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Ballymena Schools compete at Ballymena Tower Centre

Lots of Young Enterprise groups from schools in Ballymena were competing over the weekend in the Tower Centre in Ballymena. The teams from schools including Cambridge House Grammar School and Dunclug College set up their own stores selling their products to members of the public at the North East Trade Fair. The Young Enterprise team reported that it was a fantastic day with the young entrepreneurs and thanked local Councillors who came down to support the companies, and also to the judges who took part. Well done to all who took part on Saturday. The Young Enterprise teams had obviously put lots of effort into bringing and selling their products. Many had taken advantage of the date and made Valentines Day presentations and gifts which were perfect for last minute shoppers. Photo Credit: Young Enterprise Northern Ireland Facebook Page. The young Enterprise teams were awarded with certificates which included categories like, Best Salesperson, Best overall Company and they were also judged on how they helped a mystery shopper. The Young Enterprise Scheme is designed to inspire the next generation of enterprising young people in Northern Ireland. The scheme encourages team work, dedication, brainstorming of ideas and builds confidence as the groups learn how to set up a business, allocate tasks and try to sell their products. Well done to the teams from Dunclug College and Cambridge House Grammar School who both represented Ballymena...

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Hillstown Farmshop – Ballymena

Hillstown Farmshop is an award winning farm shop outside Ballymena. Located on the Glebe Road near Ahoghill  the Hillstown Farmshop is a family run enterprise which also sell their produce at a stall at St. George’s Market in Belfast every Saturday. Hillstown Farm have kept cattle and pigs on their land for 4 generations and over time have added sheep, chickens, ducks and Llamas – strawberry and shortcake. Hillstown Farmshop sell home produced products which include – dry aged beef, lamb,rare breed pork and free range chickens and eggs. They have combines their homegrown produce with the best of local fruit and veg...

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Simon Houston Style Bar – Wellington Street Ballymena

Local Ballymena Hair Stylist and business owner Simon Houston has opened the Simon Houston Style Bar in Ballymena. The Style Bar is located at 3 Wellington Street and opened at end of January. Simon has working the the hairstyling industry for years and has an established business in Galgorm. His salon in Galgorm offers cuts, blow drys and styling for every day or for your big day. He also has a busy hair academy where you can be trained to take on a new career in hair styling, cutting or colouring. We at Ballymena Today wish Simon all the best...

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Errol Walsh and Steve Simpson – Braid Real Music Club

Braid Real Music Club in Ballymena welcome Errol Walsh and Steve Simpson to play in Valentines Day. On 14th February 2015 Errol Walsh and Steve Simpson will join together at the Braid Arts Centre to entertain music lovers on this special night out. Errol provides vocal s and Guitar while Steve plays guitar, slide guitar and the fiddle. They first played together in their band “Coyotes”. The talented pair now get together to play intimate gigs, much to their fans delight. Expect their sound to by Rock ‘n’ Roll, Country, R&B, folk and jazz sounds expertly played by these talented musicians. Any music fan would enjoy this night out. A ticket would make the perfect Valentines present for your music obsessed loved one or if you could grab a bunch of friends and have a night out together. For more information click here to visit the Braid Arts Centre website and get your tickets for Errol Walsh and Steve Simpson at the Braid Real Music Club.....

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Slemish Market Supper Club – Ballymena

Ballymena’s Slemish Market Supper Club have planned their next food themed evening. Have a romantic treat at the Slemish Market Supper Club which will be held on Saturday 14th February – Valentines Day! Book now for a treat for two or grab a group of friends and fill a table. We cant think of a better excuse for a great meal! Chef Rob Curley will be cooking up some seriously mouth watering dishes using a range of local produce and a special dish will be available using porter from Barrahooley Microbrewery. By using local produce grown at Slemish Market Garden your meal should taste amazing. The produce hasn’t been shipped in from a remote location. They come from just down the road meaning you aren’t losing out on any of the flavour, taste or nutrients.   Slemish Market Supper Club Held at Ballymena North Centre, the Slemish Market Supper Club will kick off at 6.45pm. The best way to book is directly at Slemish Market Garden which is located at the Ecos Centre in Ballymena or by calling or texting 07720 541720. The cost is £40 per person and if you have any specific dietary requirements. Find out more about Slemish Market Garden by clicking here to follow their Facebook page. We think that Valentines Day is the perfect time to enjoy a beautiful meal at the Slemish Market Supper Club in Ballymena....

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