Picture special from Lions rugby barbecue

BALLYMENA’S former British Lions got their teeth into a fund-raising venture for Ballymena Academy’s Old Pupils’ Association last week.

Syd Millar, Willie John McBride and Steve Smith, all of whom pulled on the famous red jersey during their playing careers, were special guests at a rugby-themed barbecue and question-and-answer session at Eaton Park on Friday night.

Ballymena Lions Syd Millar, Stevie Smith and Willie John McBride at the recent Ballymena Academy Past Pupils spring barbque. INBT22-247ACplaceholder image
Ballymena Lions Syd Millar, Stevie Smith and Willie John McBride at the recent Ballymena Academy Past Pupils spring barbque. INBT22-247AC

Don’t miss tomorrow’s Ballymena Times for a report and more pictures from the event.

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