And so the end is now …..it was lovely to see so many friends from over the years at Diamonds today I honestly couldn’t believe the love shown to me and my staff Paula and Pauline. Diamonds has now closed …. I thank you one and all and especially the media for being so kind 😊

It’s 8.10am on a dry, mild overcast Wednesday morning down by the Braid river 11c

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I’ll tell you 17 geese flying over the house makes a hell of a noise …..

The Halloween turnip lantern was a lot more frightening the todays American cousins the pumpkin ….. The turnip was a lot more work but worth it ….. #TurnipHead

The start of a new day at the People’s park Ballymena

It’s 7.45am on a brighter but damp looking Tuesday morning here in Ballymena 8c …..

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It’s 7.15am on a very overcast Monday morning the wind has eased but it’s raining here in Ballymena 8c …..

I’m sure these will prompt a nostalgic memory with some I sold them in their 100s in the 80s and 90s always officially supplied and promoted by CocaCola. #DiamondsMemories