Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council Health and Recreation Department
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Poolpod 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…
Read MorePortadown Dad Striding High On Father’s Day 2021
Local Portadown dad, Stephen Turner went from zero to running hero last Sunday after successfully completing Council’s Virtual ABC 10K run at Craigavon Lakes – with cheers of joy from his eight-year-old daughter at the finish line! Taking place from Saturday 19 June to this Sunday 27 June, council’s virtual event is calling on runners…
Read MoreSouth Lake Leisure Centre ‘Go Award’ Winner!
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough (ABC) Council together with Farrans have recently scooped a prestigious ‘Go Award’ for the brand new, state-of-the-art South Lake Leisure Centre build. Aspiring young engineers being shown the ropes at Farrans’ International Women in Engineering Day event at the South Lake Leisure Centre site in 2019. Taking place virtually…
Read MoreAIN’T NO MOUNTAIN HIGH ENOUGH FOR MARISSA
Marissa Slevin has been mountain climbing for over 10 years. During lockdown her interest developed further and she spent more of her free time on the Mourne mountains in between outdoor bootcamps and gym strength sessions at the Orchard Leisure Centre. On Monday 2 May, Marissa took on a new challenge, the renowned Mourne Seven…
Read MoreLocal Residents, Businesses, Council Staff & Councillors Work Up a Sweat for Charity!
Last week saw local residents, businesses, council staff and councillors run, cycle and paddle to help raise vital funds for the Oxfam India Covid-19 Appeal – with donations still open! Led by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, the calorie busting fundraiser got into gear on Tuesday 8 June at South Lake Leisure Centre –…
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