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South Lake Leisure Centre to Pilot New Customer Guidelines
Since opening in November 2020 South Lake Leisure Centre has faced significant challenges due to the pandemic, but this has not detracted from the exceptional success of the facility with an average of 66,500 visitors during the months of June and July alone. Managing visitor numbers on this scale during the pandemic has been…
Read MoreUEFA Super Cup visits Carrick Primary School!
It’s not everyday that you get to see the UEFA Super Cup Trophy in the flesh – or get your photo taken with it! But, children at Carrick Primary School in Lurgan had that opportunity on their last day of term! The UEFA Super Cup Final between Chelsea and Villareal will be taking place at…
Read MoreForest School Programme Bookings Now Live
FREE FOREST PROGRAMME AT VARIOUS VENUES IN JULY – OCTOBER 2021 The free varied sessions encourage learning in a woodland environment from hands-on experiences, this can range from outdoor play, using tools, building dens, fire lighting, cooking, woodland games and crafts and other outdoor activities which are both designed by the leader and instigated by the children…
Read MoreOrienteering for everyone this Summer – and it’s free!
If you have ever wanted to try your hand at orienteering, then now is your chance! Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council is introducing Trail Orienteering (TrailO) this Summer called ‘Encompass All’. TrailO is a form of orienteering that has been developed to offer everyone, including those with reduced mobility, a chance to participate…
Read MoreLake Safety – Reintroduction Of Charges
As a council we are delighted with the fantastic response from the public to our new outdoor facilities at South Lake Leisure Centre. With the high volume of users enjoying the activities, it is our top priority to ensure that everyone has a safe and enjoyable experience when on the lake. In order to effectively…
Read MorePortadown Dad Striding High On Father’s Day 2021
Local Portadown dad, Stephen Turner went from zero to running hero last Sunday after successfully completing Council’s Virtual ABC 10K run at Craigavon Lakes – with cheers of joy from his eight-year-old daughter at the finish line! Taking place from Saturday 19 June to this Sunday 27 June, council’s virtual event is calling on runners…
Read MoreSouth Lake Leisure Centre ‘Go Award’ Winner!
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough (ABC) Council together with Farrans have recently scooped a prestigious ‘Go Award’ for the brand new, state-of-the-art South Lake Leisure Centre build. Aspiring young engineers being shown the ropes at Farrans’ International Women in Engineering Day event at the South Lake Leisure Centre site in 2019. Taking place virtually…
Read MoreAIN’T NO MOUNTAIN HIGH ENOUGH FOR MARISSA
Marissa Slevin has been mountain climbing for over 10 years. During lockdown her interest developed further and she spent more of her free time on the Mourne mountains in between outdoor bootcamps and gym strength sessions at the Orchard Leisure Centre. On Monday 2 May, Marissa took on a new challenge, the renowned Mourne Seven…
Read MoreLocal Residents, Businesses, Council Staff & Councillors Work Up a Sweat for Charity!
Last week saw local residents, businesses, council staff and councillors run, cycle and paddle to help raise vital funds for the Oxfam India Covid-19 Appeal – with donations still open! Led by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, the calorie busting fundraiser got into gear on Tuesday 8 June at South Lake Leisure Centre –…
Read MoreABC Council Launches ‘Go East for India’ Fundraising Appeal
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough (ABC) Council is spearheading a major fundraising campaign to support the people of India – as they battle the world’s worst second wave of the coronavirus pandemic, with devastating daily figures breaking global records. ABC Council has today (Friday 21 May), launched a ‘Go East for India’ fundraising appeal…
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