getactiveabc

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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Overflow-ho-ho!🚗We have arranged extra overflow parking in Craigavon Civic Centre for the Big Christmas Lights Switch On...
25/11/2025

Overflow-ho-ho!🚗

We have arranged extra overflow parking in Craigavon Civic Centre for the Big Christmas Lights Switch On tomorrow evening.

The centre will be busy with all the normal activities, but you can also look forward to:

🎄A magical evening as we welcome the most wonderful time of the year in true festive style! Be enchanted by live performances from talented local dance schools and performing arts groups in a heartwarming mini concert.

🎅 Browsing outdoor stalls and keeping your eyes peeled as the jolly man in red spreads Christmas cheer!

🎄The Lord Mayor illuminating the night with the official switching on of our dazzling Christmas lights — a moment you won’t want to miss!

Warm up with festive treats and winter delights from Café IncredABLE — the perfect way to toast the season 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🤶☃️🎁

🌟South Lake Big Christmas Light Switch On!🌟
📍South Lake Leisure Centre, Craigavon
📅 Wed 26 Nov | 6.00pm - 7.00pm

Free Admission - See you there!

🖤 BLACK FRIDAY ALERT! 🖤This is your moment to unwind, reset, and indulge in some well-deserved self care - at a price yo...
25/11/2025

🖤 BLACK FRIDAY ALERT! 🖤

This is your moment to unwind, reset, and indulge in some well-deserved self care - at a price you won’t want to miss!🧖🏼‍♀️✨

🔥 Eden at South Lake's Black Friday offers are now available!
🔥Sign up to Simply Beautiful at South Lake's private client list and purchase their Black Friday deals before they go public on the 28th November!
🔥Bells Nirvana - South Lake has some great promotions including the Goddess Glow for just £65 and a Lomi Lomi Massage for £55!

Find out more about South Lake Health & Wellbeing Suite and our incredible therapists including at getactiveabc.com/facility/south-lake-leisure-centre/health-wellbeing-suite

24/11/2025

🎄 Jingle all the way to South Lake Leisure Centre! 🎄

Every weekend from Fri 5 – Sun 21 December, your little elves can enjoy 2 hours of fully supervised festive fun featuring magical activities they'll love!

✨ Mini Christmas Disco
🎯 Little Elves Target Shooting
🧸 Soft Play Festive Adventures
🖍️ Christmas Art
🦌 A chocolate reindeer treat!

All for only £7.50 per child!

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents — stay or drop the kids off!
Whether you want to relax onsite or squeeze in some festive shopping at neighbouring Rushmere Shopping Centre while the kids play, we’ve got you covered. 🎁🛍️

Make a day of it! ❄️
Take a family winter walk around Craigavon Lakes and finish with a visit to Tannaghmore Live Nativity — free admission!

🎟️ Spots are filling fast — book now: 👉 getactiveabc.com/events/sllcxmas

Are you heading to Gosford Forest Park to see the majestic deer and add a sprinkle of magic reindeer dust?🎁Give a gift t...
24/11/2025

Are you heading to Gosford Forest Park to see the majestic deer and add a sprinkle of magic reindeer dust?

🎁Give a gift that keeps on giving - an annual parking pass for Gosford Forest Park & Loughgall Country Park!

A parking pass can be redeemed with a getactiveabc gift voucher onsite or purchased online at https://form.jotform.com/241212326821344

Frosty paths, holly berries, low mist... and the cosiest honeycomb white hot chocolate and festive treats from Barista Express - plan your winter visit at getactiveabc.com/facility/gosford-forest-park

New to skiing or looking to refresh your confidence and skills ahead of a ski holiday? ⛷❄🏔Our instructors at Craigavon G...
24/11/2025

New to skiing or looking to refresh your confidence and skills ahead of a ski holiday? ⛷❄🏔

Our instructors at Craigavon Golf & Ski Centre will help you master the artificial slope, which can lead to a smoother transition to real snow abroad (meaning less time on the nursery slopes when you’re away)!

Buckle up your skis and start your snowy escapade with one of our ski courses:
✅ Junior Learn to Ski in a Day
✅ Adult Learn to Ski in a Day
✅ Snow Cubs Level 1 Ski Course
✅ Polar Bear Level 1 Ski Course
✅ Group 2 Hour Ski Lessons [Level 1-4]
✅ Private and Family Ski Courses [Level 1 – 4]

For more details & online bookings 👉 https://getactiveabc.com/events/festive-ski-courses/

23/11/2025

Guess who's coming to South Lake? 🎅 Join us for the big Christmas tree light up, live performances from talented local groups, browse stalls & soak up the festive cheer! 🎄Wed 26 Nov | 6pm-7pm | Stalls open until 8pm | Free admission - don't miss the magic! 🌟getactiveabc.com/events/sllcxmas

Get your gang together for a little jingle and mingle at the Dromore Christmas Party🎄💃🎨📆 Fri 19 Dec | 5.00pm – 6.00pm or...
23/11/2025

Get your gang together for a little jingle and mingle at the Dromore Christmas Party🎄💃🎨

📆 Fri 19 Dec | 5.00pm – 6.00pm or 6.30pm- 7.30pm
📆 Sat 20 Dec | 9.00am – 10.00am or 10.30am – 11.30am

£10.50 per child | getactiveabc family members £5.50 per child

Visit includes:
🏰 Festive inflatable fun with Santa!
📸 Snap a magical photo with Santa in our cozy Christmas corner — complete with a rocking chair, a festive fireplace, and all the North Pole vibes.
🎨 Festive face painting — perfect for little elves!
🎅 Give your letter to Santa and make sure it reaches the North Pole in time.
☕ Warm up after the fun with hot chocolate for the kids and non-alcoholic mulled wine for the adults.

