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Christmas Shopping in Ballymena

Posted by | Dec 10, 2014 |

Ballymena Today are here to help you with your Christmas shopping. What do you get the person who has everything? Well a gift voucher of course! Grab a gift voucher from The China Shop on Ballymoney Street and your loved one can browse all their stock which included beautiful homewares from Emma Bridgewater and eye catching jewellery. Pick the amount and let someone special pick their perfect gift. Or if you are looking for a little stocking filler then treat someone to a free coffee and a traybake from Ground Espresso Bars on Ballymoney Street. Get a £5 gift voucher or pick up a few to slip in with your Christmas cards. Keep an eye on the Ballymena Today Instagram account for more Christmas treat which are available in...

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Ballymena Book Club – Death Comes to Pemberley

Ballymena Book Club – Death Comes to Pemberley

Posted by | Dec 10, 2014 |

Ballymena Book club, which meets in Waterstones in Ballymena, were recently discussing two very different books. The group were commenting on Maggot Moon by Sally Gardner and Playing to the Gallery by Grayson Perry. One is an award winning dystopian fiction and the other is a lively and accessible book about modern art. This month the book club are tackling the brilliant “Death comes to Pemberley” by P.D. James. P.D. James is a famous crime author who sadly passed away earlier this month. She took a break from her normal writing to pen this continuation of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice which involves a...

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PSNI Ballymena – Christmas Advice

PSNI Ballymena – Christmas Advice

Posted by | Dec 9, 2014 |

The Police Service in Ballymena have been issuing some great Christmas advice which includes this: It sounds obvious but if you leave all your expensive presents wrapped up and underneath your Christmas tree it can be too big a temptation for opportunistic thieves. Also keep your home safe this Christmas by following this advice: Never place candles near your Christmas tree or near materials that can catch light easily (e.g. curtains) Keep candles, lighters and matches out of children’s reach Never leave burning candles unattended Never overload electrical sockets Always switch Christmas lights off and unplug them before you...

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Winter Driving advice from Ballymena Tyres

Winter Driving advice from Ballymena Tyres

Posted by | Dec 9, 2014 |

Ballymena Tyres advise that you check your tyres before any long journey. In the wintertime it is even more important take care when driving. Here is some advice from the PSNI website which will keep you safe on the roads this winter. (Featured Image: Pavel P; Creative Commons) Before you set off on your journey: Make sure your vehicle is in winter roadworthy condition. Check that your tyres meet the legal requirements. Tyres that do not have the legal tread will seriously affect your car’s traction and steering. Clear your windscreen properly of ice and snow. Check brakes, lights,...

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Ballymena Chamber Orchestra Christmas Special

Ballymena Chamber Orchestra Christmas Special

Posted by | Dec 8, 2014 |

A Festive night of Film and Music presented by the Ballymena Chamber Orchestra is set to be a fantastic night. The Orchestra will perform our Christmas favourites in the atrium at the Braid Town Hall in Ballymena on Tuesday 16th December. Starting at 7pm the musical treat is fllowed by an all time Christmas classic being showed in the Braid Film Theatre. At 8.30pm visit the Film theatre to view Home Alone – the hit comedy which sees Macaulay Culkin star as Kevin who has been left behind when his family go away for a Christmas vacation. This will be...

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