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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 Commun

ity 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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🎉Sensory Mile 2026 at Solitude Park, Banbridge 🌈👣Bring the whole family and experience a fun, inclusive adventure design...
03/05/2026

🎉Sensory Mile 2026 at Solitude Park, Banbridge 🌈👣

Bring the whole family and experience a fun, inclusive adventure designed to awaken every sense! From bubbles and colour to sound, touch, taste and more - this one-mile journey is all about movement, memory, and joy 💫

Walk, run, or roll your way through interactive sensory stations that everyone can enjoy 🌳🚶‍♀️👩‍🦽🌼

💛 Open to all abilities, including people with learning and physical disabilities, autism, and long-term health conditions.

📍 Solitude Park, Banbridge
📅 Friday 15 May 2026
💷 £2.50 per person
⏰ Start times available from 5:00pm–7:00pm

Check out some photos of the magic from previous sensory mile events. Spots will fill up fast - don’t miss out!

Book now 👉getactiveabc.com/hw_programs/sensorymile

Delivered in partnership with Disability Sport NI & Live Active NI

Ready ⏰ Set 🙌 Go 🏁We're less than 5 weeks away from the Craigavon Lake Run (Wednesday 3 June)...so get booking!▪️ Family...
03/05/2026

Ready ⏰ Set 🙌 Go 🏁

We're less than 5 weeks away from the Craigavon Lake Run (Wednesday 3 June)...so get booking!

▪️ Family Fun 1K Run: £5.00
▪️ Wheelchair 10K: £19.00
▪️ 5K Run: £14.00
▪️ 10K Run: £19.00

ℹ Please note: Registration closes Wednesday 27 May at 10pm.

To find out more and to book online, go to 👉 www.getactiveabc.com/craigavonrun

Best wishes to all our getactiveabc community taking part in tomorrow's Belfast City Marathon! 🤞☘ 🏃‍♀From gym sessions, ...
02/05/2026

Best wishes to all our getactiveabc community taking part in tomorrow's Belfast City Marathon! 🤞☘ 🏃‍♀

From gym sessions, fitness classes and pounding the paths across the borough and beyond, we hope you all have a fantastic day! We look forward to seeing your photos and hearing all about it next week!

And if you're not quite there with a marathon this year, but it's on your bucket list, why not sign up for this year's Craigavon Lake Run, Wednesday 3 June 👉 www.getactiveabc.com/craigavonrun

📸 Photo credit Belfast City Marathon

Walk safe. Walk wise. 🙌Round up your walking partners and join us for a free guided walk, along with practical personal ...
02/05/2026

Walk safe. Walk wise. 🙌

Round up your walking partners and join us for a free guided walk, along with practical personal safety conversations with local police officers.

Every Tuesday in May:
◾️ 12.30pm at Craigavon City Park
◾️ 10am at Clare Glen

Every Wednesday in May:
◾️ 10am at Lurgan Park
◾️ 6.30pm at Portadown People's Park

Every Thursday in May:
◾️ 12.30pm at Banbridge Riverside Walk
◾️ 6.30pm at Keady Glen

ℹ Walks last approx 45 mins. Under 12's must be accompanied by an adult. Please register here 👉 https://getactiveabc.com/events/walk-wise-personal-safety-walking-programme/

Bookings are now open for the Sensory Mile 2026!This fun and inclusive event is for all the family to engage the senses ...
01/05/2026

Bookings are now open for the Sensory Mile 2026!

This fun and inclusive event is for all the family to engage the senses and stimulate memory. The one-mile course will allow participants to walk, run or push their way through a number of stations, designed to heighten the senses with an array of wind, bubble, taste, sound, touch and colour experiences🌳🚶‍♀️🌼‍👩‍🦽🌷

Suitable for everyone, including people with learning and physical disabilities, autism and long term health conditions.

📍 Solitude Park, Banbridge
📅 Fri 15 May 2026
ℹ️ £2.50pp
⌚ Start times of 5.00pm, 5:20pm, 5.40pm, 6.00pm, 6.20pm, 6.40pm, 7.00pm

To register 👉 getactiveabc.com/hw_programs/sensorymile

Delivered with our partners Disability Sport NI and Live Active NI

Hooray it's May bank holiday weekend 😁AND summer vibes are loading as South Lake Watersports officially opens for summer...
01/05/2026

Hooray it's May bank holiday weekend 😁AND summer vibes are loading as South Lake Watersports officially opens for summer season 2026!!

