10/09/2026
We are a really friendly bunch and we love to help our customers ๐ฉต
If you have a query, don't be afraid to ask! Our staff in our centres are always prepared to help. We also have a wonderful team sitting behind the scenes, ready to answer your queries via phone calls, emails and Facebook messages ๐ฒ
Got a query? Pop in to one of our centres and chat with the team, call 0300 013 3333 , email [email protected] or shoot us a Facebook message โบ๏ธ
Got a complaint? We're sorry to hear!โน๏ธ To file a complaint, please visit ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk/article/1579/How-do-I-Complain
09/09/2026
Our next HYROX race at Ards Blair Mayne is on Saturday 24 October - registration opens Friday 18 September ๐ช
Details:
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Open to members and non-members
๐ปElectronic timing with print out of race details
๐ซIndividual and Female, Male and Mixed Doubles slots
๐Saturday 24 October
โฐFemale 8.30am to 9.45am, Male/Mixed 10.15am to 11.30am
๐ณยฃ25 per person
๐ฑOnline registration opens 12 noon, Friday 18 September
For full information, please visit ๐
leisureardsandnorthdown.com/HYROX
08/09/2026
Sign your child up for a 10 week Football course starting 25 September! โฝ
Come and enjoy football in a child-centred I.F.A approved facility that gives children, regardless of ability, the opportunity to learn skills and enjoy playing football in a safe, well organised environment
๐ Every Friday for 10 weeks (from 25 September to 27 November)
๐ Londonderry Park
โฐ 3.30pm to 5pm
๐ง 5 to 12 years
๐ณ ยฃ57 per child. ยฃ47 per additional sibling
Book now ๐
leisureardsandnorthdown.com/sports-development/football
07/09/2026
Come along and show your support in the gym at Ards Blair Mayne this Friday 11 September, as firefighers from Newtownards and Comber Fire Stations commemorate the 25th anniversary of 9/11 by taking on a 2200 step charity climb in full PPE ๐จโ๐
๐ช๐ฎ๐ป๐ ๐๐ผ ๐ด๐ถ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ ๐ฐ๐ต๐ฎ๐น๐น๐ฒ๐ป๐ด๐ฒ ๐ฎ ๐ด๐ผ? Pop in to the gym at Ards Blair Mayne anytime Monday 7 to Friday 11 September, sign your name up on the board, donate a minimum of ยฃ2 and take on the challenge by climbing 130 floors (2200 steps) on the StairMaster
All proceeds will be split equally between The Fire Fighters Charity and Marie Curie.
Donate now: https://www.givewheel.com/fundraising/21115/911Stairclimb/
NIFRS South
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On Friday, 11th September at 11am, the crew will take on the challenge of climbing 2,200 steps โ the equivalent of 130 floors โ while wearing full Fire Kit and Breathing Apparatus.
This challenge is being undertaken to pay tribute to the 343 brave FDNY firefighters who sadly lost their lives in the line of duty on 11th September 2001.
During the challenge, the crew will also be raising funds for ๐๐ก๐ ๐
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The crew would love for you to come along, bring your friends and family, and cheer them on as they take part alongside firefighters across the world.
Together, we will remember and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
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06/09/2026
Over 100 classes to choose from - which one are you booking this week?๐ง๐ด๐๏ธ
Check out our classes ๐
leisureardsandnorthdown.com/fitness/classes
Book a class now via the Leisure AND App or online at leisureardsandnorthdown.com/bookonline ๐ฒ
05/09/2026
Swim the week away in the pool at Ards Blair Mayne ๐ฆ๐
See our Pool Timetable for availability ๐
https://www.leisureardsandnorthdown.com/timetables -and-minor-pools
04/09/2026
Book you and your friends in for a Racquet Sport session๐ธ
For ยฃ14.50* , get an hour of uninterupted game time on the court at Ards or Comber๐
*Adult rate per court, per hour
Book now by calling in to the centre of your choice OR contact:
Ards - 028 9181 2837
[email protected]
https://www.leisureardsandnorthdown.com/prices-ards -badminton-pickleball-and-table-tennis
Comber - 028 9187 4350
[email protected]
https://www.leisureardsandnorthdown.com/comber/racquet-sports
03/09/2026
Walking Hockey provides an opportunity for adults to enjoy hockey in a fun, social and welcoming environment ๐
Venue: Londonderry Park Hockey Pitch
Time: 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Dates:
Monday 28th September
Monday 5th October
Monday 12th October
Monday 19th October
The program is aimed at individuals who may have played hockey previously, have not played for many years, are involved in Masters Hockey, or simply wish to return to the sport in a less physically demanding format.
For more information, please visit https://www.leisureardsandnorthdown.com/sports-development/courses or email [email protected]
01/09/2026
The summer holidays may be over but the fun never ends in the Splash Pool ๐ฆ
The splash pool is open daily for walk-ins and bookable on the weekends.
Check out our availability ๐
leisureardsandnorthdown.com/centres/ards/kids/splashpool