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Farming Ballymena – Quad Bike Safety

Posted by Cherry | Oct 12, 2017 |

Farmers in and around Ballymena are using Quad bikes more and more. On the farm they are useful for nipping from one field to another and, lets face it, they are great fun. But, as with all machinery on the farm, they need to be used safely. Farming Ballymena – Quad Bike Safety The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has published the following safety advice. To view more please click here. Common hazards The main causes of serious or fatal injury associated with Quad bikes are: being thrown off during vehicle overturns or after loss of control...

Applying for University – Advice from Ballymena Today

Posted by Cherry | Oct 11, 2017 |

Currently many Ballymena students will be preparing their UCAS form and applications for university. Mature students can also start the application process too. Applying for university can feel like a massive step and it is sometimes difficult to know how to make these big decisions. Here are our tips for anyone currently applying for university: 1/ Research now. If you do your research now then you will be better prepared to focus on your exams and assignments in school. University may seem a long way away but in reality your UCAS form needs to be completed and submitted just...

Grove Vets give us advice on Fireworks and your pet

Posted by Cherry | Oct 11, 2017 |

It is nearly firework season again which means dark nights, squibs, bangers and full on firework displays. It is a great time to celebrate but often out pets do not enjoy the sudden noises. This time of the year can be a stressful time. Here is some advice from Grove Vets about the best ways to help you cat or dog this autumn. Give your pets a safe place to hide Make sure your dog or cat always has somewhere to hide if he or she wants to and has access to this place at all times. For example...

Music Tuesday: Behind the Scenes of the Braid Real Music Club – Part 2

Posted by Cherry | Oct 10, 2017 |

Last week we got our first glimpse behind the scenes of the Braid Real Music Club thanks to George. Today he answers more of our questions – get your playlist updated with some of his recommendations. What acts are you most looking forward to seeing at the Braid Real Music club? This November sees Hothouse Flowers frontman Liam O’Maonlai make his debut at The Braid. He’s promised a two hour solo acoustic show playing our stunning Schimmel Grand Piano. Known to perform barefoot and with some songs in Gaelic this will be a gig to live long in...

Ballymena Book club read Mary Shelley Classic

Posted by Cherry | Oct 9, 2017 |

Ballymena Bookclub are set to read the gruesome Mary Shelley classic Frankenstein for the month of October. Inspire by Halloween the book group will meet for a chat and a cuppa to chat about the book. Frankenstein is a modern classic, written in 1818 by a young Mary Shelley. Shelley was only 18 when she began writing the twisted tale, completing it two years later and then publishing it anonymously . The story is an incredible mixture or horror, gothic and is one of the earliest novels to kick off the science fiction genre. Frankenstein is one of those books...

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Farming Ballymena – Quad Bike Safety

Applying for University – Advice from Ballymena Today

Grove Vets give us advice on Fireworks and your pet

Music Tuesday: Behind the Scenes of the Braid Real Music Club – Part 2

Ballymena Book club read Mary Shelley Classic

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