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March 06, 2024

PRIMARY SCHOOL GIRLS INSPIRED TO REMAIN ACTIVE

‘Girls Active’ is an initiative from the Youth Sport Trust charity, which is run in partnership with Women in Sport. The programme aims to tackle the declining participation in physical activity by girls and its associated implications for health, wellbeing and academic attainment. The programme also encourages teachers and girls to work together, empowering them…

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March 05, 2024

St. Patrick’s Bank Holiday Opening Hours

Please see below St. Patrick's Bank Holiday opening hours for all our indoor and outdoor leisure facilities. Ardmore Recreation CentreSun 17 March CLOSED Mon 18 March CLOSED Banbridge Leisure CentreSun 17 March Open 9.00am – 5.00pm [All activities finish at 4.30pm] Mon 18 March Open 9.00am – 5.00pm [All activities finish at 4.30pm] Cathedral Rd…

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March 04, 2024

Gene’s remarkable recovery with the help of PARS

After having a stroke in 2021, legendary local comedian Gene Fitzpatrick has been on a mission to be more active. Almost immediately after being given the green light by doctors to get moving, Gene was determined to get back on his feet. He started walking outside around home and joined the gym at Banbridge Leisure…

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March 01, 2024

CRACKING EASTER FUN WITH GETACTIVEABC

Spring is in the air and an eggs-tra bounce in our step means that Easter is almost here! At getactiveabc we have a cracking line-up of Easter activities to bring the whole family together – check out our top picks! You’d be quackers to miss the Easter specials at South Lake Watersports! Crack out of…

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February 14, 2024

Fallen out of love with working out?

We know the physical and mental benefits of getting active but sometimes it’s just hard to get going! Anthony Lawlor, a fitness advisor with getactiveabc, shares his advice to help you rekindle your love for exercising. Let’s get moving Working out doesn’t have to be sweating it out at the gym or being screamed at…

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February 09, 2024

Boccia – Disability Sport NI Schools’ Championships

South Lake Leisure Centre was a hive of competitive energy for yesterday’s Disability Sport NI Schools’ Boccia Championships for special schools and learning support centres. We welcomed pupils and mentors from Lismore College (Craigavon), Ceara School (Lurgan), Banbridge High School and Arvalee School (Omagh) for a fun-filled day of competitive Boccia – a target sport…

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February 07, 2024

Children’s Mental Health Week – Growing up can be tough!

Navigating life and all its ups and downs can be overwhelming for children. As parents, guardians, teachers and leaders, we want to support and guide young minds as best we can to promote positive mental health. Christie Mc Mahon, Physical Activity Coach with ABC Council delivers a variety of sports and physical activities across the…

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February 02, 2024

Get outdoors & explore with ABC audio trails

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough (ABC) Council has launched a new and exciting app which hosts six audio trails to ensure park users of all ages and abilities can learn more about nature, history and wildlife. The ExploreABC app allows visitors to connect to a series of self-guided walking tours across Lurgan Park and…

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January 31, 2024

World Cancer Day 2024

People across the globe will unite on World Cancer Day, 4 February, as a powerful reminder that we all have a role to play in reducing the global impact of cancer. This year’s theme, ‘Close the Care Gap’, is all about calling on leaders to eliminate health inequities to ensure that everyone has access to…

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January 29, 2024

Walking football – a new way to enjoy the beautiful game!

It’s game on at Gilford Community Centre as the next season of walking football kicks off on Monday 5 February from 1.30-2.30pm. The programme will run for 6 weeks until 11 March. As the name suggests, walking football is a game of football where players walk instead of run, offering a slower paced version of…

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