Past Events

'Hidden' Art Exhibition Opening with Vince Laws

Thursday 1st Dec 2011, 6pm,
Bournemouth Library
free

Hidden is a collection of images created to highlight that HIV does not define these artists.

From their experiences the group has been empowered with creativity, sensitivity & empathy for themselves, each other & the world around them. Through this exhibition, the realities of living with HIV are revealed to the public by a group of positive artists.

We hope that this exhibition will challenge your understanding of HIV, and show that out of our experience has come strength, growth, and community contribution.

World AIDS Day

Thursday 1st Dec 2011, 7pm,
St Stephen's Church, Bournemouth
free

Body Positive Dorset & St Stephen's Church Bournemouth welcome you to join in The Celebration of Life Service for World Aids Day.

This year is Body Positive Dorset's Silver Jubilee so World AIDS Day is all the more special for us in 2011. There will be representatives from several major faiths. Poole Orchestra will set the musical tone and Bournemouth Community Gospel Choir will sing inspiring songs.

There will be the traditional laying of the 'Body Positive Dorset Memorial Quilt' & the lighting of 'The Candles of Remembrance.'

Join us afterwards at the church for refreshments and to enjoy the displays will showcase Body Positive Dorset.

25th Birthday Halloween Party

Saturday 29th Oct 2011, 7pm,
Diana, Princess of Wales House
free

Come and celebrate 25 years of Body Positive Dorset's service in the community.

Music, Entertainment, Buffet & Drinks.

...and as it's Halloween Season, get dressed up in your spookiest gear and enter our Ghoulish Grotto! Who knows - you might even win a fancy-dress prize!

PLEASE PRE-BOOK IN ADVANCE

Thursday 29th Sep 2011,

Karaoke Night with Pricilla Peee & Glenda Grab

Thursday 25th Aug 2011, 6.45pm,
Diana Princess of Wales House
£2.50

Come and have right royal sing-along with us! The latest in technology brings you 'YOU-TUBE KARAOKE'... if it's on the interweb, we've got the tune! So come and sing your heart out - you might when a prize!

Delightful Karaoke, Delicious Finger-buffet and Luc-Key Raffle all delivered with lashings of aplomb by your glamourous, yet heavy-duty, hostesses ...Miss Pricilla Peee & Glenda Grabagash!!!!!

BOOKING:
Please book in advance with reception.
Invitation extended to Service Users, their partners (with signed confidentiality), Staff and Volunteers.
NO DRUGS/ALCOHOL.

Tea Party

Wednesday 24th Aug 2011, 3.30pm,
Diana Princess of Wales House
2.50pp

Join us for that time-honoured British tradition...Tea and Cake!

Homemade Bakewell Tart, Battenburg & Fruit Cake to name a few. There will also be a selection of
finger sandwiches

Book in advance with reception...

Camping Trip

Saturday 20th Aug 2011, 16:00,
Bijou Campsite, Swanage
£15 pp (or FREE... read on to find out how!)

Spaces for 8 people to camp for 1 night at this idyllic rural campsite. So sign up fast at reception - first come first served! This trip is open to Service Users & Staff only. Service Users have priority.

Price includes travel, campsite, camping gear, breakfast & dinner.

Want to come FREE? ...Sign up to help promote our new Luc-Key Raffle Fundraiser. This will only take an hour or two and is not strenuous. Interested? Speak to Reception or contact Jonny on admin@bodypositivedorset.org ...

Carry On Camping!

Summer BBQ

Thursday 4th Aug 2011, 6.30pm,
Diana Princess of Wales House
£3.50pp

Come along for Flame-grilled food and fun in the garden. Open to Service Users & Partners, Staff & Volunteers.

Please book in advance with reception.

Cookery Workshops

Wednesday 11th May 2011, 10.30,
Diana, Princess of Wales House
FREE!

Come and join us for a series of weekly Cookery Workshops with Free Lunch!

These will be held every Wednesday for 4 weeks by Annie Newbury from the Dorset Food & Health Trust.

All ingredients are supplied free of charge and you get to eat what you make!

Have some fun and learn a bit more about healthy, balanced eating!

Numbers are limited so sign up NOW!

Yummy.........

