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Look out for Youth on Ballymena Today

Posted by Cherry | Aug 20, 2014 |

At Ballymena Today we love our home town and we know it is bursting with talent of all ages. So why should the grown ups have all the fun? We think that it is vital to give the folks of Ballymena the best local stories, writing and photography and that is why we are going to be looking for some youthful input. Lets face it, using the internet and communicating online is second nature to the younger generation, so it is only fair that we hand over the reins every now and then. Posts by youth will show off great talent from young people...

Bird Sale and Trade Show – Ladysmith Pet Supplies

Posted by Cherry | Aug 20, 2014 |

Ladysmith Pet Supplies are proudly sponsoring a Bird Sale and Trade Show at Broughshane Community Centre, Knockan Road, Broughshane on Saturday 23rd August. Get down there early as the doors open at 8.00am or call in throughout the day to see the birds which are available. Cages, feed and other bird related products will be available. Refreshments will also be available. The Bird Sale and Trade Show in Broughshane will be a great day out for anyone who loves keeping birds. Don’t forget to call in with Ladysmith Pet Supplies in Ballymena and Portglenone to see their range of birds, parrots...

Farming – Countdown to CAP

Posted by Cherry | Aug 19, 2014 |

CAP is the Common Agricultural Policy which includes information about the Basic Payment Scheme which is set to replace the Single Farm Payment Scheme in 2015. The CAP Scheme has been running in the European Union for many years and has positives and negatives which have been argued through out the years. CAP is on its way and with that in mind we are linking to some recent documents shared by the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development for Northern Ireland. Click here to view the Countdown to CAP – Direct payments guide which is an introduction to the Basic Payment Scheme, Greening Payments, and the Young Farmers’ Scheme. Click here to view more documents prepared by DARDni at their website. CAP will come into effect in 2015 and could have implications for your farm. Keep informed with the Countdown to CAP Guide from DARDni. Common Agricultural Payment – Northern...

Frozen sing-a-long – Ballymena

Posted by Cherry | Aug 19, 2014 |

Ballymena Braid Film Theatre will be hosting a Frozen sing-a-long on Saturday 30th August. The hit Disney film will be shown in the Braid Film Theatre which holds over 400 people who will all join in with the great soundtrack. Here is a little taster of what you can expect to see. So make sure that you are in fine voice and click here to find out more information about booking tickets. This perfect family treat so end your summer on a high note with the Frozen sing-a-long at the Braid Film Theatre in...

Outdoor Gym in the Peoples Park Ballymena

Posted by Cherry | Aug 18, 2014 |

Ballymena has gained an Outdoor Gym located in the People’s Park. Near the pavilion the outdoor gym area has lots of different apparatus to help you keep fit and healthy! Each apparatus comes with clear instructions telling you what to do and exactly what part of your body you are working. The bench is perfect for stomach crunches, the hand bike and fitness bike should cater for your cardio needs, work your arms and legs at the dips/leg raise area, and on the leg pull down! When we visited a group of teens were curiously investigating the outdoor gym...

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Look out for Youth on Ballymena Today

Bird Sale and Trade Show – Ladysmith Pet Supplies

Farming – Countdown to CAP

Frozen sing-a-long – Ballymena

Outdoor Gym in the Peoples Park Ballymena

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