Year: 2015

How to wear a Sleeveless Blazer

How to wear a Sleeveless Blazer

Posted by | May 7, 2015 |

We at Ballymena Today love Sleeveless Blazers. We blogged here earlier this month about them and here is how we would style a full outfit for the summer. We have put together some wardrobe basics and on trend summer items to make an easy to wear look. How to wear a Sleeveless Blazer This Sleeveless Blazer is from Topshop and we picked a neutral marl grey colour which can be worn with denim and blacks. This cute t-shirt is from Zara and has a lovely pop of colour when worn over a pair of skinny jeans. Some rips in...

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Ballymena blues band Tailor – Throwback Thursday

Posted by | May 7, 2015 |

Ballymena blues band Tailor is reforming to support Cancer Research UK by playing two dates here in their home town. Tailor who were formed in the late 60s are a six piece band with Tucker McIlwee Drummer, Ronnie McAuley Bass, Trevor Erwin Rhythm/Lead Guitar, Gerry McNeilly Saxophone/Flute is joining the group from Birmingham, Dave Moore Lead/Rhythm Guitar who is jetting in from Canada and John Tennant Vocals. The Ballymena Times reports: The boys got back together after Tucker McIlwee lost his son Christopher to cancer recently and he thought of this novel way to remember Chris and at the same time fundraise for the cancer charity. Two venues have been booked and the six piece group will perform at the Countryman’s on the Grove Road on Friday, May 8 and the following Friday, May 15 in the BT Club on Church Street. Tickets are currently on sale at £5 with all the proceeds going to Cancer Research UK. If anyone would like further Information they can contact Marion McAuley on 028 2589 9356 We look forward to hearing how the Ballymena Blues band get on at the comeback gigs and commend this group of friends for planning such a great tribute for a good...

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Museums At Night – Ballymena

Museums At Night – Ballymena

Posted by | May 6, 2015 |

The Braid Mid-Antim Museum will be celebrating with the Museums at Night initiative which encourages people to visit and see their local museum from a different perspective. We have all seen “A Night at the Museum” and can only imagine how exciting it is to really get in after everywhere else is closed and take a look at all the exhibits. Museums At Night – Ballymena The Braid Museum say: Why don’t you come along to visit the museum on Friday night where you will get an opportunity to handle museum objects, dress up in Neolithic costumes and follow...

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Ballymena Diabetes Group – Quiz Night

Posted by | May 6, 2015 |

Ballymena Diabetes UK Group invite you to their Quiz Night on Friday 15th May at 8.00pm. Ballymena Diabetes Group – Quiz Night It’s £3 per head & it’s over 18s only. There will be a raffle on the night and we’ve had some great prizes so far! Email ballymenaadsg@gmail.com for more information. this group are doing a great job education local Ballymena folks about living with Diabetes.  One great resource for anyone who has been diagnosed or has a family member with diabetes is the website www.diabetes.org.uk. We especially like this video which has been made with young people who have Type 1 Diabetes. In this clip they were asked about the things which they cannot do because they have diabetes. An overwhelming answer – Diabetes won’t stop these teenagers from doing anything! Head down to the Ballymena Rugby Club on Friday night to meet other people with diabetes and enjoy a good night...

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Ballymena Today loves a Macmillan Night In

Ballymena Today loves a Macmillan Night In

Posted by | May 5, 2015 |

Here at Ballymena Today we love heading out for a meal to a good Ballymena restaurant like Gillies, Millside or The Eagle and we love a trip to Ballymena Cinema for the latest big release but sometime you cant beat a good night in. Macmillan Cancer are encouraging us all to hold a Macmillan Night In and contribute the money you saved by staying in to the cancer charity. There are a million ways the money you and your girls raise from your Night In can help support people with cancer. From supporting people through treatment, and campaigning for...

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