Lifestyle

We absolutely love houseplants. a little while ago we gave you our top tips for brightening your home and one of our top suggestions was to fill any empty corner with a potted plant. Not only do they bring colour and life to your room they…

Alzheimer’s Society in Antrim and Ballymena unites against dementia for Dementia Action Week 2018. The Action Week will run from Monday 21st to Sunday 27th May. Alzheimer’s Society in Antrim and Ballymena is encouraging residents to…

Do you know that May is National Walking Month? Maybe, like me, you try to fit a few miles of walking into your busy weekly schedule. Whether you're a regular walker or it's been a while since you walked any further than from the house to…

Gather together your mini book club and lets discuss our latest book - "When Breath Becomes Air". We have already looked at some of the major themes involved in teh book in the following articles: Books to help children grieve Lung…

As part of the Ballymena Today bookclub we have been reading the memoir "When Breath becomes Air". In this extraordinary book we read Dr. Paul Kalanithi writes about his experience as he is given a shocking diagnosis which leaves him facing…

In Ballymena there are a few places where you can pick up sensitive skincare brand La Roche-Posay. La Roche-Posay is a skincare brand which has been designed with the help of scientists and dermatologists, in fact they are one of the best…

When Breath Becomes Air is this months Ballymena book club choice and we hope that lots of you are reading along. This memoir is a difficult but rewarding read which focusses on the life of Dr Paul Kalanithi who is diagnosed with Lung…

Ballymena Today book club announce our latest book - When Breath becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi. Last month we tackled a sparky fictional thriller set in Australia and as a complete contrast this month we will read this award winning…

A Bridal Open Day is a brilliant way to research the Ivory Pavillion. Based in Galgorm this local wedding venue offers a beautiful location to celebrate your marriage. Find out more from the Ivory Pavilion below: The Ivory…

An Alzheimer's Society Dementia Information Programme will soon take place in Portglenone and Ahoghill. Are you interested in learning more about dementia? Do you care for a loved one living with dementia? These sessions are for you…