✨ Merry Christmas from thrive! ✨
Wishing all our members, families, and communities a joyful, restful Christmas Day. Thank you for moving with us this year — we can’t wait to support your wellbeing journey again in the New Year. ❤️
Enjoy the festivities, stay cosy, and… have a wonderful day!
#thriveLeisure #MerryChristmas #FestiveSeason
The staff here at Freemans Quay Leisure Centre wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 🎄✨
Thank you for being part of our community. We can’t wait to welcome you back in 2026 for more fitness, fun, and wellbeing! 💙🏊♂️🎉
🎅 It’s Christmas Eve!
Have you got the carrots ready for Rudolph and his reindeer crew? 🦌🥕
Whether you're wrapping presents, visiting family, or having a cosy day at home, we hope you find a little festive magic today.
🎄 Merry Christmas Eve from everyone at …thrive!
#thriveActiveDurham #ChristmasEve
🎄 A quick festive reminder…
Our leisure centres will be open throughout the holiday period except for:
❌ Christmas Day
❌ Boxing Day
❌ New Year’s Day
✨ Last fitness classes & swimming lessons were on 21st December, returning 5th January.
✨ …Centres will close earlier on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.
Check your local centre’s timetable or visit:
👉 www.thriveleisure.co.uk
#thriveActiveDurham #ChristmasOpeningTimes
❄️ Winter Wellbeing – Managing Festive Stress 🎄
The Christmas season can be magical — but it can also feel overwhelming. Here are a few simple ways to care for your wellbeing:
✨ Prioritise good sleep – wind down with reduced screen time, gentle stretching, or a warm… shower.
✨ Take time out – step away from the hustle and give yourself a moment to rebalance.
✨ Set boundaries – protect your time, energy, and budget by planning ahead.
✨ Move your body – even a short burst of activity boosts your mood and reduces stress.
✨ Say no when you need to – honour your limits and protect your wellbeing.
Remember: taking care of yourself is the best gift you can give this Christmas. ❤️
#thriveActiveDurham #WinterWellbeing #StressSupport
💪 Last Day of Classes Before Christmas! 🎄
Today is the final day of our group exercise classes before we take a short festive break — and what an incredible year it’s been!
Thank you to every member who has lifted, stretched, danced and moved with us. Your energy and …commitment make our community so special.
✨ Classes return on 5th January, and we can’t wait to welcome you back feeling refreshed and ready for a new year of movement.
Enjoy the festive season — you’ve earned it!
#thriveActiveDurham #GroupExercise #FestiveBreak
🚨 New Class Alert! 🚨
💦 MOVE Aquacise at Freemans Quay Leisure Centre
A gentle aqua aerobics class for MOVE Plus members.
🗓 Every Tuesday
⏰ 10:30am
❄️ Winter Wellbeing – Walk Your Way to a Better Mood 🚶♀️
A brisk winter walk is one of the simplest and most effective ways to boost your wellbeing over the festive season. Walking helps increase energy, build stamina, support mental clarity and reduce stress — all while …helping you enjoy those crisp winter days.
Bundle up warm, head out into your local winter wonderland, and give your mind and body a lift.
✨ Want to walk with others? Join one of our thriving Wellbeing Walking Groups!
👉 https://thriveleisure.co.uk/index.php/activities/move-walking/
#thriveActiveDurham #WinterWellbeing
🎄 Christmas Opening Times
Our centres will be open throughout the festive period except for:
❌ Christmas Day
❌ Boxing Day
❌ New Year’s Day
🎓 The last swimming lessons and fitness classes will run on Sunday 21st December and will return Monday 5th …January.
✨ Centres will close earlier on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.
Please check your centre’s individual timetable or visit:
👉 www.thriveleisure.co.uk
#thriveActiveDurham #FestiveSeason