Queen’s birthday celebrations recognized with Coastal BID funded Union Jack flags in Southbourne, Westbourne, Boscombe, Pokesdown and Tuckton! [caption id="attachment_1635" align="alignnone" width="4757"] photograph by Hattie Miles ...
Southbourne is gearing up to host its 2nd year of ‘Wheels in Southbourne’ this weekend. The thriving coastal village is looking forward to enticing visitors back to Southbourne Grove to experience the magic of the Wheels Festival. Coastal BID Director for Southbourne, Fiona McArthur advised, “Coastal...
“Love Your Local Market – Boscombe encourages locals to visit Bournemouth’s only regular fresh food market!” Boscombe market is joining in on the campaign, ‘Love Your Local Market’ (LYLM), which is a national initiative which celebrates market culture in the UK in May and is inviting...
Nikki Parker has joined the busy Coastal Business Improvement District (BID) in the role of Operations Executive. Having previously worked in marketing roles, Nikki brings with her a wealth of experience in digital, social media and events marketing. BID levy payers will receive support from Nikki with...
New Chair appointed for Westbourne Business Association and Coastal BID Director The Westbourne Business Association and the Coastal BID appoint Lia Martin as Chair and Director. The corporate partnership manager of A One Insurance Group, has been appointed the Chair of the Westbourne Business Association and a...
New Artwork revealed at AFC Bournemouth's Vitality Stadium [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqMiTCoFUQ8&feature=youtu.be[/embed] Last week TV cameras from BBC South Today captured the excitement at the grand reveal of the fantastic artwork that features in AFC Bournemouth's Vitality Stadium away fan area. Miroslav Lucan (Lucan Art) has worked to produce various pieces of incredible...
Barclays and Lester Brunt to hold Auto-Enrolment Seminar Lester Brunt have joined forces with Barclays to hold an informal seminar on the important and topical subject of Auto-Enrolment. The event will be an informative discussion to help support you in making the right decisions for your...
WE ARE ON THE ROAD! The Coastal BID are holding an open forum in Westbourne next week, in the premises of A-One Insurance, 94A Poole Road, Westbourne Monday 25th to Friday 29th April, 10am - 4pm everyday. This is to give local Businesses the opportunity to voice what is happening in...
P1 all set to race back to Bournemouth for the 2016 Grand Prix of the Sea P1 Powerboat and jet ski racing will return to Bournemouth for a third year on 3rd & 4th September for the Grand Finale to the five-venue P1 SuperStock and AquaX...
New welcome for AFC Bournemouth away fans in transformed stand! AFC Bournemouth’s away stand at Vitality Stadium has received a Premier League makeover, thanks to local artist Miroslav Lucan, Bournemouth Coastal Business Improvement District (BID) and Bournemouth Council. Over 25,000 visiting away fans pass through the stand...
THE original Stig has been revealed as the mystery guest at the inaugural Wheels Gala Dinner. Racing driver Perry McCarthy appeared in 22 episodes of the BBC Top Gear series as the original black-suited Stig. He was eventually 'killed off' while attempting to race to 100mph...
Come back to Southbourne leaflet Following the success of last year's initiative, the Coastal BID is once again producing a ‘Come back to Southbourne’ leaflet. This will be handed out to visitors on the day of the Wheels in Southbounre event, and will include special offers...
YOUR CHANCE TO BE PROMOTED DURING THE BOURNEMOUTH FOOD & DRINK FESTIVAL FOOD15 is a promotion designed to include businesses throughout the whole of Bournemouth in the Food and Drink Festival – we understand that many of you don’t have the spare capacity or resources to...
The 2016 Competition is now open! "Every year, local residents and businesses compete with their best horticultural creations. Win or lose, rest assured that with your effort and participation, you are helping make Bournemouth a prettier place!" All entry forms need to be received by 17 June 2016. Judging will...
Motivational Master Class: Customer Service 'I Just Don't Understand You!' Date: 27th Apr 2016 This Master Class is presented by global motivational speaker Andy Edwards. ‘I Just Don’t Understand You!’ will focus on learning how to read people’s personalities fast enough to be able to build useful relationships...
The Coastal BID has spent two weeks ‘on the road’ and hosted two pop up offices in Southbourne on Sea and in Boscombe’s Sovereign Centre. The BID staff set up a stand and quite literally took their office ‘on the road’. Coastal BID Manager, Stefan Krause...
