Ally Stewart

Is your computer or laptop Internet safe?

Posted by Ally Stewart | Jan 20, 2020 |

Many people in the Ballymena area will have got a new computer or laptop for Christmas. If you are one of them are you sure it is Internet safe? It is really important to have good Internet Security software installed to protect it from the many threats including viruses, spyware, ransomware and much more that are all too prevalent today. The majority of computers are supplied with only a ‘free trial’ version which runs out a few weeks after the computer was bought. You may well have started to get messages advising you of this already. If this is...

Successful year for Ballyprint ends with award at Irish Print Awards

Posted by Ally Stewart | Jan 16, 2020 |

Ballymena printers Ballyprint were delighted when they won Small Printer of the Year (Ulster) at the recent 2019 Irish Print Awards held in Dublin. Managing director, Aaron Klewchuk attended the ceremony to pick up the well deserved award. He said, “What a massive achievement for a small printer in Ballymena!” Ballyprint, formed in 2009, has worked hard to become one of Northern Ireland’s leading printers, continually updating and purchasing new equipment to stay ahead of the game. This recent award is deserved recognition for all that hard work. We called with them at their Pennybridge Industrial Estate premises and...

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...

Radio Cracker Ballymena announces total of £51,000

Posted by Ally Stewart | Jan 7, 2020 |

Cracker Tunes for Cracker Causes is one of the catchy jingles on Radio Cracker Ballymena, and that’s exactly what they achieved during their recent 2019 broadcast. Lots of tunes, chat, quizzes and more in the programmes during the four week period up to Christmas Eve, together with other fundraising events held throughout the year brought in a fantastic £51,000 for Cracker causes. The charity radio station were delighted with the total raised which will go to fund the designated projects for the year. This, as always, will make a huge difference to the lives of many people in the...

The Dojo hosts Empower Self Defence Course supporting Women’s Aid ABCLN

Posted by Ally Stewart | Jan 6, 2020 |

The Dojo Martial Arts and Fitness Centre in Woodside Ind. Estate, Woodside Road are hosting a Women’s Empower Self Defence Course on Saturday 11th January 2020 in support of Women’s Aid ABCLN. The event will run from 12:30 to 14:30 and costs £10 per person with funds raised going to Women’s Aid. The Dojo say, “This is one day every woman should attend. It will be well worth the investment in both time and money.” So ladies, you can get your tickets on the eventbrite website here and keep up to date with news and events at The Dojo on their Facebook...

Author: Ally Stewart

Is your computer or laptop Internet safe?

Successful year for Ballyprint ends with award at Irish Print Awards

Crafty Wellness Workshops in Midtown Makers, Church Street

Radio Cracker Ballymena announces total of £51,000

The Dojo hosts Empower Self Defence Course supporting Women’s Aid ABCLN

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