POSITIVE AGEING MONTH – OCTOBER 2026

Tues 6,13. 20 & 27 Oct

Richhill Recreation Centre | 10.30am-11.15am | £2.50

Chair based exercise to improve blood flow, increase joint flexibility and elevate heart rate for cardio health safely. For more information or to book contact Richhill reception on p 028 3887 0718. Places are limited.

Armagh: The Palace Stables | 10.30am-12noon | Mon 5, 12, 19 & 26 Oct

Portadown: Clanrye Offices in Mayfair Business Park, Portadown | 10.30am-12noon | Tues 6, 13, 20 & 27 Oct

Banbridge: Solitude Park | 12.30pm-1.30pm | Wed 7, 14, 21 & 28 Oct

Take some time for yourself and connect with fellow carers. Enjoy a free relaxed free walk, friendly conversation, and a well-deserved cuppa afterwards. Drop in anytime. All carers welcome. For more information e | p 028 3005 0200

Gentle walk and chat, everyone welcome.

Portadown: Drumcree Centre | Thurs 1, 8,15, 22 & 29 Oct | Tues 6, 13, 20 & 27 Oct | 9.30am

Craigavon: Meet at Café IncredABLE, South Lake Leisure Centre | Thurs 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 |10am

Craigavon: Meet at Drummellan Community Centre, Craigavon | Mon 5, 12, 19 & 26 Oct |1pm

Portadown: Portadown People’s Park. Meet at Mayfair Business Centre | Fri 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 Oct | 11am

Lurgan: Lurgan Park | Meet at Windsor Ave gate | Mon 5, 12, 19 & 26 Oct | 10am

Lurgan: Meet at Lough Neagh Discovery Centre | Wed 7, 14, 21 & 28 Oct | 10am

Lurgan: Meet at Sailing Club | Kinnego Marina | Wed 7, 14, 21 & 28 Oct | 10am

No registration required, just drop in for a free walk, chat and a cuppa.

For further information e | t. 028 3868 0081

Armagh: The Friends of the Folly River Walk Thurs 1, 8,15, 22 & 29 Oct

Folly Glen, Barrack Hill entrance | 6.30pm-7pm | FREE | A short walk in the beautiful Folly Glen in Armagh.

For more info Cheryl p 07515 719 231 e w walkingforall.com/walks/friends-of-folly-river-walk-co-armagh

Loughgall: Loughgall Striders Walking Group Fri 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 Oct

Loughgall Country Park | 9.30am-10.30am | FREE | A brisk walk in the beautiful surroundings of Loughgall Country Park

For more information contact Victoria p 07858 139 997 | e

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Loughgall: Loughgall Amblers Walking Group | Mon 5, 12, 19 & 26 Oct

Loughgall Country Park | 10.30am-11am | FREE | A gentle stroll around Loughgall Country Park

For more information contact Victoria on p 07858139997 | e w walkingforall.com/walks/loughgall-amblers-co-armagh

Dromore: Walking for All | Tues 6,13, 20 & 27 Oct

Dromore Park | 11am–11.30am | FREE | A gentle stroll around Dromore Park.

For more information call Nigel on p 07735 132 464 e

Banbridge: Banbridge Walking Together Tues 20 Oct

Banbridge Leisure Centre | 10.30am-11.30am | FREE

Walking from Banbridge Leisure Centre along the River Bann to Havelock Park and back. For more

information call Ryan on p 07500 099 243 | e

Glenanne: Glenanne Garden Walkers Walking Group Wed 14 & 28 Oct

Glenanne Community Association Hut | 2.30pm-3pm | FREE | A gentle stroll around our beautiful community garden.

For more information contact Kara on p 07783 382 459 | e

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City of Armagh Cricket Club | Wed 21 Oct | 6:30pm-9pm | FREE

If you enjoy walking and would like to help others feel confident and included, why not become a Walk Leader? It’s a great way to support your community. Full training and support are provided.

For more information contact Ryan on p 07500099243 or e

Armagh: Ardmore Recreation Centre | 10.45am-12.15pm| Running for 6 weeks from Tuesday 13 October – Tuesday 18 November

Craigavon: Brownlow Hub | 10.30am-12noon tea | Running for 6 weeks from Wednesday 14 October – Wednesday 18 November

Banbridge: Banbridge Leisure Centre | 10.30am-12noon | Running for 6 weeks from Thursday 15 October – Thursday 19 November

Tea, coffee and biscuits on arrival. This is a chair-based activity that will suit all ability levels. Come along and enjoy learning a new skill and making some new social connections as well. No experience of Boccia needed.

For more information or to book e | p 02837564495

Armagh: Positive Ageing Month Tea Dance

Thurs 1 Oct | Armagh City Hotel | 2pm-4pm | FREE

Ark Housing, SHSCT and ABC Council invite you to an Afternoon Tea Dance in celebration of older people and the valuable contribution they make to our community. Come along for an enjoyable afternoon of music, dancing, light refreshments, and socialising.

For more info/to book contact / 07557 930 556 or / 07818 419 948. Please note: Bookings only accepted from 9am Tues 15 Sept with a max of 2 places per booking.

Wed 13 Oct | Brownlow Hub | 2pm-4pm | FREE

ABC Seniors Network invite you to an afternoon of music, dancing, movement, light refreshments, and socialising in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Whether you’d like to take to the dance floor or simply enjoy the entertainment, there’s something for everyone.

For more info/to book contact or call Blanche 07716 210 897. Please note: Bookings only accepted from 9am Tues 15 Sept with a max of 2 places per booking.

Banbridge: Positive Ageing Month Tea Dance

Tues 27 Oct | 2pm-4pm | FREE [Parish Centre, (beside St Therese’s Church)]

ABC Seniors Network invite you to an afternoon of music, dancing, movement, light refreshments, and socialising in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

For more info/to book contact or call Blanche 07716 210 897. Please note: Bookings only accepted from 9am Tues 15 Sept with a max of 2 places per booking.

Banbridge Health Checks

 Tues 13 Oct

Banbridge Leisure Centre | FREE Blood Pressure & Atrial Fibrillation Checks available for people aged 50+.

Booking is essential. To book a slot call Banbridge Leisure Centre on p 028 4062 8800

Craigavon Community Health and Wellbeing Event

South Lake Leisure Centre | Wed 21 Oct | 6pm-8pm | FREE

Connect with local organisations offering support on health, wellbeing, alcohol, drugs, mental health and much more. Free Health checks and guest speakers. Light refreshments included.

To book your place e or p 07545929274.

There is a £1.00 swim fee for adults aged 60-65 years living in the borough.

Adults aged 66 years and over may swim free of charge

Proof of age and residency must be shown to the receptionist in the facility.

Over 65’s get FREE Swimming at the following Centres

Banbridge Leisure Centre
Orchard Leisure Centre
South Lake Leisure Centre

Check out Swim Times here