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Beat the Cold with Woodsides Pharmacy

Posted by Cherry | Nov 2, 2015 |

Woodsides Pharmacy, on Church Street in Ballymena recently shared this helpful infographic called “Don’t let colds and Flu stop you!!” from A.Vogel. Take a look at the advice below: (Source) So the advice is keep you office desk clean, wash you hands after handling money, avoid handshakes and take Echinacea. Echinacea is a natural herbal remedy. Research shows that Echinacea seems to activate chemicals in the body that decrease inflammation, which might reduce cold and flu symptoms. It is available in a tablet form or sometimes in a teabag. Beat the Cold with Woodsides Pharmacy If you have any...

Swimming in Ballymena

Posted by Cherry | Oct 30, 2015 |

The Seven Towers Leisure centre is the perfect pace to go if you want to swim in Ballymena. Swimming is a great exercise and as the winter closes in is a safe and convenient form of exercise. If you have been running, walking and cycling for the past few months you may be worried about heading out in the dark or be put off by the cold and wet weather. The beauty of swimming is that it is great at any age, the whole family can enjoy it, and it gives your body a great workout. Swimming in Ballymena Swimming is a great exercise to take up for many reasons: 1/ It is never too late to start learning to swim. Almost every leisure centre has instructors who are trained to help you learn how to swim. Once you have mastered the basics it is like any other exercise – practise make perfect. The more time you spend in the pool the better your swimming will be. 2/ It is a low impact exercise. This means that while swimming you are not putting pressure of strain on your joints and muscles in the same way you do when you are running etc. Swimming is one of the best exercises for those over 50 becuse it allows you to get your heart rate up without causing problems. 3/ Swimming helps...

High Kirk Community Playgroup Open Day

Posted by Cherry | Oct 30, 2015 |

Last week we blogged about the High Kirk Community Playgroup and this is a reminder about their open day which is set to be held on Wednesday 18th November. You child will benefit in many ways by going to a playgroup. One great advantage is that being in a playgroup will prepare your child for Primary School. They will settle into a routine and learn how to interact with other children and other adults. All this will help them to transition easily when they go to primary school. Being part of a playgroup also helps your child, and you, to spend time apart. Some children will be used to carers, or grandparents looking after them for part of the day, but if your child is used to having your full attention everyday then playgroup offers a great solution to help you and your child adjust to spending time apart. The playgroup leaders are used to settling young children into their new routine and doing that at a young age will make it easier for them to go to school when the time comes. Children learn how to interact with other through learning and playing together. A playgroup is a great place to allow young children to explore, play and interact with lots of other children. At High Kirk Community playgroup your child will learn how to develop relationships and respect for...

Bullying during the school holidays

Posted by Cherry | Oct 29, 2015 |

This week lots of kids and teenagers are enjoying some time off school. Unfortunately for many young people this doesn’t necessarily mean that they will get a break from nasty comments, upset and bullying. Bullying can be carried out face to face or through cyberspace meaning that when school is shut there is no relief from the bullies. The Anti-bullying Alliance has released an Interactive Anti-Bullying Parent Information Tool. The online tool gives parents lots of useful information which might help them if they are worried about their child. Above are a few illustrations from the Information Tool. To access...

Buying Oil in Ballymena this Autumn

Posted by Cherry | Oct 28, 2015 |

The weather has gotten colder and we are sure that we aren’t the only ones who have had our heat on. If you have a oil heating system then the Consumer Council has a great leaflet which gives you lots for advice about filling up your oil tank, taking care of your boiler and help with any emergencies you may come up against. Here the leaflet addresses what to do if you find out that you have a leak at your oil tank. The leaflet also has advice about getting your boiler serviced and information about how to recognise the symptoms of Carbon Monoxide poisoning. The leaflet is free and you can view it by clicking here. If you haven’t filled your tank recently then be sure to check the level of oil in your tank. W.R. Kennedy are based in Ballymena and they will deliver heating oil to your home. They say: Kerosene, also known as Superheat 28, is the product that is used by the majority of households for home heating in Northern Ireland. As a regular customer of W.R. Kennedy & Co. you will enjoy the following benefits: • Prompt Delivery • Competitive Prices • Trained Delivery Drivers To buy heating oil from W.R. Kennedy in Ballymena call 028 2565 6616 or click here to visit the W. R. Kennedy...

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Beat the Cold with Woodsides Pharmacy

Swimming in Ballymena

High Kirk Community Playgroup Open Day

Bullying during the school holidays

Buying Oil in Ballymena this Autumn

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