Author: Cherry

Braid Film Theatre – It’s a Wonderful Life

This Christmas enjoy classic film “It’s a Wonderful Life” at the Braid Film Theatre. Starring James Stewart the film follows a man who has given up his dreams in order to help others and whose imminent suicide on Christmas Eve brings about the intervention of his guardian angel, Clarence Odbody. Clarence shows George all the lives he has touched and how different life in his community of Bedford Falls would be had he never been born. (via Wikipedia) It was nominated for five Academy Awards including Best Picture and has been recognised by the American Film Institute as one of the 100...

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Christmas Drinks at Ground in Ballymena

Ground Espresso Bars in Ballymena have unveiled their Christmas Drinks menu and here is their handy guide to which drink is perfect for you. Hot Chocolate Orange? Black Forrest Hot Chocolate? Chocolate Mocha? Mmm, we think that we might have to try one of each. Thanks Ground Espresso Bars for the...

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Consumer Council Advent Calendar

The Consumer Council have compiled a great advent calendar which is designed to keep you informed about how to stay safe when you are shopping online. Click here to visit the Advent Calendar and check out all of the hints which you have missed. The Consumer Council started off their advent series with a warning to stay safe when you are shopping online. Any time when we type in our credit card or debit card number we need to be careful to ensure that we are using reputable websites and that you are using a safe wifi location. Remember to always log out after making a purchase and it is important that all your internet security is up to date. This will prevent any suffering later on down the line. Corrupted files, loss of data and personal data being accessed by others can all be prevented with a simple computer check up. MCC Computers will endeavour to have your computer back in your hands as quickly as they can and are completely confidential and trustworthy. Give yourself peace of mind this Christmas by booking your computer or laptop in for a check up now. MCC Computers in Ballymena Business Centre will check your computer over for any malware, corrupt programmes or niggling problems. Click here to find out more about keeping your computer healthy and your private data safe at the MCC...

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Ballymena Today Playlist – EastSide Sessions, Belfast

Here at Ballymena Today we love the Eastside Sessions. We know we are a bit behind the times with this collection of local Northern Ireland musicians but we are glad to have stumbled upon it now. (Featured Image from Angel & Anchor). EastSide Sessions celebrates the rich musical talent of some of Northern Ireland’s most talented singer songwriters. Eastside Sessions is an initative driven by EastSide Arts. The DVD showcases both iconic locations in East Belfast and the talents of ten ‘home grown’ artists including Gareth Dunlop, Duke Special and Kaz Hawkins. (Eastside Sessions Website).  Set in iconic Belfast...

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No More Traffik Christmas Cards

If you still have not purchased your Christmas cards then consider supporting No More Traffik. No More Traffik are an organisation which exists to educate, activate and connect people across Northern Ireland in their response to human trafficking. Belfast graphic designers Angel & Anchor created these beautiful cards which are 100% traffic free. These cards are available from the No More Traffik shop at a price of £7 for 5 or £12 for 10. We think they they look great and would be the perfect addition to your Christmas list as they help others...

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