Christmas Lunch

Wednesday 22nd Dec 2010, 1pm,
Diana, Princess of Wales House
free

Please come and join us for a Christmas Feast... traditional turkey and all the trimmings!

Remember places are limited so book early with Reception to avoid disappointment.

Ho Ho Ho!

Centre Open Day

Wednesday 1st Dec 2010, 10.30am - 3pm,
Diana Princes of Wales House

We warmly welcome our kind funders, trustees, patrons and members of the public to our support centre.

Come and enjoy the displays & slideshow to get a feel for what we do. Take a tour around the building to see our facilities. Talk to staff and volunteers and enjoy free refreshments.

What better way to start World Aids Day?!

World Aids Day Celebration of Life Service

Wednesday 1st Dec 2010, 7pm,
St Stephen's Church, Bournemouth

Body Positive Dorset & St Stephen's Church Bournemouth welcome you to join in The Celebration of Life Service for World Aids Day.

The theme this year is 'Universal Access & Human Rights' & as such there will be representatives from several major faiths. Bournemouth Community Gospel Choir will sing inspiring songs & lead us in hymns. Our newest patron, Susan Hampshire, will be in attendance.

There will be the traditional laying of the 'Body Positive Dorset Memorial Quilt' & the lighting of 'The Candles of Remembrance.'

Join us afterwards at the church for refreshments and to enjoy the displays & slideshow which will showcase Body Positive Dorset.

You are also invited to attend DAMSET's Inauguration of the Bournemouth Aids Memorial beforehand at 5.15pm.

This will take place at Pier Approach - Lower Gardens
near the new Pavilion Dance Theatre at 5.15pm.

if you would like to attend please visit www.damset.co.uk

Volunteers Meeting - World Aids Day

Tuesday 23rd Nov 2010, 6pm,
Diana Princess of Wales House

This will be an important meeting as there is a lot to discuss including:

1. Open Day - Updates on display boards
2. World Aids Day fund-raising brief
3. Any Other Business - if you would like to add anything to the agenda please let me know.
 
Please remember that we greatly appreciate your volunteering at Body Positive Dorset. 

Volunteering is a commitment. 

It is expected that volunteers attend volunteer meetings otherwise we cannot progress!

So please do make the effort to come - your input is very valuable.  If you cannot make it, please let Jon know in advance.

Volunteers Meeting

Tuesday 2nd Nov 2010, 6pm,
Diana Princess of Wales House
N/A

This will be an important meeting as there is a lot to discuss including:

1. New appointment of Volunteer Assistant
2. Volunteer Guidelines
3. New Volunteer & Events meeting Structure
4. Centre Open Day 1st December
5. World Aids Day
6. Xmas Raffle
7. Xmas
8. Any Other Business ? if you would like to add anything to the agenda please let me know.
 
Please remember that we greatly appreciate your volunteering at Body Positive. 

Volunteering is a commitment. 

It is expected that volunteers attend volunteer meetings otherwise we cannot progress!

So please do make the effort to come ? your input is very valuable.  If you cannot make it, please let Jon know in advance.

Nadia's bellydance Workshop

Wednesday 25th Aug 2010, 12noon - 1pm,
Diana, Princess of Wales House
free

Nadia our trained belly-dancer has kindly volunteered to continue her workshops on a regular basis! So come and try your hand (or tummy!) at belly-dancing in a safe and relaxed environment.

All levels and abilities welcome...

Mary's Relaxation Workshop

Wednesday 18th Aug 2010, 12noon - 1pm,
Diana, Princess of Wales House
free

Come & learn relaxation techniques in a friendly atmosphere with essential oils, candlelight & soothing music.

At the beginning of each session a method of relaxation is taught. For example, Breathing Exercises; Mindfulness; Pressure Points for Depression & Anxiety; Grounding etc...

This is then followed by a wonderful guided imagery tour to take you into final relaxation...

Come along, chill out & enjoy as you learn to relax with these techniques that you can do at home...

Nadia's Bellydance Workshop

Wednesday 11th Aug 2010, 12noon - 1pm,
Diana, Princess of Wales House
free

Nadia our trained belly-dancer has kindly volunteered to continue her workshops on a regular basis! So come and try your hand (or tummy!) at belly-dancing in a safe and relaxed environment.

