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Get ‘Fit for Life’

Thu, 23 May 2013 09:36:50 GMT

Trinity Reformed Presbyterian Church on the Doagh Road near Mossley is inviting people to its Parent and Toddler Group’s ‘Fit for Life’ walk and talk on Wednesday, May 29.

Garden project in memory of Etta and Ella

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:35:10 GMT

RESIDENTS of Rathmore Manor were joined by South Antrim MP William McCrea on Monday, May 13 for the official opening of their new sensory/memorial garden.

Charity concert for Alzheimer’s Society funds

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:49:16 GMT

A fundraising concert is being organised by volunteers in aid of the Alzheimer’s Society.

Farewell to Edenmore

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:28:48 GMT

Local historian James Robinson Lynn looks at the ongoing erosion of the borough’s built heritage.

Gearing up for a fun-packed fair

Wed, 15 May 2013 11:58:11 GMT

BALLYCLARE is set to come alive with the annual May Fair’s action-packed programme for all the family to enjoy!

Volunteers clean up borough’s beaches

Wed, 15 May 2013 11:58:03 GMT

MORE than 140 volunteers took part in the recent M&S Big Beach Clean-up events at Hazelbank and Loughshore.

Marines storm Carnmoney Presbyterian

Wed, 15 May 2013 11:53:26 GMT

THE ROYAL Marines Band played a storming performance at a packed out Carnmoney Presbyterian Church.

Swift thinking gets birds flocking to Ballyclare

Wed, 15 May 2013 11:44:32 GMT

A BALLYCLARE butcher has helped local RSPB volunteers attract migrating birds back to the town by providing new nesting sites for swifts on the wall of his premises.

Leah one step closer to becoming ‘The Voice’

Wed, 15 May 2013 11:13:06 GMT

CARNMONEY girl Leah McFall is just one step away from securing a place in the live finals of hit TV talent show, The Voice.

Tumble into Wonderland with Ballet Theatre UK

Wed, 15 May 2013 11:05:25 GMT

JOIN Alice on a magical adventure on Friday, May 31 at Theatre at The Mill, Newtownabbey as she tumbles into Wonderland in Ballet Theatre UK’s acclaimed production of ‘Alice in Wonderland’, with eclectic music and joyful dance to captivate all ages.

Market draws big crowd to Mossley Mill

Wed, 15 May 2013 11:00:33 GMT

THE Civic Square at Mossley Mill was buzzing with a market atmosphere on Saturday, May 11 with the first ever ‘Market at The Mill’.

Hollybank pupils dress up for NSPCC fundraiser

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:23:09 GMT

HOLLYBANK Primary School welcomed NSPCC representative Amy Gregg to speak at its assembly on April 26.

Students help develop potential of remote communities

Thu, 09 May 2013 15:41:43 GMT

NORTHERN Regional College students based at the Newtownabbey campus recently took part in a series of workshops to create business ideas that could improve their local area and at the same time be enterprising and commercially viable.

Car dealer says ‘you’re hired’ to local students

Thu, 09 May 2013 15:29:36 GMT

STUDENTS from Newtownabbey Community High and Monkstown Community School have celebrated landing jobs - despite still being in full-time education.

Get ready for a summer of fun

Thu, 09 May 2013 15:21:38 GMT

NEWTOWNABBEY Borough Council is urging parents to get ready for summer by securing their child a place in one of the council-run summer schemes taking place across the borough during the school holidays.

Walkers invited to step out for diabetes charity

Thu, 09 May 2013 15:17:26 GMT

DIABETES UK Northern Ireland is urging local people to sign up for its Walk for Diabetes event in Hazelbank Park and raise vital funds to support people living with both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.

Midwives conquer Lipstick Challenge

Thu, 09 May 2013 14:40:19 GMT

A GROUP of midwives from Antrim Area Hospital, including two from Newtownabbey, were crowned champions of a recent adventure challenge held to raise funds for the charity, TinyLife.

Rathcoole showcased in new book

Thu, 09 May 2013 14:17:37 GMT

NEWTOWNABBEY Community High School launched a new book showcasing some of the talented people to have hailed from Rathcoole.

Clare Chorale continues anniversary celebrations

Thu, 09 May 2013 14:10:40 GMT

BALLYNURE woman Sheelagh Greer led the Clare Chorale to Dundee on the latest leg of its 10th anniversary year celebrations.

East Antrim Endeavourers impress at Irish finals

Thu, 09 May 2013 09:39:21 GMT

THE finals of the Irish Christian Endeavour Union Talent Contest, held in Carnmoney Presbyterian Church, proved a great success.