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World down syndrome day 2018 – Ballymena Today

Today is World down syndrome day and Ballymena Today want to celebrate with this heart warming tribute from some of the hardest working mums around! If you haven’t seen this video yet then brace yourself and get the tissues ready! This video of mums paying tribute to their children with down syndrome have gone viral this week and we just want another excuse to watch it again. World down syndrome day – Ballymena Today A carpool karaoke lip sync video in support of World Down Syndrome Day features 50 mums and their children singing along to Christina Perri’s multi-platinum selling...

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Open University at Ballymena Central Library

Ballymena Central Library will be visited from representatives of the Open University. The Open University is an excellent way to gain qualifications from home. Here is what Open University say: The OU was founded to open up higher education to all, regardless of their circumstances or where they live. We have students of all ages and backgrounds: school students wanting experience of university-level study, school leavers who choose to begin their careers while they study for a degree, people wanting to develop or update their skills, or change career entirely, and retired people wanting to explore new interests and keep...

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St Patricks Day celebrations – Ballymena Today

This Saturday is St Patricks day and we at Ballymena Today want to share our tips about the best way to celebrate in town. Picture via Old Photos of Ballymena Climb Slemish It’s the 1.5 kilometre hike that hundreds will be embarking on this Saturday. By climbing Slemish mountain you will be following in the footsteps of St. Patrick himself. Slemish is normally easy to access but due to the high numbers expected please be sure to check out the details for the park and ride buses which have been laid on especially to cut down on congestion. Parking...

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Free Wheelie Active Taster Session – Ballymena

The Wheelie Active Taster Session in Ballymena invites children between the ages of 5 and 14  with a physical disability to have a go at wheelchair sports. Taking part in wheelchair sports can help kids to develop new skills, learn about being part of a team and most of all it can be brilliant fun. If you don’t have a sports wheelchair don’t worry, they will be available to use at each free session. Free Wheelie Active Taster Session – Ballymena The free sessions will be held at the Seven Towers Leisure Centre and will be held on Thursday...

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Victim Support NI launch new campaign

Look out for the Victim Support NI new campaign posters which have been launched recently. The posters feature bold text emphasising the words HEARD, HELP and COURAGE. This is to encourage victims of crime to feel supported and to help them to find help. Victim Support NI launch new campaign Victim Support NI is an independent charity supporting people affected by crime. We offer a free and confidential service, whether or not a crime has been reported and regardless of how long ago the event took place. Our vision is of ‘a society that ensures appropriate support and information...

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