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getactiveabc ABC Council's Health & Recreation Department brand - getactiveabc, getmovingabc, getoutdoorsabc - let's do this!

getactiveabc is the umbrella brand for the Health and Recreation department in Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council and offers a unique mix of health and fitness activities, memberships, water sports, snow sports, dry land activities, golf and swimming. Our nine indoor leisure facilities comprise Orchard Leisure Centre, Banbridge Leisure Centre, South Lake Leisure Centre, Gilford Community Centre, Dromore Community Centre, Rathfriland Community Centre, Richhill Recreation Centre, Tandragee Recreation Centre and Keady Recreation Centre. Our outdoor facilities comprise Craigavon Golf & Ski Centre, Kinnego Marina, Kinnego Bushcraft Centre, Loughgall Golf & Country Park, South Lake Watersports, Gosford Forest Park, Clare Glen Caravan Park, Ardmore Recreation Centre, Cathedral Road Recreation Centre as well as a host of parks and open spaces including Lurgan Park, Palace Demesne, Solitude Park, Banbridge, Dromore Park, Portadown Peoples Park and Craigavon City Park incorporating Tannaghmore Gardens and Animal Farm. Our Sports Development team carry out a varied programme of activities throughout the year to get everyone active, moving and outdoors across Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon. The team also provides an important link to governing bodies of sport and Sport NI and is the ‘go to’ for all sports persons from grass roots to elite athletes in the local area. The team is responsible for delivering the Sports Forum, funding for clubs, education courses, schools programmes, sport and exercise programmes for the public and the annual Sports Awards ceremony. This page is not monitored 24/7 (including evenings, weekends and public holidays). Please PM us with any enquiries via messenger and our Customer Advisors will reply as soon as possible. If you have a Freedom of Information request, please visit the council website at armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk for details of how to contact us. Please read the House Rules before posting comments to our page. This statement outlines the types of content that will be removed from this page and the grounds for which we will ban a user from accessing it. Users should also make themselves aware of Facebook's own terms and conditions. General information

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Get believing in Christmas magic and help us unwrap a fab-yule-ous sack of festive events and activities for 2026!🎅 Jing...
08/11/2026

Get believing in Christmas magic and help us unwrap a fab-yule-ous sack of festive events and activities for 2026!

🎅 Jingle All the Way, The Big Christmas Light Switch On, Photo with Santa & Festive Learn to Shoot @ South Lake Leisure Centre
🛷 Snowtube with Santa, Festive Snowtubing & Learn to Ski @ Craigavon Golf & Ski Centre
🛼 Christmas Roller Disco @ Banbridge Leisure Centre
🎅 Santa Visit @ Rathfriland Community Centre
🧝 Elves Magical Workshop @ Orchard Leisure Centre
🎄 Live Nativity @ Tannaghmore Animal Farm
👪 'Join Now, Pay 2027' Christmas Membership Offer
🎁 Christmas Gift Vouchers

✨ Step into the magic and find out more👉 https://getactiveabc.com/christmas/ ❄️❄

🏀 Free Youth Basketball Sessions continue this Tuesday and Friday! 🏀Ready to level up your game, face off in 3v3 and 5v5...
08/11/2026

🏀 Free Youth Basketball Sessions continue this Tuesday and Friday! 🏀

Ready to level up your game, face off in 3v3 and 5v5 tournaments, and stay active this winter? Our free basketball sessions are back with experienced coaches ready to help you sharpen your skills!

As part of our Diversionary Activities Project, we are running 6-week programmes right on your doorstep in both Portadown and Lurgan. Our programmes continue this Tuesday and Friday, so choose your spot and lock in your place:

📍 St Mary’s Youth Club, Portadown
🗓️ Fridays (6 Nov – 11 Dec)
• U13s (Born 2014/15): 6:00pm – 7:00pm
• U15s (Born 2012/13): 7:00pm – 8:00pm

📍 St Ronan’s College, Lurgan
🗓️ Tuesdays (3 Nov – 8 Dec)
• U13s (Born 2014/15): 7:00pm – 8:00pm
• U15s (Born 2012/13): 8:00pm – 9:00pm

💰 Cost: Completely FREE!
⚠️ Spaces are strictly limited and pre-booking is essential. Don't miss out!
Register now 👉 getactiveabc.com/hw_programs/diversion

✉️ For more information or any queries, please email Alex Clifford at [email protected]

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Have your say on the Black Paths Active Travel Signature Scheme 📣📣The Department for Infrastructure is developing propos...
07/11/2026

Have your say on the Black Paths Active Travel Signature Scheme 📣📣

The Department for Infrastructure is developing proposals for the Black Paths Active Travel Signature Scheme, which will extend and upgrade the existing Black Paths network to create a continuous walking, wheeling and cycling link between Portadown and Lurgan Train Stations via Craigavon, approximately 10km in length. The scheme will improve connectivity across the existing Black Paths network, creating stronger links between communities, key destinations, public transport hubs, employment areas and local services, by delivering an attractive, direct and safe route for all active travel users. 🚲🚶🛴

Join the project team at a drop-in event and share your views:

📍 Portadown Town Hall: Mon 16 November, 1pm – 7pm
📍 Brownlow Community Hub, Craigavon: Wed 18 November, 1pm – 6:30pm
📍 Lurgan Town Hall: Thurs 19 November, 1pm – 7pm

Find out more at 👉 https://www.infrastructure-ni.gov.uk/consultations/black-paths-active-travel-signature-scheme-public-engagement

Join a Disability Stakeholder Event and share your thoughts on the accessibility of council services for disabled people...
07/11/2026

Join a Disability Stakeholder Event and share your thoughts on the accessibility of council services for disabled people 💬📣

These events are led by ABC Council's Policy, Equality and Diversity team. Carers and stakeholders are invited to come along and share thoughts and ideas on areas for improvement.

