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‘This Girl Moves’ inspires young leaders to get more girls active

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon (ABC) Borough Council and the Southern Health and Social Care Trust (SHSCT) have teamed up once again to host the ‘This Girl Moves’ Leadership Day to inspire and motivate teenage girls to get active! Funded by the Public Health Agency, the programme is designed to inspire female students to create…

PSNI issue safety message ahead of storm Éoywn

Due to Storm Eowyn bringing very dangerous conditions and the ‘Stay at Home’ message issued by the PSNI, all our facilities will be closed Friday 24 January. During this period, visitors are also strongly advised to avoid parks and open spaces due to potential injury and danger to life from falling debris. Click here for more info…

Take a LEAP into sports coaching!

A new employability programme aimed at helping unemployed and under-employed people to kick start a coaching career in the leisure industry has been launched by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council. The Leisure Employability Activity Programme (LEAP) is encouraging applications from 16–30-year-olds living in the Neighbourhood Renewal Area of Lurgan, Craigavon and Portadown to…

Nominate your senior sports stars!

The sporting calendar has been filled with major achievements from our athletes, coaches and teams and it is time to shine a light on these people to ensure they get the recognition they deserve! Organised by Armagh Banbridge and Craigavon Sports Forum, in partnership with ABC Council, the Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Senior Sports Awards…

Get 2025 off to a flying start with Couch to 5k

Taking up running can feel like a scary prospect – especially for beginners – but with the right support and guidance from qualified instructors, taking the first step to getting fit is made easier. Delivered by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, Couch to 5K is an 8-week programme, suitable for all ages and…

Christmas & New Year Opening Hours

Please see below all Indoor & Outdoor leisure facility's Christmas Holiday Opening Hours. Ardmore Recreation CentreMon 23 Dec 9.00am – 5.00pm Tues 24 Dec – Wed 1 Jan Closed Banbridge Leisure CentreThurs 19 Dec Closed [Staff Training] Mon 23 Dec Normal opening hours Tues 24 – Thurs 26 Dec Closed Fri 27 Dec 9.00am –…

Be merry and bright with getactiveabc!

‘Tis the season to get together with your nearest and dearest for laughter, celebration and joy! Let us brighten up your Christmas with magical experiences for the whole family to enjoy. Craigavon Golf & Ski Centre: Get on board for Christmas with the ‘Snowtubing with Santa’ experience! Fly down the slopes before meeting Santa in…

‘Ready, steady, HO’ for the Daily Mile santa run!

Local schools across the borough are encouraged to get them’elves ready for a festive fun run, on Friday 6 December! ‘The Daily Mile Santa Run’ is open to all primary and secondary schools across Northern Ireland, with the aim of getting as many children and young people as possible moving and talking about physical and…

Give a child a brighter future

HSC NI Foster Care appeals to the sporting community to think about fostering Melanie Coffey, Senior Manager for Fostering & Adoption in the Southern Area, has emphasised the need for more foster carers to come forward. She said: “Partnerships between HSCNI and sporting bodies can be very powerful. Sports clubs and organisations are invested in…

Get winter-ready with getactiveabc!

Shorter days don’t have to mean shorter workouts or skipping them altogether! Whether it’s morning, evening, indoors or outdoors, the key is to keep moving throughout the winter season. Let’s ‘ski’ what’s on at Craigavon Golf & Ski! A popular outdoor activity is skiing at Craigavon Golf and Ski Centre, where the team of fully…