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What is Black Friday?

Posted by | Nov 28, 2014 |

Ballymena Today know that lots of local retailers have celebrated Black Friday with discounts and super deals. Ballymena retailers such as True Grip skate shop, Clare’s Shoes, Florist Leaf Designs and Logan of Cloughmills and lots are taking part Black Friday promotions. But what is Black Friday? Black Friday originated in America and is the day after Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is a holiday celebrated all over America and in the 1950’s the police began to notice a sudden upsurge of shoppers hitting the towns and cities on the day after Thanksgiving. The increased volume of people often caused chaos on the streets, and therefore the police service dubbed it “Black Friday”. Now it is seen as the first day of the Christmas shopping season and US retailers try to lure customers in with cut price deals and offers. The trend has recently caught on outside of America and hits a street near you today. It is the biggest shopping day of the year in the biggest economy in the world. Look out for local Ballymena retailers offering Black Friday deals in town...

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Coffee Tips from Coffee Northern Ireland

Posted by | Nov 21, 2014 |

Are you Looking for a coffee related Christmas gift? Hop over to Coffee Northern Ireland for a few quick tips on where to start out if you are looking for that perfect coffee Christmas or, if you just want to make better coffee at home for yourself. Their three essential starters are… 1: Buy a Grinder 2: Buy a Coffee Subsciption 3: Buy an Aeropress These three tips are part of their Coffee Tip series which will continue with more coffee advice and buying tips. Keep an eye out for updates. You’ve no excuse for bad coffee this Christmas...

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Gift Certificates from Sensory Kids

Posted by | Nov 14, 2014 |

Sensory Kids on Broughshane offer gift certificate which are great for Christmas or birthday gifts. At Sensory Kids young children with Special Needs as well as able bodied children can play and enjoy an environment designed to enhance their development. Mary and Kathryn Connor have set up Sensory Kids because they saw a need for a a Multi – Sensory Developmental Play Area which can be used for children of all ages to encourage baby bonding, brain development, social/emotional development, language development, cognitive growth, fine and gross motor skills, problem solving skills, social interaction and FUN! They currently have several session running through out the week which you can read about here. Providing help with learning and development alongside offering support for parents Sensory kids has been going from strength to strength. If you would be interested in finding out more about their work, facilities or equipment than do not hesitate to get in touch. You can also follow them at the Sensory Kids Facebook page. Based at 70 Broughshane House, Main Street Broughshane you can call in for a Gift Certificate or call either Kathryn: 07851521701 or Mary: 07875637373. A gift certificate from Sensory Kids is a great present for both parents and...

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Radio Cracker Returns

Posted by | Nov 12, 2014 |

D Robinson and Son are painter and decorators from Ballymena who sponsor Radio Cracker. Radio Cracker raises money which goes towards charity projects in third world countries. In the past they have worked alongside Mission Africa, Coaching4Christ, and EMMS International. Full details all the projects and how to donate this year are available on at radiocracker.org.uk Radio Cracker is Ballymena’s only charity radio station and has been on air for over 20 years and is set to return on the 27th November and continues to 24th December. You can listen to it live to Radio Cracker on 107.6 FM and D Robinson and Son are happy to sponsor this great Christmas charity organisation. Click here to view the on-line version of the...

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