Newry BID’s popular Health in the City programme is now underway, bringing a full schedule of free events and activities to Newry city centre from now until the end of May.
The initiative offers a wide range of opportunities for people of all ages to engage with health, wellbeing and active living, with events taking place across multiple locations throughout the city. All events are free of charge and open to everyone, with a small number reserved exclusively for BID member businesses. Full details and booking information are available now via Newry.com.
This year’s programme includes everything from introductory gym sessions and wellbeing workshops to family-friendly activities and business-focused events, designed to encourage participation at every level.
A key highlight is the Family and Business Trika, taking place at No Bull Gym on Sunday 31st May. Trika is a community-based fitness event, offering an accessible alternative to high-intensity competitions such as Hyrox. Suitable for all fitness levels, it is designed to encourage teamwork, making it ideal for families, friends and workplace teams looking to take part in a shared challenge.
The programme also features a range of wellbeing workshops, including Strength from Within with Lianne McCooey, hosted at Sugar House Cafe. This session focuses on resilience, mindset and self-compassion, with all costs covered by Newry BID.
In partnership with the Southern Health and Social Care Trust, the programme includes free health checks and skincare awareness sessions as part of the Care in the Sun campaign, supporting early detection and preventative health.
There are also practical safety and awareness sessions, including self-defence training for women and girls delivered in collaboration with Strike Back Self Defence, alongside financial health checks and fraud awareness workshops with Bank of Ireland and Ulster Bank.
Weekly activity is also a core feature of the programme. Movement on the Mall takes place every Wednesday in Buttercrane Shopping Centre, offering accessible, chair-based movement and yoga sessions delivered by instructors from The Powerhouse, Newry. Free refreshments will be provided for all participants.
Additional highlights include the Penalty Shootout Challenge and a series of creative and wellbeing workshops for families, young people and young adults at Studio 23.
Eamonn Connolly, Manager of Newry BID, said:
“Health in the City is about making wellbeing accessible to everyone. We have created a programme that removes barriers to participation, with free events right across the city that people can simply book and take part in.
We would encourage everyone, whether you are coming along on your own, with family or as part of a team, to get involved and make the most of what is on offer over the coming weeks.”
The Health in the City programme runs until the end of May, with booking now open for all events via Newry.com.
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