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Northern Ireland Open Challenge in Ballymena

Posted by | Aug 27, 2014 |

Galgorm Golf club in Ballymena is set to host the Northern Ireland Open Challenge this weekend from 28th -31st August. With practice days already underway there is lots of exciting golf to look forward to. The Northern Ireland Open Challenge website reports; “Tournament Ambassador and five-time European Tour winner Michael Hoey is top billing in a tournament that also includes eight winners from the Challenge Tour this season and a host of home players looking to make their mark at the Ballymena venue. Jake Roos is the only two-time winner this campaign after victories in the Kenya Open and Aegean Airlines Challenge in Germany last month. If the South African gets the job done in Galgorm a third victory would automatically give him playing rights on the main European Tour, just as American Brooks Keopka achieved last season. Other standout names include 2008 Ryder Cup player Oliver Wilson after the Englishman almost won his first Challenge Tour event at last year’s inaugural event, only to be denied in a play-off by eventual winner Daan Huizing from The Netherlands. Former European Tour winners Ross McGowan, Welshman Rhys Davies and Austria’s Martin Wiegele will join Wilson, while Northern Ireland’s Gareth Shaw believes he is coming into form at the right time.” And as well as top quality golf the NI Open Food Festival will also be taking place at the same...

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Trailer Marking for Ballymena Farmers

Posted by | Aug 27, 2014 |

Ballymena Today are sharing news that the Ballymena PSNI have highlighted – A Rural NPT Trailer Marking Day coming up soon. NPT Rural are pleased to announce their next ‘Trailer Marking Day’ will be on Tuesday 23rd September 2014 at Ballymena Livestock Market from 09:30 – 16:30. Please contact Ulster Farmers Union on 02825 652773 to book a slot. This is a great opportunity to get your trailer security marked by PSNI while also obtaining crime prevention advice from Ballymena PSNI’s Crime Prevention Officer. Agri-crime is a problem in Northern Ireland and marking your trailer can help to ensure that you are doing everything possible to keep the thieves at bay. Also write down any chassis or serial numbers for trailers and towing equipment. Consider installing an alarm on trailers and horseboxes which are activated when they are moved. Get your trailer marked on Tuesday 23rd September at Ballymena Livestock Market from 09:30 – 16:30, and keep an eye on Ballymena Today for more advice on how to avoid rural agri-crime on...

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Wilson and Mawhinney – Building Maintenance

Wilson and Mawhinney – Building Maintenance

Posted by | Aug 26, 2014 |

Wilson and Mawhinney, based in Ballymena, know that maintenance of a building is an inconvenience but is essential. Building maintenance is necessary because like everything else in life, buildings are subject to wear and tear. Individual components can eventually fail causing damage to other components and stress on building materials. For example a roof covering can fail letting in water, leading to damaged insulation, timber, plasterboard and paint, finally leading to damaged building contents. Regular maintenance is the most cost effective strategy for providing well functioning buildings and it will reduce operating costs. Buildings not maintained have a limited life...

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Ballymena Painter and Decorator – Before and After

Ballymena Painter and Decorator – Before and After

Posted by | Aug 26, 2014 |

Painters and decorators D Robinson and Sons recently painted two rundown buildings showing what difference a coat, or two, of paint can do. Both decorating projects were taken on by D Robinson and Son and here are photographs showing the building before and after! We think that you will agree that the team did a great job. D. Robinson & Son were established as a quality painting & decorating firm in 1982, providing a wide range of quality craftsmanship to all types of clients from the N.E.EL.B to private clients. The size of the projects that they undertake can vary...

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Patchwork Quilts on display at the Braid Mid-Antrim Museum

Posted by | Aug 25, 2014 |

The Braid Mid-Antrim Museum based in Ballymena is currently showing an exhibition of patchwork quilts. Patchwork quilts of all styles, ages and from lots of different places will be on display to the public in the Exhibition Gallery from 5th July to 3rd September 2014. This is a treat for any locals who are enthusiastic about arts and crafts. The exhibition also includes some quilts from the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum which are being displayed for the first time alongside contemporary examples from local  folks. “Dating from the mid 1800’s onwards, they show a skilful application of pattern, colour and needlework, and have been constructed from a variety of fabrics including printed cotton, linen, tweed, velvet and even flour sacks.” (from www.thebraid.com) It isn’t too late to pay a visit to the Patchwork Quilt Exhibition at the Braid Mid-Antrim Museum in Ballymena....

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