THE Friday 4th December 2020 Wk 21 WEEKLY BUGLE NEWS-ADS-SPORT CHRISTMAS MARKETS GREENVALE ST BIG AL'S PIZZA & BBQ SMOKEHOUSE WIN A £10 BIG AL'S VOUCHER
BIG AL'S PIZZA & BBQ SMOKEHOUSE ExcDepeStleiivroveniracyel AWARD WINNING SMOKERY 61-63 BROUGHSHANE STREET FOOD HOTLINE 028 2565 9192
COVID-19 NEWS The business community has welcomed comments from the first minister that there will be no further Covid-19 restrictions before Christmas. Non-essential retail and some parts of the hospitality sector can reopen next Friday, the NI Executive agreed on Thursday. Pubs that do not serve food will have to remain shut.But health professionals have warned there will be an increase in transmission due to the eased rules. Many hospitality businesses, including restaurants, cafes and hotels, can resume trading but must be closed at 23:00 GMT each day.\"We're trying to make sure people have a good Christmas and can come together in a safe way,\" First Minister Arlene Foster said on Thursday. The DUP leader said guidance would be issued for several sectors so that they could operate safely, and said there was a need to provide more financial support to drink-only pubs. Deputy First Minister Michelle O'Neill described the relaxations as \"measured\" and would allow people to move around \"a bit more freely\", but acknowledged it came with a risk.
MEA NEWS Mid and East Antrim Borough Council have announced dates for our Christmas Markets in Ballymena. Greenvale Street in Ballymena will host a small number of local traders on Saturday 12 December from 10am to 5pm, Sunday 13 December from 1pm to 5pm and Monday 14 December from 10am to 4pm. As part of the town centre recovery plan and with the emphasis on ‘shopping local’, Council’s Town Centre Recovery Group is focused on supporting local town centre businesses during these challenging times. Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Peter Johnston, said: “This has been an extremely challenging year for local traders and residents alike.“ However, Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is committed to the health, wellbeing and economic prosperity of our residents and businesses at all times and this is especially relevant as we prepare for three Christmas Markets in the borough in coming weeks.“Strict measures will be in place to ensure the safety of all throughout and while things might be a little bit different than in other years, we are confident they will help spread a little bit of festive joy.” The Christmas Artisan and Craft Markets, while traditional in spirit, will operate in strict accordance with all Public Health Agency Guidelines (PHA) and will be under constant review. Council has commissioned Urban Market NI to manage the markets in all three locations. Social distancing measures will be in place, sanitising stations will be located throughout, and face coverings must be worn at all times. Christmas in Mid and East Antrim will look a little different this year, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still get into the festive fun with council’s packed programme of seasonal activities for all the family supporting and shopping local.Rediscover the #SpiritofMEA by supporting our wonderful local businesses and be assured that all the safety measures are in place to protect you and your family to shop local. The markets are part of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s Christmas celebrations so why not share your festive fun by tagging #SpiritofMEA in any social media posts which we can share online.
WWW.BRAVEHEARTSNI.COM/DONATE Aims - BraveheartsNI aim is to support teenagers and young adults in Northern Ireland with congenital heart disease and support their families providing pastoral and welfare support. Objectives - BraveheartsNI will build a network of support for CHD patients in NI with responsibility being assumed by the Bravehearts themselves. All work through BraveheartsNI will be completed on a volunteer basis with all funds raised or donated being used directly where needed within NI. The Bravehearts themselves will gain strength and friendship by working alongside each other supporting and encouraging themselves and others in their efforts to reach other Bravehearts and their families. This will make huge strides in combating isolation within this small demographic group and will give Bravehearts a purpose that they can control and develop. Remaining a volunteer patient led charity is of the utmost importance to us. We have already built an extremely strong ethos and have been rewarded for this by support and donations.
