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You are not alone this Christmas

Posted by | Dec 15, 2015 |

Ballymena Today share this blog post a few weeks ago – Are you dreading Christmas this year? about how Christmas can be a difficult time many of us. Click here to read the full blog post and thanks to all who shared this information. We talked about how Christmas can take its toll on our bank account, our relationships and our health. This story shared by Samaritans has again reminded us of how Christmas is not always full of festive cheer. You are not alone this Christmas Samaritans has released new figures showing the extent of loneliness and isolation people feel over the festive period, with nearly a quarter (23.6%) believing problems feel worse at Christmas and 1 in 6 (17.3%) saying it’s the loneliest time of year.* The survey, of all ages, also reveals that 1 in 15 (6.8%) have often spent Christmas alone, and 1 in 25 (3.8%) of those questioned have said they are with friends and family, but really spent it alone. Samaritans responded to nearly 200,000* calls for help over the festive period last year, and are seeing an increasing demand for their services, responding to more than 5.3 million calls for help overall in 2014 (the latest full year for which figures are available). Samaritans CEO Ruth Sutherland says, “For many the holiday period can be a thoroughly enjoyable time but, sadly, as our...

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Christmas at Robert Adair Jewellers

Posted by | Dec 15, 2015 |

If you dread shopping for your loved one then Robert Adair Jewellers in Ballymena are there to give you a hand. Don’t let you Christmas shopping and wrapping get on top of you. Head down to this local family run Jewellers on Mill Street where they have a beautiful range of gifts, keepsakes and jewellery which you can browse. The staff are here to help you pick out the perfect piece whether its a watch, ring, necklace, diamond, hip flask, photo frame or clock. Christmas at Robert Adair Jewellers Robert Adair Jewellers have some other helpful offers to make your Christmas shopping even easier! They will gift wrap any item bought saving you the time and hassle at home. They will engrave any item with a personalised message. They will be opening late – making it even easier for you to come a visit the showroom on Mill Street in Ballymena. Over the Christmas Season they will be helping to make finding the perfect presents even easier with late night opening on the 17th & 18th Dec (9am – 9pm) and the 21st, 22nd, & 23rd Dec (9am – 9pm). A personalised gift wrapped present is sure to be a hit with your loved one on Christmas Day so take advantage of these offers from Robert Adair Jewellers and call in wth them with your Shopping list...

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Four Ballymena Businesses to support this Christmas

Four Ballymena Businesses to support this Christmas

Posted by | Dec 14, 2015 |

Christmas is quickly closing in so here are some Ballymena businesses to visit for your last minute Christmas gifts. Like all good gift guides we have matched some of our local shops with our helpful suggestions. (Featured Post: Calsidyrose; Creative Commons) Four Ballymena Businesses to support this Christmas Action Man Men can be so difficult to buy for unless they have a full on active hobby like cycling or running. If they are a real action man then here are three destinations which are all in the town centre. Velo Culture Velo Culture are on Greenvale Street and they are, in...

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Waterstones Bookclub read The Lady in the Van

Waterstones Bookclub read The Lady in the Van

Posted by | Dec 14, 2015 |

The Lady is the Van is the most recent book to be chosen for the Ballymena Waterstones Bookclub. Last month the bookclub read The Children’s Act by Ian McEwan which provoked lots of chat and discussion and we are sure that this short book will do the same. The Lady in the Van is a true story written by Alan Bennett. In 1974, the homeless Miss Shepherd moved her broken down van into Alan Bennett’s garden. Deeply eccentric and stubborn to her bones, Miss Shepherd was not an easy tenant. And Bennett, despite inviting her in the first place,...

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Be the perfect Guest with a gift from Sally’s Floral Studio

Posted by | Dec 14, 2015 |

Lots of Ballymena people will be packing their cars full of gifts and heading off to see relatives and friends this Christmas. If you are one of them don’t go without picking up a present for your host from Sally’s Floral Studio. Sally’s Floral Studio is situated on William Street in Ballymena and has lots of beautiful festive arrangements and gifts which anyone would love. Just take a look at this selection below. Be the perfect Christmas Guest with a gift from Sally’s Floral Studio We just love their beautiful garlands, and their wreaths are the perfect addition to a cosy home this Christmas. Sally’s Floral Studio don’t just provide gorgeous Christmas arrangements – they also provide flowers and arrangements for events and weddings. Sally’s Floral Studio is a long established florist based in Ballymena, Northern Ireland. From the age of fifteen Sally has been involved and remained passionate about the floral industry, continuing to move forward and grow a team of highly experienced, professional and friendly staff around her. Her floral elegance has been appreciated all over the world from Dubai to Aberdeen and home again and one of Northern Ireland’s top wedding venues consider us their in house florist. We pride ourselves on going that extra mile for every customer. Click here to view the Sally’s Floral Studio website and call in to see their Christmas Wreaths...

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