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Shortlisted nominees announced for Junior Sports Awards 2023
The shortlisted nominees vying for a top accolade at the Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Junior Sports Awards 2023 have been announced, with a host of individuals, teams, coaches, clubs and inspirational volunteers recognised for their remarkable talent and outstanding achievements. Some 57 nominations across eleven categories made it to the shortlist, illustrating that the ABC…
Read MoreLearn how to save a life this October
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council is providing free Save a Life sessions to get first aid to those in need by increasing people’s confidence to react in an emergency. In the UK, 77% of people either don’t know or are unsure of how to perform CPR and millions of people wouldn’t know how…
Read MoreMove More ABC do coffee for Macmillan
Participants from Move More Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon – a physical activity project that supports people living with and beyond cancer to become and remain active – came together on Thursday 28 September for the Macmillan Coffee Morning to support people living with the disease. Participants from the programme, along with their family and friends,…
Read MoreGet on board for the Active School Travel Programme
Getactiveabc is proud to be supporting the Active School Travel Programme – an exciting initiative for schools in Northern Ireland that want to see more of their pupils choosing an active and healthy journey to school. A key date in the initiative is ‘Cycle to School Week’, which runs from Monday 25 – Friday 29…
Read MoreGet active for Positive Ageing Month and beyond
Getactiveabc is getting ready to embrace Positive Ageing Month with a bumper programme of events throughout October. Staying active is a central theme to the campaign and there is a diverse range of physical activities, from badminton, rambling, pilates, tai chi, walking football and lots more. The programme – which is open to everyone aged…
Read MoreCelebrate National Fitness Day and enjoy benefits of free Get Moving ABC Workplace scheme!
The theme of this year’s National Fitness Day is ‘Your Health is for Life’ and we are encouraging businesses across the borough to take the first step with their employees on a much bigger journey to better health for life by signing up to the Get Moving ABC Workplace Scheme! Over the past months, our…
Read MoreNational Fitness Day 2023: Your Health is for Life
This National Fitness Day, we are encouraging people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds to experience the power of fitness, with a range of indoor and outdoor physical activities. This year’s theme ‘Your Health is for Life’ encourages you to take the first step on a much bigger journey to better health for life by…
Read MoreGet moving with ABC Couch to 5K
Go from couch to crossing the finish line of a 5K run with the ‘Couch to 5K’ programme, starting this September at Armagh, Banbridge and Lurgan! Delivered by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, Couch to 5K is an 8-week programme, which starts with a combination of walking and running to gradually develop fitness…
Read MoreLocal Armagh Taekwondo Fighters Take on the World One Kick at a Time
The knockout performances of Janine Forrest and her Richhill Taekwondo Club team members were celebrated at a special Civic Reception last week. Hosted by Lord Mayor Alderman Margaret Tinsley in the Palace Armagh, the event praised British Champion Janine, who clinched a Bronze Medal at the 2023 World Championships in July and her team members…
Read More‘All Stars’ go all out having fun at summer scheme
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council’s All Stars Summer Scheme has recently concluded another action-packed three-week programme, with 46 local young people taking part! Organised and delivered by the Council’s Sports Development team and supported by the Southern Health and Social Care Trust, the All Stars Summer Scheme brings together young people with disabilities…
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