Ally Stewart

Ballymena Today – A Look Back and A Look Forward

Posted by Ally Stewart | May 8, 2018 |

It is unusual for us at Ballymena Today to be writing about ourselves. We are usually writing about other Ballymena businesses and organisations or reporting various Ballymena news stories and events. But you will have seen in some recent posts that we were giving the website a major refresh which allowed us some time for a look back … and a look forward! Looking back at what we have achieved over the last several years and also looking forward to the future of Ballymena Today. It is good for all of us who are business owners, organisation managers and...

Job Opportunity at Willow Beauty

Posted by Ally Stewart | May 2, 2018 |

** JOB OPPORTUNITY ** Due to the success and growth in business, there is currently a job opportunity at Willow Beauty, Broughshane Street, Ballymena. Gillian Matthews owner of Willow Beauty told us, “We are advertising for a part time beauty therapist to join the team here at Willow. Hours and wages will be discussed and agreed on depending on the experience of the successful applicant. If you are interested in applying for this position please send your CV to info@willow-beauty.co.uk.” Willow Beauty is already an award winning business even though it’s just over 2 years since it opened. They...

Ballymena Businesses Working Together

Posted by Ally Stewart | Apr 26, 2018 |

Networking both on and offline has never been so easy. Ballymena has its fair share of business networking groups and there are also several local online groups. This can help your business get new contacts, generate extra sales and collaborate on projects. Three Ballymena businesses who recently partnered and collaborated on an interesting project together were Technical Transport Products (TTP), Grafters Media and MCC Computers. TTP, based in Woodside Road Industrial Estate, recently celebrated their 40th anniversary in business. This is a great achievement and they wanted to do something special to mark this significant milestone. Having been clients...

May is National Walking Month

Posted by Ally Stewart | Apr 23, 2018 |

Do you know that May is National Walking Month? Maybe, like me, you try to fit a few miles of walking into your busy weekly schedule. Whether you’re a regular walker or it’s been a while since you walked any further than from the house to the car, why not take advantage of some of the many organised walks which will take place around the Ballymena area this May. Mid and East Antrim Borough Council have recently published a very helpful list of walking events being organised by local walking clubs. Very close to Ballymena are walks in Portglenone...

Midtown Indoor Variety Fair in the Adair Arms Hotel

Posted by Ally Stewart | Apr 17, 2018 |

The new Midtown Indoor Variety Fair in the Adair Arms Hotel takes place on the last Saturday of every month. The next one will be on Saturday 28th April 2018 from 10am to 3pm. This new venture brings together over 30 small business owners from the food and craft sectors to a great town centre venue. We caught up with organiser Tina Green to tell us more. “I am a small business owner and wanted to create a space where, together with others in the same position, could have a regular event taking place in Ballymena town centre. I go...

Author: Ally Stewart

Job Opportunity at Willow Beauty

Ballymena Businesses Working Together

May is National Walking Month

Midtown Indoor Variety Fair in the Adair Arms Hotel

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