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‘Get Wet Stay Safe’ continues to keep public safe in open water
The ‘Get Wet Stay Safe’ (GWSS) programme returns for its second year to ensure the safe use of open water spaces. The GWSS programme is a joint initiative between Sport NI, Canoe Association of Northern Ireland, Swim Ulster, Maritime Coastguard Agency, Royal National Lifeboat Institute, Outdoor Recreation Northern Ireland, The Outdoor Partnership and local authorities.…
Read MoreIron Dads Prove Their Mettle Taking On Iron Man Challenge
Meet the ‘Iron Dads’. Three local guys who are set to take on the ultimate challenge, a 2.4 mile swim, a 112 mile cycle, and a 26.2 mile marathon all in one day, more commonly known as the Iron Man Challenge! Men of metal, Mark Jameson [48], Andrew Foster [42] and Arthur Wenlock [48], are…
Read MoreDaniel Wiffen’s 800m freestyle gold medal-winning time of seven minutes and 25.96 seconds has been officially ratified as a new European short course record by LEN, the governing body of European Aquatics. This was the fourth fastest time ever posted for the 800m in the world and Daniel achieved the number one ranking in the…
Read MoreBorough’s top talent honoured at ABC Senior Sports Awards
There was an overwhelming sense of pride at the ABC Senior Sports Awards last night (Wednesday 5 April) when 150 guests gathered at the Seagoe Hotel to honour the A-list of the local sporting community and celebrate their impressive achievements over the past year. Organised by Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Sports Forum and supported by…
Read MoreGareth King and Adrian Daye chat to getactiveabc ahead of the Anglo Celtic Plate 100k Championships
When Gareth King lines up for the Anglo Celtic Plate 100K British Isles Championships at South Lake Leisure Centre on Sunday, he will do so in the knowledge that this prestigious event at which he excels is being held in Northern Ireland for the first time! How do you feel Gareth about this prominent event…
Read MoreNew diabetes clinic for children and young people at South Lake Leisure Centre
A brand new clinic for children and young people with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) has been trialled over the last few months at South Lake Leisure Centre (SLLC). Organised by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council in partnership with the Southern Health and Social Care Trust (SHSCT) T1D team, a number of age banded…
Read More‘This Girl Can’ inspires local students to be more active
ABC Council and the Southern Health and Social Care Trust have teamed up for the second year in a row to host a ‘This Girl Can’ Inspiration Day at Dromore Community Centre following the success of last year’s pilot. This year’s event, which took place on Wednesday 7 March ahead of International Women’s Day, was…
Read MoreLocal businesses encouraged to invest in their staff with free workplace scheme
Businesses – would you like to invest in the health and wellbeing of your staff but don’t know where to start? Then let Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council help you with their Get Moving ABC Workplace scheme – for free! According to the Chartered Institute of Personal Development (CIPD), investing in employee health…
Read MoreCraigavon Lakes to play host to prestigious 100K race for the first time in NI!
Do you fancy taking on the challenge to end all challenges? To see just how far you can push yourself? To be part of something you’ll never forget? Then why not consider taking part in the Anglo Celtic Plate 100K Home Countries Team and Individual Championships being held at Craigavon Lakes this April? This is…
Read MoreNorthern Ireland will play host to the Anglo Celtic Plate 100K Home Countries Team and Individual Championships for the very first time this spring. The championship will be staged in the heart of Craigavon Lakes on Sun 2 April [8am start] at South Lake Leisure Centre and will be organised by the NI Ultra Running…
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