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Foodbanks – Ballymena

Foodbanks in Ballymena organised the collection and distribution of food to families in the Ballymena area who are in crisis. Ballymena foodbank can supply three days of emergency food and are supported by local schools, churches and businesses who often donate food for others. Here are some interesting stats from the Ballymena Foodbank Facebook page: A Foodbank year runs alongside a financial year, from April – March. However, just to give you an idea of how many people Ballymena foodbank fed during the year of 2016…. 353 families:- 554 adults 334 children A total of 893 people! Well done Ballymena area. You make us so proud to be able to help. Foodbanks – Ballymena Thank you to all who contribute and volunteer to this organisation. Foodbank works using a voucher referral system. In order to get help from a foodbank, you will need a voucher issued by local agencies. – Find out more. There are two foodbanks in the Ballymena area. To find the one nearest to you click here. We will leave you with this touching poem, which was shared on the Ballymena Foodbank facebook page from the Trussell Trust, written by a foodbank client:   I know what it’s like to use the same teabag twice To cut the mould from the bread, to rescue a slice I didn’t ever think I would be in such a mess...

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Ballymena Chamber Orchestra & Community Choir Fundraising Dinner

The Ballymena Chamber Orchestra & Community Choir Fundraising Dinner is on Friday 7th April 2017. The venue is Montgomerys Restaurant on Ballymoney Street in the town and it all begins at 7:00pm. The fundraising evening will include a two course meal and time for ‘plenty of sing-alongs’. Get your tickets for the Ballymena Chamber Orchestra & Community Choir Fundraising Dinner is on Friday 7th April. Tickets for the event are £20 each. These are available from several local sources. Contact Robbie Orr on 07737 315141 ~ Monday to Friday between 2:00 and 5:00pm . Alternatively you can contact West Church...

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Advent Reflection in Ballymena

During each week of Advent churches in Ballymena will be opening their doors to welcome people to a time of reflection. Advent is the four weeks which lead up to Christmas and each Wednesday people in Ballymena will have the opportunity stop for a quiet moment. The event is being run by the Ballymena Church Members Forum. Ballymena Church Members Forum is having the annual series of Advent Reflections in the 4 weeks of Advent prior to Christmas. The services are on Wednesdays at lunchtime – from 12.30 to 13.15 so that anyone in Ballymena either having a lunch...

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Throwback Thursday – Meetinghouse Lane

Meeting House Lane is Ballymena is instantly recognisable in this photograph from the Old Photographs of Ballymena Facebook page. Throwback Thursday – Meetinghouse Lane The picture shows First Ballymena Presbyterian Church on the right and looks towards the end of the street where there is now a roundabout outside St Patricks Church. First Ballymena Presbyterian Church originally (in 1850) had a distinctive tower as part of their building. This was classed as one of the Seven towers in Ballymena – The seven towers were: The tower of the Old Parish Church The tower of St Patrick’s The tower of...

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Learn to Play Day – Ballymena

In Ballymena Saturday 21st March is “Learn To Play Day”, an event where music teachers invite the general public to come and have a free “taster” lesson on a musical instrument. In 2014, 117 venues put on events ranging from music shops to music services and even churches! People who have never played and people who used to play, all came on the day to try an instrument (source). Have a look at video below: Learn to Play Day – Ballymena Red Star Music in Ballymena will be taking part; Hey everyone!! Ever fancied learning a new instrument? Maybe you have played...

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