Year: 2015

Ballymena Today blog round up

Posted by | Feb 6, 2015 |

Here are some blogs posted in January from Ballymena Today which we think are worth sharing again. We gave you the advice you need to be able to drive in snow in Ballymena – read it here.   We shared some organisation who want to try to help you with your January debt – If you are scared to open your credit card bill this month then click here.   Ballymena Booklovers share their favourite reads from the last year – click here to see their favourites.   We also snapped some pretty Ballymena shop windows and shared the information with our Instagram and Twitter followers: We don’t think it will take too long to identify these great window displays from local Ballymena businesses. Keep tuned to Ballymena Today for more local Ballymena News....

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Farm Safety Infographic

Farm Safety Infographic

Posted by | Feb 6, 2015 |

Local Ballymena agricultural retailers Killyless Stores recently shared this Farm Safety Infographic on their website. The farm safety infographic from the Farmers Journal is designed to explain farming safety trends. Farming is statistically the most dangerous occupation in Ireland and while new technologies have improved safety in lots of way there is still room for improvement. Take a look at the information below. Farm Safety Infographic The Farmers Journal also reports: Statistically speaking, farming is the most dangerous occupation in Ireland, with more than 1,000 injuries occuring on farms every year. The majority of farm injuries occur on the farmyard, although...

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Ballymena Today loves Sign Language

Posted by | Feb 5, 2015 |

Sign Language is a new skill which many Ballymena people learn each year. Why do we think that learning sign language is important? Click here and take a look at this video. Ballymena Today loves Sign Language   10-year-old Yesenia Diosdada saw paramedics trying to rescue a hearing impaired woman who had been injured in a car crash, and immediately knew how to help. Yesenia was playing nearby, and realised that the lady in the car couldn’t communicate with first-responders. We love the bravery and skill shown by this young girl. Read more about this great story here. The Northern Regional College in Ballymena run Sign Language courses each year. The next intake isn’t until September so that gives you plenty of time to consider taking up a new skill. The course runs for one year and covers basic sign language skills which can be used when communicating to those with no or limited hearing. Click here to find out more about day and evening courses which are available through the NRC in Ballymena which include sign...

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Time to Talk Day – Encouraging Ballymena to talk about Mental Health

Time to Talk Day – Encouraging Ballymena to talk about Mental Health

Posted by | Feb 5, 2015 |

Take part in the Time to Talk Day 2015 by taking 5 minutes out of your day to have a conversation with someone nearby about mental health. In Ballymena we want to encourage anyone reading to join in – it only takes 5 minutes. Time to Talk Day – Encouraging Ballymena to talk about Mental Health The Time to Talk Day website says: Mental health problems affect 1 in 4 people every year, yet too often people are afraid to talk about their experiences because they fear it will affect their jobs or relationships. That’s not right and it’s why...

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