Abbey Leisure Centre

Have you downloaded the thrive leisure app from your app store? 📱

Manage classes, book your space on activities and so much more! 🙌

Download the app from your app store now.

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Did you know body composition analysis can help you to tailor a personalised activity plan unique to your needs? 🧬

Body composition analysis can help you to understand your body's specific needs, and with the help of the fitness team, you can create a plan that works for your specific body. 🎯

Talk to the team in centre about Tanita body composition analysis during your next visit.

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Where summer meets adventure...

Our jump zone, tag zone and play zone are suitable for a range of ages with hours of fun guaranteed. Toddlers can also enjoy a sensory experience in a dedicated area with soft blocks and slides.

Enjoy some time to relax with a coffee or a bite to eat from our thrive kitchen whilst the entertainment is covered by us ☕

Book your visit to Abbey Adventure today!

https://thriveleisure.co.uk/index.php/activities/abbey-adventure/

Today's the day - the Paris Olympics 2024 is here! 🔥

We're celebrating not only the achievements of incredible athletes, but also your personal victories.

There are so many benefits to getting moving, whether you're new or experienced to exercise - your new fitness journey starts with us at thrive! 💪

Prefer to exercise with others? Take part in a range of energising classes and meet like-minded people!

Inspired by the summer of sport, its time to claim your victory!

Visit our website now to learn more and to access your FREE three day pass* with us.

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Who's excited for group exercise with us this weekend? ✋

Our energising classes are the perfect way to get moving as part of a group. With so many classes to choose from, we've got something you'll love. 🏋️

Book your next group exercise class with us now throught the thrive leisure app!

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🎉 Come and play! Whatever the weather!

☔️ Get out of the rain or ☀️escape the sun in our ❄️ air conditioned cafe and play area.

🗓 Our full Abbey Adventure is now open every day from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm until Monday 2nd September.

⌚Timed slots start at 9:30 and run every 90 minutes throughout the day.

📏The Junior area is suitable for children up to 148cm and our Trampolines and Challenge Zone are available for children 120cm and over.

Book online to guarantee your space or sign in at reception.

*T&C's apply please visit Thriveleisure.co.uk
**Bookings can be made by following the link below 👇

https://thriveleisure.co.uk/index.php/activities/abbey-adventure/
Abbey Adventure

COME AND JOIN IN THE FUN TODAY!!🥳

From 8:30am - Biscuits and Birthday Cake in Reception (Limited availability)
9:30am-5pm - Abbey Adventure (Book a session online at Thriveleisure.co.uk)
11am-3pm - Kids Craft Corner in café
12pm-2pm - Thrive Kitchen Karaoke
3pm-5pm - DJ In Café/Reception

Raffle in reception raising money for Tiny Lives Trust!

https://thriveleisure.co.uk/index.php/activities/abbey-adventure/

Staying hydrated during the summer

During the hotter months, it's more important than ever to keep your body hydrated with lots of water. The NHS recommends drinking 6-8 cups of water a day.

Struggling to hit your water goals? Here's our top tips.

✔️ add fresh fruit or squash to your water for a fruity flavour
✔️ set yourself alarms throughout the day to drink water
✔️ put your water in the fridge or add ice to make it cold and refreshing

Do you have any top tips for getting your water in? Let us know in the comments.

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Join us and celebrate our 1 Year Anniversary this Wednesday 24th July
🥳🎉 Here's the line up for the day - lets have some fun!

Abbey Adventure is open everyday till 5pm from Wednesday - Book your timeslot online using the link below 👇

https://thriveleisure.co.uk/index.php/activities/abbey-adventure/

The summer holidays are here! ☀️

The kids are off school and it's time to start a summer of fun. 🙌

There are so many activities for the whole family to get involved in at thrive - check out our activities page on our website now to get started.

https://thriveleisure.co.uk/index.php/activities/

Introducing our new Virtual Studio at Abbey Leisure Centre! 🤩

Enjoy in-centre classes lead by a virtual trainer, with over 100 classes available every week.

Download the thrive leisure app to check out our class timetable now

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🥤Get Kool with the Krush🥤

Ice cold (sugar free) Polar Krush available from our fully air-conditioned Thrive Kitchen at Abbey Leisure Centre 😎

❄Come inside and cool off ❄

Full Thrive Kitchen menu available below
https://thriveleisure.co.uk/index.php/activities/food-and-drink/abbey-food-and-drink-menu/

One week to go until the Olympic Games Paris 2024! 🏅

What sports do you love to watch? Which athletes inspire you to move?

Don't forget you don't need to be an athlete to thrive - set your own goals and reach your own victories with us! 🏆

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✨✨✨NEW APP FEATURE✨✨✨

😱 Forgotten your Thrive Card?

🥺 Don't worry !

