Ally Stewart

Habitat NI have launched their Youth Build 2019 project. Youth Build gives young people (16 - 18 years old) the opportunity to go on a trip to help with a building project alongside communities in need. Youth Build 2019 will focus on…

The village of Portglenone is getting ready for Gig'n the Bann 2018. This is the 19th year of the Cross Community Music, Song and Dance Festival which attracts an impressive line-up of performers each year. As always a very full programme…

Carey Cleaning Machines, a Ballymena-based manufacturer and distributor of bespoke industrial cleaning machines has invested significantly in the development of a multi-purpose site creating new engineering jobs, with support from Ulster…

Ballymena shoppers, especially those who enjoy a bit of 'me time' or a catch up with friends, will be delighted to know that Chocoa have recently moved to much larger premises on Bryan Street. Having been trading in Ballymena for almost 2…

Fitzsimons Opticians on William Street, Ballymena describe themselves as 'a long established family business who live and work in the community around Ballymena'. Their aim is to deliver 'the best possible eye care'. As with any good…

A date for your diary - Gracehill Village Heritage Open Day & Scarecrow Festival - Saturday 8th September 2018. The scarecrows will also stay on view on Sunday 9th. Full details below. "Something" or maybe " someone" very unusual…

Radio Cracker is asking for your support as they begin another year of fundraising. As the song says 'Here We Go Again'. Several events are planned over the next few months and of course they will be back on the airwaves again on 27th…

Ballymena students Maria Cunning and Caitlin Atcheson have successfully completed one of Northern Ireland’s leading IT infrastructure summer camps. The 2018 Novosco Cloud Camp in partnership with Ulster University took place in early…

Are you a Ballymena business owner who would like the opportunity to improve your business networking? Tuesday 14th August 2018 will see the launch of a Network B2B group in the Adair Arms Hotel. The organisers told us - 'Network B2B…

Ahoghill Patchwork Group Exhibition of patchwork quilts and wedding dresses through the ages will take place on Saturday 4th August 2018. The exhibition is in celebration of the recent Royal wedding and will be held in Ahoghill Community…