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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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13/10/2026
Calling all little monsters, witches and superheroes 👻
Our Halloween Colouring Competition is open across all 9 centres🎨🧙♀️
Pick up your colouring sheet from reception, unleash your creativity and you could WIN a spooky spot prize🎁🕸️
📅 Return completed colouring sheets to reception before Tuesday 27 October.
We can't wait to see your fang-tastic creations🦇🎃
13/10/2026
👻🎃 Make a splash this Halloween at South Lake Leisure Centre! 💦
Join us for our Halloween Beast & Splash Sessions, packed with fun for all the family over the Halloween weekend.
📆 Friday 30 October
💦 Splash Session | 7.30pm - 9.30pm
📆 Saturday 31 October & Sunday 1 November
💦 Splash Session | 11.00am - 2.00pm 👾 Beast Session | 2.30pm - 4.30pm
💷 £6.60 per adult | £4.00 concession ✅ Included in getactiveabc family, single & corporate memberships
🎟 Book online from 9.00am on the day of each session
Find out more 👉 getactiveabc.com/halloween
✨ Motivation Monday | Meet Tiina ✨
When Tiina took out a getactiveabc membership at South Lake Leisure Centre, her goals were simple, lose weight, get fitter, stronger and more flexible. Fast forward to today and she's feeling more energised, her mood is better and says she's much more fun to be around😊💪
Watch Tiina's story, her advice to others is, "Absolutely go for it!"
Join online 👉 getactiveabc.com/join
12/10/2026
🎃👻 Howling Halloween is coming to Craigavon Golf & Ski! 👻🎃
Get ready for a fang-tastic adventure on the spooky slopes with Snowtubing & Footgolf fun for your little devils this Halloween! 🧙♀️🦇
Perfect for families looking for thrills, laughs and Halloween excitement!
🎃 Find out more and book your spooky adventure 👉 getactiveabc.com/halloween
🎃
11/10/2026
This year, our hair-raising South Lake Multi-Activity Sessions are back, and they include The Beast Indoor Aqua Inflatable - try it if you dare! 🥶
For just £15 per person, these action-packed 3.5-hour sessions offer a wicked mix of indoor and outdoor adventures every day. Book for one, two, or all three days of thrills and chills!
📆 Monday 26th – Wednesday 28th October
⏰ 10:00am – 1:30pm each day
🎃 Perfect for ages 8–16
💷 £15 per day
🕷️ In addition to The Beast, you can enjoy 👇
• Sports & Games: Racquet Sports, Team Games, and Archery & Battle Bows ⚽🏹
• Outdoor Adventures: Boat Trip on Craigavon Lakes, Bike Trails, and Orienteering Challenges 🚤🧭
• Spooky Creativity: Halloween Arts & Crafts 🎨
🖤 Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out on making some spooky memories!
👇 Book your spot now:
🔗 getactiveabc.com/events/south-lake-halloween-activity-specials
10/10/2026
🏓 Bat & Chat is on a roll - and we’re expanding! 🏓
We had a fantastic turnout over the last few weeks at South Lake Leisure Centre with Arnold! There has been plenty of top-tier table tennis, great company, and some very stylish T-shirts on display! 😎
Huge congratulations to Valerie Williamson from Table Tennis Ulster Parkinson’s group, who helped us launch the new Parkinson's & MS Bat & Chat sessions at South Lake Leisure Centre and proudly showed off her gold medal from a recent competition in Scotland! 🥇
🌟 NEW sessions start Monday 12th October
Both new groups offer a welcoming environment with experienced coach Jeff. No experience is needed!
• Parkinson’s Bat & Chat Group: Mondays | 11:00am – 12:00 noon
• MS Bat & Chat Group: Mondays | 12:30pm – 1:30pm
• 📧 To register interest for these two new groups: Email [email protected]
🔄 Our Ongoing Weekly Sessions
• Banbridge Leisure Centre: Every Tuesday | 10:30am – 12:30pm
• South Lake Leisure Centre: Every Wednesday | 12:15pm – 2:15pm
• 💰 Cost: £3 per session (payable to Banbridge Table Tennis)
• 📧 To register for these weekly sessions: Email [email protected]
Positive Ageing Month is a brilliant time to give our Bat & Chat sessions a go! They're a wonderful way to look after your well-being, try a new skill, and enjoy a chat with a wonderful group of people.
👉 getactiveabc.com/hw_programs/bat-and-chat
10/10/2026
🏀 We are delighted to host The Darcy McKenna Basketball Tournament tomorrow in support of Baby Loss Awareness Week 2026, raising vital funds for the Little Forget Me Nots Trust and encouraging more open conversations about baby loss. 🤍
To show their support, our wonderful therapists at South Lake Health & Wellbeing Suite have amazing offers for all players, supporters, and spectators! 💆♀️✨
Tomorrow only, Simply Beautiful at South Lake, Eden at South Lake and iphysio are providing 20-minute massage tasters for just £20. While walk-ins are welcome on the day, spaces are limited, so we highly recommend securing your slot right now by sending a direct message (PM) to the therapists to book!
Thanks so much to our therapists! Wishing everyone involved in The Darcy McKenna Basketball Tournament a truly brilliant day 🏀🤍
10/10/2026
Verve Chatty Walks are a great way to get outdoors, get moving and get social! Take a walk around local parks and areas with good views and better company - a great combination to put you in a good mood! 🚶
Throughout October locations/meeting points include 👉 South Lake Leisure Centre, Kinnego Marina, Lough Neagh Discovery Centre, Portadown Peoples Park, Drummellan Community Centre, Drumcree Centre and Lurgan Park!
No registration required, just drop in for a free walk, chat and a cuppa.
Find out more at https://getactiveabc.com/pam/
09/10/2026
🎃👻 FREE Halloween Fun at Edenvilla Park! 👻🎃
Join our Community Development team for a spooktacular family event filled with Halloween magic!
🎃 Pumpkin carving
🕸️ Halloween trail
🎨 Spooky crafts
🔥 Marshmallow toasting
📖 Tales around the fire
📅 28, 29 & 30 October
⏰ Sessions at 10am, 12pm & 2pm
FREE for children aged 4-11 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
More info and online booking 👉 getactiveabc.com/events/halloweenextravaganza
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