The Cultural Compact are connecting health and cultural practitioners from Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole as we launch Dorset’s Creative Health Strategy. “Creative health should form an integral part of a 21st -century health and social care system – one that is holistic, person-centred, and which focuses on reducing inequalities and supporting people to live well for longer.” – Creative Health Review, 2023,…
As always, here are some very exciting things happening soon across Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole – From The Cultural Compact: Our next Culture Network event is happening at Poole Museum on Thursday 26th March, 5.30pm-8pm. There will be a panel discussion about making creative work in Dorset before a structured networking session, similar to the
It’s been a bit of a month, hasn’t it? I hope you’re keeping safe and have enjoyed a positive start to the new year. Thank you to everyone who was able to join us on Wednesday for our most recent Culture Network event – we had over fifty people join us at TOSH for an
Come join us in person for our first Culture Network event of 2026, happening at The Old School House Boscombe on Wednesday 28th January from 7-9.30pm. These events exist to connect, share ideas, and learn more about ongoing opportunities across the cultural landscape in Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole. The Culture Network is for anyone who wants to be involved in the vibrant cultural scene
Hi Everyone, Here is our second monthly newsletter, shouting out about some of the incredible things happening across Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole. From the Cultural Compact:Our first Culture Network event of 2026 is happening at The Old School House, Boscombe, on Wednesday 28th January from 7-9.30pm. We’ll be introducing artists and organisations to each other and
Hi Everyone, As promised, here is the first of our monthly newsletters, shouting out about some of the upcoming/ongoing opportunities here in Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole. From the Cultural Compact: We have two Cultural Compact events scheduled before the end of the year. Our final Environmental Sustainability workshop is happening next Tuesday 1st December from
We were delighted to be joined by a range of local artists and organisations for the Compact’s first environmental sustainability workshop last month, hosted at Pavilion Dance in Bournemouth. Following an inclusive and welcoming introduction by Helena Yasmin, attendees discussed ways the creative industries engage with the climate crisis, locally, nationally, and internationally. David Buckland,
The Cultural Compact are working with Sian Alexander (Independent consultant, trustee of Julie’s Bicycle and former Executive Director of various producing theatres across the UK) to deliver three environmental conversations/symposiums this Autumn, aiming to inspire and provoke constructive dialogue about creating culture in a changing climate. These free-to-access workshops will allow artists and organisations to
Action Plan: Establish a Cultural Network Following on from our previous events in Poole and Bournemouth, we’re delighted to be coming to Christchurch to organise a speed-dating night (for creatives and organisations) at The Kings Arms hotel. On arrival, you’ll receive a free drink and be welcomed by members of our Task Group. Those taking
Your Shout Network is a Global Majority-led network for creative leaders, founders, entrepreneurs, and festival directors working across the BCP (Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole) locality and beyond. It builds directly on the legacy of the ‘Your Shout Survey’ and the ‘BCP Cultural Diversity Report,’ both commissioned by the BCP Council and the Cultural Compact. https://www.natashaplayer.co.uk/your-shout
