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  • Bourne Free announces 2021 date and theme

    Bourne Free announces 2021 date and theme

    The organisers of Dorset’s largest pride, Bourne Free have announced the dates of Pride 2021 and the theme, vowing to come back stronger after 2020’s event had to be cancelled due to Covid-19.

    Bournemouth’s pride event, Bourne Free will take place once again in 2021, and the dates have been announced as the 9th and 10th July 2021 with the theme,  ‘Stronger Together – Celebrating Our Emergency Services & All Key Workers’.

    The Pride will also move from its normal home of the gardens to Meyrick Park, Bournemouth.

    Benjamin Horgan, Chair of Bourne Free, said –

    “All the Bourne Free Trustees have been blown away by the many stories of courage and hope that we’ve seen over the last few months.”

    We want our 2021 Bourne Free Weekend to be an opportunity to recognise the people who are making a difference to our community; from NHS workers and carers to bus drivers, supermarket workers, posties and the unpaid volunteers who’ve given their time willingly. Come dressed to impress as your favourite key worker. From scrubs to uniforms, tabards to overalls and everything in-between to celebrate our real life heroes!

    “We can’t wait to see everyone at Bourne Free next year and look forward to working with our principal sponsor Ageas Insurance to bring you a weekend that we promise will be worth waiting for.”

  • Where can I buy poppers in Bournemouth?

    If you’re in the market to buy poppers or room aromas and you’re in the Bournemouth area, here’s where you can buy them from.

    There are a number of LGBT shops in Bournemouth where you can purchase poppers.

    Firstly, Prowler has a store based in Bournemouth. The store is linked with Simply Pleasure and is located at 333-335 Holdenhurst Road. The store has a wide variety of products, including poppers.

    Secondly, Easy Tiger, a shop right in the heart of Bournemouth’s LGBT quarter (the Triangle) has a full range of bedroom bits and pieces and a full range of room aromas for you to check out.

    Thirdly you can always buy poppers online. A number of shops exist that sell room aromas.

    Are poppers legal in the UK?

    Where can you buy poppers in Bournemouth?
    CREDIT: TheGayUK

    It is completely legal to consume and sell poppers in the UK. In 2017 there were fears that the Conservative government would outlaw their sale and usage, however, poppers were proven to not be a psychoactive substance and so the government made a U-turn and decided against making the liquid illegal.

    If you’re wondering whether poppers are safe to use, then read our advice on them here.

    What else is LGBT+ in Bournemouth?

    Bournemouth has a number of LGBT+ / gay venues including Saunas, Bars and places to get food. It also has a yearly pride event called Bourne Free which is one of the largest on the south coast.

  • THEATRE REVIEW | Mamma Mia, Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre

    ★★★| Mamma Mia 2017 National UK Tour

    THEATRE REVIEW | Mamma Mia, Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre

    Sophie is determined to have her father walk her down the aisle at her forthcoming wedding. After finding out that there are three potential guys who may be her father, she invites them all to the forthcoming nuptials; but will she find out which one really is her father, and how will her mother react when three of her former lovers all turn up unexpectedly?

    Currently on its first ever UK tour, Mamma Mia is a show which needs little introduction. Based around the hit songs of Abba, the show has been a phenomenon for many years and continues to pack out theatres with its sunny setting, perfect pop and feel-good factor.

    The show feels as warm as the weather in the Greek setting to the story, with a set made up of a backdrop of brilliant blues and two moveable parts to the set which transforms the locations of the story very well. The lighting design is well conceived, the costumes include some spandex and stomping platform boots, and the whole thing is fairly seamless in its presentation.

    Sadly, for such a slick and polished production, the lead cast was disappointing; with both the acting and singing not being of a standard one would expect from such a huge show. Someone in the foyer joked “at least we won’t have to listen to Pierce Bronson sing tonight” (referring to his much-maligned performance in the film version of the show); but at times, his dulcet tones may have been a blessing. It is the ensemble cast who really shone in terms of their enthusiasm, singing and dancing; with more gorgeous gals and hunks in trunks than you can shake a stick at; and an abundance of muscular and ridiculously attractive young men in the ensemble with vast amounts of six packs, biceps and perfect pecs on display.

    But the real star of the show is the music, and with a soundtrack which plays out like your ABBA Gold CD, there are more than a few songs here that you will know every word to. There are some storming numbers, which work really well; “Money. Money, Money”, “Mamma Mia” and “Does Your Mother Know” are good ensemble pieces, and the collision of the stag and hen do’s to “Voulez Vous” was an enjoyable highlight; with this show reminding you of just how good ABBA really were.

