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Gal-Groom win at Extraordinary Grooming Show

Posted by Cherry | Mar 23, 2016 |

Well doen to Gal-groom, professional dog groomers from Galgorm, Ballymena who have won first prize in their category at the Extrodinary Grooming Show. Congratulations Ellen! Here is what Ellen shared on the Gal-groom Facebook page. I AM OVER THE MOON!!!!! I placed 1st in extreme creative class and took Best in Show at the Extraordinary Grooming Show. Thank you so much to Su Eld-Weaver and Tanya Faye for putting on a great show and also to the judges for thinking so highly of my work. Really well done to everyone else who had the courage to compete and to...

Music Tuesday – Ciaran Lavery

Posted by Cherry | Mar 22, 2016 |

Ciaran Lavery hails from Aghagallon, near Lurgan, and we at Ballymena Today are delighted to feature him in our Music Tuesday slot. We got a real treat when we were whizzing around Ballymena running errands last week as Ciaran was on BBC Radio 2 with Dermot O’Leary talking about his upcoming album Let Bad In. Pictures via ciaranlaverymusic.com Click here to listen to Ciaran Lavery chatting to Dermot and playing live for his Saturday Sessions. He performs music from his new album including his new sing Return to Form which you can listen to on Spotify right now. The interview is absolutely charming and he...

Stay safe on the roads during your Easter Holidays

Posted by Cherry | Mar 22, 2016 |

Schools are getting out for their Easter Holidays and lots of teenagers are relishing their freedom – especially those who have just passed their driving tests. We hope the the weather is good enough for lots of road trips to the coast and great days out. Stay safe on the roads during your Easter Holidays With your new drivers license also comes a lot of responsibility. Staying safe on the road is very important and requires vigilance, concentration and a few easy car checks. One thing that you should have a look at before heading out this Easter is your tyres. Here is a video for Tyresafe.org which is a great way to teach your teenager about why drivers need to pay attention to their tyres. Do you know someone who has just passed their test or is learning to drive? Be sure to share this on their Facebook wall or send them a quick tweet which will direct them to this video. If you are worried about your tyres or not sure how to check your tread to tyre pressures then call with a professional who can help you such as Ballymena Tyres on Warden Street in Ballymena. That means you will get a profession eye checking your tyres over and it will put your mind at rest as you hit the roads during your summer...

Superb turn out for the Annual NI Easter Egg Run

Posted by Cherry | Mar 21, 2016 |

Yesterday in Ballymena lots of bikers turned out for the Annual Easter Egg run. Last year the weather wasn’t good but this year the sunshine brought people out in their droves. It was a super day to celebrate the 23rd anniversary of this charity fundraiser. Here are the bikes setting off for their drive taken by Amber Surgenor. And here is another video of the bikes arriving in Carnlough yesterday taken by Caroline Brown from the old bridge. These were both shared on the Annual NI Easter Egg run Facebook page which you can follow by clicking here. Well done to everyone who turned up to this worthy event and a special well done to those who gave up their time to organise, steward and look after the entire event. We are certain that a great amount of money has been raised for the charity – Marie Curie Cancer care. Marie Curie Cancer Care provide care and support for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. they have been carrying out this vital work for over 65 years – last year alone caring for over 40,000 people across the UK. If you or someone you’re close to has a terminal illness, they offer invaluable support. There are a range of ways we they help you, from clear, useful information about living with a terminal illness to expert nursing care...

Ballymena dog treated for kidney damage

Posted by Cherry | Mar 21, 2016 |

Grove Vets in Ballymena recently treated a dog with kidney damage. The problem was caused by something which the owner had bought as a treat, but sadly it caused a lot of damage. Here is what Grove Vets shared on their Facebook Page: WARNING TO ALL DOG OWNERS: please be very careful when choosing treats for your dog! There have been reports all over the world in the last few years of certain types of dog treats causing kidney damage, and even death in severe cases. Until now we have not seen any cases of this in the UK, but since the end of last year there has been a dramatic increase in dogs showing these signs. We have treated a dog with this specific problem in Ballymena! The dog almost died as a result of damage to his kidneys. The product linked to this problem are “jerky style” dog treats, mainly chicken and duck flavours. If you feed any of these items to your dog, we recommend you stop immediately until we have more information. If you see any of the following signs, and have given these treats to your dog, we recommend you to contact your vet as soon as possible for further information. Watch your pet closely. Signs are; decreased appetite, decreased activity, vomiting, diarrhea (sometimes with blood or mucus), increased water consumption and/or increased urination....

Author: Cherry

Gal-Groom win at Extraordinary Grooming Show

Music Tuesday – Ciaran Lavery

Stay safe on the roads during your Easter Holidays

Superb turn out for the Annual NI Easter Egg Run

Ballymena dog treated for kidney damage

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