For more information and to book your place, please email [email protected] or call 07345 755 274.

New 4-week Ease into Fitness programme at South Lake Leisure Centre 🙌  This programme welcomes men and women who are new...
07/11/2026

New 4-week Ease into Fitness programme at South Lake Leisure Centre 🙌

This programme welcomes men and women who are new to exercise, getting back into working out after a break or injury or for those managing a health condition.

The course is designed to help you build confidence, improve strength, meet others, and boost your overall wellbeing in a supportive environment.

📅 Mon 9th - 30th Nov OR Tues 10th Nov - 1st Dec
⏰Mon sessions 5.30pm - 6.30pm OR Tues sessions 10.00am - 11.00am
📲 £10.00 for 4 week programme

Take that first step back into fitness. Book now 👉

Mon Sessions: https://form.jotform.com/262995040746364
Tues Sessions: https://form.jotform.com/240523420210032

🎄✨ Call Out for Christmas Stallholders ✨🎄We’re seeking gift and craft stallholders for our Big Christmas Light Switch On...
06/11/2026

🎄✨ Call Out for Christmas Stallholders ✨🎄

We’re seeking gift and craft stallholders for our Big Christmas Light Switch On and outdoor Christmas Market, located at the front of the South Lake Leisure Centre, Craigavon ☃️🛍️

The Big Christmas Light Switch On
📅 Thur 3 Dec
⏰ 5.00pm – 7.30pm
🚨Deadline for Expression of Interest: Thur 12 Nov at 5pm

South Lake Christmas Markets:
📅12-22 Dec 2026 [excluding Fri 18 Dec]
⏰Weekdays: 3.00pm – 8.00pm | Weekends: 10.30am – 3.30pm
🚨Deadline for Expression of Interest: Thur 19 Nov at 5pm

Interested in showcasing your festive products and crafts 🛍️ Please complete the Expression of Interest Application Form to apply 👉getactiveabc.com/eoixmasstalls

New Pilates Classes at Orchard Leisure Centre🌟Looking to improve your strength, flexibility and overall wellbeing? Why n...
06/11/2026

New Pilates Classes at Orchard Leisure Centre🌟

Looking to improve your strength, flexibility and overall wellbeing? Why not give Pilates a try? Join our brand new classes:

🧘 Monday | 8.00pm - 9.00pm
🧘 Thursday | 9.30am - 10.30am

Book online 📲 getactiveabc.com/orchard

06/11/2026

Our Active Ageing Ambassador Earl is always up for a challenge and trying something new! This week, Earl was invited along to Boccia at Brownlow Hub! Boccia is a precision sport, played indoors with soft leather balls. These sessions finish up in Ardmore Recreation Centre Armagh (Tue 17 Nov), Brownlow Hub Craigavon (Wed 18 Nov) and Banbridge Leisure Centre (Thurs 19 Nov) but new participates are very welcome to come along and give it a go ☺️

Give your kids an unforgettable winter adventure with the Polar Bear Ski Course at Craigavon Golf & Ski Centre 😍Designed...
05/11/2026

Give your kids an unforgettable winter adventure with the Polar Bear Ski Course at Craigavon Golf & Ski Centre 😍

Designed specifically for complete beginners aged 9–12 years, these fun and informal coaching sessions will have them gliding with confidence in no time. Whether they're prepping for a family ski holiday or just want to try something cool and active, this is the ultimate place to start ⛷️

📅 16, 23, 30 November & 7 December or 4, 11, 18 & 25 January
⌚6.00pm - 7.00pm [4 x 1 hour sessions]
⛷️ Age 9-12 yrs
⭐ £66.30pp includes tuition & ski equipment
Please note: course dates are non-transferable, so you need to be able to commit to all four dates in this block booking

For more information and to book 📲 getactiveabc.com/activities/polar-pals-ski-academy

We're only one week away from the Big Walking Bus Day (Thursday 12 November) and there's still time to get your primary ...
05/11/2026

We're only one week away from the Big Walking Bus Day (Thursday 12 November) and there's still time to get your primary school on board 📣📣

This movement is all about reducing traffic congestion around the school gates and encouraging pupils and teachers to get together and walk to school, with all the laughs, chats and steps along the way....meaning everyone arrives to class feeling energised and ready to learn 😁

Simply pick a location to start from, communicate with parents/carers, get your pupils excited and walk to school together!

For more information or support, please contact 👉 [email protected]

Walk Wheel Cycle Trust

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1 Lake Road
Craigavon
BT641AS

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