Ally Stewart

Art by Jacque McNeill | Handmade in Ballymena

Posted by Ally Stewart | May 29, 2019 |

Art by Jacque McNeill continues our series of articles featuring the artists and makers in Midtown Makers Studio and Shop on Church Street. Jacque is well known by many in the Ballymena area for her amazing animal paintings and illustrations. Jacque’s love of animals is the inspiration for many of her paintings Her love of animals is the inspiration for these paintings and with a menagerie at home she is never short of subjects! They include hens, ducks, sheep and potbelly pigs. Jacque says, “Surrounded with our delightful animals I endeavour to capture their expressions and character, their textures...

Breakfast @ Habitat Restore Ballymena – Habitat for Humanity

Posted by Ally Stewart | May 27, 2019 |

Habitat for Humanity NI is holding a Breakfast @ Habitat Restore Ballymena to help raise awareness of waste and sustainability. They invite you to call at the store in Bridge Retail Park anytime between 8:30am – 9:30am on Thursday 20th June 2019. You’ll be sure of a nice bacon butty! In particular they would love to see representatives from the business community to discuss how they can reduce waste and serve the local community better together. Habitat say, “When we are being challenged more and more to think about waste and sustainability, Habitat Restore is a great way for businesses...

Wild About Food event – Riverside Walk, Cullybackey

Posted by Ally Stewart | May 23, 2019 |

A Wild About Food event called ‘Woodland Larder’ will take place along the Riverside Walk in Cullybackey on Saturday 8th June 2019. Have you ever wondered when you’re out walking in the countryside what’s edible and what’s not? Have you ever thought about foraging along the hedgerows or woodlands but not sure what to pick? Well, now’s your opportunity to get some answers! Anyone who is interested in finding out more about what’s edible in the woodland along the Riverside Walk can turn up on Saturday 8th June between 11am and 1pm. Dermot Hughes of Forage Ireland is a...

McMillan Interiors stunning work at McCollams Pub and Restaurant in Cushendall

Posted by Ally Stewart | May 20, 2019 |

McCollams Pub and Restaurant in Cushendall has been welcoming locals and tourists to its premises for many years. McMillan Interiors, based just outside Cullybackey, have recently completed some more interior design and decorating work at McCollams with stunning results. McMillan Interiors say, “Over the years we have worked closely with the owners to dress the interior of this marvellous building and accentuate its character and weathered beauty. One of our most recent additions to the restaurant was this smart Linwood paper, featuring beautifully drawn boats & maritme imagery.” McCollams has a long history! McCollams Pub and Restaurant dates back...

MCC Insurance Brokers launch new website

Posted by Ally Stewart | May 17, 2019 |

MCC Insurance Brokers, based in Pennybridge Industrial Estate in Ballymena, have recently launched their new website – a fresh and uncluttered site – one which the customer will find easy to use and includes all the information they will need. MCC Insurance Brokers are definitely in the ‘well established in Ballymena’ category having offered insurance services to their customers for over 50 years! They also have an office in Ballymoney and provide a huge range of insurance services to customers all over Northern Ireland. As should be the case for any forward-thinking business, MCC Insurance Brokers are aiming to...

Author: Ally Stewart

Art by Jacque McNeill | Handmade in Ballymena

Breakfast @ Habitat Restore Ballymena – Habitat for Humanity

Wild About Food event – Riverside Walk, Cullybackey

McMillan Interiors stunning work at McCollams Pub and Restaurant in Cushendall

MCC Insurance Brokers launch new website

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