Year: 2015

Riding a Scooter or Moped in Ballymena

Posted by | Sep 16, 2015 |

If you ride a Scooter or Moped in Ballymena then make a PACT with your tyres. What does PACT mean? Here is all that you need to know from Tyresafe. Whether you ride a scooter or moped, for maximum enjoyment, performance and safety, TyreSafe recommends making a PACT with your tyres. P – Performance, including grip, handling and fuel economy will all be improved with correct tyre care. A – Air pressure is essential for maximum performance. Pressures should be checked at least once a week using an accurate pressure gauge. C – Condition is critical to road safety. Inspect tyres for any cuts, bulges, uneven wear or objects embedded in the tread. T – Tread depth is essential for safety on wet roads. Check that your tread depth is not below the legal minimum of 1mm (for bikes over 50cc). Bikes under 50cc must have the grooves of the original tread pattern clearly visible. Your tyres are the only part of your scooter or moped in contact with the road surface so it is essential that they are properly maintained and in a legal and roadworthy state. Failure to comply with the minimum legal standards can result in fines and penalty points, or even worse, your life. Correct tyre care is of particular importance during the spring as many riders of larger machines will be embarking on their...

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Ballymena Book club read An Astronaut’s Guide to Life on Earth

Ballymena Book club read An Astronaut’s Guide to Life on Earth

Posted by | Sep 15, 2015 |

Ballymena Waterstones book club will meet in October to discuss “An Astronaut’s Guide to Life on Earth”. The group have chosen the autobiography by astronaut Colonel Chris Hadfield which covers lots of different aspects of his personal life and expeditions to space. The book’s full title says it all – An Astronaut’s Guide to Life on Earth: What Going to Space Taught Me About Ingenuity, Determination, and Being Prepared for Anything.  An Astronaut’s Guide to Life on Earth is an inspirational memoir of space exploration and hard-won wisdom, from an astronaut who has spent a lifetime making the impossible a reality Colonel...

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Speciality Coffee Shop opening in Ballymena

Posted by | Sep 15, 2015 |

The Ballymena Today team love great coffee and we are really excited about the opening of Middletown Coffee Co. Another coffee shop? That’s what we expect your reaction to be if Middletown Coffee Co. is news to you and, we certainly can’t argue that Ballymena has experienced a few new coffee shops in recent months. Coffee is on trend. A speciality coffee shop opening in Ballymena is different to a coffee shop opening in Ballymena. But, first, here’s what Middletown say… We love coffee, our hometown of Ballymena and people. We want to see a buzzing community of people who get as excited about coffee as we do. That’s why we are opening Middletown Coffee Co. Coffee isn’t just a hot beverage though More and more people here in Northern Ireland are interested by what that means. The Speciality Coffee Association of America says; Speciality Coffee refers to the highest quality green coffee beans roasted to their greatest flavour potential by true craftspeople and then properly brewed to well-established SCAA developed standards. Origin, chain of supply, roasting, brewing and consumption are all steps in a quality process that is vitally important and people working in speciality coffee highlight these factors with their dedication to the craft. Learning and excelling in the speciality coffee industry is at the heart of the Middletown Coffee Co. ethos. This is what sets their...

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Ballymena Veterinarians centre launch new look website

Posted by | Sep 14, 2015 |

Ballymena Veterinarians centre Grove Vets recently launched their new look website. Their website features all the usual information along with their blog where they share articles and helpful information for pet owners from Ballymena. Grove Vets have locations in Ballymena, on the Grove Road and in Randalstown but with their website it is easy to access information about the Veterinarian Centre from anywhere in the world. The new Grove Vets website is fully responsive meaning that it is easy to read on a tablet or mobile and it is very user friendly. Access information about the services and facilities which Grove Vets offer and keep up to date with local news through their blog. The Grove Vets blog is a great source of information for pet owners and animals lovers as it covers everything from procedures being carried out in the Nurses clinic, helpful videos, and updates about local animal related events. Click here to take a look at the new Grove Vets website. Grove Vets website was designed and is maintained by MCC Computers. MCC Computers are based in Ballymena Business Centre at Galgorm. To find out more about their services click here to visit the MCC Computers...

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Northern Ireland Young Farmers care for their Neighbours

Posted by | Sep 11, 2015 |

The Young Farmers Club recently took delivery of products to help them with their winter Know Your Neighbour event. Run in conjunction with Calor Gas the Know your Neighbours campaign will be supported by lots of Northern Ireland’s Young Farmers. Young Farmer Clubs have been encouraged distribute care packages to their neighbours.  The Care packages are made up of biscuits, tea bags, a mug, and promotional materials such as t-shirts and posters. The Care packages will be shared with the local community. Care packages are available for Young Farmers clubs from the YFC HQ. The Young Farmers Club Young Farmers’ Clubs of Ulster (YFCU) was founded in 1929 by W.S Armour with the first club being established in Limavady. Over 80 years later, YFCU is still going from strength to strength with approx 60 clubs throughout Northern Ireland. YFCU represents the interests and aspirations of approx 3,000 members aged 12 – 25 years of age. A further 3,500 rural young people are estimated to take part in and benefit from local Young Farmers’ Club activities and events. At the heart of the YFCU is an annual calendar of internally and externally accredited courses, competitions and events that are delivered under one of three main categories: agriculture; culture and the arts; and sports and social events. The calendar is designed to ensure that the programme of work offers something for everyone,...

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