Author: Cherry

Ballymena Waterstones Bookclub

In Waterstones in Ballymena a special bookclub was recently run to celebrate the release of Harpers Lee’s novel “Go Set a Watchman”. The books was a long awaited second piece of work from the writer of the modern classic “To Kill a Mockingbird”. We blogged about the release of the book here. The bookclubbers were given just under a month to have the book read and be ready for a lively debate. What was the verdict? Everyone enjoyed the book, it was a quick and easy read although everyone preferred “To Kill a Mockingbird”. This month the bookclub are inviting us to read “After Me Comes the Flood” by Sarah Perry, which is part of the Waterstones Bookclub picks. After Me Comes the Flood is a haunting novel. The kind that keeps popping back into your head at the slightest notice. During a month of severe drought, John Cole locks up his London bookshops and heads to Norfolk to stay with his brother. His car breaks down and he finds himself lost in the English countryside until he stumbles upon a small isolated village where, somehow, everybody already knows his name..(Source) Intrigued yet? Click here to read an extract from the first chapter and come along to the Waterstones Bookclub in Ballymena on Wednesday 2nd September at...

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Off to school with the help of Ballymena Today

At Ballymena Today we know lots of kids who are preparing to head off to school in September. Lots are heading to ‘big’ school for the first time so we wanted to send you off to school with the help of Ballymena Today. At Ballymena Today we have a team of young people who write some blog posts for us. Here are some which you might want to share with someone you know who is starting school in September. Ballymena Today guide : Starting Your New School Tips for going from primary school to secondary school Ballymena Today Youth :...

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Moditions Gluten Free range baked in Ballymena

Moditions bake gluten free cakes, loaves and cupcakes which are sold in Ballymena and beyond. Moditions Gluten Free range, baked in Ballymena, were recently on sale at the Raceview Mill Market in Broughshane which runs once a month. Christine, the founder of Moditions® started putting together beautiful gluten free recipes in order to make cakes and treats for her husband who is a coeliac and requires a gluten free diet. The brand is now established and has even won a Great Taste Awards 2014 Gold Star for their Gluten-Free Coffee and Walnut Cake Created with love, baked with a smile. Moditions offer...

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Galgorm Castle Chapel – Ballymena

Galgorm Castle is hosting the NI golf open this weekend which is a great opportunity to watch some great quality golf. Click here to read more. Alongside the NI Golf Open Galgorm Castle and running a Food Festival which will be held in the Castle grounds and walled garden. While you are at the NI Open and the Food Festival why not take a wander around the Castle ground. We recently headed out to take a look at Galgorm Castle and the Chapel near the house. The Chapel was burned down on 1798 and like any good castle there...

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Bark in the Park 2015 – Ballymena

Bark in the Park will be held in Ballymena this weekend on Saturday 8th August. Kicking off at 12.00 and running until 3.00pm Bark in the Park is a great day out for dogs, dog owners and animal lovers. Grove Vets from Ballymena will be there to meet your dog and offer free check ups. What a great opportunity! Read about Grove Vets here. Bring your dog down to socialise with others, join in the games and maybe even win an award. The event is held at the Ecos Centre and is run in conjunction with the Ballymena Dogs Trust. Here...

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