COMMUNITY NEWS Cllr Reid welcomes green boost for Wrightbus SDLP Ballymena Councillor Eugene Reid has welcomed an announcement from Minister Nichola Mallon that the Department for Infrastructure is to order 145 zero and low emission buses from local company Wrightbus. The investment of £66m is a key part of the Net Zero Emissions strategy.The investment is a part of the SDLP commitment to deliver cleaner, greener communities and support sustainable transport. Cllr Eugene Reid said: “This is an enormous investment of £66m in clean, green sustainable transport technology and it’s a huge boost for our local economy. Minister Nichola Mallon is showing exactly how the Executive can use its power to secure jobs, deliver investment and tackle the climate crisis. “Ballymena has suffered more than most other towns when it comes to the loss of skilled jobs. The SDLP has made a clear commitment to supporting our community by helping us to contribute to the effort to reduce carbon emissions. “Ballymena is at the cutting edge of sustainable transport technology. The hydrogen power buses that we’re producing create no toxic emissions – only water. We can position ourselves as a global leader in sustainable technology.“The SDLP will continue to do all we can to support local jobs, the local economy and fight the climate crisis. I am looking forward to working with Minister Mallon as we take on that challenge.
THOMAS ST B'MENA The King of Coffee
The Wine Test Wine of Southern Spain £3:49 LIDL 8/10 So It is a rosé. Dry rosés always taste best in the sunshine, so it is not surprising that Spain produces much good, easy-drinking rosé. This wine is light, dry, refreshing and easy-drinking. Perfect for summer spritzer or sangria. Vol: 11%
119B BROUGHSHANE STREET BT43 6EE BALLYMENA LE JARDIN SAUVAGE Providing luxurious high quality and eco friendly, carbon neutral hand styled blooms using local British grown foliage. Ideal for Events, Weddings and sympathy flowers. Hotel / retail space displays Le Jardin Sauvage
www.printercatridgesni.com
BALLYMENA'S NUMBER ONE RECORD STORE COLLECTABLES GALORE HILL STREET BALLYMENA
Dessie Bert Dental Technician Lower William St Ballymena ������������������������������ ������������������������������������������������������ ������������������ ������������������������������������������ ������������������������������ £������������������ (������������������ £������������������) Upper and lower bleaching trays & 2 syringes of whitening gel. Order quick! Limited Supply Send us a message today or call us on 07904026639 or 028 25651228 We can do out of hours appointments for people who are working and unable to get time off. NO REGISTRATION NEEDED We also offer these other services below: Dentures cleaned (from £10) Fix lose dentures (from £35) New Dentures (Free Consultation) Bite guards for grinding from (£40) Teeth added on to dentures (from £20) Whitenings Trays Available Retainers Available Gumshields from £40
HAIRDRESSING AND MAKE UP Hair & Beauty Spot Moorfields Linda Gillen The Hair & Beauty Spot is a warm homely country salon specialising in L'Oreal Professional Colour services and retail products. We also specialize in all Hair Stylist & Beautician hairdressing services. We offer Delilah Cosmetics for all make-overs. 3 Speerstown Rd Moorfields, Our fantastic Bellamianta Spray tan is nothing short of the best. We also have an Ballymena excelled tooth polishing and whitening service. At the Hair and Beauty Spot we have Co.Antrim an exclusive range of package services from hair tan and makeup packages, waxing 02825 89238 and tinting on offer. As you can see The Hair and Beauty Spot is exclusively leaving no stones unturned in perfection. Perfection is our personal target each and everytime we serve our happy and extremely confident clientel. Appointments only.
