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Slemish Market Supper Club – Ballymena

Ballymena’s Slemish Market Supper Club have planned their next food themed evening. Have a romantic treat at the Slemish Market Supper Club which will be held on Saturday 14th February – Valentines Day! Book now for a treat for two or grab a group of friends and fill a table. We cant think of a better excuse for a great meal! Chef Rob Curley will be cooking up some seriously mouth watering dishes using a range of local produce and a special dish will be available using porter from Barrahooley Microbrewery. By using local produce grown at Slemish Market Garden your meal should taste amazing. The produce hasn’t been shipped in from a remote location. They come from just down the road meaning you aren’t losing out on any of the flavour, taste or nutrients.   Slemish Market Supper Club Held at Ballymena North Centre, the Slemish Market Supper Club will kick off at 6.45pm. The best way to book is directly at Slemish Market Garden which is located at the Ecos Centre in Ballymena or by calling or texting 07720 541720. The cost is £40 per person and if you have any specific dietary requirements. Find out more about Slemish Market Garden by clicking here to follow their Facebook page. We think that Valentines Day is the perfect time to enjoy a beautiful meal at the Slemish Market Supper Club in Ballymena....

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Ballymena Diabetes Support Group

Ballymena Diabetes Support Group is a group designed for folks who have type 1 and 2 diabetics who live within Ballymena and the surrounding area. Diabetes is a lifelong condition that means your body can’t produce enough insulin, or the insulin that is produced doesn’t work properly. If untreated, it can cause health problems. Debbie Kere, Danielle Campbell and Lizzy Mewha are pleased to announce the launch of the new Ballymena Diabetes Support Group. Ballymena Diabetes Support Group The first meeting will take place on Wednesday 4th February, Gracehill Old School (beside Millside restaurant) from 7.30pm-9.00pm. GO along to hear from guest speaker Calvin Elfring of the Belfast Giants. Calvin was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2013 and has been spreading awareness about diabetes ever since. The group is open to anyone living with or affected by diabetes. You are welcome to bring a friend along too. Click here to follow the group on Facebook or click here to follow Ballymena Area Diabetics on...

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Joules Eyewear – Waveney Eyecare Ballymena

Waveney Eyecare have started stocking eyewear by Joules. Joules is one of our favourite brands with their cute, quirky clothes accessories and homeware perfect for any countryside family. Founder Tom Joule began the company after he found success selling beautiful bright wellington boots to his countryside friends. That was over 25 years ago and since then Joules has gone from strength to strength.   Their latest innovation are these gorgeous frames. They are classic shapes which are wearable and have a little bit of added style. The countryside just got clearer for lots of Joules fans. To snap up a pair of their gorgeous frames call in to Waveney Eye Care on Church Street in Ballymena. Well worth a look for any fashionista as you will receive a £10 voucher for Joules clothing with every purchase! Click here to visit their website and head down to Waveney Eye Care to see the Joules Eyewear...

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Ballymena Today loves Music from Northern Ireland

Here at Ballymena Today we work with the radio on, Spotify playing and YouTube open on our internet browser. Recently we have been seeking out good music from Northern Ireland. Here are a few artists we suggest that you put on your current playlist; See No Evil by Oh Volcano Enda & Owen Strathern of General Fiasco fame have dropped the guitars for an entirely new sound. Revolvere by Gaze is Ghost Gaze is Ghost is the pseudonym of N. Irish composer Laura McGarrigle. A Minute More by Freak’s Freak’s with an apostrophe. We just cant help but smile when this one is...

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Awh you wouldn’t be long gettin’ frost-bit

Lol, who hasn’t heard that in the last week. Ruairí McSorley is officially an internet hit! If you haven’t here is the offending clip from UTV: So, since the temperature has dropped and we could (in extreme conditions) be facing frost bite here are the Ballymena Today tips to keeping warm this winter. Grab you hot water bottle – only fill it three quarters full and never use boiling water. Boil the kettle and alway add some cold water. (Featured Image: Rosmary; Creative commons). Warm several thin layers rather than a few thick layers – that way more warm air gets trapped...

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