Author: Cherry

Workshops at The Crafty Hub in Galgorm

Ballymena Artist Louise Lester of LLCrafts runs monthly one day workshops in ‘The Crafty Hub’ at Galgorm, Ballymena. There are two workshops per month, one focuses on Painting and the other is a Card and crafting workshop Suitable for all! All materials are supplied and no skills are necessary. Be added to Louise’s Mailing List to be kept updated with each monthly workshop date and book your seat prior to a workshop. Louise creates each workshop so that they are easy and enjoyable for all to take part in! You will never paint the same picture or make the same cards, in any two or more workshops you attend! A great comment from one of Louise’s lovely workshop students: “Really enjoyed the workshop on Saturday. Very relaxed atmosphere and helpful advice. Thanks louise, will definitely be back. Great Fun!!”Maureen, Ballymena. BOOK YOUR SEAT at one of Louise’s next 1DAY WORKSHOPS- – CARDMAKING- Saturday 10th October : £25 – PAINT (Pastels)- Saturday 24th October : £25 – CHRISTMAS CARDMAKING- Saturday 14th November: £25 – PAINT (Pen & Wash)- Saturday 28th November : £25 Also available are ‘ART/CARDMAKING GIFT VOUCHERS’ which can be purchased from Louise and given as a gift for someone who would LOVE to try painting or crafting as a hobby and join one of Louise’s workshops! (cannot be exchanged for cash) . The perfect CHRISTMAS GIFT! Read about Louise’s...

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Oxford Clinic Diagnostic Vascular Ultrasound Ballymena

Oxford Clinic on Broughshane Street, Ballymena has ben set up by a husband and wife team who want to offer a first-class vascular screening unit to Ballymena to reduce preventable cardiovascular deaths throughout the borough and beyond. Nicholas is a local Ballymena man, having lived at 5 Market rd for almost 30 years. He is a Clinical Vascular Scientist, and studied Clinical Science MSc at Newcastle and Physiology BSc (Hons) at Kings College London, with further training for three years at the world-renowned John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford University Hospitals. Nicholas was struck by the devastating discrepancy found between Northern Ireland and England regarding diagnostic health services provided, particularly in the Northern Trust area. The screening on offer helps detect aneurysms in the abdomen and carotid which can lead to stoke or TIA’s. He also works with the venous systems, particularly in the legs, to diagnoses the cause of varicose veins, clots (DVT) and many other leg problems which cause pain. The work of the Oxford Clinic is aimed at those who suffer from various cardio vascular conditions and diseases, to help prevent more serious ailments and to provide an earlier diagnosis to help reduce the risk or stroke and aneurysms across the borough. If you would like any further information about the services offered by the Oxford Clinic, click here to find out more or call in with them...

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Exercise with new mums in Ballymena

Ballymena welcomes mums to the People’s Park to get out and exercise together. Slip on your trainers, pop the baby in the buggy and head out with others for a but of fresh air and exercise. After having a baby it can be really difficult to find any time to squeeze any exercise in. Staying healthy, losing that little bit of baby weight and meeting up with other mums is a great idea – the buggy workout offers a scheduled time when you can meet in the park and have a walk with some other mummies and their babies. The buggy...

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Ballymena Academy – Throwback Thursday

Ballymena Academy is a grammar school which was established in Ballymena in 1828. The school exists now on a large site on the Galgorm Road but it wasn’t always to be found in that location. Photo Source: Old Photos of Ballymena Ballymena Academy originally was situated off Thomas Street in Ballymena. The originally building was vacated many years before it was knocked down in order to provide a site which is now the Fairhill Shopping Centre. The red hands are borrowed from the Adair family arms, who gave the 1-acre (4,000 m2) of ground on which the original school was built, itself represented by the blue rectangle below. The ant represents hard work. The badger on the crest, accompanied by a lamp representing learning, is a pun on ‘Brocklamont’, site of the new school buildings, with ‘brock’ being an archaic word for badger. Sporting, academic, musical and other arts achievement are recognised by the award of a similar but distinctive coat of arms worn on the school blazer and also by the presentation of Honours Ties. The school motto is Tenax Propositi meaning Steadfast in Purpose. (Source) Click here to find out more about the history of the grammar school. Ballymena Academy is one of the many great schools which are located in...

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Ballymena Today Wednesday Wishlist

Here at Ballymena Today we love to support local businesses. Today we decided to create a Wednesday wishlist featuring some of things that we would love to get our hands on. From pretty bits for your home to yummy treats here are some things which we got excited about this week. 1/ If rugby is currently taking over your life right now then you may as well let a rugby player take over your wardrobe too. Sam’s Yard has had a facelift and are selling a lovely new mens range. Rugby player Tommy Bowe has introduced his own ine of clothing. Tommy Bowe designs are great quality, wearable casual pieces which will slip easily into your wardrobe. Head to Sam’s Yard to check out the XV Kings range and enjoy the Rugby World Cup! Sam’s Yard in on Wellington Street in Ballymena. 2/ Brighten up your living room as the dark nights creep in. We love these pretty lamps from Designer Home Interiors. Located on the Main Street in Broughshane it isn’t far from Ballymena and we think that this pretty shop has lots to offer. Click here to see more form Designer Home Interiors on Facebook. 3/ Get kitted out for the winter weather We have fallen for these amazing knitted hats from Scallywags in Ballymena. The knitted dresses are also avaliable in sizes 3-10 and we reckon that they would...

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