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Being a landlord in Ballymena

Posted by | Sep 18, 2015 |

If you are a landlord who has property in Ballymena or are thinking about renting out your house for an additional income then there are lots of different things that you need to think about. Here is a helpful short video guide explaining the main responsibilities of people who rent out private property in Northern Ireland. Get more information click here. See below for links to other resources for landlords in NI. This animation was published by Housing Rights as part of the housingadviceNI project which is funded by the Northern Ireland Housing Executive. Renting your house is a big commitment and finding the right tenants can also be a daunting task. Lynn and Brewster are estate agents in Ballymena who can help you if you are, or are planning to become a landlord. L&B manage residential letting properties including let only through to full management on behalf of landlords. If you are a landlord or someone interested in properties to let click here to see more from Lynn & Brewster. Lynn & Brewster have recently been rebranded after many successful years trading as McAfee Estate Agents in Ballymena. In 2014, directors Charles Lynn & Stuart Brewster decided the time was right for this fresh & forward thinking move for the company. As well as the rebrand and new L&B logo, they moved premises to 14 Market Rd, Ballymena. Lynn and Brewster can...

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To Kill A Mockingbird – Throwback Thursday

To Kill A Mockingbird – Throwback Thursday

Posted by | Sep 17, 2015 |

The film To Kill A Mockingbird is due to be shown at the Braid Film Theatre on Thursday 24th September. Hot on the heels of the buzz which followed the release of the sequel in the form of the book Go Set a Watchman, the Braid Film Theatre that the 1962 film starring Gregory Peck as american lawyer Atticus Finch. Based on Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize winning novel that takes place during the Great Depression. In this coming of age story, six-year-old Jean Louise Finch (Scout) and her older brother Jem have some difficult lessons to learn when their lawyer father...

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Mid and East Antrim Agewell Partnership Cookery Demo with Paula McIntyre

Posted by | Sep 17, 2015 |

Mid and East Antrim Agewell Partnership are holding a cookery demonstration with Chef Paula McIntyre. Paula is a well loved personality from BBC Radio Ulster and will be sharing her tips and preparing something delicious at the event which is set to be held in Tullyglass House Hotel on Thursday 1st October. Mid and East Antrim Agewell Partnership Cookery Demo with Paula McIntyre The event will be held in the Kensington Suite and doors open at 7.00pm. If you would like a ticket them please get in touch with the Mid and East Antrim Agewell Partnership (MEAAP) Office in Ballymena by calling 028 2565 8604.  MEAAP is a local inter-agency based partnership aimed at improving the lives of older people aged 60 years and over in the Ballymena, Larne & Carrickfergus areas. They offer some great services including a Handyman service, support and advice along with their Good Morning Service. In association with Good Morning Ballymena & Good Morning East Antrim, MEAAP can provide a daily phone call, or as required, for older people in need of support to maintain their independence, provide reassurance and overcome social isolation as well as provide information and support services. ​ If you are interested in finding out more about the​ Good Morning Service then call 028 2564 0720  They also offer assistance and home visits to do tasks such as hospital appointments, shopping or simply a social call or...

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Doury Road Development Group bring Action Cancer Big Bus to Ballymena

Posted by | Sep 16, 2015 |

The Doury Road Development Group will be welcoming the Action Cancer Big Bus to Regents Park in Ballymena this weekend. On Saturday 26th September 2015 the Big Bus will bring help, advice and health checks to lots of people in the area. The bus provides breast screening for Women aged 40-49 or 70 plus who are not showing any symptoms. If you are showing symptoms please see your GP. Action Cancer say: 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer – while this is a frightening statistic, detecting breast cancer early makes it a very treatable diagnosis. Using the latest digital mammography technology we are able to see cancers millimetres in size & before women have developed symptoms or a lump. All women over 40 should be having regular mammograms Action Cancer offer this free service to women aged 40-49 & 70+ (the NHS screening programme will call all women aged 50-70). All women aged between 40-49 years and over 70 years can receive a mammogram on board with results processed within 3 weeks.  Here are some of the other Health Checks which are available: Cholesterol and Glucose Testing (This counts as 2 of your 4 tests) The cholesterol measurement involves obtaining a single sample of blood from the individual’s finger using a sterile needle. It is important to have your cholesterol monitored as high cholesterol increases your risk...

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Ballymena Veterinarians centre launch new look website

Posted by | Sep 14, 2015 |

Ballymena Veterinarians centre Grove Vets recently launched their new look website. Their website features all the usual information along with their blog where they share articles and helpful information for pet owners from Ballymena. Grove Vets have locations in Ballymena, on the Grove Road and in Randalstown but with their website it is easy to access information about the Veterinarian Centre from anywhere in the world. The new Grove Vets website is fully responsive meaning that it is easy to read on a tablet or mobile and it is very user friendly. Access information about the services and facilities which Grove Vets offer and keep up to date with local news through their blog. The Grove Vets blog is a great source of information for pet owners and animals lovers as it covers everything from procedures being carried out in the Nurses clinic, helpful videos, and updates about local animal related events. Click here to take a look at the new Grove Vets website. Grove Vets website was designed and is maintained by MCC Computers. MCC Computers are based in Ballymena Business Centre at Galgorm. To find out more about their services click here to visit the MCC Computers...

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