Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council Health and Recreation Department
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The Best Views Come After the Hardest Climb
Aislinn Smyth was a getactiveabc member at the Orchard Leisure Centre for 3-4 years before the lockdown in March 2020, she regularly went swimming, to Pilates/Yoga classes and worked out in the gym. During lockdown her fitness regime took a unique turn, she started mountain climbing with her husband Harry. The busy Mum of five…
Read MorePrimary carers get leisure benefits with launch of new pilot membership scheme
Primary carers of an adult with a learning disability who use Southern Trust services are now able to avail of reduced rates at any of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council’s leisure facilities thanks to a new pilot membership scheme. The scheme, which is being facilitated by ABC Council and the Southern Health &…
Read MoreThe Move More ABC programme has continued to support people who are living with cancer to become active and stay active. Funded by Macmillan Cancer Support, the project is managed by Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council and is supported by the Southern Health & Social Care Trust. From swimming lessons to aquafit, boxercise…
Read MoreHard work and determination pays off for Eoin Maginn
Rathfriland Community Centre want to extend a huge congratulations to Eoin Maginn on his achievement of winning the 2021 NIFMA Mr Athlete Under 18 Age Class. Eoin is a regular user of the gym at Rathfriland and the gym team at the centre have been so impressed with his strong determination to achieve his goal…
Read MorePoolpod makes a splash with users at Banbridge Leisure Centre
Banbridge Leisure Centre are making waves for swimmers thanks to their revolutionary Poolpod facility, a pioneering platform lift system transforming access to swimming pools for people with disabilities and restricted mobility. Supplied by Disability Sport NI and funded by the Department for Communities, the Poolpod facility was first introduced to Banbridge Leisure Centre in February…
Read MoreSouth Lake Leisure Centre in Craigavon, was officially opened by The Earl and Countess of Wessex on Thursday 23 September, as part of a celebratory showcase event held at the leisure facility. The Earl and Countess visited the centre, which overlooks the stunning Craigavon Lakes, where Their Royal Highnesses were formally welcomed by the Lord-Lieutenant…
Read MoreIt was a night of celebration for Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council at the Association of Public Service Excellence (APSE) Awards on Thursday 9 September, when they were announced as the winner for Best Service Team for Parks, Grounds and Horticulture for Outdoor Leisure for their work at Gosford Park. Organised by APSE,…
Read MoreABC Council Shortlisted for Five UK Association of Public Service Excellence Awards
The Health and Recreation Department at Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon has been shortlisted as a finalist in five categories at this year’s Association of Public Service Excellence (APSE) Awards. The council was formally notified by APSE on Wednesday 11th August that, following a rigorous selection process involving over 320 applications, it has been selected…
Read MoreSouth 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…
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