Gareth Kirk

Regional director and social entrepreneur at worker owned cooperative GLL

[Gareth Kirk @GarethKirk1]

A great evening of celebration as we brought together an amazing host of athletes for our Cumbria @gllsf awards with our partners in @CumberlandCoun and @WandFCouncil thanks to the @GLL_UK team who put on a great show 🌟

[Gareth Kirk @GarethKirk1]

Celebrating a decade of success with the @GLL_UK and @belfastcc team with an amazing host of 158 athletes collecting @gllsf awards this evening ! 🏅

[Better Belfast @Better_NI]

Our Belfast #GSF Awards are here at City Hall tonight with athletes, their families and sporting partners.
Thank you to everyone who is sharing this special night with us @belfastcc
@shirleymccay @aidanwalsh28 @GarethKirk1 @MaryPetersTrust @PeteSnodden @peterbundey

[Gareth Kirk @GarethKirk1]

Many thanks to @GLL_UK colleagues that have supported the mobilisation in Gateshead this week and a very warm welcome to new team members from @gateshead and our new partner. The staff teams have taken it in their stride with a smile on their face supporting all customers 👏

[Social Enterprise NI @socentni]

This years #HighlyCommended in the NI Social Enterprise of the Year 2024 category sponsored by @Economy_NI is…. @Better_NI @GLL_UK @Better_UK #SocEntNIAwards24

[Better Belfast @Better_NI]

We’re supporting the #BelfastBusinessPromise Learning event this morning at Girdwood Community Hub with a warm welcome from our director @GarethKirk1 sharing how social enterprise supports good business practice in Belfast
@belfastcc

[Gareth Kirk @GarethKirk1]

Well done @Better_NI leading the way in social enterprise delivery 👏 a super partnership with @belfastcc time to celebrate 🍾

[Better Belfast @Better_NI]

We had a great night at the @BelfastChamber Business Awards and are delighted to have won the Social Enterprise of the Year 🌟 #BetterBelfast

[Gareth Kirk @GarethKirk1]

Big thanks to the @BelfastChamber team for hosting a cracking awards evening and big congratulations to our @Better_NI @GLL_UK teams in collecting social enterprise of the year with our partner valued @belfastcc #BCBA24

[Gareth Kirk @GarethKirk1]

A night of sporting celebration with the @NewcastleBetter team recognising a plethora of sports at the @gllsf awards from roller derby to pistol shooting- a host of talented athletes

[Gareth Kirk @GarethKirk1]

Local storyboards and theatre in East Belfast as a scene set for the launch of the @EastSidePship strategic framework today 😀 great to reconnect with their chair Andrew @willandjohn in the heritage pool hall- a perfect example of regeneration in the East

[Peter Bundey @peterbundey]

Better leisure facilities supported National Fitness Day 2024 with 100s of free classes and activities to activate local communities. https://t.co/z0MHy8pjpR

[Gareth Kirk @GarethKirk1]

A pleasure to join a panel chaired by @GlenysThornton a champion for the sector in launching the @FutureEconomyUK prospectus of diverse business models and sharing the @GLL_UK journey with best practice learnings @CommLeisureUK @SocialEnt_UK #LabourConference24

[Gareth Kirk @GarethKirk1]

Well done to team @Better_NI who made the most of the stunning weather this morning with great support from the expo, along the course and at the finish. Super job from @marathonbcm crew 🏃‍♂️ 🏃‍♀️

[Better Belfast @Better_NI]

A massive well done to all our staff who completed the @marathonbcm Half Marathon this morning, a great run by all of them 🏃🏃‍♀️#BetterBelfast

[Gareth Kirk @GarethKirk1]

A stunning backdrop to today's discussion on #TacklingHealthInequalities as the sun shines through the window on #Nationalfitnessday there is a strong force to drive change to tackle this big agenda through stronger collaboration

[Better Belfast @Better_NI]

Our Regional Director ⁦@GarethKirk1⁩ opens the #TacklingHealthEqualities at TemplemoreBaths ⁦@GLL_UK⁩ ⁦@belfastcc⁩

[GLL @GLL_UK]

It’s National Fitness Day! To get as many people moving as possible, @Better_UK leisure centres, pools and gyms are offering a free day pass. Celebrate by taking part in an activity you love, or by trying something new.

🔗 https://t.co/bPegJ918xy

@FitnessDay #FitnessDay

[Better Belfast @Better_NI]

🎉 The voting has begun! 🎉
We are excited to announce that we have been nominated for the Consumer Facing Award at this year's #SocEntNIAwards24.
But we can't do it without you! Show your support by clicking the link below and casting your vote.
⬇️
https://t.co/SpahytmfGn

[Gareth Kirk @GarethKirk1]

@Jackmac121 Big congratulations Jack an amazing achievement 👏

[Better Belfast @Better_NI]

What a day for our Summer Sports Day at Ozone☀️😎
Almost 500 kids from across all our Holiday Schemes in Belfast came together to try 15 different sports and enjoy the sunshine.
We think they’ll sleep tonight 😊
@belfastcc

[Gareth Kirk @GarethKirk1]

Shout to all of our @GLL_UK lifeguards across our pool venues as we celebrate the great work they do day in day out #InternationalLifeguardApprecationDay

[GLL @GLL_UK]

Today is #InternationalLifeguardAppreciationDay. As the unsung heroes of our organisation we appreciate their hard work and dedication every day. Working day in, day out to keep our swimmers safe and help more people get active and have fun in water.

🔗 https://t.co/UGeShmJAXs

[Better Belfast @Better_NI]

🎇It's our Open Weekend this weekend from 20th -21st July.
Bring your family and friends and enjoy a weekend full of activities for all ages😎🌊🏀
👉For the full line up visit your local centre's website
Boredom doesn't stand a chance!
@belfastcc @socentni @visitbelfast

[Gareth Kirk @GarethKirk1]

Well done and thank you to all of the teams that took part in todays lifeguard competition showcasing their skills and reaction times and demonstrating teamwork at its best @GLL_UK #morethanajob

[Better Belfast @Better_NI]

The NI Lifeguard Championship results 🏆

1st place Ballysillan/ Shankill
2nd place Brook Leisure Centre
3rd place Falls Leisure Centre

Massive congratulations to everyone who took part in today's event.

#Lifesaving #RLSS #Better #Lifeguarding