Bailies Auto Refinishers, Newtownabbey

27/08/2026

25/08/2026

✈️ JUST OVER 3 WEEKS TO GO — EVEN MORE TO EXPLORE AT EHOD 2026!

SATURDAY 12 & SUNDAY 13 SEPTEMBER 2026 | 10am–5.30pm
Maze Long Kesh, Visit Lisburn Castlereagh

🎟️ FREE ENTRY — NO TICKET OR PRE-BOOKING REQUIRED!
The response to our first European Heritage Open Days announcement was phenomenal — and we can now reveal even more of what will be waiting for you at the Ulster Aviation Society.

🚪 NEW FOR EHOD 2026: BOTH REAR HANGAR DOORS OPEN!

For the first time, we will open the enormous rear doors of both of our authentic Second World War aircraft hangars, extending the visitor experience into our new rear tarmac compound.

This means even more space to explore, additional aircraft outside and an entirely new perspective looking through and around our two enormous wartime hangars.

✈️ NEW AIRCRAFT AND RESTORATION PROJECTS

Among the latest additions waiting to be discovered are:
✈️ Our recently arrived RAF Harrier GR.9 jump jet — one of Britain’s most instantly recognisable military aircraft
🚁 Our Sea King helicopter
🛩️ Our de Havilland Chipmunk
🛠️ Our fascinating Fairey Swordfish and Miles Messenger restoration projects and more

You can also discover the unique Belfast-built Short SB.5 research jet, which helped test the swept-wing configuration developed for the English Electric Lightning.

AND THERE’S MUCH MORE ACROSS THE WEEKEND:

🚙 The Northern Ireland Area of the Military Vehicle Trust will be displaying approximately EIGHT historic military vehicles in our new rear compound.

🚁 Our Gazelle and Scout helicopters will also be displayed outside in the new rear compound with them.

💃 Swing Dance Community NI and The Jenny Thomas Jammers Belfast performance group will bring music, movement and vintage atmosphere to the event between 12 noon and 2.30pm on BOTH Saturday and Sunday

✈️ Many of our 55+ aircraft and vehicles, with extensive indoor and outdoor displays

🎮 Seven state-of-the-art flight simulators and six VR headsets

🎖️ Wartime Living History Association attending with their WWII re-enactors

📸 The 501st Legion NI providing Star Wars photo opportunities on SATURDAY

🎶 Rock Choir NI performing on SUNDAY

👨‍✈️ Volunteer guides available beside aircraft and exhibits throughout both hangars

☕ Mobile catering companies on site again for teas and coffees, a lunch menu and an ice-cream van

🚑 St John Ambulance on site to provide medical cover

🚗 Extensive FREE car parking, including area for Motorbikes

🌦️ PLEASE DRESS FOR THE NORTHERN IRELAND WEATHER!

We have two enormous aircraft hangars offering extensive indoor cover, but many displays and activities will be outdoors. Please bring a waterproof coat and wear sensible, preferably waterproof footwear.

Parking will involve a walk to the hangars, with a longer walk possible if our overflow areas are required. Please follow the Event Signs and directions from our volunteer parking marshals.

♿ Wheelchair friendly
🅿️ Disabled Parking available
🚻 Multiple disabled toilets
👶 Baby-changing facilities within Family toilets
🦮 Guide dogs ONLY permitted.
📶 FREE Guest Wi-Fi on 1.8Gb Fibre Broadband

There is no need to pre-book. The site is by Vehicle-access ONLY, so simply arrive through Gate 3 and enjoy an unforgettable family day out where history has wings.

📍 Ulster Aviation Society,
Gate 3, Maze Long Kesh, 94 Halftown Road, LISBURN, BT27 5RF
Full visitor information:
https://www.ulsteraviationsociety.org/event/european-heritage-open-day-saturday-12-sept

Swing Dance Community NI and The Jenny Thomas Jammers Belfast:
https://linktr.ee/swingdancenorthernireland

Military Vehicle Trust — Northern Ireland Area:
https://www.mvt.org.uk/northern-ireland.html

Which would you head for first — the Harrier, the new rear compound, the military vehicles, the helicopters, the flight simulators or the swing dancing?

TAG the person you’re bringing and please SHARE this post to help us spread the word!

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24/08/2026

Our brand new youth group for girls, Refresh, is starting this September!

👉 Thursday evenings
👉 7:15pm-8:30pm
👉 Girls of high school age
👉 Starts Thursday 17th September

Register your girls here: https://shorturl.at/TXtdo

23/08/2026

This is a family fun event that's being run 12th September it's a fantastic day out for everyone

Don't miss out get yourself to glengormley and join in on the fun.
See you all there

21/08/2026

1st message I got Mon am was a happy customer and the last message on Friday is another happy customer-
Hi Lisa, delighted with the repair. Will tell all our friends where to go for first class work. Thank you again x

18/08/2026

Please, just stop and think

To every young person caught up in this growing madness of dangerous driving, stealing cars, taking unimaginable risks and filming it all for TikTok or social media? please stop and think about where this can end.

I know the pressure to get views, likes, followers and a few seconds of fame can feel enormous. But no video, no number of views and no amount of online attention is worth your life, or somebody else’s.

We are living in a world where young people can sometimes be made to feel that simply being themselves, working hard, doing well, learning a skill, building a career or making something genuine of their lives isn’t exciting enough anymore.

It breaks our heart.

You shouldn’t have to put your life in danger to matter.
You shouldn’t have to hurt someone to be noticed.
You shouldn’t have to break the law to be somebody.
And you certainly shouldn’t have to risk never coming home just to make strangers online press a button and watch your video.

Because behind every crash there are real people. Parents who could receive the worst phone call of their lives. Brothers and sisters who could lose someone they love. Friends who could carry that memory forever. And sometimes innocent people who never asked to be part of any of it.

There is no rewind button in real life. There is no deleting the consequences. There is no going back after a life is lost.

Please don’t let social media convince you that reckless behaviour is bravery, or that destruction is entertainment.

Be the young person who has the courage to walk away.

Build something. Learn something. Create something. Play sport. Make music. Start a business. Help somebody. Travel. Work hard. Fall in love. Make your family proud. Find something you’re genuinely good at.

Make your name for something you’re proud of, not for something that could leave another family grieving.

You are worth so much more than a video.

And to the parents, friends and families around these young people, please talk to them. Listen to them. Don’t assume they know the risks. Sometimes one honest conversation really can make a difference.

A few seconds of fame are never worth a lifetime of regret.

Please, young people, choose life. Choose your future. Choose something real.

17/08/2026

Back to work today after my hol
And nice to receive this message this am -

Thank you so much. Honestly I cannot thank you so much for all the help and understanding you have a loyal customer for life x