Get into the festive spirit

A series of events are being held in Ballmena Town Centre to help people get into the festive spirit this year and support local retailers.
Ballymena Borough Council Arts & Events officer Hannah Gibson (centre) is seen here with Janet Wilson (left) and Isobel Halliday of Gracehill & Galgorm W.I. at last week's launch of their Food & Crafts Christmas Fair which will be held in the Braid Arts Centre on Friday 29th November. INBT 48-105JCBallymena Borough Council Arts & Events officer Hannah Gibson (centre) is seen here with Janet Wilson (left) and Isobel Halliday of Gracehill & Galgorm W.I. at last week's launch of their Food & Crafts Christmas Fair which will be held in the Braid Arts Centre on Friday 29th November. INBT 48-105JC
Ballymena Borough Council Arts & Events officer Hannah Gibson (centre) is seen here with Janet Wilson (left) and Isobel Halliday of Gracehill & Galgorm W.I. at last week's launch of their Food & Crafts Christmas Fair which will be held in the Braid Arts Centre on Friday 29th November. INBT 48-105JC

Shop, meet with friends, relax over a coffee or a bite to lunch and enjoy the festivities which add to the holiday season.

On Friday, November 29 Gracehill and Galgorm Women’s Institute are holding a Christmas Craft Fair, at The Braid Arts Centre from 10.30 am – 4.30 pm.

Admission is free and this year’s chosen Charities are Crocus & A.C.W.W.

Meanwhile Fairhill’s Christmas Market is back from December 2 to December 8.

Bring the whole family along for a fun filled experience; Enjoy local arts, crafts, festive food and much, much more.

Panto season is well and truly upon us as C21 Theatre Company presents Cinderella in Pantomime starring Olivia Nash, at The Braid Arts Centre running from Friday, December 6 to Monday, December 23.

(Tickets, Adult’s £13.00 / Concessions £11.00 / Groups of 20 or more £8.00 / Family Ticket £40.00)

on Friday, December 13 from 2pm – 9pm and Saturday, December 14 from 10am – 4pm.

CHRISTMAS OPENING HOURS (Not applicable to all shops in the town centre)

W/C December 2: Monday to Friday 9am to 9pm; W/C December 9: Monday to Friday 9am to 10pm

W/C December 16: Monday to Friday 9am to 10pm; Monday, December 23: 9am to 10pm

Christmas Eve: 9am to 5pm