Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council Health and Recreation Department
Weight loss, getting fitter, more energy and a new lease of life all started with the Couch to 5k for Jede Mulholland from Loughgall! Determined to lose weight, Jede signed up for last year’s programme with the coaches in Armagh. He says: “Starting out on the C25K I was 22 stone and I knew I…
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September 5, 2025
September 1, 2025
Get off the couch and on the road!
The summer holidays have been and gone and for many, September marks a fresh start with new routines and new goals. If getting fitter is your goal, the Couch to 5k programme starting 15 September in Armagh and Portadown could be just the ticket for you! Couch to 5k is a beginner-friendly 8-week training plan…
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August 6, 2025
From Banbridge to Richhill and back! My 36 mile commute to work on two wheels
🚴 From Richhill to Banbridge: My Life on Two Wheels If you ever find yourself driving between Richhill and Banbridge and spot a cyclist powering along the road with a grin on their face and the wind in their hair — there’s a good chance it’s me! I probably cycle this route twice a…
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July 4, 2025
Inclusive and accessible summer fun
Summer is a season of sunshine, new adventures and much-needed breaks from the everyday grind. For families of children with disabilities, summer can also bring challenges, especially when routines change. Check out our range of inclusive activities to see you through the summer season. Make a splash or hit the trail with ‘Inclusive Watersports and…
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July 1, 2025
Splash into a summer of fun!
Splash season is officially here and it’s going to be a summer soaked in fun times with getactiveabc! This July and August there are £2 swims, lifeguard courses, swimming lessons and the all-new giant inflatable obstacle course ‘The Beast’ (South Lake Leisure Centre). Swimming lessons Water skills and confidence are a vital life…
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June 27, 2025
Move your mood with a getactiveabc membership!
Whether you’re a seasoned athlete, a fitness enthusiast in the making or a family that likes to work out together, we’ve got a membership that works for you. Indoor gyms, pools and fitness classes to outdoor watersports and land-based activities means there’s lots of variety to keep everyone of all ages and abilities feeling fit…
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June 6, 2025
Shoulder-to-shoulder; let’s connect for better health
The life-expectancy for men is still lagging behind women with higher death rates for almost all the leading causes of death, poorer lifestyles responsible for a high proportion of chronic diseases and late presentation to health services, leading to problems becoming untreatable. Men’s Health Week runs from 9 – 15 June and with this year’s…
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June 5, 2025
Volunteering…the gift that keeps on giving
Volunteering lets us give back to our communities and make a meaningful difference. Whether it’s supporting a neighbour, offering your skills or time to others, volunteering spreads kindness. This Volunteers’ Week we want to acknowledge and thank volunteers who support the getactiveabc ethos of helping people of all ages and abilities across our borough to…
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May 21, 2025
Your passport to summer fun is here with getactiveabc!
The brightest, hottest and happiest season is here…hello summer!! For children and young people across the borough, it’s that long-awaited season of freedom; it’s goodbye school, hello pool; it’s memories made in flip flops, topped off with ice-cream, picnics and never-ending days of playing and exploring! Let our experienced and energised coaches make it a…
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May 2, 2025
We’ll show you the way to ‘Walk This May!’
Putting one foot in front of the other and going for a walk has the power to relieve some of life’s problems and the mental and physical benefits can far outstretch the miles covered! Walking comes with lots of benefits including improved heart health, boosts the ‘happy hormones’, helps you to stay social and notice…
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