Heritage Month in Lisburn

Lisburn City Centre Management have teamed up with R-Space Gallery, Lisburn City Library, Frock Around the Clock, War Years Remembered and others to develop a great programme of activities.

Alderman Allan Ewart, Chairman Lisburn City Centre Management commented: “From the Ulster Covenant exhibition at Market Square on September 8 where people will have the opportunity to learn about the leaders 100 years ago and sign their own copy right through to Frock Around the Clock’s Vintage Fair in Castle House on September 22 this festival offers something for everyone in Lisburn City Centre. Our partners are also delivering exciting talks, tours and films details of which are in the Heritage Month brochure.”

European Heritage Open Days (EHOD) also take place on September 8 and a walking tour of buildings participating in Lisburn City Centre is available so that the people can take a look inside some of the historic buildings in their city. The open days and exciting Ulster Covenant exhibition provide an excellent opportunity to celebrate Lisburn’s heritage.

Anthea McWilliams, R-Space said: “At R-Space we are excited about taking part in Heritage Month and will be open for the people of Lisburn to take a look inside with tours at 11am and 2pm on Saturday 8 as part of EHOD. We are also hosting our first Blacksmithing Workshop on Saturday, September 22, which will be facilitated by Eamonn Higgins who, along with Stephen Murphay, designed and crafted the new R-Space gates. On Wednesday, September 26, Michelle Stephens will be delivering a creative weaving workshop from 10am-4pm.”

Spaces on both workshops are limited and can be booked by calling Anthea at R-Space on 07980 494 063.

The Heritage Month programme and EHOD City Centre guide can be downloaded from www.lisburnccm.co.uk or picked up from Lisburn Tourist Information Centre in Lisburn Square.