    But where the show really succeeds is in the fact that it remains an absolute crowd-pleaser and presents itself with a real sense of fun. It’s a show which cranks up the camp, ditches the story and plot and goes all out to enjoy itself. It’s not perfect by any stretch, but by the time the crowd are on their feet singing and dancing at the end, you know that you have had a good couple of hours of escapism and managed to kick-start your summer.
    Mamma Mia plays at Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre until 12th August 2017
    * Review taken from the Sheffield Theatre 

  • Everything you need to know about Bournemouth’s Pride – Bourne Free

    Bournemouth is to play host to its 13th annual pride event, Bourne Free.

    what time does Bournemouth Pride start,

    Here’s everything you need to know about one of South England’s biggest pride festivals, Bourne Free.

    This year’s Bourne Free is set to take part from the 30th June and the 2nd July and will centre around two areas, the lower gardens near Bournemouth’s seafront and The Triangle. As always, the organisers have chosen a theme for the festival and this year’s theme is Superheroes.

    Where does the Parade start?

    The Bourne Free parade,  is free to watch and starts on East Overcliff Drive.

    Once the parade begins it travels down Bath Road, onto Westover Road, onto Hinton, Yelverton, St, Stephen’s Braidley, Bourne Avenue on to Avenue Road and finally ending at Bournemouth’s famous Triangle.

    What time does the Bournemouth Pride start?

    The beginning time of the parade is 11:00 AM on East Overcliff Drive, BH1 3AF. The route takes an hour.

    Where is everything happening?

    During the Saturday, the main events take place in the Lower Gardens and in the Triangle.

    In the Lower Gardens, there will be stalls and entertainment from the bandstand from 12:30 until 4:30 PM and is hosted once again by Lea Martin and is joined by the drag queen, Sheila Tackya.

    On Saturday night entertainment moves to The Triangle and requires wristbands.

    The triangle will the epicentre of entertainment on Saturday night with entertainment provided by singer, Heather Small, Livin’ Joy, Phats and Small, DJ Brandon Block and House power vocalist Angie Brown.

    You need a wristband to enter the Triangle on Saturday night. You can buy them at the entrance.

     

     

     

     

  • There’s an adult Panto in Bournemouth… Oh Yes There Is!

    There’s an adult Panto in Bournemouth… Oh Yes There Is!

    Panto season’s over? “Oh No It Isn’t”! Following on from last year’s hugely successful run of Sleeping Beauty, Bournemouth’s first ever alternative panto, the cast are at it again only this time they’re getting to grips with Jack’s Stalk.

    Jack ‘N His Big Stalk

    The wonderful Bourne Free (Bournemouth Pride) team in association with Over The Rainbow charity, who help with all sexual health issues, are pleased to see the return of some of their beloved stars from last year, including: Lucinda Lashes (Ben), Paul Lawrence Thomas (Cosmic), Cassie (Lea Martin), Cassidy Connors (Wesley Sebastian), Richard Facer and Jason Burch.

    It seems the stalk is not the only thing getting bigger though down in Bournemouth as two new stars, Sheila Tackya (Xchange Club Hostess) and Vielida Moppe (UK Drag Idol winner 2016), will be joining the panto family who, due to popular demand last year, will be offering a much longer run.

    We advise you BOOK NOW as tickets will sell out fast for this guaranteed night of hilarity and innuendo! Over 16’s recommended.

    The show runs from the 18th – 22nd January 2017 at the Shelley Theatre, Bournemouth. Tickets can be purchased from shelleytheatre.admit-one.eu

    Bourne Free Pride takes place the weekend of 30th June – 2nd July 2017.

     

     

     

     

  • Pride In Bournemouth Today – Bourne Free

    It’s looking to be a beautiful day in sunny Bournemouth for the 10th BourneFree LGBT Pride.

    So if you’re looking for something to do today that’s proud, we suggest you head on over to Bournemouth to celebrate Pride.

    The parade will be starting at East Cliff at 11:00am and finish at 12:00PM the full postcode is: East Cliff, Bournemouth BH1 3AF.

    As BourneFree is celebrating 10 years, the theme for the year is Decades.

    So come join us on Saturday 12th July from 11AM to watch an array of Floats, Busses & Walking Groups, fabulously decked out in our decades theme, parade through Bournemouth Town Centre. With 26 groups (43 sections in total) this years parade is promising to be our largest yet. For those who would like to be in the parade who are not part of an organised entry we have a large rainbow flag that needs to be carried along the route, just turn up by 10:50AM at the parade starting point on East Overcliff Drive (BH1 3AN). Bring water a smile and be ready to have lots of fun.

    Performing on the bandstand is: Katy Perry Dreams Mary Mac Showstoppers
    Carpentones Cinderz Pumpkin Soup
    Jazz Blaack BFGT runners up – Glitterati
    Tracie Redding Chicken Soup Choir
    Danielle Watson

    Hosted by Lea Martin, Sheila Tackya & Grace Lightning – Entertainment will go on until 4:30PM.

    Then it moves on to the triangle where you can see the likes of Misha B, Damage and Kimberley Watts. Wristbands are required for the triangle, these can be bought at the door for £10.

    – See more at: http://bournefree.co.uk/more-news-here-triangle-news/#sthash.7bKzVFxW.dpuf