Birthplace of John Ballance, 14th Premier of New Zealand - Ulster New Zealand Trust HQ - Recipient of The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service.
Glenavy, Northern Ireland
Joined March 2016
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One timeslot space available for a Group to visit The Ballance House on Saturday 2 August. Join us for a tour of the House & Exhibition late morning then enjoy an afternoon out at our Strawberry Fayre. Contact [email protected] to book.
Did you know 2 people from Ulster became New Zealand Premiers?
We’re proud to be part of the @lisburnccc Tourism Strategy 2025-2030 so come and visit us at the Ballance House on Sundays with tours at 2 & 3.30pm
To find out more visit us on theballancehouse.com
We welcome the support of our partners to deliver our Tourism Strategy 2025 to 2030 such as @BallanceHouse and @Downroyal Race Course.
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Get ready for a fun-filled day @BallanceHouse Spring Fair! Don't miss: Harmony Too choir led by Kirsty Orr. Plus Harry Ferguson Memorial Pipe Band cohort. Craft Fair, lots of plants & books on sale. Bouncy castle & activities for kids. Free parking, tea barn, disabled access.
The Ulster New Zealand Trust will be holding its Anzac Commemoration Service this Sunday 27 April at The Ballance House, Glenavy, at 2.30 pm. All welcome.
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We will remember them.
Today, New Zealanders around the world remember the sacrifices made by all who fought in The World Wars: our veterans, our armed services personnel, families of the fallen, and our refugee communities.
#LestWeForget
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ALT An NZDF tri-service Catafalque Guard at the Tomb of The Unknown Warrior on Anzac Day 2021
April at @BallanceHouse - closed for public visiting Easter Sunday, 20 April. House & Exhibition open for tours on Mon 21 April, 2–5 pm. Book at theballancehouse.com Closed for public visiting on Sun 27 April due to the Anzac Service; for info email [email protected]
The Car Boot Sale is on at The Ballance House today! We’ve got plenty of people with their boots open and lots of stuff for sale.
Come along and grab a bargain.
Enjoy a NZ Sausage Sizzle for a wee snack!
Car boot sale @BallanceHouse including tabletop craft fair, Sat 12 April. Only car boot spaces left. To book, email [email protected]
“A new meaning to life” - why even the smallest amount of volunteering counts. Thanks to UNZT volunteer Linda and Volunteer Now for collaborating on the benefits of volunteering.
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Listen to Anne Marie McAleese chatting to Ashley Eves, UNZT volunteer on ‘Your Place & Mine’ Radio Ulster, about the forthcoming Waitangi Day celebrations.
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A Big Thank You to all our visitors, volunteers and friends who visited the Ballance House today at our Christmas Fair. Happy Christmas to you and yours.
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Our big Chair is ready for our guest of honour. Come and see Santa at The Ballance House 11am - 4pm today
Book your family time with Santa now in the cosy Parlour for a special affordable outing. Enjoy a complimentary festive drink sauntering through the Craft Market to the sound of merry music. Booking only necessary to see Santa: theballancehouse.com
Flavour to savour this Sat. Whether you've a sweet tooth for Apple Pie, Pavlova or a desire for Soup or a NZ Sausage Sizzle, it's available at our Autumn Fair. Magic shows run hourly from 12.30. Exhibition tours at 1, 2 & 3 with the Craft Fair & Children's crafting all afternoon
Autumn Fair, Sat 5 Oct, 12-4 pm. A fun family outing with L’il Magic shows, mini-scarecrow crafting and our Kiwi Sausage Sizzle. Craft fair, book and apple sales plus a complimentary apple juice. Enjoy tunes from local Glenavy accordionists and see how the experts turn wood.
The Ballance House House & Exhibition is open for EHOD, Sun 15 Sept, 2–5 pm. Drop-in and see the 19th century Parlour, plus ‘Our New Zealand Story’ Exhibition highlighting the EHOD theme ‘Routes, Connections and Networks – Links in our Heritage’. #EHOD2024 #LoveHeritageNI
Baillies Mills Accordion Band to play at our Strawberry Fayre plus Scottish Dancers. Come singalong, dance along or simply enjoy this family friendly event with bouncy castle & kids crafting. Free strawberry treat, craft fair, unique Kiwi museum & tea barn. Win this cat hamper!
The Ulster New Zealand Trust at The Ballance House will remember the sacrifice of our Service Personnel from Ulster and New Zealand in WWII.
Today we say thank you.
#DDay80
80 years since D-Day.
80 years since the largest seaborne invasion in history.
80 years since the heroic efforts of those who landed on the beaches of Normandy to liberate Europe from Nazi tyranny.
80 years of peace in Western Europe since.
Today we say thank you.
#DDay80