Year: 2015

Portglenone Community Rescue Service – Ballymena Street Collection

Posted by | Feb 10, 2015 |

Portglenone Community Rescue Service will be holding their annual fundraising day in Ballymena at the end of February. The community group is made up of volunteers who give their time for free to train and help out in emergency situations. Portglenone Community Rescue Service offer an invaluable service providing rural and urban search, water rescue and community support and education. Based in Portglenone, they work throughout Northern Ireland. They rely upon volunteers who provide support for searches and water rescue. Portglenone Community Rescue Service – Ballymena Street Collection Because the team are all volunteers it is necessary for the Portglenone Community Rescue Service to hold fundraisers to raise money for much needed resources and equipment. On Saturday 28th February the team will be on the streets in Ballymena giving the public the opportunity to give money to this great cause. So grab your loose change and bring it along with you at the end of February to support the local volunteers who make up the Portglenone Community Rescue...

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Ballymena Tyres – Local Business

Posted by | Feb 10, 2015 |

Ballymena Tyres is a local Ballymena Business which has been serving vehicle owners for 80 years. The company was founded by William John Esler in 1935 and has been keeping Ballymena in tyres ever since. Ballymena Tyres is a purpose built tyre workshop grew steadily and as proud to offer some of the lowest possible prices on leading tyre brands including Dunlop, Firestone, Continental, Michelin, Bridgestone, Pirelli, Hankook, Tigar and Goodyear. And they have really helpful staff who can give you all the information that you need to make sure tat you are getting the best tyre for your vehicle and your money! Ballymena Tyres make sure that there are no hidden extras – they include the cost of a new valve, electronic wheel balance, tyre disposal and V.A.T. in all their prices. That keeps it nice and simple for Ballymena Tyres customers. Ballymena Tyres offer a quality service at a competitive price. They have a wide range of tyres for you to choose from and staff who know what they are doing. Click here to visit their website. If you need advice about your vehicle tyres then call in with local Ballymena business Ballymena Tyres, located on Warden Street in...

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Belfast based short film Boogaloo and Graham wins Bafta

Belfast based short film Boogaloo and Graham wins Bafta

Posted by | Feb 9, 2015 |

Last night film makers Brian J Falconer, Michael Lennox and Ronan Blaney were awarded a Bafta for their short film Boogaloo and Graham. The film follows two young boys who keep pet chickens in 1970’s Belfast and here is a little clip for you. We think that it looks charming and will seek it out soon. The short film has also been nominated for an Oscar so hopefully the is just the start of the awards which will roll in for Boogaloo and Graham. Congratulations to the team who made this award-winning film. Other winners last night include Boyhood which was recently...

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Ballymena Runners

Ballymena Runners

Posted by | Feb 9, 2015 |

When you’re out and about in Ballymena these days you’re quite likely to see groups of runners on the footpaths and various trails around the town. There’s a good chance they are members of Ballymena Runners who have their base at the Seven Towers Leisure Centre. Running has become incredibly popular the last few years with people taking it up either to get fit, because it helps with a slimming plan or just because they enjoy the social side of it. In fact it is so popular that the current Cosy Sofa to 5km – a nine week training...

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The Breadshed Sandwich Bar | Ballymena

Posted by | Feb 9, 2015 |

Most of us enjoy a freshly made sandwich! Ballymena Today called with Brian & Joanne at The Breadshed Sandwich Bar, Henry Street in Harryville to check out what was on offer. They pride themselves on producing ‘fresh food daily’ and when it comes to sandwiches nothing beats a sandwich made to order, as you wait, using locally sourced bread and fillings. No soggy bread or wilted lettuce here! Started in 2009 The Breadshed Sandwich Bar & Coffee Shop has built up a great reputation and has many regular customers from the town and beyond calling in for the great food and friendly service. The Breadshed Sandwich Bar menu A fantastic selection of sandwich fillings, including their best selling BBQ chicken and peppered chicken fillings which they make themselves using their own unique recipe. Wraps, paninis and toasted sandwiches with fillings of your choice. Especially welcome on these cold winter days is their home made soup – with a slice or two of wheaten. Delicious! Maybe you just want a coffee and a bun?  Call with the guys at The Breadshed Sandwich Bar and enjoy a cup of freshly ground coffee and choose from their fantastic selection of traybakes, muffins or scones. Maybe you’ve started off the year with a healthy eating plan! If you’re counting the calories they can provide you with a meat or non-meat salad bowl. If...

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