Ally Stewart

International Women’s Day to be hosted in Ballymena town centre

Posted by Ally Stewart | Feb 22, 2019 |

International Women’s Day will be hosted in Midtown Makers Studio and Shop, 50-53 Church Street, Ballymena. It takes place on Friday 8th March 2019 from 10:30am – 2:00pm and includes a buffet lunch. This annual event is a celebration of women from across the political, business and community sectors. Patrycja Wieczorek, Student Events Officer, Ballymena Business Centre highlighted “We also want to recognise those women who have motivated us to be independent, accomplished females, to be successfully accepted as equals in this cultural gender driven world” International Women’s Day in Ballymena town centre has been sponsored by Ballymena Business Centre...

The Creamery Can Coffee Shop – authentic homemade food

Posted by Ally Stewart | Feb 20, 2019 |

The Creamery Can coffee shop in Glarryford is the place to go for a great range of authentic homemade food. Just off the A26, half way between Ballymena and Ballymoney, The Creamery Can was once an old barn on the family farm. After being sympathetically renovated a few years ago, it is now a thriving coffee shop. The quirky interior decor, the restored oak beams and fantastic views of the Glarryford countryside make this an ideal stop-off for some relaxation…and great coffee and food! We called and had a chat with owner Alyson Reid. As with any successful...

Radio Cracker Ballymena Cheque Presentation Night

Posted by Ally Stewart | Feb 18, 2019 |

Supporters and friends met recently for the Radio Cracker Ballymena Cheque Presentation Night. This is the highlight of the year for many associated with Radio Cracker as charity representatives receive their cheques to fund various projects. This year the cheque presentation was preceded by a fundraising dinner. The venue for the evening was High Kirk Presbyterian Church. As many of you will know Radio Cracker fundraising events take place throughout the year, finishing with their annual 4 week radio broadcast. Radio Cracker say, ‘A fantastic total of £60,925 was raised last year and for this we thank each and...

Slemish Market Supper Club dining experience

Posted by Ally Stewart | Feb 14, 2019 |

Have you ever been to a Slemish Market Supper Club dining experience? If you have you’ll know just how good it is, if not, there’s an opportunity coming up soon. The next Slemish Market Supper Club is on Friday 8th March 2019. The venue for this one is the Adair Arms Hotel, Ballymoney Road, Ballymena – arrival at 7:15pm and the dining begins at 7:30pm. These pop-up dining experiences have become a regular feature in Ballymena and the surrounding area. This event in the Adair Arms promises to be another great evening of fine dining, fun and friendship. Join Chef...

Handmade in Ballymena | Midtown Makers

Posted by Ally Stewart | Feb 13, 2019 |

This is the first of what will be a regular feature on Ballymena Today looking at ‘handmade in Ballymena’. Over the last number of years many of the older crafts have had a revival. Some have taken on a more modern twist. We see regular artisan markets and craft fairs popping up everywhere. Here in Ballymena, Midtown Makers on Church Street is a base where many of our local artists and makers can display and sell their goods. There is also the opportunity for them to run workshops in the Midtown Makers Studio, where they can pass on their...

Author: Ally Stewart

International Women’s Day to be hosted in Ballymena town centre

The Creamery Can Coffee Shop – authentic homemade food

Radio Cracker Ballymena Cheque Presentation Night

Slemish Market Supper Club dining experience

Handmade in Ballymena | Midtown Makers

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