Year: 2015

High Kirk Community Playgroup Open Day

Last week we blogged about the High Kirk Community Playgroup and this is a reminder about their open day which is set to be held on Wednesday 18th November. You child will benefit in many ways by going to a playgroup. One great advantage is that being in a playgroup will prepare your child for Primary School. They will settle into a routine and learn how to interact with other children and other adults. All this will help them to transition easily when they go to primary school. Being part of a playgroup also helps your child, and you, to spend time apart. Some children will be used to carers, or grandparents looking after them for part of the day, but if your child is used to having your full attention everyday then playgroup offers a great solution to help you and your child adjust to spending time apart. The playgroup leaders are used to settling young children into their new routine and doing that at a young age will make it easier for them to go to school when the time comes. Children learn how to interact with other through learning and playing together. A playgroup is a great place to allow young children to explore, play and interact with lots of other children. At High Kirk Community playgroup your child will learn how to develop relationships and respect for...

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A Brief History of Halloween

A member of our Ballymena Today Youth team has written this great blog post which is called A Brief History of Halloween. Dazzle your friends with these Halloween facts. We all know it’s coming up, we all know to dress up and eat lots of sweets, we all know to go parties and discos etc., but what is it really about? Was it all intended to be as spooky as we think? Read on to find out more… Firstly, where does the name “Halloween” come from? The name “Halloween” comes from “All Hallow Even”, the night before All Hallows day (November 1st)....

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Bullying during the school holidays

This week lots of kids and teenagers are enjoying some time off school. Unfortunately for many young people this doesn’t necessarily mean that they will get a break from nasty comments, upset and bullying. Bullying can be carried out face to face or through cyberspace meaning that when school is shut there is no relief from the bullies. The Anti-bullying Alliance has released an Interactive Anti-Bullying Parent Information Tool. The online tool gives parents lots of useful information which might help them if they are worried about their child. Above are a few illustrations from the Information Tool. To access...

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Buying Oil in Ballymena this Autumn

The weather has gotten colder and we are sure that we aren’t the only ones who have had our heat on. If you have a oil heating system then the Consumer Council has a great leaflet which gives you lots for advice about filling up your oil tank, taking care of your boiler and help with any emergencies you may come up against. Here the leaflet addresses what to do if you find out that you have a leak at your oil tank. The leaflet also has advice about getting your boiler serviced and information about how to recognise the symptoms of Carbon Monoxide poisoning. The leaflet is free and you can view it by clicking here. If you haven’t filled your tank recently then be sure to check the level of oil in your tank. W.R. Kennedy are based in Ballymena and they will deliver heating oil to your home. They say: Kerosene, also known as Superheat 28, is the product that is used by the majority of households for home heating in Northern Ireland. As a regular customer of W.R. Kennedy & Co. you will enjoy the following benefits: • Prompt Delivery • Competitive Prices • Trained Delivery Drivers To buy heating oil from W.R. Kennedy in Ballymena call 028 2565 6616 or click here to visit the W. R. Kennedy...

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Braid Real Music Club – Ballymena

This weekend in Ballymena the Braid Real Music Club is showcasing some amazing acts. We have already raved about how much we love Katharine Philippa in this Music Tuesday blog post. On Saturday night you have the chance not only to hear Katharine, but also to enjoy the talents of Mandy Bingham, Ciara O’Neill, with support from Alice McCullough. It sounds like it is sure to be an excellent night out. Braid Real Music Club – Ballymena And for anyone who is unfamiliar with the work of these talented women here are a few videos which will give you a taste of what to expect. Here is Mandy Bingham playing at Belnash earlier this year. Here Ciara O’Neill performs Invent Me. Wow, add Katharine into the mix and we are blown away. What a great night out in Ballymena! Click here to find out more about the local musicians who we have written about in our Music Tuesday blog...

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