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Local Books for Ballymena Readers – Paperboy

Posted by Cherry | Jul 19, 2016 |

Here is the first of my blog posts to follow up after my article called Local Books for Ballymena Readers. The first book I want to focus on is Paperboy by Tony Macaulay. Macauley is from West Belfast and has written three instalments of his life – beginning with Paperboy chronicling his first job and hilariously sharing his childhood moments. Paperboy is followed by Breadboy and then All Growed Up. Drawing on his experiences growing up in Northern Ireland, Tony has channeled his memories and observations into literature as another way of building conversations between the region’s disparate communities. His debut, the...

Pokemon Go – Playing in Ballymena

Posted by Cherry | Jul 19, 2016 |

Pokémon Go is a game which people can play using a smart phone. It has been taking Ballymena by storm by using augmented reality to find and collect different Pokémon.Pokémon means pocket monsters and a few years ago they took the world by storm in the form of computer games, trading cards and cartoons! For most of us we probably feel too old to join in but playing Pokémon Go but since most of us will know someone who has joined in then it is good to know a bit about what is going on. The Telegraph has some helpful...

NI Open Food Festival next weekend in Ballymena

Posted by Cherry | Jul 18, 2016 |

Next weekend Ballymena will host the Golf NI Open at Galgorm Castle and golf course. At the same time the NI Open Food Festival will be running with food and entertainment. Lots of local food retailers will be attending with a vast array of products from top quality meats, to sweets and ice cream. NI Open Food Festival next weekend in Ballymena The Food Festival is running on 27/07/2016 – 31/07/2016 from 10:00 am – 5:30 pm (Source) The NI Open Food Festival was introduced in 2014. It forms part of Tourism NI’s Year of Food and Drink 2016, which will showcase the best of local produce. In 2014, over 34,000 visitors attended the event and in 2015 39,000 flocked through the gates. We expect over 40,00 visitors in 2016. The 2016 Food Festival is located within the NI Open Village. The NI Open Village is the primary walkway to and from the golf course. It is forming a natural flow of footfall through the Village Marquee and into the outdoor scoreboard courtyard. The village will have strong representation from leading retailers and a wide range of exhibitors, the tournament scoreboard, a public bar and casual seating. Of course a wide range of local food producers located within the village marquee, creating a real hub of activity. Tickets to the NI Open are free and available by registering here. Click here to visit...

Local Books for Ballymena readers

Posted by Cherry | Jul 8, 2016 |

This week we had a giggle at this post which was shared by Waterstones Ballymena. How depressing that Waterstones have changed their sign from Beach Reads to Perfect Rainy-day reads!! I used to work in a local book shop and if there is one thing I know it is that Summer time is when people find the time to enjoy a good book – no matter what the weather. If you are heading away on holidays, having a staycation or working this summer we recommend that you find some time for some rest and relaxation with a local book....

Ballymena Photographer captures beauty of the North Coast

Posted by Cherry | Jul 8, 2016 |

The chances are that if you live in Ballymena you will end up at the North Coast at some point this summer. Lots of us have brilliant memories of holidays spent ‘up the port’, at the caravan or at Morelli’s. Local Ballymena Photographer Steven Hanna recently showcased a series of pictures which capture the beauty of the North Coast. Read what he has to say below. The North Coast boasts landscapes which are unique and beautiful. In Northern Ireland there are some incredible locations which Steven Hanna has scouted out and taken incredible pictures of landmarks and landscapes. Whether you...

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Local Books for Ballymena Readers – Paperboy

Pokemon Go – Playing in Ballymena

NI Open Food Festival next weekend in Ballymena

Local Books for Ballymena readers

Ballymena Photographer captures beauty of the North Coast

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