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Bryan Street & Wellington Street – Ballymena – Throwback Thursday

Posted by Editor | Jun 18, 2015 |

Ballymena Sketchbook recently posted this drawing of the junction between Bryan Street and Wellington Street in Ballymena from the 1940’s. Bryan Street & Wellington Street – Ballymena – Throwback Thursday This view can now be seen when looking from the Tower Centre foodcourt. Now we would see the end of the Halifax Building Society, The old NV building and the shop unit that used to be home to Poundstretchers. Here are some photographs of Bryan Street taken years later from the Old Photos of Ballymena Facebook Page. Thanks the Ballymena Sketchbook Facebook page and Old Photos of Ballymena for sharing these...

Open Farm Weekend – Greenmount Hill Farm at Glenwherry

Posted by Editor | Jun 3, 2015 |

Greenmount Hill Farm at Glenwherry is taking part in the Open Farm Weekend in Northern Ireland this month. THe Open Farm Weekend is running on the 13th and 14th June and is sponsored by Bank of Ireland. Open Farm Weekend – Greenmount Hill Farm at Glenwherry Greenmount Farm is open on Saturday 13th 11am – 4pm and Sunday 14th 12-4pm. They have lots of activities planned and things going on the entertain visitors. Here is what they have shared about their open weekend at www.openfarmweekend.com; What activities do you have planned for the weekend? When you come to the Glenwherry Hill farm you will see how the beef and sheep enterprises are managed, but also how they can be utilised to support and create wildlife habitats. Ewes and lambs and cows with their calves will be on display, with some of the CAFRE staff and students on site to explain how we manage them. Loughry Campus staff will be available to show how the raw products from the farm are transformed into the produce that we buy in the supermarket. You may even get a chance to sample some lamb and beef burgers! In addition, if you wish you can be taken by minibus around the hill farm and hear how the land is managed to encourage and support a wide range of wildlife habitats. The gamekeeper will be...

Galgorm goes to the movies

Posted by Editor | Mar 16, 2015 |

Ballymena Today love that Galgorm Resort and Spa have collaborated with the Braid Film Theatre to run Galgorm goes to the movies. The event was a massive success when it was run before. Galgorm Resort and Spa chose to show The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel after a beautiful Indian meal provided onsite. So what is the next film night experience? In April Galgorm Resort and Spa are offering a screening of the classic film Cinema Paradiso. This Oscar winning film tells the story of a filmmaker recalling his childhood, when he fell in love with the movies at his village’s theater and formed a deep friendship with the theater’s projectionist. Enjoy the film with authentic Italian food. Galgorm goes to the movies Join us on Tuesday 2nd April for a light Italian dinner before enjoying a private screening of Giuseppe Tornatore’s Oscar Winning ‘Cinema Paradiso’ Click here to register your interest. We at Ballymena Today are looking forward to see what other films are going to be shown at Galgorm Restort and Spa Movie Night....

Ballymena Today – Alternative Mother’s Day Gifts

Posted by Editor | Mar 13, 2015 |

Earlier here at Ballymena Today we shared our ideas for Mother’s Day Gifts which can by bought here in Ballymena. Supporting local Ballymena businesses is something that we are really excited about but we know that not all mums are the same so we wanted to share some alternative gifts which you can still snap up locally before Sunday. 1/ Gal Groom Voucher – This is specifically for any mother who is a total dog lover! If your mum loves her doggy and they are as much a member of the family as you are then think outside of the box and give them a voucher which will treat her and her favourite pooch to a bit of pampering. 2/ Treat her to some time together. Clear an afternoon and take your mum out for a bug mug of tea and a yummy dessert. Take her somewhere that she normally wouldn’t go like the Creamery Can at Glarryford. Make the day all about her and enjoy spending time together. 3/ Head to Slemish Market Garden in Saturday morning – be early – and pick up all you need to whip up a beautiful Sunday dinner. Organic and locally grown it is the perfect way to show your mum that you love her. Forget rushing your mum on Sunday morning with a badly organised breakfast in bed – go the...

Ballymena Today – Mother’s Day Gifts

Posted by Editor | Mar 13, 2015 |

Don’t forget that this Sunday is Mother’s Day and here at Ballymena Today we have some last minute suggestions to help you pick the perfect gift for your mum, granny or a special lady in your life. The town of Ballymena is full of lovely little locally owned shops where you can pick up a gift, card of voucher quickly and easily. Shop local this Mother’s Day and put a smile on your mums face! Ballymena Today – Mother’s Day Gifts 1/ Visit the China Shop on Broughshane Street. If you are looking for a traditional gift you can...

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Bryan Street & Wellington Street – Ballymena – Throwback Thursday

Open Farm Weekend – Greenmount Hill Farm at Glenwherry

Galgorm goes to the movies

Ballymena Today – Alternative Mother’s Day Gifts

Ballymena Today – Mother’s Day Gifts

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