Author: Ally Stewart

Cook It! training in the Ballymena area

Do you have what it takes to become a Cook It! tutor? Are you currently working within community groups or organisations in the Ballymena area who could benefit from the Cook It! programme? Would you be interested in being trained as a Cook It! tutor? The Cook it! programme is a six week healthy eating and cooking skills programme funded by the Public Health Agency and delivered throughout Northern Ireland. Cook It! is based on the principles of the Eatwell Guide. The Eatwell Guide shows how much of what we eat overall should come from each food group to achieve...

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Volunteers needed for BBC series -Trust Me I’m A Doctor

The BBC have asked us to help them find volunteers for the next series of Trust Me I’m A Doctor which will be shown on BBC2. The programme is working with Ulster University and need volunteers in Northern Ireland for a new study. Could you be one of those volunteers? One of Trust Me’s ‘Big Experiments’, which form the backbone of each programme, is coming to Belfast and they need a willing group of people to take part in it. Katie, a researcher at the BBC told us, “We are currently setting up our topics for the next series of ...

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Judo classes in the Seven Towers Leisure Centre Ballymena

The Northern Ireland Judo Federation (NIJF) has partnered with Mid and East Antrim Council to bring back judo classes in the Seven Towers Leisure Centre Ballymena. Judo is a Japanese martial art and sport that encompasses throwing techniques, but at these classes you will also be taught to land safely! It’s great for fitness and self defence! Mark Harris from NIJF, a former Ballymena resident, took this opportunity to get the judo club up and running again in the town. Mark says, “It’s great that the people of Ballymena have this opportunity to try Judo in their home town. With...

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Ballymena runner among elite in 2018 Novosco 10k Grand Prix

A Ballymena runner has finished in the top 20 out of over 800 registered runners in the 2018 Novosco 10k Grand Prix. This is one of Northern Ireland’s most prestigious series of 10-kilometre running races. Brigid Quinn, 74, a member of Ballymena Runners finished in 14th place in the 2018 Novosco 10k Grand Prix. A not-for-profit competition, the Grand Prix is a 17-race series of 10-kilometre running races staged throughout Northern Ireland with a £6,000 prize fund divided among the top runners and clubs. Sponsored by managed cloud IT firm Novosco and organised by Glenn Grant, owner of electronic...

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L.A. Perfect Semi Permanent Makeup comes to Ballymena

L.A. Perfect Semi Permanent Makeup has recently opened their salon on Greenvale Street, Ballymena. L.A. Perfect is owned by Luisa Anderson and currently offers three semi permanent makeup procedures – eyeliner, lip blush and eyebrows. Luisa says, “Semi permanent makeup has many benefits and advantages for our busy lives. At L.A. Perfect we ensure that all clients remain in control of all procedures every step of the way. Starting with initial consultations where your expectations and desires are discussed to the procedure itself where your chosen shape is primarily pencilled in for your approval before selection of your preferred...

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