Southbourne's Shake & Stir Vintage Festival 1st - 3rd July 2016 Trade stalls are now available for this year's Shake and Stir Festival, the festival will be bigger and better than ever, but prices have been kept down so grab one quick! Contact Rebecca Whelan [email protected] ...
Still time to book this FREE Outset course, vital for any local small or medium sized business looking to benefit from better knowledge and use of PR. WHEN: Thursday, 24 March 2016 from 15:00 to 17:00 (GMT) - Add to Calendar WHERE: 63 Darracott Road - Bournemouth BH5 2AY, United...
Treated like Westbourne royalty - Ben and Ana win VIP Westbourne Experience The lucky winners of the Westbourne VIP Experience Valentine Competition enjoyed a romance packed weekend in Westbourne Village where they were treated to pampering experiences, new clothes, fizz, chocolates, flowers and books. Saturday was...
Thursday 21 April 2016 As part of HM The Queen's 90th Birthday celebrations, Bournemouth will take part in the national Beacon lighting ceremony on Thursday 21 April 2016. The event will take place on the clifftop next to Cafe Riva, in a similar ceremony to the...
A digital asset pack is now available to download here containing all the images you will need to carry out your very own online marketing for Spring 2016. You can also find the link on the downloads page of the Coastal BID website. You will find social media...
If you are planning any special activities this Easter period let us know. We'd love to share your event, seasonal menu, family friendly activities, short break special offer, or anything else you have planned. Our visitor facing social media accounts have over 7500 follows, and we'd love them...
Interested in running a new catering business from a cafe in Westover Gardens? Then this exciting opportunity might be for you! Bournemouth Council are inviting tender applications for a Refreshment Kiosk in Westover Gardens. If this sounds like something for your business then you have until April...
“The Coastal BID unveil plans for spectacular WHEELS GALA DINNER” The Coastal BID, the title sponsor of the 2016 Wheels Festival, are delighted to announce that they will be hosting the first ever Wheels Gala Dinner on Friday 3rd June at the Pavilion Ballroom. The Wheels Gala...
As part of the Spring 2016 campaign, Coastal BID have secured a double page advertorial feature in the May issue of COAST magazine. The article puts a fantastic 'spotlight' on all the great things to do in Bournemouth this Spring and also features an events calendar...
Do your guests know that Thundercat Racing is coming to Bournemouth beach on 16-17 April? The curling waves of Bournemouth’s surf will become the playground once again for the British ThunderCat Racing Tour. Over 20 teams will compete around a tight spectator friendly course just a stone’s throw...
WE ARE ON THE ROAD! The Coastal BID are holding an open forum in Boscombe, Unit 12 Sovereign Centre this week, 7th - 11th March, 10am - 4pm everyday. This is to give local Businesses the opportunity to voice what is happening in Boscombe over the coming 12 months...
Huge congratulations to all the Coastal BID businesses involved in the Bournemouth Tourism Awards 2016. The event was a fantastic success and a fitting tribute to all the businesses which make our town such a fantastic destination for tourism. Special congratulations to the many Coastal...
WE ARE ON THE ROAD! The Coastal BID are holding an open forum in Southbourne between the 1st - 4th March at 69 Southbourne Grove Between 10AM and 4PM This is to give local Businesses the opportunity to voice what is happening in Southbourne over the coming 12...
BoConcept wins the Coastal BID sponsored ‘Best Retail Experience Award’ in the Bournemouth Tourism Awards The Bournemouth branch of BoConcept, the Danish retail furniture chain, picked up the ‘Best Retail Experience Award’ in the recent Bournemouth Tourism Awards, an award which was brought to the competition...
[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KF3CEo4ZK08&feature=youtu.be[/embed] Organisers of this year’s Bournemouth Tourism Awards have reported a record number of entries. The event celebrates its 10th anniversary this year and semifinalist gathered to receive their certificate. DOWNLOAD PRESS RELEASE...
Footfall dropped by -1.0% across all retail destinations between 2014 and 2015, with the decline being driven by falls in volumes of activity in High Streets and Shopping Centres whilst in Retail Parks footfall rose by +2.2% over the year. Footfall dropped in High Streets and Shopping Centres in all four...