All levels and abilities welcome...

Mid Summer Sunday Lunch Special

Sunday 8th Aug 2010, 1pm,
diana Princess of Wales House
£3.00

Come and join us for a Sunday lunch in our beautiful garden. Your top chefs will be Julie, Andy & Jonny.

The lunch will be a variety of cold meats from honey glazed ham to succulent chicken; variety of salads and Andy's special quiches to name a few! There will also be a vegetarian selection.

Knickerbocker-Glories for desert! And if we feel like it a stroll on the beach to burn off the calories!

So come on - get involved and enjoy some grub in a friendly atmosphere. Happy families!

Kids and families welcome!

Please book at reception.

Teddy Bear Stall

Friday 30th Jul 2010, 10am - 10pm,
Bournemouth Gardens
free

Please come and help us raise funds by selling raffle tickets to members of the public from a wooden stall in Bournemouth gardens between 30th July and 1st August inclusive. To volunteer for a minimum shift of 1hr or more, please contact reception.

There will be at least two volunteers working at any one time so it will be fun and sociable. Please remember that this is a commitment before volunteering.

Thanks - your help is much appreciated as always!!

Belly-dancing Workshop

Wednesday 14th Jul 2010, 12noon - 1pm,
Diana Princess of Wales House
free

Back from 2 weeks holiday, Nadia our trained belly-dancer has kindly volunteered to continue her workshops on a weekly basis! So come and try your hand (or tummy!) at belly-dancing in a safe and relaxed environment.

All levels and abilities welcome

Bourne Free Stall

Saturday 10th Jul 2010, 10.30am - 5pm,
Bournemouth
free

Please come and help us raise awareness of the charity at the Bourne Free Festival in Bournemouth on 10th July. Your role will simply be to man our stall and to give out leaflets, cards and sweets to members of the public. Not at all strenuous and hopefully it will be sunny!!

To volunteer for a minimum shift of 1hr or more, please contact reception.

There will be at least two volunteers working at any one time so it will be fun and sociable. Please remember that this is a commitment before volunteering.

Thanks - your help is much appreciated as always!!

Voice Workshop with Ali Sharpe

Friday 9th Jul 2010, 11am - 12noon,
Diana Princess of Wales House
free!

Following success of the first workshop, Ali has kindly agreed to come & polish our vocal chords again!

So come & explore the rudiments of singing in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Ali is a friend of the charity and regularly offers her musical prowess at events such as World Aids Day in between heading up several choirs including Bournemouth Community Gospel Choir featured at World Music Evening on 9th April this year.

All levels welcome - no experience necessary! So come along and discover a love for singing...

Caribbean BBQ

Friday 2nd Jul 2010, 7pm,
Diana Princess of Wales House
2.50

With the sun out and the winter blues long gone - it's time to break out the BBQ and welcome the dog days of summer. So why not come and join us at our first major BBQ of the season...this time we are going Caribbean!!! Hula hula!

The Caribbean BBQ is set to be a great evening of fun and food. Invitations will be sent to friends of the charity including staff at the Pannel Suite

With the renovations at the centre completed and the garden extensively 'zhoozhed', let's celebrate having such a great facility and get out in the balmy evening air to enjoy some great food and great company.

Sticking with the theme, there is voluntary dressing up competition - the winner to be judged by Mr Richard 'Haile Selassie' Erven! There will be Caribbean games including the Limbo and traditional Caribbean fare on the Barbie like Jerk Chicken as well as classic English favourites for those who prefer their food a little less spicy!! For those of us who fancy our luck, there will be games of hoopla with prizes.

To join us, simply put your name down at reception.
Volunteers will be needed to help set up, cook, clean the BBQ & host so please offer your time where you can - your help is vital for the success of the evening & always much appreciated!!

Belly-dancing Workshop

Wednesday 23rd Jun 2010, 12noon - 1pm,
Diana Princess of Wales House
free

Nadia is a trained belly-dancer and has kindly volunteered to continue her workshops on a weekly basis! So come and try your hand (or tummy!) at belly-dancing in a safe and relaxed environment.

