Organised by Sion Mills BPTSMBPT Trustees have to raise £40,000 by 30 January deadline In order to access £250,000 EU funding as part of a package to restore our 1200 m² listed B+ building at the base of the mill chimney. A huge ask, but a great reward for the deprived area.
THE MILL LUM BASE at Herdmans Mill
The former Maintenance Block in Herdmans Mill, Sion Mills, Co. Tyrone is a 1200 m² (12,000 ft.²) building, listed B+. Owned by Sion Mills BPT, and divided into 7 units in sizes from 2000 ft.² to 800 ft.², the building lies at the base of the mill chimney or the Lum as it is known locally. Sion Mills is a model village founded in 1835, with Herdmans large flax spinning mill at its heart and a beautiful setting on the river Mourne. Now our building, with your sponsorship, is to be restored as a Community Hub by Sion Mills BPT in partnership with Sion Mills Community Forum with space for:
A Youth Centre/Games Room; A Conference Centre/Catering Facilities; Library/The Herdman Archives/Research Facilities; Fitness Suite; Serviced Office Space; Exhibition Space/Gallery/Gift Shop; Angling Academy; Drop-In/Day Centre/Citizens Advice/Coffee Shop; Rentable Space; Wheelchair access throughout.
WE APPEAL TO THE COMMUNITY AND RELATIVES & FRIENDS AND ALL THOSE WITH SION MILLS CONNECTIONS TO HELP US RAISE £40,000 IN ONE WEEK....IT IS NOT IMPOSSIBLE! Please help us achieve the Lum Base hub for the people of Sion by sponsoring the restoration now. And tell others there is no time to waste. You can help make it come true by donating through sponsoring:
£500 will sponsor a window
£200 for 1 metre of the Lum
£100 for 1 m² of roof slates
£50 for 1 flagstone
THANK YOU! If miraculously you are able and willing to donate a four or five figure sum, we are able to discuss with you what you would like to sponsor.
Every gift is welcomed and please contribute what you can promptly.
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