Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council Health and Recreation Department
Fresh off the back of her first marathon (Belfast City Marathon), where she finished 5th in her age category and 37th woman overall in an impressive 3:16, Naomi Allen shares her top tips for runners gearing up for the Craigavon Lake Run 10k (Wednesday 3 June). Naomi says: Preparation is key! At this stage you’ll…
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May 21, 2026
April 23, 2026
Sit less and move more for ‘On Your Feet Britain’ day
The Get Moving ABC Partnership is encouraging workplaces across the borough to take part in ‘On Your Feet Britain’ on 30 April – an awareness day encouraging over 2 million desk-based workers to sit less and move during the working day! Sedentary lifestyles, particularly in office-based roles can have a damaging impact on health and…
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February 9, 2026
This is your place to move and feel good
Children’s Mental Health Week (9-15 February) is led by the national charity Place2Be and aims to shine a spotlight on the emotional well-being of children and young people. This year’s theme is ‘This is my place’ with an emphasis on the support systems around children and young people to help them feel that they belong.…
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January 19, 2026
Even blue Monday can’t dim a bright mindset
We’re turning ‘blue Monday’ into a burst of positivity and feel good energy by sharing some feedback from our hugely popular Ease into Fitness programme! Regardless of the day of the week or month of the year, one of the most effective ways to lift your mood, boost your energy and support your overall well-being…
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November 19, 2025
INTERNATIONAL MEN’S DAY: CELEBRATING POSITIVE MALE ROLE MODELS
Today (19 November) marks International Men’s Day – a day dedicated to promoting positive male role models and raising awareness of men’s health! We’re shining a light on 18 year-old Cailean Lavery from Lurgan – a talented basketballer, footballer, student and sports coach who exemplifies the qualities of a positive male role model! How did…
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November 7, 2025
Gerard Boyle: Going the long distance for better health
November marks two major awareness campaigns, dedicated to men – ‘Movember’ and ‘International Men’s Day’ – both aiming to help men lead healthier, happier and longer lives. Through opening conversations and breaking stigmas, Movember aims to urge men to prioritise their health and encourage their loved ones to support them in doing so. It’s a…
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October 7, 2025
Let’s be breast aware
Recently our ABC Move More Coordinator Nuala McVeigh attended the 2025 Macmillan Professional Conference in Ballymena, bringing together Macmillan professionals to share knowledge, collaborate across services and sectors, and promote best practices in cancer care and support. Nuala participated in the ‘Macmillan Marketplace’, showcasing the ABC Move More programme, which supports people living with cancer…
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October 1, 2025
Stay active with an activity that lights your light!
Maura McGarry is 70 years young with an infectious zest for living live to the full and a great believer in keeping active! A retired teacher, Maura was always active growing up and played tennis very well! Her love for dancing has remained steadfast throughout her life and she is a member of two dance…
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September 30, 2025
Take 5 – your seasonal toolkit to wellness
As we move deeper into autumn, with less daylight and a nip in the air, we may also notice a shift in our mood. While some people relish the shorter days and see it as a time to get cosy, rest up and recharge the batteries, others can struggle with the change in routine. The…
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September 5, 2025
Jede’s story: C25K and 10 stone down!
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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