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Ballymena Today Loves Ballymena Sketches and Drawings

Ballymena Today Loves Ballymena Sketches and Drawings

Posted by | Mar 6, 2015 |

Ballymena Today love these sketches and drawing which have been shared on Facebook. Ballymena Sketches and Drawings is a Facebook Page which showcases some brilliant hand drawn pictures of buildings and landmarks from around Ballymena. Have a look below at some of their work. Ballymena Today Loves Ballymena Sketches and Drawings     Pedestrian tunnel beside the railway bridge at the foot of Wade’s Hill.JS All Saints’ impressive Gothic tower AJS Galgorm Castle. JS Along with each drawing is a comment which shared the location and sometimes some facts about the history of the area. Click here to go...

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The Lives of Others showing at Ballymena Braid Film Theatre

Posted by | Mar 6, 2015 |

The Braid Film Theatre in Ballymena is showing The Lives of Others. The Lives of Others is a German film which won the 2006 Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. The Lives of Others is a drama set in East Berlin prior to the fall of the communist government. Captain Gerd Weiser (Ulrich Muhe) is assigned to surveillance duties, specifically to collect information on popular dramatist Georg Dreyman (Sebastian Koch) and his actress partner Christa Maria Sieland (Martina Gedeck). As he becomes more and more submerged in their lives, Weiser’s own attitudes to life, politics and the state begin to change, and it’s not long before he finds himself in a dangerous situation. (Source) The Lives of Others showing at Ballymena Braid Film Theatre This award winning feature will be showing at the Braid Film Theatre on Thursday 19 March 2015 at 7.00pm. Admission is £4.00 and the the film is open to anyone who is 15 or over. Click here to book tickets for The Lives of Others at Ballymena Braid Film...

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Backstreet Boys Documentary – Ballymena Cinema – Throwback Thursday

Posted by | Feb 26, 2015 |

Tonight Ballymena will be remembering the Backstreet Boys. Who could forget one of the biggest boy bands of the mid 90’s. We at Ballymena Today were certainly fans and we are excited to see the new Backstreet Boys Documentary “Show ’em what you’re made of” hitting the big screen here in Ballymena. Here is what IMC Cinemas say: Backstreets Back… Alright!! The Backstreet Boys Documentary – Show ‘Em What You’re Made Of plus a special performance by the boys live via satelitte will be coming to selected IMC Cinemas on Thursday, 26th of February at 7pm! Tickets on Sale now! Success, betrayal and back again: an intimate 20 year film portrait of the biggest boy band ever, plus a special performance by the band broadcast live by satellite in IMC Dun Laoghaire, The Screen, Tallaght, Ballymena and Santry. And this from the Backstreet Boys website: A reunion in the recording studio; friendships renewed yet dynamic shifts reveal new tensions that need confronting and resolving, both creative and personal. An intimate and emotional journey home reveals personal truths, opens old wounds, brings them closer to each other (and their fans.) We travel with them through the landscape of their past, exploring the sights and sounds of weird American suburbia, the strange and lush dreamland of Orlando and the natural beauty of the Kentucky countryside. We see just how far down...

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Pursue a Career in Farming in Northern Ireland

Posted by | Feb 25, 2015 |

Farming in Northern Ireland is a career which many people decide to go into. Often young people take over the farm from their parents but more and more young people are studying at CAFRE to earn qualification in agricultural and farming related courses. Farming is one of the largest employers in Northern Ireland and produces a gross output of just under £1.5 billion each year. Pursue a Career in Farming in Northern Ireland During the academic year CAFRE host Open Days at each of their campus locations. At these Open Days people will find out about specific courses and their career opportunities, tour the facilities and accommodation and meet staff and students. The next events are designed for those looking to start a course in September 2015: Enniskillen Campus Open day Spring 2015 on Saturday 18th April 12 noon Loughry Campus Open day Spring 2015 on Tuesday 21st April 4 – 9 pm Greenmount Campus Open day Spring 2015 on Wednesday 22nd April 4 – 9 pm If you are thinking of starting an agricultural course with CAFRE in September 2015 head along to these Open Days in April 2015. Greenmount is close to Antrim near Ballymena and offers a vast array of farming courses. Click here to find out more information and news about Farming courses in Northern...

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Ballymena Today loves Flossy Treats Candy Cart

Posted by | Feb 24, 2015 |

Wedding season is nearly upon us and at Ballymena Today we love the current trend to have Sweet Tables at your wedding. In Northern Ireland weddings can be a lengthly affair, beginning with the ceremony, then travelling, then getting photographs taken, then speeches and then the meal. Wedding Sweet Tables are an excellent way to keep you guests entertained, and their sugar levels up, until the end of the day. We first spotted this trend on P’intrest and love all the variations that have been appearing – donuts, cupcakes etc. But we feel like you just cant beat the traditional pretty sweets set up to please you wedding guests. Ballymena Today loves Flossy Treats Candy Cart The best local Northern Ireland variation on the Wedding Sweet Table that we have spotted is the Victorian Candy Card from Ballymena Business Flossy Treats. We love how they have styled their cute table to be perfect for a romantic white wedding. We also love their special little touches like the Sweet Ferris Wheel which lets wedding guests fill up their own pick and mix bag to keep them happy on your wedding day. With lots of sweets to choose from you can pick you favourites – Ferrero Rocher, Giant Strawberries, Liquorice Allsorts – there is something for everyone.  Flossy Treats also supply pretty sweet-themed wedding favours, a chocolate fountain and candy floss. The Flossy...

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