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Local ‘Get Out, Get Active… In Action’ Programme Scoops National Award

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council and Disability Sport NI’s inclusive physical activity programme ‘Get Out, Get Active (GOGA) In Action’ is named overall winner for Best Health and Wellbeing Initiative at this year’s Association of Public Service Excellence (APSE) Awards. Held last month, the APSE Awards are specific to frontline services provided by…

South Lake Leisure Centre among first in NI to achieve Excellence Level in Inclusive Sports Facility Accreditation

Disability Sport NI has officially recognised Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council for championing the needs of people with disabilities and fully embracing the inclusivity agenda in the design, construction and management of its flagship £36m South Lake Leisure Centre. Opened in November 2020, the new state-of-the-art leisure centre in Craigavon has become one of the only sports facilities in…

New Bird Trail Opens at Portadown’s Edenvilla Park

Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, Councillor Paul Greenfield officially opens new interactive bird trail at Edenvilla Park following the collaborative efforts of council and The Conservation Volunteers NI. All thanks to the Green Gym initiative, this conservation project is designed to help connect people to nature while improving green spaces through various…

Quest Success For South Lake Leisure Centre

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough is delighted to announce that South Lake Leisure Centre has gained the prestigious leisure industry’s Quest accreditation. This is the first time the state-of-the-art centre has been awarded the highly sought after accreditation – which demonstrates high standards of good practice and continuous improvement in all aspects of the…

Carer Getactiveabc Card Pilot Scheme

Lord Mayor Greenfield Announces Extension to SHSCT Adult Learning Disability Carers’ Get Active Card  Newly elected Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, Councillor Paul Greenfield announces extension to eligibility and duration of the Carers’ Get Active Card Pilot Scheme. Led by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, and Southern Health and Social…

This Girl Can…Create Change Inspiration Day

Inspiring girls to create positive change and become more physically active is at the heart of a new collaborative pilot programme, launched at Dromore Community Centre last week. Funded by Public Health Agency, and led by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, and the Southern Health and Social Care Trust, the This Girl Can…

South Lake relishes new role as Ulster Boost Triathlon Hub

As part of their youth development programme, Triathlon Ireland hosts their first ‘Boost Triathlon Training’ session at South Lake Leisure Centre today, Sunday 22 May. South Lake Leisure Centre Manager, Paul Coleman said: “The centre is thrilled to be selected as the Ulster Boost Triathlon Hub, offering young local athletes the opportunity to meet and…

Local Residents Raise Money for Angel Wishes and Guide Dogs NI Through Epic Walking Challenge

Around 100 local women, men and children recently complete demanding 150 mile walking challenge all in aid of charity. Lord Mayor Barr was delighted to present prizes to Walk ABC Challenge winners, Jodie O’Connor (her mother Bernie O’Connor), Diane Woods and Wendy Hilditch. Organised by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, the Walk ABC…

Be part of the team: ABC Sports Forum Affiliation Now Open!

Join over 150 local sporting clubs and individuals who benefited from a range of tailored support, resources and guidance as an affiliated member of the ABC Sports Forum. Working in partnership with Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, the ABC Sports Forum is a voluntary body that provides a voice for local sport and…

New Chatty Benches: Talk of the Borough

Five brightly painted ‘Chatty Benches’ have been installed across the borough to help bring local people together, thanks to a partnership between Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council and the ABC Loneliness Network. Located in The Palace Demesne, Solitude Park, Lurgan Park, Edenvilla Park and Tannaghmore Gardens, the new Chatty Benches offer a spot for people to come together…