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Local Ballymena Farms – Open Farm Weekend

Local Ballymena Farms – Open Farm Weekend

Posted by | Jun 8, 2017 |

Open Farm Weekend is set for 17th – 18th June and there are some great farms local to Ballymena to visit. At Open Farm Weekend farms open up their business and let you look behind the scenes. Open Farm Weekend is a brilliant day out for kids and families. Here are some farms near Ballymena who will be opening their gates to the public. Hillstown Farm Visit Hillstown Farm on Saturday 17th June 10am-5pm Any animal lover will enjoy a visit the Hillstown Farm. We’re planning to hold a Meet-the-Animals session for visiting children which will include meeting our...

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Two Goats Soap

Two Goats Soap

Posted by | Nov 1, 2016 |

Two Goats Soap, as the name suggests, is soap which is handmade from goat’s milk. Two Goats Soap is handcrafted on a farm just a few miles from Ballymena. As the owners say, it is ‘natural goodness in every bar’. We called at the farm to find out more. Two Goats Soap began several years ago when 2 Anglo Nubian nanny goats joined the family farm. They were a birthday present for one of the children! With too much milk for the family to use themselves they wondered what they could do with the excess. After some research and...

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Valentines Day in Ballymena – Our tips

Valentines Day in Ballymena – Our tips

Posted by | Feb 5, 2016 |

In Ballymena Valentines is coming up quickly. Valentines Day is on 14th February and we have already shared some of our Ballymena based ideas here. If none of those ideas gave you any inspiration then here are a few other local businesses who can cater for your Valentines needs. Have a date at Hillstown Hillstown are a Award Winning farmshop just outside Ballymena and they are having a romantic night on Saturday the 13th February. Their food is excellent and they have laid on a stunning menu for their Valentines Day feast. Champagne cocktails, Duck, Sirloin steaks, desserts os a...

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Craft Beer & Curry event at Middletown Coffee Co

Craft Beer & Curry event at Middletown Coffee Co

Posted by | Feb 3, 2016 |

We were excited to see this weeks announcement about the Craft Beer & Curry event at Middletown Coffee Co. Middletown Coffee Co are teaming up with Hillstown Farm to showcase amazing local produce in the shape of a beautiful chicken curry paired with locally brewed beer from Hillstown Brewery. You will also get the chance to hear a little more about the talented people behind the menu and their passion for local produce. It promises to be a great night. All the info you need is on the image above. Tickets are on sale now and are available directly from Middletown Coffee...

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Come Dine with Me – The Ballymena Today Menu

Come Dine with Me – The Ballymena Today Menu

Posted by | Oct 8, 2015 |

Last week we at Ballymena Today retweeted an advert asking Ballymena people to apply for popular television programme Come Dine with Me. So the combination of our favourite town and one of our favourite tv shows is very tempting, but our cooking skills might not be up to scratch – so instead of applying we have created our fantasy menu which we would make if we were on Come Dine with Me. STARTER Toasted Ballymena Bun with Goats Cheese and Kale Crisps. The Ballymena Bun is a traditional round loaf which is delicious with some butter and jam. For our...

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