CHIQUE UNIQUE RESTORE, RE-USE, RELOVE AT CHIQUE UNIQUE, WE SPECIALISE IN KITCHEN, FURNITURE & HOUSEHOLD ITEM SPRAYING RESTORING, REUSING AND RELOVING. OUR SPRAYING SERVICES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE RESTORING OF KITCHEN UNITS, FREE-STANDING / BUILT-IN FURNITURE AND INTERNAL WOOD AND DOORS SPRAYING. WE CAN EVEN BRING THOSE OLD RADIATORS YOU LOVE SO MUCH BACK TO LIFE!WE ARE A FAMILY RUN, LOCAL BUSINESS BASED IN BALLYMENA AND WE HAVE A WEALTH OF EXPERIENCE IN THIS TRADE. WE ALSO OFFER FREE NO-OBLIGATION QUOTES AS WELL AS A COLLECTION AND DELIVERY SERVICE IF NECESSARY. Showroom 28 Herbison Fields Ballymena 02825655815
THE CORNER BAKERY 34-36 BALLYMONEY STREET
07742051909 BYRONCLARKE137@ HOTMAIL.COM
https://rideyourway.macmillan.org.uk/ COPY AND PASTE Simply Register and Go For It
30YRS EXPERIENCE ALL WORK GUARANTEED INTERIOR OR EXTERIOR
07817 061391 FURTHER DETAILS
MARY'S SLUMBER BEDS MULTI-THEMED SET UPS WE WE DELIVER TAKE AWAY Packages come with Sweet cones Hot choc cones & Pop corn For each bed that gets hired. We cover a 10 - mile radius Full Covid Restrictions included with free sanitisirs etc Any further questions contact Mary on 07487588553 [email protected]
CARDS FOR YOU CHURCH ST BALLYMENA BALLYMENA'S LARGEST STOCKIST OF MULTI-RFCRHAORMNISTSGMEPAETSECCMABAREDRRS DONSSALE IN FEAR OF LOCKDOWN DO NOT MISS OUT CARDS, KEY RINGS, WEDDING SUPPLIES, EAR RINGS, JEWELLERY COLLECTION, NECKLACE SETS, WRAPPING PAPERS.....WE GOT IT ALL. WEEKLY BUGLE SPECIAL OFFER
360 PROPERTIES Thinking of Selling CONTACT US For Your Free Valuation 028-2565-4744
TTCABXRIORS TAANXIKS 028 2564 4440 FAST RELIABLE SERVICE
LOCAL INTEREST BOOK FOR SALE A book written by a local gentleman on his battles in life as a lad until the days when his battles knew not to comeback. Danny Redmond, now a local Master Karate 6th Dan was not always highly skilled. A rather exhilarating in depth journey which is a must read is on sale. To get a copy simply go to facebook and add this line Daniel Redmond/Facebook McCrystals Removals No Job To Big No Job To Far RELIABLE : EFFICIENT : GUARANTEED TOP CLASS SERVICE EVERYTIME 028 2558 3815
YOU NAME IT - WE HAVE IT ALL PARTIES CATERED FOR THE PARTY ZONE 17 GREENVALE STREET BALLYMENA 028 2563 9006
UNIT 1 UNIT 1 WOODGREEN RD WOODGREEN RD BALLYMENA BALLYMENA BT42 3DR BT42 3DR
THE MERCHANT FISH BAR LINENHALL ST BALLYMENA DELIVERY HOTLINE 028 2565 1603
Local Music Scene With Daryl Ball OUT NOW! The new single 'One More Night'Available to stream or download from all the usual places(Links in comments)
B SPORT
145 FENAGHY RD BALLYMENA 07803723788
KATY IS THE NUMBER ONE
ARTIE'S SATURDAY NAP OF THE DAY WALK IN THE PARK FOR THE MILL. Tomorrow's big race is The Beecher Chase at Aintree,and I believe the National fences will hold no fear for WALK IN THE MILL (7/1) NAP. My 10p lucky 63 are GOA LIL 10/1 (12.20 Aintree) NAVAJO PRINCE 13/2 (12.55 Aintree) LORD DU MESNIL 9/1 (3.15 Aintree) BOBO MAC 7/1(1.57 Chepstow. CLASSIC BEN 7/2 (3.00) Sandown. Potential winnings: £50,000. Good luck!!
