Ally Stewart

Old Skool Aerobics Night at Pure Wellness Gym

Posted by Ally Stewart | Feb 22, 2017 |

How would you fancy taking part in an old skool aerobics night at Pure Wellness Gym in Galgorm? It’s on Tuesday evening 7th March 2017 from 7:00 – 8:30pm at Pure Wellness Gym, based at Green Pastures church in Galgorm. This special night is being organised to raise support for a Co. Antrim mum who is fighting pancreatic cancer. There is no admission fee but all donations given will help Aundrea Bannatyne get the much needed treatment she needs. Estelle Wallace, organiser of the event, gives us an idea of what to expect. “Come along for an hour and...

Raceview Mill Market is Supporting Dogs Trust

Posted by Ally Stewart | Feb 21, 2017 |

The monthly Raceview Mill Market is supporting Dogs Trust Ballymena at their February event. Come along to Broughshane on Saturday 25th February and enjoy their fantastic indoor food and craft market at the Mill complex. Running from 11:00am – 3:00pm you will find lots of local crafters, artists, food producers and much more. Also for all you dog lovers the Dogs Trust will be involved throughout the day. Raceview Mill Market is supporting Dogs Trust at their next market on Saturday 25th February from 11:00am – 3:00pm. Raceview Mill Market in Broughshane say, “As well as the opportunity to...

Braid River Violins | Made In Ballymena

Posted by Ally Stewart | Feb 15, 2017 |

Braid River Violins is where skill and craftsmanship work together to create beautifully handcrafted musical instruments, made in Ballymena. We had to find out more, so we visited the owner, Johnny Murphy, at his Princes St workshop. As you can see from the photos there are lots of violins on display in the shop. Every violin which Johnny makes is hand carved and assembled in his workshop. He uses lots of different wood, most of it sourced locally, to create customised handmade violins for each customer. Who buys your violins? “The Mid Antrim area has a huge number of...

Advice for Driving in Wet Conditions | McAfee Cars

Posted by Ally Stewart | Feb 13, 2017 |

We spoke recently to S McAfee & Son, car sales and servicing, to get some advice for driving in wet conditions. We get our fair share of rain, so if you’re a motorist you will have to deal with driving on wet roads in Ballymena on a regular basis. Here is some practical tips and advice to help keep us stay safer and better prepared for driving in the rain and on wet roads. Wipers – spray from other motorists will reduce your visibility. Make sure your wipers are in good working order and you have your window washer...

Born and Raised Handcrafted Waffles

Posted by Ally Stewart | Feb 6, 2017 |

We met up with Born and Raised Handcrafted Waffles in Ballymena recently. They serve Belgian waffles from their converted horsebox which you’ll see at many venues throughout Northern Ireland. Each waffle is made by hand using yeast raised dough. This is typical street food in Belgium but Born & Raised have brought it here. Born & Raised Waffles have become very popular at many artisan food markets, public events, private parties and weddings. They serve their waffles wherever they go from a very cleverly converted horsebox. We asked Michael to tell us more. “Our Belgian waffles are richer, denser...

Author: Ally Stewart

Old Skool Aerobics Night at Pure Wellness Gym

Raceview Mill Market is Supporting Dogs Trust

Braid River Violins | Made In Ballymena

Advice for Driving in Wet Conditions | McAfee Cars

Born and Raised Handcrafted Waffles

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