News
Ballymena Primary pupils walk for MS raises almost £5,500
ACTION MS chief executive Anne Walker visited Ballymena Primary School last Wednesday for a special awards presentation to thank the pupils for their tremendous efforts on their recent Walk for MS.
CRIME AT LOWEST LEVEL IN 15 YEARS
NEW figures show 15-year lows in crime levels across Ballymena, Ballymoney, Coleraine, Larne and Moyle district areas which together make up the PSNI’s ‘H District’.
Slemish Area WI Spring Meeting
THE spring area meeting of Slemish Area WIs attracted 160 members from nine institutes when it was held recently in Cullybackey High School.
A positive call to our farmers
As rural life continues to change, this can present new opportunities and problems. With recent bad weather and shortage of fodder, a strong community and helping spirit has been obvious and a lifeline to many families.
Moorfields pupil puts names to Michelin’s Turbines
MICHELIN has named its two new wind turbines - Mich and Elin - following a successful competition with local schools.
BAFTA win for Ballymena cameraman
A BALLYMENA cameraman has won a BAFTA for his role in the making of BBC Northern Ireland film, The Shame of the Catholic Church, which scooped the current affairs category at the recent glittering awards ceremony in London.
Sport
It’s Paddy’s day in Roscrea race
A race from Roscrea was also flown on Friday, some 71 crates were collected at the Cullybackey Centre on Thursday evening.
TRIP PROVES AMERICAN DREAM FOR ALL SAINTS
ALL Saints Boxing Club boxers and officials returned to Ballymena this week after a trip-of-a-lifetime to America.
Lady bowlers stretch unbeaten sequence
TWO unbeaten teams met at the Old Ballymoney Road green last Wednesday afternoon as Ballymena ladies hosted Dunluce.
Picture special from primary schools’ GAA ‘Blitz’
AS the Primary Schools Gaelic season enters its final weeks the winners of the Large Schools’ Football League and the Small Schools Blitz were decided last Thursday.
Northend United Youth FC round-up: Semi-final heartache for U-16s
NORTHEND United Youth’s U16s’ season finally came to a close on Thursday night when they lost their Elite National League Cup semi-final match against Ballinamallard 3-1 at the Cookstown Sports Arena.
Wakehurst prepare for bright new era
WAKEHURST Football Club is preparing to embark on an exciting new era – on the back of one of the best seasons on its recent history.
Lifestyle
Local Businesses feature in Tourism Awards shortlist
GALGORM Resort and Spa has been recognised as being one of the top tourism resorts in Northern Ireland after making the shortlist for the 2013 Northern Ireland Tourism Awards, in association with Diageo NI.
Gracehill company impresses UK food experts
GRACEHILL Fine Foods, based in Galgorm, recently attended a special reception for a delegation to Northern Ireland from the UK Guild of Food Writers, organised by Invest Northern Ireland.
Portglenone beauty runner up spot in Miss Northern Ireland competition
ANNA Henry, 18 from Portglenone was crowned second in the Open+Direct Miss Northern Ireland competition 2013.
Snow Patrol to headline Tennent’s Vital
SNOW Patrol will return to Tennent’s Vital this summer to play a massive homecoming show at Belfast’s Boucher Road Playing Fields on Thursday, August 15.
Local date for Anthony Toner
SINGER songwriter Anthony Toner comes to the Old Courthouse in Antrim as part of a Northern Ireland tour to support his brand new album.
Local workshops will help you to learn more about gardening
A NUMBER of workshops are being held in the coming weeks for budding amateur gardeners.
Community
Junior Chefs step up to the plate
FOURTEEN young budding chefs from local Schools have just completed the Junior Chefs’ Academy at the Northern Regional College in Ballymena.
Car boot sale
THE car park at Church of God on Frys Road will be the venue on Saturday, May 25, for a car boot sale from 11am-1pm.
Display time for 1st Glenwherry BB
FIRST Glenwherry Company of the Boys’ Brigade recently held their 39th Annual Inspection and Display in the Presbyterian Church Hall where they presented a varied and interesting programme of games, drill, vaulting, a comedy sketch and Bible sketches.
Knitting group making a case for helping others
A knitting group based at The Salvation Army shop on Broughshane Street are hoping local residents and businesses will help fill the pencil cases they’re making for the needy.
Family fun day returns to Stormont Estate
BANK Holiday Monday, May 27 is a date for your diary if families want to experience a great day out while having fun and enjoying the festivities that this year’s Family Fun Day has to offer.
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Sunday 26 May 2013
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