Council call on residents to 'Be Active' in 2024

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s #NMDBeActive campaign is officially launching on Friday 29 December. The campaign is encouraging residents to fit more activity into their day-to-day lives, based around its variety of leisure facilities, membership packages and flexible payment options.

Whether you want to start to move more, get back to the gym, or you’re a seasoned member wanting to upgrade, you will be supported with the latest equipment in a friendly and welcoming environment.

Become a Platinum All Inclusive Member for £32.70 a month, with access to indoor swimming pools, gyms, health suites and Council led fitness classes in Newry, Kilkeel and Down Leisure Centres. Platinum members can also take their kids swimming for just £1.60 a child.

Be an NMD Be Active Gold Member from £17.90 a month for unlimited access to either Ballymote Sports and Wellbeing Centre or the Newcastle Centre. 

Or if you’re already a gym member consider the ‘Bolt On’ package, which allows you to add a member of your household for £16.40 a month at Newry, Down and Kilkeel Leisure Centres.

The NMD Be Active App is the easiest and quickest way to secure your slot or fitness session at one of our centres. The app is easy to download and use. For more information visit: www.newrymournedown.org

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Valerie Harte said, “Our range of membership packages provide options for anyone wanting 2024 to be the year they improve their fitness levels. 

“With our health suites, gyms, fitness classes and swimming pools, NMD Be Active offers great facilities at a range of prices, with flexible payment options available too. By signing up today you get access to a diverse range of Council leisure facilities, including the Down, Newry and Kilkeel Leisure Centres, Ballymote Sports and Wellbeing Centre and Newcastle Centre.”  

Residents can sign up by visiting any of the Council’s Leisure Centres or by calling 0330 137 4026. Find information on Facebook by searching ‘NMD Be Active’ and download the NMD Be Active app for the easiest and quickest way to secure your slot or fitness session.