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Crafty Wellness Workshops in Midtown Makers, Church Street

Posted by Ally Stewart | Jan 15, 2020 |

Crafty Wellness, a collective of local crafters and makers, are planning to hold two crafting workshops in Midtown Makers on Church Street, Ballymena. These workshops are supported by the Public Health Agency. ‘Treasured Fabric Keepsake’ workshop The first one is the ‘Treasured Fabric Keepsake’ workshop on Monday 20th January 2020 from 10:30am to 12:30pm. At this workshop you can choose to make either a wall hanging or cushion, woven together either using fabrics which will be provided or by using fabrics which have special meaning to you. For example, old ties are great, as are kiddies clothing or any other...

Yarn Bombing on Church Street, Ballymena

Posted by Ally Stewart | Jun 13, 2019 |

We’ve all heard of photo bombing but now yarn bombing has come to Ballymena! If you have been on Church Street recently you may have noticed lots of crocheted items at the entrance and in the window displays of Midtown Makers. Crafty Wellness But there is a very good reason for all this! – encouraged by a creative and mischievous new charity called Crafty Wellness, the crafters of Midtown Makers revealed their method of dealing with life’s difficulties, pressures and stress. The group will use arts and crafts workshops to help bring a smile and improve the well-being of...

Church Street – Early 1900’s – Throwback Thursday

Posted by Cherry | Oct 13, 2016 |

Church Street is one of the most important streets in Ballymena town. The Street is home to so many local Ballymena businesses who are working hard and thriving. Church Street runs from the Bandstand down to the Town Hall. Church Street – Early 1900’s – Throwback Thursday Church Street seemed to be a busy place. Here are some businesses which operate from Church Street: At Tilly-Anna’s we offer a fabulous range of official Frenchic products, including their chalk paint, finishing products, brushes and stencils. We paint and up cycle old furniture to a high standard. We sell our own pieces...

Church Street Ballymena

Posted by Cherry | Apr 14, 2016 |

This Thursday we are revisiting one of the main streets in Ballymena – Church Street. We have shown you lots of pictures of this busy business street because it is the centre of the town that we love. Here is a new picture which is from the Facebook group Old Photos of Ballymena. Church Street in Ballymena in the 1900’s This picture stars a business which still exists in Ballymena today – Woodsides Pharmacy. The shop is still thriving today and serving the Ballymena community with prescriptions. It is an important part of the Ballymena community. One example of their community spirit is that Woodsides sponsored yesterday Ballymena Belles race. The race is a 5 mile race for ladies set in Ballymena. Woodsides also have a helpful Facebook page which has lots of information and even competitions running regularly. to follow this established Ballymena business on Facebook click here. At Ballymena Today we have written over 900 online articles and blog posts about our town. If you would like to read more about businesses in the centre of our town this click here and support our local Ballymena...

Church Street Ballymena

Posted by Cherry | Feb 18, 2016 |

Church Street in Ballymena is featuring again in our Throwback Thursday blog post. As one of our main streets in Ballymena it isn’t surprising that we have written over 20 blog posts which feature news, organisations or businesses who are located on this busy street. Just as it was in the time that this photograph was taken Church Street is still an important shopping street in our town. The businesses which we have written about range from Outdoor Adventure up at the bandstand, Style ‘n’ Sport, Woodsides Pharmacy, David Bellingham Menswear, Waveney Eyecare, Beggs of Class, The Nobel Cafe to Scott’s Sweet Emporium. That means that you can pick up camping gear, running kit, headache tablets, a suit, sunglasses cushions and a tasty fry all in one street. Parking is available in the carpark accessed from Meeting House Lane which often allows 5 hours from just £1. Church Street is also a five minute walk from either of the towns big shopping centres – the Tower Centre and the Fairhill Shopping centre. Ballymena is made up of lots of established businesses which are family run and have been around for many years. If you would like to read more blog posts from Ballymena Today about businesses which operate on Church Street please click...

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