EVENTS CALENDAR
New investment to make Bournemouth safer
13/05/2008 18:24 by Seb
Even though it's pretty such out here in sunny Bournemouth, Bournemouth Borough Council has invested £1.9 million pounds in CCTV monitoring equipment in the last 3 years. Yes, big brother is watching you!
But the high definition CCTV cameras have helped local police significantly with arresting those that like to ruin it for the rest of us. The CCTV cameras are placed all over town centre and near the sea front and are monitored 24 hours a day, something to consider next time you are taking a sanitary break against your favourite tree.
Martyn Webster, Dorset Police's CCTV Liaison Officer, said: "In the past month, (April), Dorset Police has successfully been able to use CCTV evidence to arrest, charge and process 62 people for offences ranging from assault and criminal damage to indecent exposure and assault on police. 28 of those arrests were sparked by calls made by CCTV staff to the police. These figures are testament to the efficiency of the system and I hope are proving to be a deterrent to potential offenders."
So there you go, if Mr. Webster is happy than I guess it's a good thing we're being watched 24/7. There are also other initiatives in Bournemouth aimed at improving the quality of nightlife and enhancing street safety. The Bournemouth Town Watch committee for example, exists of member from the local authorities and council as well as night time venue owners. They have improved door staff and safety on the streets at night, making Bournemouth a nicer place for all of us. More about the Town Watch is to follow.
Another night of Old School at 176!
22/04/2008 11:27 by Seb
We have another Old School party tonight in 176! Last week was great although because of the cold weather few people were out in town. Today the weather is great and we expect a good turnup!
So if you are in town tonight, come on in and say hello! We love Old School '80s and '90s music and we know you do too.
Streamline Warrens Taxis
Our good friends over at Streamline Warrens Taxis are now supporting Bournemouth By Night as well! This is great news for you because if you quote "Bournemouth By Night" when you book a taxi with them, you receive a 10% discount on your fare! How's that for a cheap ride home? A big thanks goes out to Streamline.
Plans for May 2008
Since our re-launch party at the end of March we have been busy pretty much every day with Bournemouth By Night. Sure enough there are some bugs to work out but overall we are very happy with how the website evolves. Every day people make use of the enquiry forms to contact venues in Bournemouth and we are seeing more and more feedback left at the venues. Keep leaving feedback to improve nightlife in Bournemouth, I can assure you it does and will make a difference!
Finally, tell your friends about the website. In May we will organise giveaways for those who refer the most people to the website.
Refer your friends to Bournemouth By Night
16/04/2008 17:24 by Seb
Yesterday night we had our first Bournemouth By Night themed night in 176. Thanks all for coming! Hope you liked it!
We plan to run a nice contest in May 2008 for those who refer the most people to this website. We've already got a nice pack of prizes and it's expanding every time. So make sure you stay tuned for more info.
A few quick updates
The BIC (Bournemouth International Centre) has now been added to the website including all their events for this year in both the main building and the Pavilion. You can easily search through them using the search function.
We've made some improvements to the website and are still working hard to get the forums up and running as well as improving the photo uploads. More soon to come!
Party with us TONIGHT at 176!
15/04/2008 11:28 by Seb
Tonight we will host our first party night in 176 Bournemouth. This night will mark the start of Bournemouth By Night party nights in the future.
We have plans to host party nights in different venues each week with different themes. Stay tuned for more info about this.
So tonight, we would like to invite everybody who reads this to come to 176 on Old Christchurch road for a night of classic old school music. Music from the '80s and '90s just how you loved it as a teenager! Entry is only £3 so come on in and share a drink with us.
See you tonight!
Bournemouth Night Time Bus
10/04/2008 17:14 by Seb
In June this year, Wilts & Dorset buses will start a night time bus service to take you from the square to Poole, Charminster and Boscombe.
The buses will run every half-hour on Fridays and Saturdays between June and December initially.
Bournemouth Borough Council wants to review the bus times after this period with Wilts & Dorset to see if it has been successful.
Some taxi drivers are likely to be less happy with the plans for a night time bus, as this will affect their business undoubtly.
We'll keep you up-to-date on the situation. Whichever form of transport you choose, be it a taxi, bus or a lift from friends, make sure you don't drink and drive.
A few quick updates
08/04/2008 13:56 by Seb
Hi guys!
Just wanted to send a quick update as to how things are going. We are still working on improving the photo upload functionality. The problem is that the system doesn't like large photo files, but you will be able to upload photos that are a bit smaller. Just wait for a few minutes until your photo is uploaded and all should be fine.
