Ballymena News

Olive Lane launch night is on Wednesday 18th September 2019 in The Braid Arts Centre. Olive Lane – a social enterprise aimed at the empowerment of vulnerable young women - will be launched on Wednesday evening in The Braid Arts Centre,…

We're looking forward to this new documentary, A Carryin' Stream, which will be aired on BBC2NI on Sunday 15th September 2019 at 9:45pm. Alison Millar, an award-winning film maker, returns to her roots and visits many of the places from…

Have you had your Computer or Laptop for a while and it has become a lot slower and more sluggish than it used to be? Is it taking ages to start up? Taking longer to open programmes? Your documents aren't opening as quickly as they used…

Gracehill is going to have lots of very unusual 'visitors' this weekend - 14th & 15th September 2019 - as the Gracehill Scarecrow Festival 2019 gets underway. Details from the organisers below - 'Something' or maybe 'someone' very…

This month sees the start of two exciting community events at Ballymena Methodist Church Hall. They are launching a brand new community choir called 'I Sing For Me' for people of all ages, all abilities and all are welcome. Also a new…

'Ballymena BID and MEA Borough Council have partnered in the Ballymena Country Fest this weekend (6th & 7th September 2019). The two day event will showcase local, new and established country music talents throughout the town centre.'…

Gig'n The Bann 2019 celebrates 20 years of the Cross Cultural Music and Dance Festival this year. The Festival will run from Thursday 12th - Sunday 15th September. A landmark year for the annual event and we're sure Portglenone will be…

So hands up - who likes handmade fudge?! Granny Shaws Fudge is handmade in County Antrim using the freshest ingredients and Irish butter. You may have bought some from them at the many artisan markets they attend or from some of the local…

December 2015 was the year the Ballymena Bear came to life, designed and created by Penny & Rose Memory Bears. It went on to become the star of that Christmas in both Ballymena and much further afield. We spoke to local…

Ballymena Rugby Football Club is the venue for a fantastic fundraising Hog Roast & Boogie Night with all proceeds going to Young Lives Vs Cancer CLIC Sargent. It's on Saturday 7th September 2019 starting at 8pm and supported by…