Ballymena Baid will host an The Elvis Spectacular this Friday 31st October. Starting at 8pm the show stars Elvis impersonator Cairan Houlihan, the TCb Band and the Sweet Sensations. Here in the Ballymena Today office we love a bit of Elvis – here are our favourite Elvis hits. Hound Dog 1956 Suspicious Minds 1972 & our very favourite Bossa Nova Baby – 2012 Remix Hopefully that has put you in the mood for the Elvis Spectacular at the Braid in...
Read MoreDogs Trust in Ballymena take in dogs and cats who have no home. They are cared for and treated for any illnesses and some dogs ever get some training at the Rehoming centre before they find they family. Lots of people love animals but for some folks the idea of taking on a dog is just to much to deal with. That is why Dogs Trust have an Amazon Wish List meaning you can treat one of these great dogs before they find the owner who will look after them for the treat of their lives. To view the Wishlist click here or click above. Also if you know someone who is a dog lover the Dogs Trust wish list could give you a few gift idea which would surprise your friends. The Dogs Trust do a great job and lots of the work is undertaken by volunteers and helpers. Click here to view the dogs who are looking for a home at the moment. If you are unable to take a dog from the Dogs Trust rehoming centre for yourself then consider supporting The Dogs Trust through buying them something from their Wish...
Read MoreAs Bonfire seasons hots up in Ballymena many people are looking forward to some Forewirk displays and are buying Fireworks. But did you know that many products are illegal in Northern Ireland. Here is a handy guide which will help to keep you correct. The following types of fireworks are illegal: aerial wheels bangers double bangers flash bangers batteries and combinations containing bangers, double bangers or flash bangers jumping crackers jumping ground spinners spinners mini rockets and shot tubes whose principal effect is a bang or whose internal diameter is greater than 30 millimetres Fireworks must not be sold on a street or in a public place. A public place is anywhere the public are entitled or permitted access, including parks, school playgrounds and bus stations. To be on the safe side, think of a public place as anywhere other than your own garden. Fireworks offences carry a maximum fine of £5,000 or six months’ imprisonment. More information about FIreworks can be found at NIdirect by clicking here. Hopefully this advice from Ballymena Today will help you plan your fireworks display safely and...
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Last Friday night, lots of people in Ballymena came together to Stand Up To Cancer on Channel 4. Cancer Research have said thanks to all for their amazing support which raised an incredible £14,520,756 that will accelerate treatments from lab to bedside, to help save more lives of people with cancer. You can still get involved and help them make that total even bigger by donating anything you can on the Stand Up To Cancer UK website. Stand Up to Cancer Merchandise is also available at the Cancer Reaserch shop on Church Street in Ballymena and online. You can choose from a range...
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Tomorrow night enjoy Ghostbusters at the Ballee Playing fields. The Drive in is the perfect Halloween evening out. Not sure if you want to see it – just check out this original film trailer. Who doesn’t love Bill Murray? Times: 7.00pm Admission: £10 per car, maximum 5 people IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THOSE WHO BOOK TICKETS • Snacks and refreshments will be available to purchase on site • Toilet facilities on site • You will be given an FM radio frequency to tune your car radio to on arrival, please ensure your car has a working FM radio • You...
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