Ballyclare's May Fair is Coming to Town!

Hasn’t time flown by due to covid and now the Ballyclare May Fair is back on, post covid (hopeful)!

You can find out what’s happening on the Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council’s website.
Here is a quick look below. Some events are starting this Saturday 21st May and all winds up next Saturday 28th May.

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Getting Parked Next Week!

All classes and appointments are as normal all week - just allow a little more time for parking.

This event results in closures around the town including disruption to parking, so please plan your route ahead to ensure you leave enough time to arrive for your appointment/class.

Tanya will post some updates through the week on our FaceBook page if any different scenarios present on parking!

The Council tell us that the following closures apply during the week of the May Fair:

Both Harrier Way Car Park (beside the football grounds) and The Square Car Park (centre of the town) will be closed for the full week of the May Fair (21st – 28th).

There will be three road closures in operation throughout the May Fair.

1. Harrier Way, 9:30am Tuesday 24th May – midnight Sunday 29th May.

2. Main Street, 10am – 5pm Tuesday 24th May

3. Ballyeaston Road, 5:30pm – 8:30pm Thursday 26th May

There will be some additional parking provision at Ballyclare Presbyterian Church and along the other roads leading to the Square e.g. Doagh Road, Rashee Road and Ballyeaston Road. Some people also park in Asda or in Grange Street (towards Home Bargains).

Pavements will remain open throughout the town.

On every day except the Tuesday 24th and Saturday 28th traffic will be able to move around the Town Centre as normal towards Asda. On these two days (times as above) there will be no traffic on the square, however the Doagh Road along the top of the square will remain open so people can come in that way and make their way to Asda, Rashee Road and Ballyeaston Road.

Hopefully this map on the May Fair programme is helpful.

If not, please contact me to find out what I can help with. I will probably have to park in the leisure centre car park if early enough, or go via the new road from the Templepatrick Road A57 to the Doagh Road and then to the Asda car park. The Asda car park may be the best.

Again as I see what is unfolding, I will update on Facebook and Instagram through the week to help your journey be smoother.

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The Big Race!

One of the highlights is the Mayfair 10k Race and 5k Fun Run, organised by the Co. Antrim Harriers on Saturday 28th May 2022 at 10.00am. We always support this event as it is a great event run by an amazing bunch!

There’s still time to book before entries close at 11.45pm on Sunday 22nd May.

If you attend, have fun, whatever you get up to at it!!

See you soon,

Tanya x

Awards, Races, Massages & Discounts!

We’re so excited and it’s all down to you! WE WON - (jointly) at the Ballyclare Business Awards last Friday night - Best Professional Services Provider 2018!

After three years of being shortlisted for the @ballyclare #BClareBiz, we’re chuffed to be bringing home a trophy!! And it’ll be taking pride of place back at the Studio.  We were also happy to be shortlisted for the Most Innovative Marketing Campaign also!!

So we wanted to take the time to personally to say a huge 'thank you' to everyone that took the time to vote for us - it means a lot to know you support the services we offer you. And it inspires us to keep striving to get even better and to be there for our tribe!

Co. Antrim Harriers May Fair Race Day

After such a great night, we were on a high on Saturday morning at the Co. Antrim Harriers race day.

Gary finished an amazing 3rd in the 5k!!

Straight after the event, Gary was set to work!! Tanya and Gary were both offering free sports massages and injury advice and they were certainly kept busy. So another big thank you goes to all those that generously donated money for their post run massage - we raised an amazing £96.80 for the MS Society NI! Awesome!!

It wasn't all work though, as Tanya proves you've got to have a laugh too supporting the CAH team mascot through all his hard work!

Talking of massages, remember that Gary’s 15% OFF PROMOTION finishes on 31st May, so there’s still time to get in there and book in. Or you could buy the massage now and book in after the end of the month. Remember you’ll need to book online on the desktop version from the website and NOT THE APP, as the app doesn’t accept the discount - just enter 15%SMGARYAPRMAY.

You can see why we’re still buzzing after a great Bank Holiday weekend and why we love our jobs so much. So, once again many thanks for your support and continuing interest in TDR. We hope we can continue to serve you in the best way we know how, but as always please let us know if there is anything more we can do for you.

Stay in touch!

Ballyclare May Fair's coming up & we'll be there!

Another year has whizzed by and the Ballyclare May Fair is back on this Saturday for a week from 19th - 26th May! Will you be coming over to take a dander and join in the fun?

As is the tradition, the fair will kick off with the traditional horse fair in Six Mile Water Park. This is one of the few horse fairs left in Northern Ireland, although it’s much more than horse trading nowadays. There will be family activities, a local food and crafts market, live music in the evening, Mayor's parade, sports events and exhibitions - something for everyone! And around the town, local shops compete for the best-dressed window - which one do you prefer? 

The Big Race!

One of the highlights for us is the Mayfair 10k Race and 5k Fun Run, organised by the Co. Antrim Harriers on Saturday 26th May 2018 at 10.00am. There’s still time to book through Athletics NI before entries close on 20th May.

We’re delighted to say that Gary and Tanya will be there to supporting the Co. Antrim Harrier's event and the runners by providing FREE injury advice and post-event sports massage on the day (10-15 minute sessions approximately). Spaces are limited and last just 10-15 minutes. Donations are very welcome for this service, with suggestions at £5, which will be donated to the running clubs nominated charity again. They’ll be in the function room upstairs in the rugby club, near the fire exit - call over and say hello!  Although if it's a very sunny day - they may just take advantage and set-up outside!! Come and say hi!!

Getting Parked Next Week!

All classes and appointments are as normal all week - just allow a little more time for parking. The Council tell us that:

• From 9.30am on Tuesday 22 May to 12am on Sunday 27th May, Harrier Way car park and street will be closed to traffic.
• Tuesday 22 May - Due to the May Fair taking place, the Main Street will be closed from 9.30am to 5.30pm from Avondale Drive to the Square.
• The Ballyeaston Road will be closed from 5.30pm to 8.30pm to facilitate the Soapbox Derby Race. Cars should not park on the road during the day to allow for set up. Signage will be in place.
• The Square Car Park will also be closed on Tuesday 22nd May and Saturday 26th May and will be partially open throughout the May Fair Festival on other days.  
• Limited free parking spaces will be available at Sixmile Leisure Centre from Sunday 20th May through until Sunday 27th May to facilitate the May Fair amusements.
• The public should use the local Presbyterian Church car parks off the Doagh Road throughout the Festival and on Saturday 26th May, additional car parking is available at Ballyclare High School.

Tanya will post some updates through the week on our FaceBook pages if any different scenarios present on parking! Keep an eye out!!

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