THE DOG WALKER PET SITTER BALLYMENA 07871 335563 �Dog-Walks, one or multiple. �Home-Visits, to keep your dog company. �Dog-Sitting, my house or yours. �Insured, Experienced and Highly Recommended References: from highly satisfied customers. \"We just absolutely adore Yasmin! My wee doggo more so than anyone. The excitement when Yasmin arrives is huge and hilarious but so sweet to see. I know Eevee trusts and loves her and doesn’t even look back when they head off! A great service, very reliable and a godsend for me for when I am working. Keep up the fantastic work!.\" \"Holly loves her walks and overnight stays with Yasmine. It is clear that Yasmine has an unconditional love for animals & a natural, caring way with them. I would highly recommend her services.\"
B'mena Chujo Karate Club You are very welcome to join Ballymena Chujo Karate Club. We offer classes for children (aged 5 and over) and adults (12 and over). All skill levels are welcome and you will be taught by fully qualified black belt coaches. Our club offers a great way to learn self defence in a comfortable and safe environment, gain in confidence and improve your overall health. We will help you move your way up the ranks with regular belt examinations and competition opportunities for those who are interested. Come along and try your first class for FREE! We hope to see you soon! Children's classes - Wednesday 7.00-8.00 Contact Seven Towers Leisure Centre Adult's classes - Wednesday 8.00-9.30
PAINTED CREATIONS Art by Sam McAleese and Carly Wright PAINTED CREATIONS / FACEBOOK
PREDICTIONS
ULSTER RUGBY Ulster maintained their winning run in the Guinness PRO14 with a tightly-contested bonus point victory over Scarlets at Kingspan Stadium on Sunday evening. The hosts were first to put points on the board through a superb score by Rob Lyttle, who made a scintillating run and step inside the Scarlets defence with nobody to catch him. Cooney’s conversion attempt was just off-target.Ulster then started to feel the heat a little when Scarlets went on the attack. Dan Jones had two penalty opportunities in quick succession, but the radar was off on both occasions. Scarlets hit back in the 17th minute when they capitalised on a man advantage after Kieran Treadwell was sent to the bin for a high challenge, and Paul Asquith crossed for the visitors. Full-back Angus O’Brien added the conversion to take the lead.Ulster soon responded through Stewart Moore plucking out a Scarlets pass just outside the Ulster 22 to run in a superb try. Cooney’s conversion put Ulster five points ahead. On the stroke of half-time, Ulster stretched their lead when Sean Reidy powered his way over for the hosts’ third try of the evening and Cooney adding the extras. The visitors were quick out of the blocks in the second half – Steff Hughes making a cross-field kick out to winger Ryan Conbeer who then scored in the corner. The conversion attempt was off-target. Scarlets again took advantage of having an extra man while Matt Faddes was in the sin bin and Steff Evans scored the visitors’ third try of the evening. O’Brien was unable to convert. Ulster secured the try bonus point in the 65th minute through Kieran Treadwell barging over for his fourth league try. Johnston added the two. Scarlets got a fourth try through replacement prop, Phil Price, who drove over from a Scarlets maul. O’Brien’s conversion was on target, bringing the gap to two points, but Ulster did just enough to come away with the win. Full-time score: Ulster 26 Scarlets 24
PRIME CUTS BROUGHSHANE STREET \"Nothing but the finest in local produce is sold at Prime Cuts to our local customers\" £20 BBQ PACK- 6 STEAK OR PORK BURGERS, 1LB PORK SAUSAGES, 1LB STEAK SAUSAGES, 6 FLAVOURED CHICKEN KEBABS, 4 FLAVOURED PORK CHOPS, 6 PEPPERED GRILL STICKS £20 PARCEL LAWRENCE PHILPOTT PROPERTY CLEANING 07919 530 225
THE MEN IN BLACK ALL GAMES SUSPENDED FOR FOUR WEEKS