Book online 👉 https://getactiveabc.com/events/dromore-christmas-party/

We're wrapping up Movember by celebrating South Lake Masters swimmer and phenomenal local hero, John Irwin! One of the ...
22/11/2025

We're wrapping up Movember by celebrating South Lake Masters swimmer and phenomenal local hero, John Irwin!

One of the oldest members on the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) lifeguarding team in Northern Ireland, John just brought home four gold medals from the Celtic Masters Gala in Dublin's Aquatic Centre 🏆👏🏼👏🏼

🥇 100m Front Crawl
🥇 200m IM
🥇 100m Fly
🥇 200m Front Crawl

A former account manager for a multinational engineering firm, John turned his retirement into a second career. Not only did he step up to guard the shores of Northern Ireland, but he also made a stunning return to competitive swimming after 40 years, smashing Irish and Ulster swimming records and excelling in open water racing! 🏊💪

John's message for other retirees is simple - don't let age be a barrier to pursuing your passions. His commitment to staying active, pushing boundaries, and prioritising wellbeing shows what active ageing and living fully can truly look like! 🤩

Mid-week birthday fun ⚽🥳🥅No matter the weather, the game’s always on at Rathfriland Community Centre⚽ Indoor Football Pa...
22/11/2025

Mid-week birthday fun ⚽🥳🥅

No matter the weather, the game’s always on at Rathfriland Community Centre⚽ Indoor Football Parties run Monday to Friday, don’t let the rain bench your fun!

Package is 1 hour & 45 mins, includes use of kitchen to prepare food

📞 028 4063 8188 to book

Reminder - Indoor Beast Aqua Inflatable & Splash sessions are bookable online📲💦The Beast & Splash Sessions online bookin...
21/11/2025

Reminder - Indoor Beast Aqua Inflatable & Splash sessions are bookable online📲💦

The Beast & Splash Sessions online bookings open at 9.00am on the day of the session💦

✅ Included in getactiveabc Family, Single & Corporate memberships!

For further information and to book online, visit 👉 getactiveabc.com/swim

By joining us as a sports coach you will become an integral part of the team helping to build happier and healthier comm...
21/11/2025

By joining us as a sports coach you will become an integral part of the team helping to build happier and healthier communities 🫶🙌

Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Council seeks to employ, deploy and train a network of full time and part time sports coaches and physical activity leaders to deliver activities in the community and club settings across Northern Ireland, with a view to increasing participation in sport and physical recreation, especially among underrepresented groups outlined in the Get Moving ABC Framework.

The post holder will be responsible for the implementation and delivery of a range of sport and physical activity sessions to all ages and key underrepresented groups, in a variety of settings within the local community.

For more information and to apply online (before 2 December) visit 👉 https://armaghbanbridgecraigavon.getgotjobs.co.uk/

HO HO HO 🎅🏼We are inviting local primary schools and early years settings across the borough to get them’elves ready for...
21/11/2025

HO HO HO 🎅🏼We are inviting local primary schools and early years settings across the borough to get them’elves ready for The Daily Mile Santa Run on Friday 5 December! 🎄🔔

Jingle all the way around your school grounds and get everyone moving and chatting for better physical and mental health and well-being 🥰

Find out more at https://southerntrust.hscni.net/health-wellbeing/health-improvement/physical-activity/the-daily-mile-programme/

Public Health Agency Southern Health and Social Care Trust Daily Mile Network NI

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getactiveabc is the brand of Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Councils Health & Recreation Department. Offering a unique mix of water sports, snow sports, dry land activities, golf, play, outdoor, swimming and fitness activities.

Our goal is to help improve the overall health and wellbeing of residents through collective prevention and intervention efforts, ensuring that our offering encourages all residents with ABC to be more active. This statement discloses the types of content that we will remove 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. We reserve the right to remove comments, without notification, including those which: bully, harass or intimidate any individual or organisation are unlawful, libellous, defamatory, abusive, threatening, harmful, obscene, profane, sexually oriented or racially offensive infringe or violate someone else's rights violate the law discuss ongoing legal proceedings are spam advertise products or services are irrelevant or off-topic are disruptive are repetitive. We will also remove or ban any user who: continues to post comments such as those listed above uses offensive images as their profile picture, for example, sexually explicit images has an offensive user name. These lists are not exhaustive and will be updated as necessary. Moderation This page is not monitored 24/7 (including evenings, weekends and public holidays). If you have a Freedom of Information request, please visit our website at https://www.armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk/ for details of how to contact us.