Connecting Communities

The village of Portglenone is getting ready for Gig'n the Bann 2018. This is the 19th year of the Cross Community Music, Song and Dance Festival which attracts an impressive line-up of performers each year. As always a very full programme…

The Mummy and Me Market is being arranged by some talented local ladies who were passionate about giving their online community of mummies an amazing event where they can meet up and support local businesses! Sounds great to us! Here are…

Cranberrylime Winter Market is due to return to Ballymena in November. We know that technically it is still summer but before you know it Autumn will be here and we will all be looking forward to Christmas. 

A date for your diary - Gracehill Village Heritage Open Day & Scarecrow Festival - Saturday 8th September 2018. The scarecrows will also stay on view on Sunday 9th. Full details below. "Something" or maybe " someone" very unusual…

The Dojo is situated at the Woodside Industrial estate in Broughshane. The Dojo is a purpose built martial arts & training centre run by & for the community.

In and around Ballymena we are blessed with great produce, top quality meat and great chefs. On Saturday 11th August there are two amazing opportunities for any local foodies to tuck into a something special. Because they are both on the…

Dalriada Kingdom Tours is a family owned business which offers guided walking tours in several locations along the North Coast. Giant's Causeway, Dunluce Castle, Rathlin Island and Coleraine Historic Tour are just a few of the places where…

After everyone finally remembered that it was short for “web log,” Blog was crowned Merriam-Webster’s word of the year in 2004. The Blogosphere gave rise to new approaches to media, journalism, and websites in general. Through services like…

Belfast Zoo is sure to be a destination for any family at some point this summer. However some visitors can find the crowds, noises and activity all overwhelming. For this reason Belfast Zoo will go ‘quiet’ this July! On Saturday 28 July…

Seamus Heaney HomePlace have launched a new Sensory Garden. The Seamus Heaney HomePlace is based in Bellaghy and celebrates the life and work of writer and poet Seamus Heaney. (All photographs from Seamus Heaney HomePlace facebook page.)