Ally Stewart

BBC Antiques Road Trip comes to Angela’s Antiques Ballymena

Posted by Ally Stewart | Mar 7, 2019 |

Angela’s Antiques and Jewellery welcomed the BBC One Antiques Road Trip to their Church Street shop yesterday (Wed 6th March). The programme sees ‘antiques experts set off on a road trip around the UK searching for treasures and competing to make the most money at auction.’ The antiques expert from Road Trip who came to visit Angela’s Antiques in the funky red Beetle was David Harper, a regular on the show. Unfortunately we can’t tell you just yet what David bought or how much he paid for it! We can’t be spoilers, and you’ll have to wait until the programme is aired...

Creative Citizens Programme of Mid & East Antrim

Posted by Ally Stewart | Mar 6, 2019 |

The Creative Citizens Programme of Mid & East Antrim kicks off with new Murals for Ballymena town centre. Look out for the new art work next time you’re in town. One is at the Good Morning Ballymena premises on William Street and the other will be on Bryan Street. Rosalind Lowry, Arts and Development Officer in Mid & East Antrim Borough Council sent us the following press release – ‘Thanks to a new Street Art Project delivered by the Arts Service of Mid & East Antrim Borough Council, Ballymena town centre will be home to two fabulous new Murals...

Online Safety – Concerns about the Momo Challenge

Posted by Ally Stewart | Mar 5, 2019 |

Many of you will have heard of, and may have concerns about the Momo Challenge on social media. We won’t go into the details of it, but basically Momo is a sinister online ‘game’ which encourages dangerous and often harmful challenges. It has resurfaced recently and has come to the attention of children across the country. We thought the following information and web links might be useful if you are worried about your children’s online safety. Two very useful sources for internet safety information and advice are National Online Safety who support UK schools and the UK Safer Internet Centre....

Montgomerys Ballymena Outside Catering

Posted by Ally Stewart | Mar 4, 2019 |

Are you planning a party or event and don’t want the stress of catering for it? Montgomerys Ballymena Outside Catering can supply a great range of food options so you can have a stress-free time and enjoy your party. A few examples of what’s on offer – Bridal breakfasts Birthday parties Hog roasts Party BBQ’s Church events Corporate events – and much more Richard Montgomery says, “We take the hassle out of preparing and cooking the food so the hosts can get on with enjoying the party or event. No need to spend time in the kitchen when we...

It’s The Maine Man! – Delivering soft drinks for 70 years

Posted by Ally Stewart | Feb 27, 2019 |

Does the phrase ‘It’s The Maine Man’ bring back childhood memories of seeing the weekly delivery of fizzy drinks to your door? What was your favourite flavour? I know for me it was Cloudy Limeade and American Cream Soda. The good news is that Maine Soft Drinks are still delivering their fantastic range of soft drinks and this year sees them celebrate 70 years in business! A little bit of their history. It all began even further back in 1919 when the Harkness family established the Braid Mineral Water Co in Ballymena. Then in 1949, 70 years ago, John Harkness...

Author: Ally Stewart

BBC Antiques Road Trip comes to Angela’s Antiques Ballymena

Creative Citizens Programme of Mid & East Antrim

Online Safety – Concerns about the Momo Challenge

Montgomerys Ballymena Outside Catering

It’s The Maine Man! – Delivering soft drinks for 70 years

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