Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council Health and Recreation Department
September is often regarded as the second ‘New Year’ for fitness and wellness goals! Much like the start to a brand-new school year for the kids, the feeling of a fresh start brings some ‘back to school’ energy to adults too! The endless days and relaxed vibes of summer are becoming a distant memory and…
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September 3, 2024
August 23, 2024
Summer should get a speeding ticket!
And just like that, summer is over and out! For kids and young people, school/college is happening, which brings with it a mix of emotions – some feel excitement, others feel anxious and at some stage everyone feels overwhelmed sorting out uniforms, stationery and more! Get ready to jump into a new season! We’ve put…
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August 5, 2024
Ten end-of-summer bucket list ideas to tick off with getactiveabc
Don’t be stuck for fun family days out this summer! Geatactiveabc have put together ten ‘bucket list’ activities to close out the holidays in style: #1 South Lake speed boat ride and inflatable fun Brave the South Lake outdoor aqua inflatable course and enjoy Craigavon City Park from the water, taking in scenic views as…
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July 10, 2024
Food for thought!
When it comes to the holidays, we’re all guilty of falling out of routine with eating habits and children are no different! Holidays, day trips, camp activities and the warmer weather (when we actually get it) can mean we are grabbing food on the go, snacking more and eating ice-lollies and ice-cream. Of course, this…
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June 27, 2024
BE WATER WISE AND STAY SAFE
Heading to the coast or out on the water is a great way to have fun and stay active. But, unfortunately it’s a lot easier to get into trouble in the water than you might think. Open water can catch even the strongest of swimmers out, be it the cold temperature of the water, the…
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June 17, 2024
Shake up summer in ABC Parks!
From what to do, where to adventure and when to go, we’ve got a jam-packed programme of family-friendly activities in our parks and places this summer! Family Couch to 3K Whether you’re a fit family, or a want to get fit family, get ready to walk, jog or run with the 5-week ‘Couch to 3K’…
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May 24, 2024
Spring into the bank holiday weekend!
We are buzzing for the three-day weekend! If you’re looking for fun and activity for all the family to enjoy, make a beeline of our exciting line-up of bank holiday specials! Craigavon Golf & Ski Centre Craigavon Golf and Ski Centre is the place to be for fun on and off the slopes! May bank…
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May 14, 2024
Move more for your mental health
The theme of the Mental Health Foundation‘s Mental Health Awareness Week (13-19 May) is ‘Movement: moving more for your mental health.’ Looking after our bodies and staying physically fit has the knock-on effect of boosting our mental health – when we move more, it’s good for the body and mind! So, what is mental health?…
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April 29, 2024
Get Businesses Moving: AG Wilson
AG Wilson has been a Get Moving partner since March 2023. The programme compliments AG Wilson’s existing workplace wellbeing programme, particularly for office staff in more sedentary roles. To date the team has been working with the council’s Get Moving support team to participate in footgolf, couch to 5k, 5k-10k and table tennis, all of…
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April 26, 2024
SAY ‘YAY’ to OUR MAY ACTIVITY SPECIALS
We’re all smiles about the two bank holiday weekends in May, which means double the getactiveabc activity specials! Here are our top picks for the upcoming long weekends: Watersports multi-activity days May means…South Lake Watersports activity days are back! Our multi-activity days (Monday 6 and 27 May) include a variety of on the water and…
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