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Children’s Contact Centre – Ballymena Area

Posted by Cherry | Jul 7, 2016 |

Ballymena area are recruiting volunteers who can help with a Children’s Contact Centre. What is a Child Contact Centre? A Child Contact Centre is a safe, friendly and neutral place where children of separated families can spend time with one or both parents, and sometimes other family members. It is a child-centred environment that puts the needs of the children first. What is it like at a Child Contact Centre? We aim to create a warm, comfortable atmosphere where you and your children can relax. We provide a wide range of toys and games for all ages and refreshments...

Farm Safety Week – Ballymena

Posted by Cherry | Jul 6, 2016 |

As we blogged earlier this week at Ballymena.Today this week is Farm Safety Week 2016. The National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs shared their Top Tips for Staying Safe on the Farm during Farm Safety Week. You can’t work safely unless you know how to – make sure someone experienced shows you what to do or that you have been properly trained. Being hit by a moving vehicle, driven or runaway, is the biggest cause of fatalities. Keep pedestrians and vehicles apart if possible, ensure handbrakes are well maintained and follow ‘safe stop’ procedures (leave the gear in neutral, put...

Whats happening at Base Ballymena

Posted by Cherry | Jul 5, 2016 |

Base Ballymena is a day opportunity programme funded by the NHSCT and it provides a day service for Adults with Learning disabilities through CAN. What’s happening at Base Ballymena Recently they have enjoyed some excellent trips including a horse riding day out At Sheans Horse Farm and Heritage Centre. They took part in an inter-base Sponsored Walk with a trip to Barry’s on the North Coast. Some candle-making was also on their agenda. Alternative Angles ran this event. They aim to enable adults with learning disabilities to access a varied work preparation training programme in order that they can advance their employment opportunities...

Ballymena School of Music Move Premises

Posted by Cherry | Jul 4, 2016 |

Ballymena School of Music has relocated from the Ballymoney Road where they have been for the past 8 years. Ballymena School of Music can now be found above Red Star Music on John Street. The location is close to the multi-storey carpark in Ballymena meaning it is convenient for parents leaving off and picking up anyone who is having a lesson. Not sure where that is? Take a look below. Ballymena School of Music recently shared some examination tips on their Facebook page. We have shared it below: So many stress about sight reading or aurals approaching their exams....

Farm Safety Week – Who would Fill your Boots

Posted by Cherry | Jul 4, 2016 |

This week is Farm Safety week and this year it tackles the question – Who would fill your boots? The National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs are proud to support the Farm Safety Foundation for the third annual year. It is to highlight the importance of staying safety in an area which has become known as the most dangerous occupation in the UK and Ireland. Farm Safety Week – Who would Fill your Boots This year’s Farm Safety Week is being supported by a greater number of organisations than ever including – the Farm Safety Foundation, Farm Safety Partnerships, the...

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Children’s Contact Centre – Ballymena Area

Farm Safety Week – Ballymena

Whats happening at Base Ballymena

Ballymena School of Music Move Premises

Farm Safety Week – Who would Fill your Boots

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