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Ju Jitsu Kids Grappling Tournament – Ballymena

Ju Jitsu Kids Grappling Tournament – Ballymena

Posted by | Sep 20, 2016 |

The Dojo Martial Arts and Fitness Centre in Ballymena are holding a Ju Jitsu Kids Grappling Tournament. The kids grappling competition is coming up on Sunday 2nd October. Registration closes on Sunday 25th September. More information about this event can be found on the World Ju Jitsu Ireland website. The World Ju Jitsu Ireland website also has lots of information and advice about children taking part in martial arts. Just read below: MARTIAL ARTS DEVELOPS CONCENTRATION, CONFIDENCE, AND SELF DISCIPLINE IN KIDS SELF DISCIPLINE Getting a child to do what they are told can be challenging enough, and our program...

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Tractor Safety – Ballymena

Tractor Safety – Ballymena

Posted by | Sep 19, 2016 |

In Ballymena we often see tractors on the road. Farming is a very important local industry and it is important if you are a farmer to ensure that all your tractors are road worthy and safe. Did you know that in Northern Ireland teenagers as young as 13 are legally allowed to drive a tractor? Make sure that your farm up to speed with what needs to be done to keep your drivers legal and protected? Tractor Safety – Ballymena HSENI say this: By law in Northern Ireland any child aged 13 and over can, with appropriate permission and supervision, drive...

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Ballymena Book Club read The Outrun

Ballymena Book Club read The Outrun

Posted by | Sep 19, 2016 |

For the month of September Ballymena Book Club are reading The Outrun by Amy Liptrot. The book club is organised by Waterstones in the Fairhill Shopping Centre in Ballymena. The Outrun is a change of direction from our latest books because it is a non-fiction. We tend to stay away from non-fiction, preferring a good old rip roaring story. But a change is as good as a rest so this month we picked this brilliant non-fiction which is also Waterstone’s Non Fiction Book of the Month. Ballymena Book Club read The Outrun The Outrun has also just wont his...

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From Paperboy to Peace Builder – An Evening with Tony Macaulay in Ballymena

From Paperboy to Peace Builder – An Evening with Tony Macaulay in Ballymena

Posted by | Sep 16, 2016 |

From Paperboy to Peace Builder – An Evening with Tony Macaulay will be held in Ballymena at the Braid Town Hall. It will be held as part of Community Relations and Cultural Awareness Week 2016. If the name sounds familiar it is because we have blogged about Tony’s books – Paperboy, Breadboy and All Growed Up. If you have read any of his books you will know that he has a great sense of humour and great understanding of Northern Irish culture and politics. He grew up in Belfast and is a regular at book events in Waterstones. From...

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L&B Release New Homes in Cullybackey

L&B Release New Homes in Cullybackey

Posted by | Sep 16, 2016 |

Ballymena Estate agents L&B have just announced the release of some new homes in the beautiful village of Cullybackey. Cullybackey is a village near Ballymena which has shops, local amenities and good schools. these new homes are in a new development Haughton’s Hill off Dreen Road. L&B Release New Homes in Cullybackey Lynn & Brewster shared the following about these beautiful new homes: The highly anticipated release of Haughtons Hall, Cullybackey – Release date 22nd September, 2016 9.30a.m – Venue 14 Market Road, Ballymena, BT43 6EL. Initial release includes 3 bed semi-detached & town houses with prices from £122,000. Bookings will...

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