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MUSIC LEGENDS HEAD FOR SEASIDE TO PLAY AT 2016 BOURNEMOUTH JAZZ FESTIVAL 25 January 2016: Drum legend Ginger Baker, and top singer Jacqui Dankworth are just two of the names featuring in an expanded 2016 Bournemouth Jazz Festival launched this week. The brainchild of film director and entrepreneur Gerry Clarke, the new-look Festival features five...
FREE MASTERCLASS FOR CHEFS LOOKING TO ADVANCE THEIR CAREERS What does it take to rise from commis chef to earning a Michelin star? Do you know where your career in hospitality is heading? Come and get inspired and meet the man behind the passion at this Free...
WATCH THE VIDEO HERE The Coastal BID held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the Cliffeside Hotel on Bournemouth's East Cliff on 12th November 2015, which saw the launch of the Coastal BID’s video which has been put together to introduce the BID to businesses in...
Trader applications are now open for Bournemouth Food and Drink Festival 2016 17 June - 26 June 2016 Entering its 6th year, Bournemouth Food and Drink Festival is rapidly growing into one of the South Coast’s premier food events. Promoting local produce and supporting local businesses, the...
What do you have planned for Christmas at your business? Christmas is fast approaching and the Coastal BID team is increasingly in touch with the media, providing new opportunities for us to promote BID businesses. If you have planned festive offers, products or events, let us know by...
OPPORTUNITIES FOR NEW BID DIRECTORS At the Coastal BID AGM on 12 November there will be opportunities for individuals from levy paying businesses to get further involved in future projects by putting themselves forward as Directors for the BID. If you from are a Coastal BID business...
Nominations and entries now open! This year marks the 10th anniversary for the Bournemouth Tourism Awards and over 100 businesses attended the launch of the Awards last week at the Hallmark Hotel. Bournemouth Coastal BID is delighted to sponsor the award for Best Retail Experience. Entries and nominations...
Don’t let finance be a barrier to starting or growing your business Outset Bournemouth Business Finance Fair Wednesday October 7th 3pm – 8.30pm To book your free place visit Burnemouth Business Finance Fair, Eventbrite At this event you will have the opportunity to talk to Outset's own Enterprise Advisors as...
The Coastal BID: Annual General Meeting Thursday 12 November Drinks from 6pm Meeting 6.30pm – 7.30pm Venue Hallmark Hotel We've listened and responded to feedback from you, and changed the date of this year's AGM. With the Dorset Tourism Awards ceremony being held at The Tank Museum on 15 October, we...
Is your business running an event or activity for Halloween on Saturday 31 October? We are offering BID businesses the opportunity to be included in a Halloween in Bournemouth leaflet at no cost. The publication will promote the impressive range of Halloween-themed events taking place in the...
AFC Bournemouth players Joe Bennett and Lee Tomlin gave their support to the Coastal BID 'Sizzling Hot' Autumn Campaign by taking part in a photo shoot on Bournemouth beach, sporting their 'HOT for Bournemouth' bags! They were photographed with the P1 Powerboat, and P1 Aqua X...
This Autumn there are so many reasons to encorgage your guests and customers to visit you. Not least for the Arts, with three Arts Festivals in town in the coming weeks, get spreading the word! Arts by the Sea Festival 9 – 18 October artsbournemouth.org.uk Bournemouth Arts by the...
Bournemouth Town Centre Christmas 'Gardens of Light' opening event and ice rink launch: Friday 20 November Boscombe Christmas lights switch on event: Thursday 19 November Southbourne Christmas lights switch on event: Saturday 21 November Westbourne Christmas lights switch on event: Saturday 05 December More details to follow, watch...
ONLY 10 OPPORTUNITIES LEFT! The Coastal BID are working with Swipii to implement a town-wide loyalty scheme across Bournemouth, with a focus on Boscombe, Southbourne and Westbourne. We are giving this valuable opportunity to trial the system initially to 50 Coastal BID businesses. 40 businesses have...
A digital asset pack is now available to download here containing all the images you will need to carry out your very own online marketing for Autumn 2015. You can also find the link on the downloads page of the Coastal BID website. You will find social...
As part of the Autumn 2015 Campaign the Coastal BID has secured print and online coverage in three National publications so far, creating fantastic exposure for Bournemouth as an Autumn destination. Details are being finalised this week in order to meet extremely tight copy deadlines, and...
A number of empty shop fronts in Boscombe that had been causing an eye sore on the high street have been selected to receive vinyl wrap around covers to transform their appearance. The much needed vinyls, which have images of a mock shop front on...
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