ALL SAINTS GAELIC AC ALL GAMES POSTPONED DUE TO COVID REGULATIONS 3 - 17 2 - 09
THE FIRMUS ENERGY BSML HEADLINES DUE TO THE CURRENT CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC AND THE REGULATIONS SET IN PLACE BY THE N.I. GOVERNMENT THE LEAGUE HAS NO OTHER CHOICE BUT TO ALIGN WITH THE CURRENT LEGISLATION BSML 50TH ANNIVERSARY BOOK Coinciding with the BSML celebrating it's 50th anniversary, the book \"From Wine League to Windsor Park\" which was published to celebrate this outstanding feat by the league is very much for sale at this moment in time. You can purchase the book by simply making contact with The Firmus Ballymena Saturday Morning League/Facebook.com
www.ulsterwhiskey.com Ulsterwhiskey.com is a gem of a creation by local Level 4 N.Ireland Tourist Guide Blue Badge holder Mr. Martin McAuley. For information on tours and information simply co to www.ulsterwhiskey.com where you will find that there are many top class journeys to be had in connection with the history of Whiskey, in Ulster and further a field. Boat trips to either Islay, the spiritual homeland of Scotch whisky, or to Campbeltown, once known as Whiskyopolis. These trips depart from beautiful Ballycastle and cross the narrow sea, taking in wonderful views. They can be booked for a minimum of 8 and a maximum of 12. Approximately taking an hour and a half to cross and return the trip is done in a single day, leaving around 10:30 am and returning to Ballycastle for 18:00. On site whiskey tastings. A bespoke trip into the modern face of Irish whiskey. If you have a hotel, a bar, an event coming up then this is an ideal event to hold. From standard tastings of the different Irish whiskey styles to high end exclusive bottles then Ulsterwhiskey can host/ provide an event. Whisky walk and taste. Discover the history of Belfast and the impact the region has had on the whisky world and vice versa, much more entwined than you would think. The walk takes approximately an hour and the tasting a further hour and a half. Tasting at McHugh’s. In the comfort of the oldest building in Belfast enjoy an Irish whisky master class. Simply go to www.ulsterwhiskey.com for further details
THE FIRMUS ENERGY BSML In Adherence with government regulations the BSML wish to clarify. Statement from the Irish Football Association. Recently, the Northern Ireland Executive imposed another Covid-19 close down until the 11th December, which does not allow for any competitive matches at Junior level to take place and restricts people training in a group. This means that only personal training can take place outdoors within that timescale.In theory this would mean that BSML clubs could end up playing League fixtures on 12th December without at least 2 weeks football training beforehand. With this in mind the BSML Council has taken the decision to cancel all League fixtures in the BSML until Saturday 2nd January 2021 so that clubs will have a period of football training available to them prior to their matches on 2nd January and by then any further decisions of the NI Executive, on lockdowns, and the IFA, regarding the Junior Cup competition, will be known and may be taken into account as we enter 2021.T his would mean we would lose the fixture dates of the 12th and 19th December and also 26th December 2020, which we were intending to close for anyway. As previously mentioned, with the County Antrim Junior Shield being cancelled, it frees up an additional 8 Saturdays in 2021 and would ensure the 3 BSML Leagues may be completed within the 20/21 season provided there are no further major closures in the New Year. We will keep our clubs, sponsors and supporters updated in the days and weeks ahead.
TOH1U0E R'M0U0TNSH0IECEIIWRRTONOEWEMMWSESWHBAEFSVBOIE-TSRLIETASEUHNACALHESED WWW.MUSIC-ROOMS.COM NOW BRINGING MUSIC TO YOUR DOORSTEP WWW.MUSIC-ROOMS.COM
BALLYMENA UNITED FC WOMAN & ACADEMY
THE KIOSK NEWSAGENTS CONFECTIONARY SCRATCHCARDS
Search