Check out our family friendly activities this weekend:

💦 South Lake Watersports activity day (Mon 4 May) offers kayaking, paddleboarding, archery, climbing and cycling to keep you active and entertained, on and off the water.

🛶 ‘Learn to Paddleboard/Kayak’ sessions are ideal for kids, adults and families or go your own way and explore the lake and surrounding area with bicycle, kayak, canoe and paddleboard hire!

⛷ Kids, families and groups can get adventurous with snowtubing, skiing, snowboarding and footgolf at Craigavon Golf and Ski Centre or tee off for 9 or 18 holes at Silverwood Golf Course!

🌳 May is National Walking Month so from Oxford Island, Gosford and Loughgall to Clare Glen, Carnagh Forest, Gilford Riverside, Lurgan Park and Dromore Park – there are plenty of miles to cover!

🤸‍♀️ Whatever the weather - rain or shine – your local leisure centre has you covered with swimming pools, fitness classes for all abilities, soft play areas and gym access morning, noon and night!

Get planning 👉 https://getactiveabc.com/bankholidayweekends/

Kick off Walking Month with a Heritage Walk & Talk event in Lurgan and Portadown! Discover local stories and landmarks w...
01/05/2026

Kick off Walking Month with a Heritage Walk & Talk event in Lurgan and Portadown! Discover local stories and landmarks while sharing your ideas, hopes and ambitions for what comes next.

📍 Lurgan Heritage Walk & Talk
📅 Thursday 7 May
⏰ 10.30am – 12.00pm
📍 Meeting point: Gates of Lurgan Park, Robert Street
👉 Register - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lurgan-heritage-walk-talk-tickets-1987387717161?aff=oddtdtcreator

📍 Portadown Heritage Walk & Talk
📅 Monday 11 May
⏰ 10.30am – 12.00pm
📍 Meeting point: Car Park at Shillington’s Quay, Portadown
👉 Register - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/portadown-heritage-walk-talk-tickets-1987388559681?aff=oddtdtcreator

Pilates on the lake 🧘‍♀️🌊The perfect opportunity to unwind, enjoy the fresh air and strengthen your body and mind in a b...
30/04/2026

Pilates on the lake 🧘‍♀️🌊

The perfect opportunity to unwind, enjoy the fresh air and strengthen your body and mind in a beautiful setting!

📍 South Lake Watersports
📅 Course 2 starts Tuesday 12 May [4 week programme]
⏰ 10.30am

📅 Course 3 starts Tuesday 9 June [4 week programme]
⏰ 10.30am

Suitable for all fitness levels ✨ Only 1 place left on our May course, grab it while you can, book online 📲 https://getactiveabc.com/events/pilates-yoga-on-the-lake/

🔥 Rathfriland 3G Pitch ⚽⚽We now have increased availability for bookings Monday–Thursday until the end of August!Perfect...
30/04/2026

🔥 Rathfriland 3G Pitch ⚽⚽

We now have increased availability for bookings Monday–Thursday until the end of August!

Perfect for:
• Summer football parties
• Weekly 7-a-side games with friends
• Getting fit and staying active over the summer months ☀️

To check availability and make a booking, please contact Rathfriland Community Centre 📞 02840638188

☀⏰ May Bank Holiday Opening Hours ⏰☀Please see Monday 4 May opening hours for all our indoor and outdoor leisure facilit...
30/04/2026

☀⏰ May Bank Holiday Opening Hours ⏰☀

Please see Monday 4 May opening hours for all our indoor and outdoor leisure facilities here 👉getactiveabc.com/news/may-bank-holidays-2026-opening-hours

Check out our top things to do this Bank Holiday weekend 💦☀🌳👉getactiveabc.com/bankholidayweekends

Have good one everyone 😎

📣 FREE EVENT for sportspeople and clubs! Join us to find out all you need to know about being an affiliated member of th...
30/04/2026

📣 FREE EVENT for sportspeople and clubs! Join us to find out all you need to know about being an affiliated member of the ABC Sports Forum!

📆 Monday 11 May
⏰ 6.30 – 8pm
📍 Gilford Community Centre.

This is a brilliant opportunity to find out more on applying for Club Development Grants, Talented Athlete Grants, Coach Education and Club Development Programme, Junior & Senior Sports Awards and much much more!

For more info and to register, please email Sarah.Aiken@armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk

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