Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council wants to say ‘thank you’ to everyone who supported a recent fundraising drive in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. A total of £5347 was handed over to the charity, which will help to maintain its vital support services for people living with cancer and their families. The money was […]
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has launched this year’s Ulster Scots Leid Week alongside the Ulster Scots Agency with a number of Ulster Scots themed walking tours across the Borough. The tours last for 1.5 hours and are followed by light refreshments. Details are as follows: Newtownabbey Walking Tour: Monday 21 November 2021, 10am –
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An exhibition at The Braid in Ballymena is to feature a range of late Victorian and Edwardian era photographs – captured just before the outbreak of the First World War. The photographic exhibition entitled ‘With an Artist’s Eye’ showcases 100 photographs selected from the Mary Alice Young Collection – held at the Public Record Office
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A special reception has been held for a cross-community GAA team from Limavady following their recent success at the All-Britain Competition in London. The Cúchulainns team, made up of pupils from St Mary’s High School, Limavady Grammar and Limavady High School, is the first side from Ulster to win the tournament. Offering her congratulations, the
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An afternoon of musical nostalgia will take place in Coleraine Museum at Coleraine Town Hall on Saturday 3rd December to mark the final day of the successful dance halls exhibition. Music will be performed by Trevor Keys, one of the few remaining showband members of the 1960s in Ireland, and local singer Jimmy Stratten. Trevor
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Over 350 secondary school students have been inspired to consider careers in science and engineering after attending the prestigious ‘Science Summer School’ event in Ballymena this week. The project, which was co-founded by Professor Brian Cox CBE, saw pupils with an interest in STEAM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths) descend on The Braid
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Brightly coloured blue ‘Buddy Benches’ will be located across four of Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council’s parks. The benches will be a beacon for conversation as strangers strike up a chat while they take in the beauty of Antrim and Newtownabbey’s finest parks. The benches are located at Lilian Bland, Hazelbank Park, Crumlin Glen and
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Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has launched a Winter Woolies campaign to help to keep people cosy over the winter months. As the temperatures drop and the cost of heating goes up, there are people in our Borough who will struggle to keep themselves warm. If you can knit or crochet hats, scarfs or blankets
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The Digital Surge Programme, which provides support to small businesses who want to explore advanced technologies, is urging companies to sign up before all spaces are allocated. The project, led by Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council, is now at two thirds capacity, having already helped over 120 local businesses embark on their digital transformation journey.
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Remembrance Services have taken place across Mid and East Antrim at the weekend to commemorate those who lost their lives in both World Wars and other conflicts. Remembrance Services were held in the Borough’s towns of Ballymena, Carrickfergus and Larne, with poignant ceremonies being held in Whitehead, Broughshane, Cullybackey, Glynn, Kells and Connor, and Ballycarry.
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