All levels and abilities welcome so don't worry if you've never done it before.

Please wear comfortable loose clothing like a tracksuit.

Please book at reception beforehand.

Belly-dancing Workshop

Wednesday 16th Jun 2010, 12noon - 1pm,
Diana Princess of Wales House
free

Nadia is a trained belly-dancer and has kindly volunteered to continue her workshops on a weekly basis! So come and try your hand (or tummy!) at belly-dancing in a safe and relaxed environment.

All levels and abilities welcome so don't worry if you've never done it before.

Please wear comfortable loose clothing like a tracksuit.

Please book at reception beforehand.

Belly-Dancing Workshop

Wednesday 9th Jun 2010, 12noon - 1pm,
Diana Princess of Wales House
free

Nadia is a trained belly-dancer and has kindly volunteered to give us a free taster! So come and try your hand (or tummy!) at belly-dancing in a safe and relaxed environment.

All levels and abilities welcome so don't worry if you've never done it before.

Please wear comfortable loose clothing like a tracksuit.

Please book at reception beforehand.

Service Users African Lunch

Thursday 3rd Jun 2010, 1.30pm,
Diana Princess of Wales Houe
£2.50

Come and enjoy some authentic African cuisine and banter at the centre. Please book with reception prior to the date.

Rounders Picnic

Saturday 29th May 2010, 2pm,
Beach at Alum Chine
free for those that bring a dish!

Come and join us for a picnic and a fun game of rounders on the beach. Company, Competition & Cake! What more could you ask for?!

Please book with reception and put and state what dish/drinks you will bring so we don't end up with 10,000,000 sausage rolls!!

World Music Evening - TICKETS ON SALE SOON!

Thursday 27th May 2010, 7.30pm,
Verwood HUB
£10.00 (£6.00 concession for OAPs & Under 16s)

The World Music Evening promises to showcase some of the best local talent in live music and dance with a multi-national flavour.

Following the great success of this event last year, all proceeds will go to Body Positive Dorset to help us continue our valuable work. You get to have fun AND you get to help!

Headlining the Acts will be the enormously talented ?Bournemouth Community Gospel Choir' who celebrate their tenth year in 2011.
Also rejoining us after rapturous applause last year, are the hugely entertaining ?Glow Globes' ? cello- bass & guitar duo making beautiful gentle sounds...
These two great acts will be joined by a fresh selection of musical maestros who join us for their World Music Evening debut...

Véronique Joly Latin Quartet - vocals, tenor sax, acoustic guitar and electric guitar

Beth & Gary - Mexican dance, didgeridoo, drums

Know One - 6piece reggae/ska band from Bournemouth Uni

TICKETS ON SALE NOW costing just £10.00 (£6.00 concession for OAPs & Under 16s)

Box Office: 01202 828740
or buy tickets online www.thehubverwood.co.uk
(to book, click ?calendar? then 'full listings' on the right and scroll down to this event on 27th May)

All ages welcome. Disabled access. Ample free parking. Modern Bar/bistro.

GETTING THERE:

By Bus from Bournemouth take Wilts & Dorset No.36
By Bus from Poole take Wilts & Dorset No. 37
By Bus from Wimborne take Wilts & Dorset No. 301

By Car, plan a route with (copy & paste this link into your browser): http://www.theaa.com/route-planner/index.jsp

IF ANYONE HAS A CAR AND WOULD BE KIND ENOUGH TO JOIN THE CAR-POOL TO GIVE LIFTS AND FROM THE EVENT, PLEASE CONTACT US.

Thank you for your valued support...See you there!



HOW YOU CAN HELP MAKE THE EVENING A SUCCESS:

We all want to make this event a huge success so please get involved with marketing this event by:

1. talking to everyone you know about it!
2. joining the car-pool
3. distributing flyers & posters (just ask!)
4. directing any interest to the ticketsite or ticketline 01202 848740
5. buying a ticket!

Voice Workshop with Ali Sharpe

Friday 21st May 2010, 11am - 12noon,
Diana, Princess of Wales House
free!

