By Gary Millar (P6 St Mary's Primary School, Ballymena)

The best things about Ballymena today are:

• Great opportunities for employment
• Schools provide excellent education
• Pollution-free environment
• Nice houses
• Great shops and shopping centres
• Excellent leisure facilities
• The Eco-centre

Move to Ballymena!

Why do YOU think Ballymena's a good place to live? Were you disappointed that the town wasn't given city status? What makes Ballymena unique?

Share your comments and thoughts with others by either e-mailing "Your Place & mine" at ypam-online@bbc.co.uk or posting your remarks directly yourself at the bottom of the page.

St Mary's P6 pupils are obviously proud of where they live. Pick a tower and click on it to read more of their contributions....

Slemish

Motte and Bailey

Pennybridge

Michelin

Headless Horseman

Gallahers

Ballymena today

Your Responses

Bridget - May '06
I was a vistor in Ballymena and I must say I loved it, the people were brilliant and Iwould go again. I live in Manchester and its a nice place, Ballymena has changed for the better it was 10 years ago when I left and tell you what - keep the good work up everybody.