Ally Stewart

Portglenone gets ready for Gig’n the Bann 2018

Posted by Ally Stewart | Sep 11, 2018 |

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 of events has been organised to run from Thursday 13th to Sunday 16th September 2018. We checked out the programme and there really is something for everyone. Here are some of the highlights of this year’s Festival. Gig’n the Bann 2018 Thursday 13th sees the return of the very popular 5K Run’n the Bann/Walk’n the Bann. It starts...

Ballymena manufacturer Carey Cleaning Machines invests £300k

Posted by Ally Stewart | Sep 7, 2018 |

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 Bank. Carey Cleaning Machines, which has been trading for over 10 years, has made a £300,000 investment in the purchase and development of a new site for its manufacturing and distribution centre in Ballymena. The site also features the company’s head offices, factory floor and R&D facility. The investment supported the creation of a further two engineering roles, bringing the company’s staff count to 10. Future-proofing the business through...

Chocoa moves to larger premises on Bryan Street

Posted by Ally Stewart | Sep 5, 2018 |

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 years now, Chocoa has become a firm favourite with many locals and visitors to the town who want to take a break and enjoy their amazing hot chocolate, coffee or a sweet treat. Chocoa Ballymena – serving delicious hot chocolates ~ coffee and tea ~ breakfast ~ lunch ~ luxury desserts. The move to Bryan Street...

Fitzsimons Opticians, William Street, Ballymena

Posted by Ally Stewart | Sep 3, 2018 |

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 business they realise the need to stay up to date and relevant on the Internet. With this in mind they have just launched their new, updated website. The site is clear and easy to read. It gives a flavour of the products they offer ie frames, sunglasses and contact lenses and also the eye care services available at Fitzsimons Opticians. Fitzsimons Opticians are...

Gracehill Village Heritage Open Day & Scarecrow Festival

Posted by Ally Stewart | Aug 23, 2018 |

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 will be lurking in the beautifully designed Village of Gracehill near Ballymena on Saturday 8th September, 2018 and will also remain to view on Sunday 9th! As part of the Heritage Open Day, when the very unique buildings in this Moravian Village will be open to the public from 1pm – 5pm, something very special is happening. Hidden behind trees, hanging out of windows or...

Author: Ally Stewart

Portglenone gets ready for Gig’n the Bann 2018

Ballymena manufacturer Carey Cleaning Machines invests £300k

Chocoa moves to larger premises on Bryan Street

Fitzsimons Opticians, William Street, Ballymena

Gracehill Village Heritage Open Day & Scarecrow Festival

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