Do Re Mi! A treat for aspiring tenors & wannabe popstars! Ali is kindly giving her time to host a voice workshop exploring the rudiments of singing in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Ali is a friend of the charity and regularly offers her musical prowess at events such as World Aids Day in between heading up several choirs including Bournemouth Community Gospel Choir featured at World Music Evening on 9th April.

All levels welcome - no experience necessary! So come along and discover a love for singing...

Medusa's Greek Fest & Quiz

Thursday 29th Apr 2010, 7.30pm,
Diana, Princess of Wales House
£3.00

A mythical night of Greek cuisine, music, culture & quiz. Questions range from easy peasy to near impossible with prizes including restaurant vouchers.

All hosted by the ugliest most venomous woman in history! dare you invoke the wrath of the Gods with the arrogance of your knowledge?!

You still have plenty of time to brush up on your knowledge of Greek myths, legends, trivia & culture so get involved!

Optional Fancy dress theme: Everything & Anything Greek.

Suggestions for favourite Greek snacks welcome...

Movie Stars Film Night

Wednesday 10th Mar 2010, 7pm,
Diana, Princess of Wales House
£2.50

Cosy DVD night with popcorn & hotdogs. Optional fancy dress theme ?Hollywood Red Carpet?!

Service Users Lunch

Wednesday 3rd Mar 2010, 1pm,
Diana, Princess of Wales House
£2.50

Come for Lunch...

February sees the return of much missed Service User Lunches!

These will be held every first Wednesday of the month at 1pm.

If you are interested in getting your Food Hygiene certificate, please ask at reception.

Peer Support

Thursday 25th Feb 2010, 11-12.30am,
Diana, Princess of Wales House
free

An opportunity to chat with experienced service users & share support.

Volunteers Meet & Greet

Thursday 18th Feb 2010, 6pm,
Diana, Princess of Wales House
free

?We rely on our volunteers to assist us in the smooth operation of the support centre, provision of services, fundraising, the future development of the organisation & the implementation of a comprehensive education & training package.?

So if you are currently a volunteer or you are interested in becoming one, please come and join us

This is our chance to really kick-start our ?Be Positive? Volunteers program. You will be able to meet other volunteers and have your say as to how the program should operate moving forward. We want you to get involved & all ideas will be welcomed.

Peer Support

Thursday 11th Feb 2010, 11-12.30am,
Diana, Princess of Wales House
free

An opportunity to chat with experienced service users & share support.

Fish & Chips Bingo Night

Wednesday 10th Feb 2010, 17pm,
Diana, Princess of Wales House
£2.50

Legs Eleven! Come and have some fun playing bingo for prizes and munch some topnotch fish & chips!

Our resident professional bingo callers will be calling the balls!

Top prizes include free treatment with Babs & a free photo portrait session with Jon!

World AIDS Day Celebration of Life Service

Tuesday 1st Dec 2009, 6-30pm for 7pm start,
St Stephen's Church, St Stephen's Road, Bournemout

A Celebration of Life Service. Everyone is welcome

World AIDS Day in The Triangle

Tuesday 1st Dec 2009, 12noon till 6pm,
The Triangle, Bournemouth

World AIDS Day Celebration. Speakers, 5 Live Bands, Comedy and much, much more !

Everyone is welcome

Come along and have a great time

Fun Run

Sunday 20th Sep 2009, Canford School

We held our first Body Positive Fun Run in the wonderful grounds of Canford School. The event was a great success and raised over £500. Our thanks to all those who took part and especially to their very generous sponsors. We hope to develop this event for 2010 and make even bigger and better.
Thanks to everyone involved.

Peer Support

Thursday 27th Aug 2009, 1.00pm,
Support Centre Lounge
No cost.
Open to registered service users.

Come and experience how effective peer support can be. Discuss issues, engage with and learn from others and benefit from the type of support unavailable outside the safety net of the support centre. In addition you will undoubtedly make lasting friendships.

Ethnic Minority Group

Wednesday 26th Aug 2009, 5.00pm-6.00pm,
Support Centre
No cost.
Open to ethnic minority registered service users.

Come and experience how effective group support can be. Discuss issues, engage with and learn from others and benefit from the type of support unavailable outside the safety net of the support centre. In addition you will undoubtedly make lasting friendships.

