Ally Stewart

Town centre showroom for Homestyle Blinds

Posted by Ally Stewart | Aug 6, 2019 |

Homestyle Blinds have a great selection of window blinds, shutters, curtains and more in their recently opened Ballymena town centre showroom. Situated on Wellington Street they have also added a nice range of keenly priced rugs to their displays. We called with David in Homestyle Blinds who said, “We are a family owned business who have been trading for over 30 years. Many Ballymena shoppers will be familiar with our shop on Queen Street but we have decided now is a good time to open a second showroom right in the centre of Ballymena which specialises in blinds, curtains and...

Midtown Makers and Woodsides Photographic Young Photographer Competition

Posted by Ally Stewart | Aug 1, 2019 |

This is especially for all the budding young photographers in Ballymena and the Mid and East Antrim area. Midtown Makers and Woodsides Pharmacy, both on Church Street, Ballymena have teamed up to run a Young Photographer Competition starting today, 1st August 2019. Here’s what you need to know – This competition is open to 12 – 18 year olds living in the Mid & East Antrim area Entrants to submit one mounted image (12in x 8in) together with the entry form which can be downloaded from this link. Photographs can be taken on any digital device including phones, cameras, tablets...

The Wellington Barber has moved – #timeforchange

Posted by Ally Stewart | Jul 31, 2019 |

The Wellington Barber has moved – but only a few doors down from where they were on Wellington Street. Using #timeforchange they have been letting us all know recently on their social media that they were getting the new shop ready. They moved in to it on Monday 22nd July and so a new chapter for The Wellington Barber begins! As you can see from the photos, the new shop front has a nice clean and modern look. Inside there’s lots of space for the 7 barber’s chairs and great product displays. As Stephen told us, “I can hardly...

Voiceworks NI presents West Side Story at The Braid Arts Centre

Posted by Ally Stewart | Jul 29, 2019 |

A date for your diary – Voiceworks NI present West Side Story, The Musical in The Braid Arts Centre, Ballymena from 7th – 10th August 2019. ‘Voiceworks NI bring their seventh musical to the Braid Theatre. West Side Story is a musical in which a modern day Romeo and Juliet are involved in New York street gangs. On the harsh streets of the upper west side, two gangs battle for control of the turf. The situation becomes complicated when a gang members falls in love with a rival’s sister. This is a musical not to be missed!’ Jordan McKane,...

Potter and Bunny to hold Porcelain Paper Clay Classes in The Braid

Posted by Ally Stewart | Jul 25, 2019 |

How about learning a new skill this summer by signing up to the 4 week porcelain paper clay classes taking place at the Braid Arts Centre, Ballymena during August 2019. The classes are being facilitated by local award-winning ceramic artist Sasha McVey who runs a range of ceramics classes under the name of Potter and Bunny. Here are the details DATES – Thursday 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd August 2019 TIMES – 10:00am – 12:30pm COST – £100 per person for the 4 week course WHO IS IT FOR? – Suitable for beginners -18+ WHERE – The Braid Arts...

Author: Ally Stewart

Town centre showroom for Homestyle Blinds

Midtown Makers and Woodsides Photographic Young Photographer Competition

The Wellington Barber has moved – #timeforchange

Voiceworks NI presents West Side Story at The Braid Arts Centre

Potter and Bunny to hold Porcelain Paper Clay Classes in The Braid

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