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Student scholarship scheme – Applications now open!

Student scholarship scheme – Applications now open!

Posted by | May 3, 2017 |

Lots of hard working students are currently planning their next step. If you are an a-level student then you might be applying for university or for further education and getting excited about your next step towards your future career. Did you know that if you are currently finishing your A-levels you may be eligible for a scholarship which could help you to pay for part of your future educations. The details are all below so make sure that you read on. Student scholarship scheme – Applications now open! If you’re intending to do a full-time undergraduate course this autumn, you...

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The Mustardseed – Cullybackey Maine Street

The Mustardseed – Cullybackey Maine Street

Posted by | May 3, 2017 |

Change is afoot in Cullybackey as The Mustardseed splits up into two businesses, but both coffee and gifts are still on the cards. Marianne Simpson discovers what’s been happening at The Mustardseed. The Mustardseed – Cullybackey Maine Street Set up more than 7 years ago, the brainchild of Alister Dunlop, The Mustardseed has undergone some changes in recent times, dividing into two shops- The Mustardseed and The Maine Café, two separate businesses but with shared ethos, vision and support. Their central vision is of Cullybackey as a thriving community and they see themselves as providing a place where locals...

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Star Wars Revenge of the Sixth – Waterstones Ballymena

Star Wars Revenge of the Sixth – Waterstones Ballymena

Posted by | May 2, 2017 |

This Saturday something epic will be happening in Waterstones Ballymena. The book shop based in the Fairhill shopping centre will be hosting a Star Wars day – Revenge of the Sixth! Get it? Don’t miss out if your are a big Star Wars fan – come along dressed as your favourite Star Wars character and you may even win a prize! Star Wars Revenge of the Sixth – Waterstones Ballymena Join Waterstones Ballymena for a day of Star Wars fun. There will be Star Wars story time, activities and an appearance from the Emerald Garrison. Come dressed up and...

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Reads inspired by Waterstones Ballymena Book Club

Reads inspired by Waterstones Ballymena Book Club

Posted by | Apr 27, 2017 |

In Ballymena Waterstones shave been running a busy book club for many years. Their motto is the All are Welcome and the band of readers have read lots of different books – both good, bad and indifferent. Today I want to look at some of their best discoveries and recommend some brilliant stories. We know that it isn’t quite holiday season yet but now is a good time to browse some interesting titles and then you will be well prepared for a quiet weekend, a trip to the caravan or for when you are at the airport. Over the...

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Ad Hoc Theatre Group Ballymena – Holmes and Watson (By Royal Appointment)

Ad Hoc Theatre Group Ballymena – Holmes and Watson (By Royal Appointment)

Posted by | Apr 25, 2017 |

Ballymena is home to the wonderful Ad Hoc Theatre group who have been performing, directing, writing brilliant dramas and comedies for many years in out town. The group are currently busy rehearsing for their next big performance …. which is not to be missed. The Ad Hoc Theatre group will be performing a brand new comedy from Tom Sampson. ‘Holmes and Watson (By Royal Appointment) features the character from Arthur Conan Doyle’s famous stories in a situation where yo have never seen them before. Ad Hoc Theatre Group Ballymena – Holmes and Watson (By Royal Appointment) The show features Conan Doyle’s...

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