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A few weeks ago Ballymena Today blogged some of our favourite thing which can only happen in Ballymena. Basically they are the thing that we would not want to miss out on if we were visiting Ballymena for the first time. Since our blog post…

Farming in Northern Ireland is a career which many people decide to go into. Often young people take over the farm from their parents but more and more young people are studying at CAFRE to earn qualification in agricultural and farming…

LLCrafts, a local Ballymena business based in Galgorm, are very pleased to now be able to offer customer’s the chance to purchase LL Crafts Gift Voucher - whether you are buying for yourself or wanting a great gift for a friend or family…

Ballymena School of Music are running Beginner Guitar Workshops in Ballymena. The workshops are a great way of learning together with a group of others. Adult group and children's groups will be available to join. The guitar is one of the…

Killyless Stores are selling Dunlop Purfort Wellingtons online and from their store in Culybackey, outside Ballymena. The Dunlop Purfort Wellington boots are perfect for the farm and are available in a variety of sizes. Order online and…

Ballymena has been hit by snow. Here are some hints of how to drive in snow - just incase we get some more this weekend! The AA issue lots more great advice about driving the the winter and we took our tips from their website here.…

Ballymena Today have some advice from Grove Vets about your first trip to the vet. Maybe you added a cat, dog or another animal to your family this Christmas and aren't sure what to expect when you take them along to the vet for the first…

In Ballymena there are lots of Secondary schools which you can go to. Starting Secondary school is a massive step, especially if you come from a small primary school so Ballymena Today Youth Team member Rachel has given us a few insider…

A Festive night of Film and Music presented by the Ballymena Chamber Orchestra is set to be a fantastic night. The Orchestra will perform our Christmas favourites in the atrium at the Braid Town Hall in Ballymena on Tuesday 16th December.…

Our Ballymena Today Youth Team member Rachel loves to read. So if you are looking for a new book or need an idea for a present (Christmas is coming!) then look no further. Take it away Rachel . . . Anyone who loves to read knows that …