The search is NOW COMPLETED and you will be able to search through events and look for other members. Cool!
We are also organising our first Old School party in 176 on the 15th this month! Everybody is invited so come around and share a drink with us! Click here to view this event. Be there or be square!!!
Hey invite all your friends to the website. The forums will be up and running next week and you can all participate.
Have you left feedback recently? If you've signed up you can leave feedback on every venue in Bournemouth. Your feedback not only helps others make the right choice when going out, it will also help the venues improve customer service. So what are you waiting for? If you're not a member yet, click here to register for free!
Thank you very much for a great night!
01/04/2008 14:26 by Seb
Yesterday, we celebrated the re-launch of our website in Klute, Bournemouth. We kicked the evening off with a champagne reception and around 9:15 followed a quick presentation. Klute was very kind to let us host the event in their venue and made sure that everybody had plenty of sushi to eat and champagne to sip.
A special thanks goes out to Carribean Connexion who played an excellent live set with Salsa, Merenque en Reggea music for more than 1.5 hours. Whenever there is a party in town where they perform, I'd highly recommend you see them.
Website improvements
We are aware that some things might not work optimally yet. We've only just launched this website and with anything it comes with some minor bugs. We are working every day to sort these out and will make improvements in the search system, the photos and the forum very soon.
Thanks guys
We would like to send a thanks out to everybody who came to our party yesterday and to our DJs who flew in from France just to play for us. Stay tuned for the first Bournemouth By Night event held in April! More info soon!
Bournemouth By Night Relaunch Party!! - 31st of March
27/03/2008 02:43 by Seb
On Monday the 31st of March, Bournemouth By Night will host an exclusive re-launch party at Klute in Bournemouth.
To celebrate the re-launch of our website, we are kicking it off with a champagne reception and live music. The party continues with latin music from Bournemouth's premium latin DJ and DJ Teks from St. Tropez and Paris who has flown over especially for us!
During our re-launch night, there will be fashion giveaways from Ampless and loads more!
Don't miss it! Entry to this event is completely FREE OF CHARGE. Please see the flyer below:
We hope to see all of you on the 31st of March at 22:30pm in Klute, Bournemouth.
Hello again world!
14/02/2008 08:56 by Seb
Hey there, welcome to the all new Bournemouth By Night!
Welcome to the re-launch of the most popular night guide for Bournemouth.
With more venues, more events, more promotions... more anything really.
Let's start with telling you what's new exactly.
Well, the most obvious change is our brand spanking new design.
We like it a lot and hope you like it too.
But we've done alot more than just wack a little paint over our site.
For starters we got rid of some venues that are no longer in operation and put quite a few new ones on instead!
Every venue has their own listing which is also completely updated with a new feedback system which allows you have your say about the venues you visit.
The most important change is that you can now sign up as a free Bournemouth By Night member!
As a member, you will not only be able to keep in touch with your friends and see what they are up to tonight or next Sunday, but you will also be able to benefit from exclusive members only promotions and give-aways.
Registering for our website is easy as pie and if you go here you can do it straight away!
As a member you will also be able to participate in our forum once it's live and you'll have access to much more, but we'll tell you about that once you're signed up!
We will also run an off-the-chart refer-a-friend promotion. The person refers the most friends to Bournemouth By Night over the month of April will win great prizes! More about that later.
Thank you Bournemouth University!
06/10/2007 17:08 by Seb
You might have spotted us at the freshers fair at Bournemouth University on Saturday 6th October.
What a blast!
I hope you guys had fun and have joined up to fun activities.
Excellent!! So now you know... we are looking for you!
Please send us an e-mail using our contact form with your name and contact details.
You can also send us a text message at 07813 055529.
So what are our plans?
Well, we are looking to get together with a group of people who are enthusiastic about being part of something kick-ass very soon.
We want Bournemouth By Night to be a guide for students/tourists... BY students.
YOU can participate.
We know you've got talent.
We know you want to be part of something fun outside of your study.
We are offering you this chance.
We are looking to set up a meeting before the end of October.
See you soon!!
New plans for 2007
08/02/2007 00:00 by Seb
A quick update from us at Bournemouth By Night.
We have exciting things in the fridge for you this year.
Our visitor numbers have been exploding lately and we have received many great responses.
Keep them coming!
We're working very hard to get our listings up-to-date with the most accurate information, so if you spot an error please let us know.
Also, if you're in charge of the PR at your venue, don't hesitate to contact us so we can update your listing.
Many have done so before.
We can't give away too much but please make sure you add this website to your bookmarks because fresh things are coming.
