Year: 2015

The honest conversation and plain cakes

Posted by | Oct 7, 2015 |

The honest conversation is very different to the promotion conversation. At Ballymena Today we talk to people. We work hard to bring value with our words, recommending local businesses and organisations who we have met and will continue to meet. We offer other business options too, design and advice are two key areas. We would rather have the honest conversation with you and not the promotion jargon. Lovely icing Promotion puts beautifully decorative icing on a cake. Promotion is often happy to wildly exaggerate. But, there is no long-term and lasting value in exaggerated promotion. If you’ve spent time crafting some lovely icing on a stale cake and given me a slice, it wont be long until I’ve seen and tasted the problem. The honest conversation and plain cakes A plain fresh sponge cake will always be better than a stale but beautifully decorative christmas cake. Ballymena Today is more interested in the honest conversation and plain cakes. And then once you have mastered the art of the plain cake, you can think about decorating it if you...

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Wedding Fair at Rosspark Hotel in Ballymena

Wedding Fair at Rosspark Hotel in Ballymena

Posted by | Oct 7, 2015 |

Anyone who is planning a wedding in Ballymena won’t want to miss the Wedding Fair at Rosspark Hotel this weekend. Held on Sunday 11th October from 2-5pm the hotel will open their grounds and function rooms up for any couples who would like to see what they have to offer for their wedding day.   Wedding Fair at Rosspark Hotel in Ballymena Enjoy a guided tour around the hotel and grounds and meet various exhibition stands and indulge in some complimentary refreshments. On the day you will get the chance to inquire about the different packages which are offered...

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Christmas is coming to Ballymena

Posted by | Oct 6, 2015 |

We know it is early but we have noticed a few local businesses who are getting ready for Christmas already – and its only just October! Any good shopper knows that now is the time to start your Christmas preparations and here are the places who are ready to help you out. The Giftbox introduce the Newbridge Silverware Christmas collection Inspired by the magic of a traditional Christmas, Newbridge Silverware have created a collection of mood enhancing decorations, candles, gifts and accessories.These collectible silver Christmas tree decorations are made to be admired and tresured for years and years. Start or add to your collection today. (Source)  Creative Gardens at Galgorm Castle Its that time of year again and we are so excited!!! Our Christmas shop in Galgorm is opening next week!!! Come down on Thursday 8th October 6pm- 9pm for some festive Christmas celebrations to get you in the spirit! Its going to be magical! (Source) Also if you are thinking of picking up a special personalised present now is the time to get your order in. Robert Adair Jewellers on Mill Street in Ballymena offer beautiful watches and jewellery which can be engraved with a personal message, or LLCrafts will “paint anything onto anything” making a present unique, bespoke and thoughtful. So we apologies for bring up Christmas so early in the year but now is the time...

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Sustainable food from Broughgammon Farm

Posted by | Oct 6, 2015 |

Broughgammon Farm is located outside Ballycastle a few miles from Ballymena. We, at Ballymena Today, have mentioned them many times before as they have sold their tasty produce at both Raceview Mill Market and Antrim Castle Gardens. The family run business offers the finest produce from the farm including veal and goat. If you have ever had the chance to sample some of their burgers or food at a food fair or even then you will know that Broughgammon meats are exceptionally tasty. If you haven’t sampled anything yet then see them at St.Georges Market every Sunday. The Cole family has had an active role in farming and agriculture in the Bushmills area since the late 1700’s. However, Broughgammon Farm was established in 2004 when Robin and his wife, Millie, returned from a career abroad to live “The Good Life’. Since then each member of the family has had their own unique impact on the business, which is now headed by Charlie and Sandy. Click here to find out more about the farming family. Broughgammon also cater at Birthdays, Open-Days and Weddings, and they offer courses for people who would like to sample the farming life! We love this family businesses focus on sustainability. On their website the share this about local sustainable food: We believe in sustainable food sourcing, be it the the reduction in the culling of males produced...

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Workshops at The Crafty Hub in Galgorm

Posted by | Oct 5, 2015 |

Ballymena Artist Louise Lester of LLCrafts runs monthly one day workshops in ‘The Crafty Hub’ at Galgorm, Ballymena. There are two workshops per month, one focuses on Painting and the other is a Card and crafting workshop Suitable for all! All materials are supplied and no skills are necessary. Be added to Louise’s Mailing List to be kept updated with each monthly workshop date and book your seat prior to a workshop. Louise creates each workshop so that they are easy and enjoyable for all to take part in! You will never paint the same picture or make the same cards, in any two or more workshops you attend! A great comment from one of Louise’s lovely workshop students: “Really enjoyed the workshop on Saturday. Very relaxed atmosphere and helpful advice. Thanks louise, will definitely be back. Great Fun!!”Maureen, Ballymena. BOOK YOUR SEAT at one of Louise’s next 1DAY WORKSHOPS- – CARDMAKING- Saturday 10th October : £25 – PAINT (Pastels)- Saturday 24th October : £25 – CHRISTMAS CARDMAKING- Saturday 14th November: £25 – PAINT (Pen & Wash)- Saturday 28th November : £25 Also available are ‘ART/CARDMAKING GIFT VOUCHERS’ which can be purchased from Louise and given as a gift for someone who would LOVE to try painting or crafting as a hobby and join one of Louise’s workshops! (cannot be exchanged for cash) . The perfect CHRISTMAS GIFT! Read about Louise’s...

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