The RSPCA offer advice for Pet owners at Firework Season. Fireworks become more popular in October and at the end of the month people will be enjoying firework displays – but how should we care for our pets at this time. The RSPCA provide this infographic which is a great help for any Ballymena pet owner. To find out more from the RSPCA please click here. Please keep your pets safe and happy this autumn season in Ballymena....
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Well done to Galgorm Resort and Spa in Ballymena who have been awarded Northern Ireland Hotel of the Year for 2015 at the AA awards in London. The 5 star resort was delighted to take home the award which we are sure will take pride of place. This month Galgorm Resort and Spa will also be hosting a Bridal Open Day. On Sunday 18th October you will be able to experience the Resort first-hand and have the opportunity to chat with one of Galgorm’s dedicated Wedding Planners. With all areas dressed and open to view you will have the...
Read MoreBallymena Today blogged a story this week about how Christmas is just around the corner. While lots of us get excited about the idea of the festive season, for others it is a difficult time. So instead of apologising for bringing up Christmas in October we want to give you some suggestions which could help you prepare for common problems which can set in at Christmas time. Christmas puts pressure on our bank accounts. There is no doubt that Christmas costs money. Cards, presents, a new suit or dress for the Christmas party – costs can get out of control so easily. When you are already finding things tight it can easily get to be too much. If spending at Christmastime fills you with dread then click here and read about the services offer by CAP. They can help you to budget for the next few month and get to grips with your finances – the sooner you seek help the better. They say; Whether you’re feeling the weight of debt, struggling to find work or just need a bit of help budgeting – we’re here to help you. We’re helping over 38,000 people a year through our free debt help, job clubs, release groups and CAP Money Courses. If you would be interested in getting help through CAP in Ballymena please click here. Christmas is a time when loneliness...
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Last week we at Ballymena Today retweeted an advert asking Ballymena people to apply for popular television programme Come Dine with Me. So the combination of our favourite town and one of our favourite tv shows is very tempting, but our cooking skills might not be up to scratch – so instead of applying we have created our fantasy menu which we would make if we were on Come Dine with Me. STARTER Toasted Ballymena Bun with Goats Cheese and Kale Crisps. The Ballymena Bun is a traditional round loaf which is delicious with some butter and jam. For our...
Read MoreThe Pentagon is a busy pace in Ballymena and in this weeks throwback Thursday we can see that not much has changes – now it is all busses and cars, back then it was all horses! This photograph was taken on a particularly wet day and we recognise the building in the background as the current Ballymena headquarters for Women’s Aid – The Naomi Centre. The features have been retained and the building was refurbished a few years ago to give the Women’s Aid team a building which they could use to help those who have experienced or are living with domestic violence and abuse. Two local Ballymena businesses worked on the refurbishment project, Park Design Associates provided architectural drawings for the work and Wilson and Mawhinney carried out the work onsite. If you are unfamiliar with the work of Women’s Aid then here is some information from their website. Some of the things we can do to help you, whether or not you leave or stay with your partner: Help you address you and your children’s safety and security needs Give you general advice on housing and money issues Help you access other specialist services Offer you individual or group support Provide support for your children We also have emergency accommodation in our refuge No one deserves to live with domestic violence or abuse – If you are worried about...
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