A team of five Active Ageing Ambassadors is promoting physical activity and social connection among people aged over 50 in the Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough. The ambassadors, recruited through the getactiveabc programme, are fitness instructor Jackie Halligan, dance enthusiast Maura McGarry, master's athlete Earl Taylor, squash player Nick Rusk and walking advocate Paddy Haughian.

The ambassadors encourage over-50s to take part in activities ranging from moderate aerobic exercise and muscle-strengthening sessions to dance, swimming, yoga, Tai Chi, squash, walking, walking sports, bat and chat, gym, running and cycling.

The programme highlights that movement and exercise can help mitigate age-related declines in muscle mass, balance, aerobic capacity and social interaction. Active ageing is presented as encompassing physical, mental and cognitive wellness, social engagement and emotional wellness.

The ambassadors advocate a positive mindset towards ageing. In a statement, they said that age is just a number and encouraged people to stay active and connected and to keep saying yes to new experiences, adding that the best chapters of life can still be ahead.

Further information is available at getactiveabc.com/aaa.