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EXCITING UPGRADES ACROSS OUR LEISURE CENTRES

Spring is in the air… and so are some exciting upgrades across our leisure centres! These fantastic improvements include: South Lake Leisure Centre – gym refurbishment Banbridge Leisure Centre – sports hall floor upgrade Banbridge Leisure Centre & Gilford Community Centre – fresh paint works To make these improvements happen, there will be some short…

ABC Council welcomes Walking for All launch to inspire health, inclusion and community

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council has today welcomed the announcement of a brand new ‘Walking for All’ programme, a major cross-border initiative supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB), and led by Outscape, launched on Friday 27 February 2026 at The Junction, Dungannon.  Supported by €7.5 million…

Staff well-being is in the driving seat at Shelbourne Motors

Shelbourne Motors continues to put employee health and well-being in the fast lane by prioritising people and steering towards a happier, healthier workforce! The company has joined forces with the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council’s ‘Get Moving ABC’ programme to motivate and support its 173 strong workforce, across two sites, to get active…

Mackle Pet Foods: where well-being is embedded in the company culture

People are the cornerstone of Mackle Pet Foods, the Armagh-based family-owned company behind the well-known pet food brands Brandy, Cat Club and Naturo. To further strengthen its commitment to a healthier and happier workforce, the company has joined the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council’s ‘Get Moving ABC’ programme. The company employs 275 staff…

Dromore Community Centre Gymnastics Club shortlisted for 2026 British Gymnastics Award!

The shortlist has been revealed and we are thrilled to share that Dromore Community Centre Gymnastics Club has been named a finalist for the Official Delivery Partner Venue of the Year at the 2026 British Gymnastics Awards! Hundreds of inspiring nominations were shared about remarkable individuals, clubs, and organisations across the UK, making it an…

Active habits creating energy and fun at St Anthony’s PS!

St Anthony’s Primary School in Craigavon is showing that when teachers and pupils move together, the whole school thrives! The school’s enthusiastic involvement in the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council’s ‘Get Moving ABC’ programme has sparked a vibrant, health-focused culture that’s transforming the learning environment and benefiting the health and well-being of staff…

Schools jingle all the way on the Daily Mile Santa Run!

Santa hats off to all the local schools across the borough who embraced a festive fitness spirit and joined the annual Daily Mile Santa Run last Friday 5 December! Pupils and staff donned their most festive outfits and spent 15 minutes running, jogging, or walking to help shine a spotlight on children’s mental health and…

Nominations open for ABC Senior Sports Awards 2026

It’s time to celebrate the borough’s top sporting talent at the Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon (ABC) Senior Sports Awards 2026. Organised by ABC Sports Forum, in partnership with Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, these awards recognise the elite sportspeople who have excelled in their sport and acknowledge the outstanding contribution of coaches and…

Christmas & New Year Opening Hours

Please see below the Christmas and New Year opening hours for all Indoor & Outdoor Leisure facilities. Ardmore Recreation CentreWed 24 Dec - Thurs 1 Jan Closed Banbridge Leisure CentreTues 23 Dec CLOSED [staff training] Wed 25 Dec - Fri 26 Dec Closed Sat 27 Dec Open as normal 8.00am – 4.00pm Sun 28 Dec…

We’re supporting the Daily Mile Santa Run!

Grab your Christmas jumpers, reindeer headbands or Santa hats and get toddling, walking, running, or wheeling for this year’s merry Daily Mile Santa Run (Friday 5 December!). The Daily Mile™ is a simple and free initiative, which supports children to walk, toddle, run, jog or wheel at their own pace, in the outdoors daily. The…