News
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.
Lions to unite with ‘Pride’ in Gibraltar branch
FRIENDS will be reunited later this month as Ballymena Lions Club travel to Gibraltar to twin with the local Lions Club.
Slemish head gets top marks in Teaching Awards
PRINCIPAL of Slemish College, Dr Paul McHugh is Northern Ireland’s Secondary School Headteacher of the Year.
Renewed approach to recycling as amenity site opens
BALLYMENA Borough Council is reopening its state-of-the-art recycling centre on Wednesday, May 29, following a major upgrade.
Sport
Carniny Youth ‘young guns’ take centre stage
WITH all of Carniny Youth’s full sided team seasons now drawn to a close it was left to the club’s younger development teams to enjoy some football despite the atrocious weather conditions last Saturday.
Annual United golf day event next Friday
BALLYMENA United hold their annual golf day at Ballymena Golf Club on Friday, May 31.
New hope for Wakehurst in bid to return to Ballymena?
WAKEHURST Football Club have been given fresh hope in their bid to get back to playing home games in Ballymena.
All Stars reunion fixture raises £2,000 for Marie Curie
A LARGE crowd of friends, family and supporters of football, in particular the women’s game, turned out in force to support the Ballymena All Stars ‘ Original Veterans’ in their charity challenge game against a Belfast Select side in aid of the Marie Curie Cancer Charity.
Academy Old Pupils host Lions-themed barbecue event
WITH the British and Irish Lions tour to Australia just around the corner, the Ballymena Academy Old Pupils’ association is hosting a special Lions themed Spring BBQ.
SML round-up: Penalty joy for All Saints in Ace Cup
ALL Saints Old Boys won their second trophy of the season on Friday night when they beat Harryville Homers on penalties to land the Ace Cup.
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
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.
Ladies getting ‘Fit For Life’
LADIES, get in shape for summer at Fit For Life, which kicks off at High Kirk on Monday, May 27, at 7pm.
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Weather for Ballymena
Thursday 23 May 2013
Today
Light showers
Temperature: 5 C to 10 C
Wind Speed: 28 mph
Wind direction: North west
Tomorrow
Sunny spells
Temperature: 4 C to 13 C
Wind Speed: 16 mph
Wind direction: North west
