openly smashing windows to gain entry to steal cash, including tip/charity jars, and media devices. Please call Dorset Police on 101 to report anyone acting suspiciously and…
Read moreHappy birthday Scape Interiors West! As we’re getting ready to celebrate the 10th anniversary of this fantastic Westbourne based business, we’d like to invite you to join us this Friday at Westbourne Arcade from 5.30-7.30 for drinks, nibbles, gifts and a good dose of Christmas cheer. (And let’s not forget, there’s 10% off EVERYTHING)…
Read moreCalling all creatives! While thoughts may be on Christmas, we urge you not to miss out on the opportunity to take part in BEAF next year! BEAF is Bournemouth’s largest independent arts and culture festival, and applications are currently open for commissioning programmes. Find out more on their website. (The deadline is on Monday 17th…
Read moreThere’s something so magical and festive about congregating in a village centre in the crisp winter cold waiting for the Christmas season to be officially heralded. Southbourne always makes Christmas magical, so come along and join the local community celebrating the annual switch on of the Christmas lights. With 80 Christmas trees along Southbourne Grove…
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Read moreFestive fun has begun in Southbourne with Santa’s Letterbox Southbourne’s Christmas countdown started with Santa’s Letterbox on Saturday 17th November until Saturday 8th December. Santa’s Letterboxes are renowned in Southbourne with receiving over 1,000 letters addressed to Santa. The most interesting and historic Santa’s letterbox is on the Community Green, Southbourne Grove, Southbourne. We also recommend to follow…
Read moreSovereign Shopping Centre is hosting Boscombe Camera Club’s annual photography exhibition this week! Grab your friends and visit the shopping centre between Thursday and Saturday to gaze at some amazing shots of our beautiful coast. Dates: Thursday 15th November to Saturday 17th November. Opening times: 10am to 4pm Address: Sovereign Centre, 600 Christchurch Road, Boscombe, Dorset, BH1 4SX All the family…
Read moreDid you know? Free car parking will be available in Boscombe, Southbourne and Westbourne on select dates this Christmas period. KEY DATES – After 4pm on Thursday 29th November and 6th, 13th & 20th December PLUS ALL Sunday on 25th November, and 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd December. FREE CAR PARKS 🚗 Boscombe 🚗 Hawkwood Road Main |…
Read moreCome along and join in the Christmas activities with Christmas Tree Wonderland! See below for the full event calendar for the coastal villages.…
Read moreOur high streets still need help… A £5 billion rates reduction to help high street businesses, financed by a fairer tax on online business. Solve business rates inequality now. Paul Clarke, Chairman Bournemouth Coastal BID and Cluster Manager Bournemouth Hallmark Hotels, summarised: “At the last meeting of the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) of Town Centres…
Read moreSave upto 30% this October half term on tickets and Gold memberships! Trick or treat yourself to a trip to the Oceanarium this October half term and make savings of up to 30% when you book online in advance. From Friday 19th October – Sunday 4th November, take advantage of this amazing offer and come face to…
Read moreIt’s competition time! Want to be in with a chance of designing one of the 30 gift boxes which will be featured on Boscombe’s Christmas tree? At 15 metres it will be the tallest Christmas tree in Bournemouth’s coastal villages! You can send a sheet of A3 or A4 paper, with your creative, colourful and Christmassy…
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