Ally Stewart

Gig’n the Bann 2017 Portglenone

Posted by Ally Stewart | Aug 7, 2017 |

Portglenone’s cross-cultural music & dance Festival, the Gig’n the Bann 2017 is about to get underway shortly. This year’s Festival will run from 14th – 17th September with another full programme of events planned. The Gig’n the Bann has grown over the years and is now a very popular festival with locals and those from further afield. We picked up this year’s programme which once again has something for everyone to enjoy. There’s lots of music on offer, art, events & activities for all the family. It kicks off on Thursday 14th with Run’n the Bann/Walk’n the Bann at...

Film|Makers Exhibition at The Braid

Posted by Ally Stewart | Aug 3, 2017 |

The Film|Makers Exhibition at the Braid is open until Saturday 19th August 2017 and is well worth a visit. We called to see it for ourselves recently. The Exhibition is in the Mid Antrim Museum on the second floor of The Braid. So what is the Film|Makers Exhibition all about? It combines historic film footage from Northern Ireland Screen’s Digital Film Archive with the work of six contemporary craft makers. During a visit to the exhibition you can see several examples of work from each of the makers and watch the films which accompany this. The films are shown...

NI Children’s Hospice – Mauds Sparkle Dash 5k

Posted by Ally Stewart | Jul 27, 2017 |

You can register now for the Mauds Sparkle Dash 5k in support of Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice. By getting involved you can help add some sparkle to the lives of children with life-limiting illnesses. The Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice is calling on its supporters, runners and walkers in the Ballymena area to consider taking part this event. Mauds Sparkle Dash 5k is on Sunday 6th August at Giants Park, off Dargan Road, Belfast. Mauds Sparkle Dash 5k supporting Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice is on Sunday 6th August 2017 at Giant’s Park, Belfast. This isn’t a timed event. It’s about...

Dogs Trust Recently Launched Their New TV Advert

Posted by Ally Stewart | Jul 17, 2017 |

The Dogs Trust recently launched their new TV advert. Here’s what they have to say about it. “Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity recently launched their new televised advert. This is to raise awareness of the plight of the thousands of unwanted dogs in the UK. Despite being hailed as a nation of animal lovers we receive a call every 15 minutes from a member of the public looking to give up their dog. The advert, voiced by actor Martin Clunes, depicts a rescue dog and his balloon counterpart embarking on a dramatic journey to find a...

Homes Ballymena – Summer Gardening Jobs

Posted by Ally Stewart | Jul 7, 2017 |

It’s summer holiday season and for many that will allow time to get some summer gardening jobs done. Not the sort of work we would be too keen on nor are we particularly green-fingered! So where better to call for some advice on the subject than Ballymena gardeners, Slemish Market Garden. They have made a very successful business from growing and selling their own plants and vegetables. At this time of the year they spend many hours in their gardens looking after and harvesting their produce. Here’s some of the helpful advice they gave us to keep on top...

Author: Ally Stewart

Gig’n the Bann 2017 Portglenone

Film|Makers Exhibition at The Braid

NI Children’s Hospice – Mauds Sparkle Dash 5k

Homes Ballymena – Summer Gardening Jobs

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