Stories of the workhouses
Ballymena Central Library at Pat’s Brae is hosting an informative talk on the stories of the Workhouses of Ballymena and the wider County Antrim on Tuesday, March 10, from 6.30-7.30pm.
View ArticleIN PICTURES: Ballymena Academy Formal
Ballymena Academy Upper Sixth Form students enjoyed their formal recently in Galgorm Resort & Spa.
View ArticleChanelle raising funds for Barnardo’s
A young carer from Ballymena is seeking public support for her aim of raising thousands of pounds for Barnardos NI.
View ArticleLauryn steps out at Fashionweek launch
Portglenone model Lauryn Greer returned to the catwalk last week as West Coast Cooler Fashionweek into focus for its 21st season.
View ArticleWomen’s World Day of Prayer on Friday
Friday, March 4, will be observed as the Women’s World Day of Prayer, with the Ballymena Area Group of the Movement holding a service in the local Methodist Church.
View ArticleRed Hot Chili Peppers confirmed for Tennent’s Vital
Tennent’s Vital is back for 2016 with a red hot line up for Boucher Road Playing Fields on Thursday, August 25.
View ArticleSolve your denim dilemmas at Fairhill event
For ladies, the hunt for the perfect fitting jeans is often as elusive as the hunt for the perfect man!
View Article‘Alpha’ will answer questions on faith
Are you curious about Christ? Have you got questions about Christianity?
View ArticleLocal heat for Miss NI quest
Aspiring local beauty queens are encouraged to join the quest for the 2016 Therapie Miss Northern Ireland at the third heat of the contest that will take place at Gillies bar, Ballymena, on Thursday,...
View ArticleGracehill and Galgorm WI pay tribute to Florence
The February meeting of Gracehill and Galgorm Women’s Institute began on a sad note for members as they remembered one of their own - Florence McKinley - who recently passed away.
View ArticleCastle Mall event as part of Fairtrade Fortnight
The Castle Mall in Antrim will be playing host to a Fairtrade Cookery Demo and Fair this Friday, March 11 from 10am to 4pm.
View ArticleHarlem Gospel Choir to appear at The Braid
The world famous Harlem Gospel Choir are set to make their Ballymena debut with an appearance at The Braid on Wednesday March 30.
View ArticleNew season denim at Fairhill
Did you know that the trend for skinny jeans is on the way out?
View ArticleTable quiz will help Lucy raise cash for Sport Relief
Ballymena people are being asked to help a local woman raise funds for her chosen charity this Friday night.
View ArticleMoycraig YFC take on Sam Cree play
Moycraig Young Farmers’ Club from north Antrim will be breaking new ground on Saturday, March 19 when they present Sam Cree’s Comedy ‘Strictly for the Birds’ to an audience in Loanends Church Hall,...
View ArticleBallymena Academy to take part in the BBC Radio Ulster School Choir of the Year
Ballymena Academy is taking part in the BBC Radio Ulster School Choir Of The Year competition to be broadcast on Radio Ulster this Sunday, March 20, at 2pm.
View ArticleBallymena Inner Wheel fundraising in focus
Water Aid volunteer Bernie McLean who gave a talk to members of Ballymena Inner Wheel at their International Evening in Leighinmohr House Hotel last week, is seen here with President Esther Cahoon and...
View ArticleInspection time for Cloughwater BB
It was a time of celebration and recognition recently for the leaders of Cloughwater Boys’ Brigade, members and their families.
View ArticleMake every step count for Hospice funds
N.I. Hospice is calling on its supporters in Ballymena to make every step count by taking part in this year’s new Ballymena/Broughshane Walk
View ArticleVistors’ night with an Irish theme at Cullybackey WI meeting
President Mary Cruikshank welcomed everyone to the March meeting which took the form of Visitors’ Night when ladies from the Slemish area were guests.
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