Ballymena News

The Belfast School Of Performing Arts (BSPA) is bringing Broadway and Hollywood to Ballymena this August with a show stopping week long course of musical theatre workshops at Ballymena Academy. One of NI's leading musical theatre…

Have you spotted The Old Mill Bakery on Mill Street in town? Opened at the end of April 2019, this new bakery has so much history attached to it! Many of you will remember Leith's Bakery - The Old Mill Bakery has been opened on the same…

Aunt Neenies is a family run restaurant situated at 24 Greenvale Street, right in the heart of Ballymena. They say, 'We serve freshly made food at all times. We offer lunches, dinners and snacks and also have a large function room upstairs…

Macmillan Cycle Challenge 2019 is a follow up to the very successful Cross-Florida cycle ride which took place in 2017. Local man, Trevor Magee, along with a group of like-minded cycling friends are keen to get back in action to raise funds…

Hope and a Future Charity was founded in 2007 following a humanitarian trip to Ethiopia by Kevin and Christine Keenan. This trip was to a town called Shashemene in south Ethiopia where it was clear there was a great need of practical help.…

The next dates for Tuesday Tea Dances at Ballymena Methodist Church are as follows - Tuesday 14th May 2019 Tuesday 11th June 2019 They take place from 2 - 4pm with music by Housty. Admission is only £3 and includes tea and…

Join Cool FM presenter and fashion stylist Rebecca McKinney on Sunday 12th May 2019 at Galgorm Resort and Spa for The Beauty Collective - a fundraiser for Cancer Focus NI. Cancer Focus Northern Ireland say, 'Radio presenter and…

'Ballymena - A Right Sketch' is just one of several tailored presentations given to groups by Adrian Steele of Ballymena Sketchbook. Adrian has been sketching many buildings and landmarks in Ballymena and the surrounding villages for…

We've been having a look around social media for things to do over Easter in Ballymena and around the province. Here's a few suggestions - 1 - One the kids will love - The Greatest Showman ~ Sing-A-Long Easter Saturday Matinee…

Easter Eggs are not for dogs - a fairly obvious statement but a timely reminder that chocolate is harmful to your four legged best friend. A recent article by Dogs Trust stated that 'half of dog owners will inadvertently put their four…