Year: 2015

Raise The Roof Kids Choir – New Foundation at Ballymena Academy

Raise The Roof Kids Choir are holding New Foundation at Ballymena Academy. Ballymena Academy is the perfect venue for two nights of New Foundation – music, dance and song. It is being held on Friday 17th & Saturday 18th April at 7.30pm. Raise The Roof Kids Choir New Foundation Ballymena Academy The tickets for New Foundation are £10 each for adults and £5 for children aged 12 and under. They are available from the Faith Mission Bookshop in Ballymena or Ballymena Academy office. The New Foundation presentation will raise funds to help build a school in Northern Uganda. Raise The Roof Choir...

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Dot Everyone – Power, the Internet and You

Yesterday evening we watched Martha Lane Fox deliver this years Richard Dimbleby Lecture entitled Dot Everyone – Power, the Internet and You. We love the Internet and we sat up straight to hear the ambitious and, perhaps a little idealistic thoughts & plans of Martha Lane Fox. It was inspiring stuff. Her three key points are a challenge… Firstly, how do we improve our understanding of the internet at all levels of our society? Secondly, how do we get more women involved in technology? Thirdly, how do we tackle the genuinely new and thorny ethical and moral issues the...

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Safety Advice for Farmers – Northern Ireland Electric

NIE have lots of Safety advice for farmers. Following this story about a farmer who smashed into a power pole while slurrying (click here to read the full story from the Ballymena Times). Fortunately the farmer was unharmed and although over 100 homes lot power it was restored later that night.  Ballymena Today wanted to share the safety measured outlined for farmers by the NIE. They say; Before you begin any work around the farm you should read these practical guidelines: Overhead lines Before you cut hedgerows, trim trees, spread slurry or cut silage, be aware of electricity poles, overhead lines and stay wires that are attached to some poles to provide stability. Avoid operating plant or using equipment where any part is likely to approach close to, or touch overhead lines. Be careful when moving plant or equipment from one place or another, especially with tall machines or those with long booms. If you have contractors working around your farm, remember to point out the location of poles, overhead lines and underground cables so they can work safely. Liquid slurry can conduct electric currents so spraying devices could become ‘live’ if jets were to come into contact with overhead lines. The electricity could pass through the vehicle and the body of anyone in contact with the machine. Underground cables If you are installing drainage, digging foundations or sinking...

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Cupid Wore Skirts – The Castle Players

The Castle Players will be performing “Cupid wore Skirts” at the Braid in Ballymena. The Castle Players are a Ballymena based theatre company who are presenting “Cupid Wore Skirts”, an exciting production which is based on what happens after an Eligible Widower in his forties places an ad looking for love in the Belfast Telegraph. Cupid Wore Skirts is one of the most popular and most performed of all Sam Crea three act plays.  The play is fast paced and hilarious with plots and sub-plots.   Cupid Wore Skirts – The Castle Players The Castle Players performed it last year to very appreciative audiences. Ballymena Today blogged about the performance here and we think it is great to see the Castle Players team take “Cupid Wore Skirts” to the Braid in Ballymena.  Come and see “Cupid Wore Skirts” at The Braid Arts Centre: Thursday 30th April – Doors 7.00pm, Starts 7.30pm Tickets: £7.00 + £0.70 Booking fee = £7.70 Concessions: £5.00 + £0.50 Booking fee = £5.50 Click here to purchase tickets Ballymena Today blogged about the performance here and we think it is great to see the Castle Players team take “Cupid Wore Skirts” to the Braid in...

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From Granny’s Pantry – Ballymena

Here at Ballymena Today we love homemade jam From Granny’s Pantry. From Granny’s Pantry is a small business that hand produces lots and lots of tasty treats. From Granny’s Pantry – Ballymena From Granny’s Pantry produce a selection of Jams, Jellies, Chutneys, Ketchup & Cordial using homegrown or locally sourced seasonal produce. They make beautiful sharp Lemon Curd which is made to order. Their Jellies make a welcome addition to any sandwich, scones, pancakes, or even as a filling for a sponge cake, while also giving extra flavour to cold or hot meats or depth to gravy. Chutneys are a traditional accompaniment to cheese & crusty bread, but don’t let tradition hold you back from trying new ideas!! At From Granny’s Pantry the team make every effort is made to remove all pips, seeds etc.some occasionally slip through the mesh. The can guarantee however that their products are made from natural ingredients, with no preservatives or additives. Only spirit vinegar/natural pectin used. From Granny’s Pantry don’t add any Gluten to their products. The photograph above shows products From Granny’s Pantry being sold at Slemish Market Garden and for maore information about their Ballymena stockists click here to follow From Granny’s Pantry on Facebook.  ...

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