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Ballymena Today loves Sign Language

Sign Language is a new skill which many Ballymena people learn each year. Why do we think that learning sign language is important? Click here and take a look at this video. Ballymena Today loves Sign Language   10-year-old Yesenia Diosdada saw paramedics trying to rescue a hearing impaired woman who had been injured in a car crash, and immediately knew how to help. Yesenia was playing nearby, and realised that the lady in the car couldn’t communicate with first-responders. We love the bravery and skill shown by this young girl. Read more about this great story here. The Northern Regional College in Ballymena run Sign Language courses each year. The next intake isn’t until September so that gives you plenty of time to consider taking up a new skill. The course runs for one year and covers basic sign language skills which can be used when communicating to those with no or limited hearing. Click here to find out more about day and evening courses which are available through the NRC in Ballymena which include sign...

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Time to Talk Day – Encouraging Ballymena to talk about Mental Health

Take part in the Time to Talk Day 2015 by taking 5 minutes out of your day to have a conversation with someone nearby about mental health. In Ballymena we want to encourage anyone reading to join in – it only takes 5 minutes. Time to Talk Day – Encouraging Ballymena to talk about Mental Health The Time to Talk Day website says: Mental health problems affect 1 in 4 people every year, yet too often people are afraid to talk about their experiences because they fear it will affect their jobs or relationships. That’s not right and it’s why...

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Ballymena Today loves The Source by Macmillan Cancer Support

Macmillan Cancer Support have unveiled a new support website called “The Source”. Ballymena Today think that the idea behind the website is absolutely brilliant. Here is what they say: It’s called CANCER! A few decades ago people did not really talk about cancer. It was considered a bit of a taboo. Thankfully we have come a long way since those days, but unfortunately some still find talking about cancer very difficult. This can make those with the disease feel like cancer is shameful. Sometimes people are not sure how to approach the subject and they need support. This is why we have a new site called The Source, where you can find useful tips to help those affected by cancer. The idea is that real people who have first had experience supporting loved ones with cancer can share tips and advice. It is practical and often the common sense tips are things that we would be glad to hear. For example – we aren’t the only ones who are scared to ask lots of questions in the doctors office – Lottie on The Source says she felt the same way and not to worry. Also remember Macmillan Cancer Support also have a free support line which you can call for support or advice on 0808 808 0000 weekdays between 9am and 8pm. Don’t feel like you are supporting someone...

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Hillstown Farmshop – Ballymena

Hillstown Farmshop is an award winning farm shop outside Ballymena. Located on the Glebe Road near Ahoghill  the Hillstown Farmshop is a family run enterprise which also sell their produce at a stall at St. George’s Market in Belfast every Saturday. Hillstown Farm have kept cattle and pigs on their land for 4 generations and over time have added sheep, chickens, ducks and Llamas – strawberry and shortcake. Hillstown Farmshop sell home produced products which include – dry aged beef, lamb,rare breed pork and free range chickens and eggs. They have combines their homegrown produce with the best of local fruit and veg...

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Simon Houston Style Bar – Wellington Street Ballymena

Local Ballymena Hair Stylist and business owner Simon Houston has opened the Simon Houston Style Bar in Ballymena. The Style Bar is located at 3 Wellington Street and opened at end of January. Simon has working the the hairstyling industry for years and has an established business in Galgorm. His salon in Galgorm offers cuts, blow drys and styling for every day or for your big day. He also has a busy hair academy where you can be trained to take on a new career in hair styling, cutting or colouring. We at Ballymena Today wish Simon all the best...

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