Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council Health and Recreation Department
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Council and Sports Forum keep coaches and clubs’ training on track with online workshops
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council in partnership with Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Sports Forum are calling on coaches and sports clubs across the borough to further develop their knowledge and skills by availing of online training opportunities being offered as part of the Coach Education and Club Development Programme for 2020/21. In light of…
Read MoreIS IT EVER TOO LATE TO LEARN TO SWIM?
Is it too late to learn to swim? Week Four of the Public Health Agency ‘Mental Wellbeing NI 2020’ campaign focuses on the need to ‘keep learning’ as one of the Take 5 Steps to Wellbeing. This week, we are focusing on how learning to swim as an adult can bring health and wellbeing benefits…
Read MoreGENERAL MANAGER PAUL COLEMAN GEARS UP FOR THE OPENING OF SOUTH LAKE LEISURE CENTRE
Paul Coleman talks to getactiveabc about his passion for the leisure industry, the heartbeat of South Lake Leisure Centre and playing county cricket in South Africa in his younger days. What are your thoughts Paul as the opening of South Lake approaches? I have various emotions, pride first. I am especially proud of the…
Read MoreNew riverside route invigorates recreation and regeneration in Gilford
The second phase completion of the £250,000 Gilford Riverside Trail project has transformed a derelict and underutilised section of the river corridor into a quality multi-use walking and cycling trail, and provided a new first-class outdoor recreational amenity that will help improve the health and wellbeing of local people. Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge…
Read MoreAll Out Trekking puts Gosford Forest Park on the Map
First for UK and Ireland providing an inclusive opportunity for people of all abilities to access the forest’s walking and mountain biking trails. The Department for Communities and Sport NI have invested £250,000 into the new All Out Trekking Project at Gosford Forest Park. This exciting new initiative delivered by Disability Sport NI and Armagh…
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