UK accolade for Newtownabbey leisure centre
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The Church Road facility won the ‘Regional Centre of the Year’ accolade at the event in Birmingham on June 30.
Held in partnership with Active IQ, the finalists for the UK Active Awards included fitness and leisure operators of all sizes, local councils, prominent suppliers, leading universities, sports bodies and charities.
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Hide AdThe Valley beat off stiff competition from numerous leading centres across Northern Ireland and Wales.
The Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Ald Stephen Ross was joined by Deputy Mayor, Cllr Leah Smyth, Cllr Norrie Ramsay, Matt McDowell (Deputy Director of Operations - Parks and Leisure) and Deaglan O’Hagan (Head of Leisure Operations) for the ceremony at the International Convention Centre.
Ald Ross said: “I am delighted for the team at the Valley Leisure Centre. Their tireless hard work and determination has paid off and they should be very proud of receiving this award.
“The council’s leisure offering is crucial to our communities with physical activities available for all ages. The centres are a lifeline to many people and I know they will all join me in congratulating them on their success.”