Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council Health and Recreation Department
Summer is a season of sunshine, new adventures and much-needed breaks from the everyday grind. For families of children with disabilities, summer can also bring challenges, especially when routines change. Check out our range of inclusive activities to see you through the summer season. Make a splash or hit the trail with ‘Inclusive Watersports and…
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We want our community to thrive so Getactiveabc is passionate about promoting everyone’s health and wellbeing. Follow our blog as we try to help you stay physically active, emotionally engaged in fitness and sport, and mentally strong and resilient. Let’s Go!
July 4, 2025
July 1, 2025
Splash into a summer of fun!
Splash season is officially here and it’s going to be a summer soaked in fun times with getactiveabc! This July and August there are £2 swims, lifeguard courses, swimming lessons and the all-new giant inflatable obstacle course ‘The Beast’ (South Lake Leisure Centre). Swimming lessons Water skills and confidence are a vital life…
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June 27, 2025
Move your mood with a getactiveabc membership!
Whether you’re a seasoned athlete, a fitness enthusiast in the making or a family that likes to work out together, we’ve got a membership that works for you. Indoor gyms, pools and fitness classes to outdoor watersports and land-based activities means there’s lots of variety to keep everyone of all ages and abilities feeling fit…
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June 5, 2025
Volunteering…the gift that keeps on giving
Volunteering lets us give back to our communities and make a meaningful difference. Whether it’s supporting a neighbour, offering your skills or time to others, volunteering spreads kindness. This Volunteers’ Week we want to acknowledge and thank volunteers who support the getactiveabc ethos of helping people of all ages and abilities across our borough to…
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May 21, 2025
Your passport to summer fun is here with getactiveabc!
The brightest, hottest and happiest season is here…hello summer!! For children and young people across the borough, it’s that long-awaited season of freedom; it’s goodbye school, hello pool; it’s memories made in flip flops, topped off with ice-cream, picnics and never-ending days of playing and exploring! Let our experienced and energised coaches make it a…
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April 7, 2025
Get hopping into a getactiveabc Easter!
A basketful of egg-citing Easter activities awaits at getactiveabc! Get the whole family and friends together and hatch a plan for a fun-filled Easter together – every bunny is welcome! Get your hunting squad together (up to 10 years) and join the Easter Egg Hunt at South Lake Leisure Centre – you’ll also be supporting…
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March 26, 2025
Hello spring! Get ready to rise, shine & make memories!
Oh, the longer brighter days, blossoming nature and a little spring in our steps are just some of the tell-tale signs that spring is finally here, at last!! Yes, it’s time to get the family together to get active, get moving and get outdoors! Family life is usually jam-packed with work, school and other activities…
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March 12, 2025
Wishing you a pot of gold and a heart full of joy!
Get your gang greening from ear-to-ear with our fun range of St Patrick’s weekend events and activities! St Patrick’s Volleyball Challenge Festival South Lake Leisure Centre is getting set to serve up plenty of action with the St Patrick’s Challenge Festival, in association with Volleyball NI on Saturday 15 March. Expect top class action from…
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December 18, 2024
Get active (or not!) over the festive lull!
We all know that ‘lull’ between Christmas and the New Year, when we don’t know if we’re coming or going, what to do with ourselves or what day it is! Some people love it, some people don’t! Here are some suggestions to energise you or your family’s plans over the holidays. There’s a mix of…
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October 3, 2024
We’ve got a fangtastic Halloween up our sleeve!
BOO!! The most frightful time of the year is creeping up fast…and we love it so much, it’s scary! We’ve got wicked multi-skills camps, spooky £1 swims, flashing fireworks and hair-raising activity specials and lots more up our sleeve, so be sure to carve out some time to join us from Sat 26 Oct –…
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