Live Active NI
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Live Active NI is a Community Interest Company (CIC) established by Disability Sport NI to run health and well being related active recreation projects. Live Active NI is a Community Interest Company established by Disability Sport NI to run health and well-being related active recreation projects which benefit everyone in the community but have a particular focus on the inclusion of people with disabilities and other under represented groups. Funded by the Spirit of 2012 two project areas in NI have been developed. These projects are known as the 'Get Out Get Active' initiatives (GOGA) These include Strabane/L'Derry council area and Armagh/Banbridge/Craigavon Council areas.
The second Initiative will involve the Every Body Active Programme linked with Belfast City Council in Belfast.
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We had the pleasure of spending an afternoon with Arthritis Care in Strabane and have now established Boccia Strabane starting on 14th February 2017 at the Melvin Centre. For more information please contact kcoyle@liveactiveni.co.uk. #getoutgetactive #Moreactive #Moreoften Derry City & Strabane District Council Volunteer Now Age NI Disability Action Northern Ireland
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We had our first quarterly forums for the Get Out Get Active programmes this week. Thank you to everyone from Derry City & Strabane District Council Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council Age NI Disability Action Northern Ireland Volunteer Now and Disability Sport NI for coming along yesterday and today. We managed to fit in a quick picture at the forum in Foyle Arena today. #getoutgetactive #moreactive #moreoften
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The Get Out Get Active Superstars Club is on every Monday 5pm - 6pm at Craigavon Leisure Centre. The club is for 3- 11 year olds with a physical disability or illness to come along and develop fundamental movement skills through fun and exciting activities.
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The Get Out Get Active Walking Football Club Ideal for over 50’s but all age groups are welcome. Low impact and great for all levels of fitness. Fridays 12 Noon - 1pm, Starting 17th February 2017. Banbridge Leisure Centre. £1 per session. For further information please contact rmcquillan@dsni.co.uk. #getoutgetactive #Moreactive #Moreoften
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Today we delivered a Chair Based Circuit Class in Melvin Centre, Strabane where participants built up to 30 minutes of exercise. #getoutgetactive #Moreactive #Moreoften If you would like to hear more about the Get Out Get Active programme please visit www.liveactiveni.co.uk.
GOGA Bike Challenge Tour of the Foyle - Live Active NI
Get Out Get Active Bike Challenge - Tour of the Foyle. The Tour of the Foyle Bike Challenge will be a 12 week programme with registration taking place in Foyle Arena on 6th March at 6.30pm. If you would like to enquire about this programme prior to 6th March please contact Active Recreation Officer, Kieran Coyle on kcoyle@liveactiveni.co.uk. #Getoutgetactive #Moreactive #Moreoften https://liveactiveni.co.uk/events/goga-bike-challenge-tour-of-the-foyle
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We had a great morning yesterday with the Derry Well Women Group. If you are based in the Derry City & Strabane District Council area and would like to get involved in our Get Out Get Active programme please check out our website at https://liveactiveni.co.uk or contact our Active Recreation Officer Kieran Coyle on kcoyle@liveactiveni.co.uk. #GetoutGetActive #Moreactive #Moreoften Derry Well Women
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Our new Get Out Get Active Super Stars Sports Club continues next Monday from 5pm – 6pm at Craigavon Leisure Centre. #GetOutGetActive #MoreActive #Moreoften
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We had a great Boccia session with the Stroke Support Group, Waterside. A very competitive group. #GetOutGetActive #Moreactive #Moreoften
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Two of our Active Recreation Officers, Ryan and Pablo completed their Guide Running course yesterday. Thank you to Athletics NI and Disability Sport NI for a great course and to Tony Barclay and Patricia McKnight for helping with the course and trusting everyone to guide them safely. If you would like to enquire about a Guide Running course please email jbrennan@dsni.co.uk #Moreactive #Moreoften
It’s time to get on your bikes and get active, says Deputy Mayor
http://www.derryjournal.com/news/it-s-time-to-get-on-your-bikes-and-get-active-says-deputy-mayor-1-7778996 #GetOutGetActive
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It's great to see that the Get Out Get Active launch event last week made the local papers. Thank you again to everyone for supporting this great new programme and thank you to the Lurgan and Portadown Examiner, The Armagh Observer and The Derry Journal for your great write ups. #getoutgetactive #moreactivemoreoften
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