Thank you 2006
30/12/2006 00:00 by Brad
Well ladies and gents, we have reached the end of 2006. Around this time one year ago the idea of setting up a night guide had sprung to mind.
Now, a good twelve months later, our little idea has turned into the most successful resource for night clubs in Bournemouth on the Internet.
Over the past few months, we have put hard work in to make it happen.
We have spoken to dozens of people about our project, even before the launch.
Shaking hands with pretty much every night club owner in Bournemouth and numerous talks with the council.
We officially put the website online in February 2006 but it was still very premature.
However, we have seen a steady growth in visitor numbers over the past few months and added new things as we went along.
We would like to express our gratitude to the thousands of people who have made use of our night guide this year.
In fact, over 75,000 times this year already!
Wow! We will continue to improve our night guide with new content and loads of exciting new features in the New Year.
If you spot an error somewhere, please feel free to e-mail us about it and it will be corrected accordingly.
We are still very much looking for enthusiasts who are willing to help us out with Bournemouth By Night.
Especially people who can help us updating night club events every week.
If this is something you are interested in; drop us a line!
We're nice people you know.
So dear friends from Bournemouth and beyond, hats off to all of you.
We hope your 2006 was rocking and we wish you nothing less for 2007!
Stay on the lookout for new things to come and who knows, we might share a drink with you in the New Year.
Oh, and don't forget to put our website in your bookmarks if you have not already done so! :-)
Open Invitation
16/12/2006 00:00 by Seb
Are you looking to be part of a fun team?
We are looking for enthusiasts to help us take Bournemouth By Night to the next level!
Our website is becoming more popular every day and we'd love a helping hand.
Photographers / Photography students · Do you enjoy taking pictures?
We are looking for people who can help us take photos on busy club nights.
You don't have to be a professional.
If you are in possession of a digital camera and know how to press to shutter button, contact us today!
Editors / Reviewers / Journalism students · Do you think you can do a way better job than us writing reviews on night clubs in Bournemouth?
We are looking for people to help us improve all the text on our website.
We're sure we're not the only ones who are capable of writing a piece of text in English and make it look exciting!
New ideas? · Do you feel you could improve our night guide?
We want to hear from you pronto! Let's make it happen.
Contact us today!
Dirty Pretty Things
25/10/2006 00:00 by Brad
Band On Your Campus is a competition between 15 universities to win a gig by the Dirty Pretty Things.
If Bournemouth Uni receives the most votes then we will win the gig, and everyone who has voted is chosen at random to win a free ticket!
Once you have voted you will receive an email asking for confirmation which you must respond to or your vote won't count (so make sure you check those junk folders!).
Anyone can vote for Bournemouth Uni, not just students, so tell to all your friends/housemates/partners to vote and you can all go out for a great night watching the Dirty Pretty Things at The Old FireStation on the 23rd November.
Voting until 31st October at midnight, so make sure you get your vote for Bournemouth Uni in by then at bandonyourcampus.com!
As well as a gig by the Dirty Pretty Things, two uni's will win sets by a renowned DJ and loads of prizes are available for each person who votes including phones, MP3 players, signed Dirty Pretty Things CD's, and much more, so even if you don't wanna go to the gig, you've still got reason to vote for Bournemouth Uni!
Opening Winchester
07/06/2006 00:00 by Seb
Press release
The owners of Klute, Funki Sushi, 176 & Dusk Till Dawn are pleased to announce the opening of a brand new venue, The Winchester, in the Triangle, Bournemouth.
The Winchester is Bournemouth's new local with a touch of class, open from 10am-midnight, 7 days a week, offering a delicious pub menu, including breakfasts from 10am-12pm, lunches, dinners and a mouth-watering Sunday Roast.
Perfect for business lunches or a quick bite to eat, The Winchester has a wide ranging and affordable menu.
The venue offers a Wi-Fi facility, enabling wireless connections for work or play, while relaxing in our comfortable setting.
Formerly Bartonka, the listed building has had a major refurbishment and launches on Saturday 10th June and limited invites are available by calling 01202 294133.
The Winchester will be showing all major sporting events, including all of England's World Cup matches, and boast 5 screens, including a large projector, as well as 'The Sin Bin' an exclusive area that can be reserved for private parties to watch the big sporting occasions.
The Winchester boasts an impressive drinks menu, from continental lagers, real ales and ciders to the country's largest selection of Bourbon's, over 40 in total, enough to tickle the tastebuds of any connoisseur.
The bar also offers regulars the option to buy their own bottle, and we'll keep it behind the bar with your name on it!