Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council Health and Recreation Department
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Hard 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…
Read MoreForest School Programme Bookings Now Live
FREE FOREST PROGRAMME AT VARIOUS VENUES IN JULY – OCTOBER 2021 The free varied sessions encourage learning in a woodland environment from hands-on experiences, this can range from outdoor play, using tools, building dens, fire lighting, cooking, woodland games and crafts and other outdoor activities which are both designed by the leader and instigated by the children…
Read MoreOrienteering for everyone this Summer – and it’s free!
If you have ever wanted to try your hand at orienteering, then now is your chance! Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council is introducing Trail Orienteering (TrailO) this Summer called ‘Encompass All’. TrailO is a form of orienteering that has been developed to offer everyone, including those with reduced mobility, a chance to participate…
Read MoreLake Safety – Reintroduction Of Charges
As a council we are delighted with the fantastic response from the public to our new outdoor facilities at South Lake Leisure Centre. With the high volume of users enjoying the activities, it is our top priority to ensure that everyone has a safe and enjoyable experience when on the lake. In order to effectively…
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