Latest news & BLOG

Latest news & BLOG

Latest news & BLOG

European Heritage Open Days in 2015 saw over 415 properties opening for free and holding events across Northern Ireland including Sion Stables. We hosted 132 visitors to the Stables over the two days and held many interesting conversations about the project with people from a diverse range of backgrounds and interests. Sion Stables were delighted…
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The fantastic Flax Mill Fest!

We would like to take this opportunity to extend our thanks to Marion and Hermann Glaser-Baur of Flax Mill Textiles for inviting us to have an information stall at their fantastic festival on Saturday past. There were a host of iron workers, photographers, vintage cars, embroidery classes, jewellery, dress and book makers, weavers, spinners, historians, potters, chefs and countless other people…
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Second successful summer scheme!

We are delighted to publish photos from another successful summer scheme that was held in Sion Stables in August. All who attended explored the history of Sion Mills in a fun, interactive way. From making their own WW1 medals like those awarded to so many locals, looking at the nature that surrounds us by making bug…
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