Hetrosexual Mens Group

Wednesday 26th Aug 2009, 5.00pm-6.00pm,
Support Centre
No cost.
Open to hetrosexual male registered service users.

Come and experience how effective group support can be. Discuss issues, engage with and learn from others and benefit from the type of support unavailable outside the safety net of the support centre. In addition you will undoubtedly make lasting friendships.

Womens Group

Friday 21st Aug 2009, 12.30,
Support Centre
No cost.
Open to female registered service users.

Come and experience how effective group support can be. Discuss issues, engage with and learn from others and benefit from the type of support unavailable outside the safety net of the support centre. In addition you will undoubtedly make lasting friendships.

Peer Support

Thursday 16th Jul 2009, 11.00am,
Support Centre Lounge
No cost.
Open to registered service users.

Come and experience how effective peer support can be. Discuss issues, engage with and learn from others and benefit from the type of support unavailable outside the safety net of the support centre. In addition you will undoubtedly make lasting friendships.

LGBT Group

Tuesday 23rd Jun 2009, 5.00pm-6.00pm,
Support Centre
No cost.
Open to LGBT registered service users.

Come and experience how effective group support can be. Discuss issues, engage with and learn from others and benefit from the type of support unavailable outside the safety net of the support centre. In addition you will undoubtedly make lasting friendships.

Pasta Fantastic

Friday 19th Jun 2009, 1.00pm,
Support Centre
£3.50
Open to registered service users, volunteers and organisational partners.

Come and enjoy another fabulous lunch with an Italian twist. Our resident chef will leave your taste buds tingling. Please buy your ticket from reception prior to the event. Limited places.

Be Positive - Volunteer Programme Launch

Monday 1st Jun 2009, 7.00pm - 9.00pm,
Support Centre.
No Cost.
Open to new and existing volunteers.

Come and find out what exciting changes are being made at Body Positive Dorset. Our new volunteer programme is being launched and will offer new and existing volunteers the chance to really be part of something special and contribute to the ongoing growth of the charity.

Film Night

Thursday 21st May 2009, 6.30pm,
Support Centre Lounge
£0.50
Open to registered service users, carers, organisational partners and volunteers.

Thinking of visiting the cinema? Worried about the cost? For just 50p, come and enjoy "Yentl" starring Barbara Streisand. This classic musical will have you remembering the good old days. Buy tickets before the event at reception or on the night.

Grilled Brunch

Friday 15th May 2009, 1.30pm,
Support Centre
£3.50
Open to registered service users, carers, organisational partners and volunteers

Come and enjoy an exceptional grill cooked by our very own Resident Chef. Tickets must be purchased in advance from our Reception.

Change Management Forum

Thursday 2nd Apr 2009, 5.30-6.30pm,
Support Centre Lounge
No cost.
Open to registered service users, staff and volunteers.

Come and find out what changes are happening at Body Positive Dorset. Meet with 2 trustees and the management team to discuss the changes, raise concerns, express opinions and have an input into the future shape and direction of the organisation. In the relaxed environment of our support centre lounge, the floor belongs to you.

Phil's Sausage Fest

Friday 27th Feb 2009, 1.00pm,
Support Centre
£3.00 per person - Must be pre-booked - Contact Reception.
Open to registered service users, staff and volunteers.

Come and sample the delights of a 3 course meal catering for lovers of the sausage. A great relaxed meal with good company and chat.

Bette Davis Film Night

Tuesday 24th Feb 2009, 6.30pm,
Support Centre Lounge
£0.50 a ticket. Sweets for sale on night - Must be pre-booked - Contact Reception.
Open to registered service users, staff and volunteers.

Come and join us for a movie. Why not have some popcorn to make the night a true cinema experience. The first of these Film Nights caters for fans of Bette Davis.

Fish & Chips Quiz Night

Tuesday 10th Feb 2009, 6.00-8.00pm,
Support Centre Lounge
£3.00 per person - Must be pre-booked - Contact Reception.
Open to registered service users, staff, volunteers and visitors.

Are you a fountain of all knowledge? Do you know how the wives of King Henry VIII died? Come and join us for an evening of fun, fish, chips and questions as we test your general knowledge. With a prize for first and second place, you might even take something home with you.