😍 You can now get a QR code on your app which you can use to access the gym, sauna and to check in for your class on our self service kiosks

🎉 We're almost there!

🗓 From Wednesday 24th July until Monday 2nd September our full Abbey Adventure will be open every day from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm.

⌚Timed slots start at 9:30 and run every 90 minutes throughout the day.

📏The Junior area is suitable for children up to 148cm and our Trampolines and Challenge Zone are available for children 120cm and over.

Book online to guarantee your space or sign in at reception.

*T&C's apply please visit Thriveleisure.co.uk
**Bookings can be made by creating an online account - follow the link below 👇
https://leisurehub.durham.gov.uk/lhweb

🥳IT'S PARTY TIME🥳

Who is joining us next Wednesday to celebrate one year of the new Abbey Leisure Centre?!

Get involved in walking activites with us at thrive! ❤️

If you’d like to move a bit more, get out and about, make new friends or try a new activity then why not take part in a Move activity. Whether you’d like to start with a Walking Football or Walking Netball there’s something for everyone and Move activities are located across our centres. ⚽

Visit our website to find out more about our Move activities now.

https://thriveleisure.co.uk/index.php/activities/move-activities-sport/

There are some incredible benefits that come with exercising outdoors!

✔️ increased exposure to sunshine helps promote seratonin release in the brain
✔️ helps to add variety to exercise
✔️ being around nature helps to improve mood
✔️ wind resistance and body temperature control increases caloric burning

Why not take your workout outdoors this summer?

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There's just one week left of our Euro 2024 Move Challenge! 🏆

How are you getting on with the challenge? Let us know in the comments!

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Why not get involved in one of our fantastic group exercise classes? 🧘

Ranging from HIIT to gentle exercise classes, we have so many ways to get you moving as part of a group.

Book onto one of our group exercise classes now through the brilliant new thrive leisure app! 📱

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Our card machines are now working.

We apologise for any inconvenience.

✨✨✨✨✨✨✨SPECIAL OFFER ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨

Thursday 4th July 4:30pm to 6:30pm

🎉Our exclusive SEND session is only £5

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Enjoy a relaxed session where all the family can join in.

‼️CUSTOMER INFORMATION‼️

Our card machines are still out of order.

The centre is currently CASH ONLY. This includes Thrive Kitchen.

We hope to have the issue rectified soon.

Sorry for any inconvenience caused

Tomorrow is our 3rd exclusive SEND play session (Thursday 4th July) 4.30pm to 6.30pm.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Enjoy a relaxed session where all the family can join in.

📏The Junior area is suitable for children up to 148cm and our Trampolines and Challenge Zone are available for children 120cm and over.

Book online or sign in at reception.

*T&C's apply please visit Thriveleisure.co.uk
**Bookings can be made by creating an online account - follow the link below 👇
https://leisurehub.durham.gov.uk/lhweb

There are so many ways to move outdoors with us during the summer! ☀️

At thrive, we're thrilled to host a number of fantastic outdoor activity groups, including walking, running and cycling. 🚴

Find out more about our outdoor activity groups on our website now.

https://thriveleisure.co.uk/index.php/activities/

‼️CUSTOMER INFORMATION‼️

Our card machines are currently out of order.
The centre is currently CASH ONLY. This includes Thrive Kitchen.
We hope to have the issue rectified soon.

Sorry for any inconvenience caused

🌡️ How to keep cool in summer 🌡️

With summer in full swing, the weather is starting to get warmer, and it's important to understand how to keep cool. Here's our top tips, with no special equipment needed!

✔️ have cold food and drinks, including water, fruits and veggies
✔️ close windows during the day, and open them at night
✔️ take a cool (not cold) shower
✔️ dampen a towel with cool water and wear it around the back of your neck like a scarf

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🥳🎂HAPPIEST 95th BIRTHDAY🎂🥳 to Kathleen who is part of our wonderful family here at Abbey Leisure Centre. Kathleen joins us in the Move Hub for her weekly exercise and classes. A kind, familiar face we always look forward to seeing. Leading a healthy, active lifestyle has certainly benefited Kathleen in many ways alongside keeping socially connected in the Move Hub. She has taken the crown as our oldest member and she absolutely deserves all the celebrations. Please join us in wishing Kathleen a very happy birthday in the comments.

If you want more information on the Move Hub and about how you could get started, please visit the link below or pop in to the centre for a chat. It’s never too late to get moving.

https://thriveleisure.co.uk/index.php/leisurecentre/abbey-move/

It's time to celebrate your personal victory at thrive! 🥇

Whether you’re new to fitness or a regular exerciser, you can get so many benefits from being active - your fitness journey starts here! 💪

Prefer to exercise with others? Take part in a range of energising classes and meet like-minded people!

Best of all, we're offering FREE three day passes throughout the summer!*

Inspired by the summer of sport, its time to claim your victory!

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