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Maisie V B Hughes Vintage Autograph Book – Throwback Thursday

Posted by Cherry | Jan 22, 2015 |

This week we stumbled across this Vintage Autograph Book which dates back to 1918. Listed on online shop Etsy the Autograph Book was given to Maisie V B Hughes from Ballymena. Here is some more information: This is a vintage Irish autograph book….It was owned by Maisie V B Hughes from Ballymena, Ireland….Written on inside cover is also Xmas 1918….It has a red leather cover with gold edged paper inside…..There are poems, drawings and autographs on all the pages…There are about 30 pages inside….The cover has several dents in it and there is a break in the binding inside but...

Pip and Jack’s first Big Adventure from Raceview Mill Publications

Posted by Cherry | Jan 21, 2015 |

Raceview Mill Publications have published their very first children’s book – Pip and Jack’s first Big Adventure. Written by local man Roy McKeown and illustrated by Jennifer McNeill from Broughshane the story follows Pip and her pet Jack Russell. They pair travel around Broughshane and throughout varies local Northern Ireland hotspots on their exciting adventure. Pip and Jack’s first Big Adventure from Raceview Mill Publications has already had the thumbs up from Broughshane Primary school’s the primary one class and is set to be a local hit. We love the charming characters and think that this would make a beautiful gift for any youngsters in the family. This is the perfect little present to send to friends and family who have moved abroad – send them a little piece of home that they can share with their children. Jennifer McNeill, who illustrated the book, has a website here where you can see other examples of her work. Keep up to date with all the news from Raceview Mill in Broughshane by following their Facebook page here. Pip and Jack’s first Big Adventure is available from the gallery and coffee shop at Raceview Mill, and numerous other outlets. We cant wait to see what Pip and Jack get up to next – hopefully another installment from Raceview Mill Publications is on it’s way...

FREE Iyengar Yoga Class at The Braid Ballymena

Posted by Cherry | Jan 21, 2015 |

The Braid in Ballymena are offering a FREE Iyengar Yoga Class on Saturday 24th January 2015. Organised to celebrate National Iyengar Yoga Day, it give people form Ballymena the chance to come along and see if yoga is for them. On Saturday 24th of January yoga classes will be offered free of charge in over 60 locations across Ireland to celebrate National Iyengar Yoga Day. This is the second year of the nationwide event which invites curious or aspiring yogis as well as regular yoga students to come together in local halls and yoga studios to practice yoga. There are lots of different of classes available throughout the country – and most are suitable for all abilities. We want as many people as possible to try out a free class to experience some of the physical and mental benefits of yoga. In January many people make and break New Year resolutions, but this is one New Year resolution we hope you will keep and start the New year on a happy and healthy note. (yoga-ireland.com) FREE Iyengar Yoga Class at The Braid Ballymena No experience is necessary – that’s the whole idea. Get a taster of yoga and see how you enjoy it. Bring along a yoga met or, if you don’t have one, bring a blanket instead. Wear loose and comfortable clothing. To book, please telephone 02825 861202 and provide your...

DebmonDesign Custom Couple Artwork

Posted by Cherry | Jan 20, 2015 |

Custom Couple Artwork from DebmonDesign would make a brilliant Valentines Day for your loved one. We love these cute portraits which would brighten up and add humour to any love nest. Choose at hand drawn original piece of artwork featuring her robot couples and have it personalised to suit you! Debbie of Debmondesign is an artist from Ballymena and you can view her work here at her online Etsy store. She uses pen, watercolour, and can add colour digitally. She talks about here Custom Couples artwork below; This bespoke illustration is the perfect way to capture all of those movies...

What to see at Ballymena Cinema this Month

Posted by Cherry | Jan 20, 2015 |

Ballymena Cinema is showing lots of great film this month including some award winners and Oscar nominated movies. Heading to the cinema is a great little treat on these dark winter nights and Ballymena IMC Cinema has lots of offers to tempt you with. Head on a Tuesday to get your tickets for £3.50, book online on a Wednesday for a discounted rate and on a Thursday you can pick up a special meal deal ticket for £8.50. they also have a kids club playing a children’s film on Saturdays – for details of the next children’s club click here...

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Maisie V B Hughes Vintage Autograph Book – Throwback Thursday

Pip and Jack’s first Big Adventure from Raceview Mill Publications

FREE Iyengar Yoga Class at The Braid Ballymena

DebmonDesign Custom Couple Artwork

What to see at Ballymena Cinema this Month

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